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Kentucky man arrested peacefully after barricading himself inside Columbia home

January 4, 2020 8:49 PM Barry Mangold

Columbia police closed off the 400 block of Hickman Ave., near Providence, Saturday night.

Culvert work closing parts of Route 135 in Cooper County

January 5, 2020 10:11 AM Ben Fein

Culvert pipe repair will take place starting Monday, January 6th and go through January 17th.

Sunday Warm Up

January 5, 2020 3:41 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Sunshine returns once more to Mid-Missouri. We’ll see a pleasant warm up into the lower 50s across the area with a light breeze. The wind may pick up slightly north of I-70. TONIGHT: Clouds build in as a weak cold front pushes through our area. Lows will be in the upper 20s. EXTENDED: The cold front

Two arrested after shots fired in Fulton

January 5, 2020 6:33 AM Ben Fein

The Fulton Police Department responded to a shots fired call Saturday afternoon. Crews responded to Carver Park in Fulton to find the suspects had already fled the scene.

Columbia activist group protests U.S airstrike in Iran

January 4, 2020 10:59 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia based non-profit organized a last-minute demonstration for Saturday opposing a recent Iran airstrike ordered by President Donald Trump that killed an Iranian military leader. President Trump ordered the airstrike that killed Qasem Soleimani, who was the head of Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps (IRGC) Quds Force unit. The strike also killed Abu

Mizzou basketball falls to No. 17 Kentucky on the road

January 4, 2020 4:06 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou basketball team began its SEC schedule with a 71-59 loss to the (17) Kentucky Wildcats. The loss ends a four-game winning streak for Mizzou. The Tigers are 8-5 (0-1 SEC). Dru Smith led the Tigers in scoring with 11 points while Kobe Brown had nine points. Immanuel Quickley had 23 points for the

Section of E. Broadway closed for water main repair

Section of Broadway closed for emergency water main repair

January 4, 2020 7:25 PM Barry Mangold

Workers closed a section of E. Broadway in downtown Columbia Saturday night to repair a water main.

Weather remains quiet, warming up Sunday

January 4, 2020 7:06 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies. Southerly winds will stop temperatures from falling past 32 degrees. SUNDAY: With sunshine and a stiff southwesterly breeze we’ll warm nicely into the afternoon. Most of mid-Missouri will get into the upper 40s and low 50s. EXTENDED: A weak cold front will move through Monday bringing an increase in clouds, but

Tractor-trailer carrying potatoes overturns in Moberly

January 3, 2020 12:25 PM Madison Fleck

A tractor-trailer carrying boxes of potatoes crashed and overturned on Highway 63 in Moberly on Friday morning.

Suspect on the run after police chase ends in Marshall

January 4, 2020 11:01 AM Molly Stawinoga

Authorities in Marshall, Missouri, were unsuccessful in finding a suspect during a search.

Chilly Day Ahead

January 4, 2020 4:37 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: AM snow showers are possible, but minimal accumulation is expected. Wind chills are a factor today, so be aware that the actual temperature differs from the “feels like” temperature. Cloud cover continues until late this afternoon. High in the upper 30s. TONIGHT: Winds shift overnight back to southwest and clouds clear, setting up conditions

Westbound lanes of Broadway to close for repairs

January 4, 2020 4:45 AM Ben Fein

Water main repairs will close part of Broadway in Columbia.

Court Documents: Fotoohighiam now eligible for bail

January 3, 2020 10:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

Mehrdad Fotoohighiam’s bond was set at $5 million with a myriad of conditions.

Jefferson City still trying to repair damaged levee

January 3, 2020 9:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

Months after floods affected large areas of Missouri, work is still being done to repair the damage left behind.

MSHP: Fulton officer who shot Columbia man was threatened

January 3, 2020 3:54 PM Madison Fleck

After investigating, the Missouri State Highway Patrol found that a Fulton Police Department officer was threatened before he shot and killed a Columbia man.

Missouri lawmakers react to Iran attack

January 3, 2020 9:13 PM Matt Ragsdale

A day after President Donald Trump called a deadly attack on two Middle East military leaders, members of Missouri’s Congressional Delegation are speaking out.

Moniteau County Commission appoints interim assessor

January 3, 2020 3:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Moniteau County Commission approved Bill Figgins to run the assessor’s office after the previous assessor resigned.

Timeline in place for short term rentals

January 3, 2020 5:30 PM Amber Tabeling

After many years there is now a timeline for when a final vote could be put in place for short term rentals in Columbia.

Crews continuing search for Mengqi Ji Elledge

January 3, 2020 5:07 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department confirmed Friday officers are continuing their search for Mengqi Ji Elledge, who’s been missing since October. CPD spokesman Jeff Pitts said officers will start the search for Elledge on the Lamine River in Cooper County. Pitts could not say what day the search will start again. A photo

Court Documents: Boone County chase exceeded speeds of 135 mph

January 2, 2020 8:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man is now charged for allegedly leading Boone County authorities on a chase that lasted 22 miles.