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Columbia Fire in the Sky show to take place despite rainy weather; Moberly show will proceed

July 4, 2024 10:45 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia’s annual fireworks show will take place Thursday night as planned.

Flooding remains a concern in Mid-Missouri after Thursday morning rain

July 4, 2024 8:05 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flooding remained a concern in Mid-Missouri Thursday morning after rain fell, causing flooding in several areas. According to the MoDOT traveler map, Route ZZ, Route E are closed in Boone County due to flooding. Route A near Moniteau Creek was reported closed due to flooding along with Route P in Cooper County,

Severe weather could impact Fire in the Sky

July 3, 2024 7:59 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Impending storms could impact Columbia’s annual Fire in the Sky event on Thursday. The event is held every Independence Day at Stephens Lake Park and includes food trucks, music, children’s activities and a fireworks display. On the event’s Facebook page, Columbia Parks and Recreation responded to a commenter — who asked if

Boone County outdoor warning sirens tested, determined to be ‘functioning as intended’

July 3, 2024 6:50 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All outdoor warning sirens in Boone County were determined to be “fully operational and functioning as intended,” after they were tested by Boone County Joint Communications on Wednesday, a press release from the Boone County Office of Emergency Management says. The test comes after programming issues last month kept sirens in northern

Woman presumed dead after vehicle swept up in floodwaters west of Columbia

July 3, 2024 3:05 PM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

A woman is presumed dead after her vehicle was swept up in Perche Creek floodwaters west of Columbia on Wednesday.

Court docs: Man charged after assaulting, hitting man with stool at Columbia Mall

July 3, 2024 3:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Wednesday after authorities say he assaulted another man with a step stool at the Columbia Mall last week. Daval Torres, 24, was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and third-degree assault. He was booked into the Boone County Jail at 9:09 p.m. Tuesday and is

Columbia man faces child porn charges

July 3, 2024 2:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Tuesday with charges relating to child pornography. Christopher Oliver, 45, was charged with first-degree promoting child pornography and possessing child pornography. An initial court appearance was held on Wednesday. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. According to the probable cause statement,

Flooding, power outages and downed trees reported in Mid-Missouri after Wednesday morning storms

July 3, 2024 8:08 AM Erika McGuire

Storms hit Mid-Missouri early Wednesday morning, causing widespread flooding, power outages and knocking trees onto roads.

Columbia woman accused in death of man found on I-70 booked into the Boone County Jail

July 2, 2024 8:00 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of hitting and killing a man on Interstate 70 back in March was booked into the Boone County Jail Monday night. Tyia Bush, 38, was charged last week with second-degree involuntary manslaughter and two misdemeanors: Reckless driving and speeding. According to online jail records, her bond is set

Columbia woman urges people to stay alert after two vehicles were stolen from her home during burglary

July 1, 2024 7:06 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia resident is urging other residents to take precautions after a recent burglary in at her home. Liana Vessell has lived in her home — in a neighborhood just west of the University of Missouri’s campus — for 13 years with her husband and two children. Vessel described the night of

Columbia City Council unanimously approves more residential lots near Richland Road

July 1, 2024 7:39 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday night unanimously approved more than 200 new residential lots in east Columbia, however, some residents still have traffic concerns. Last year, the Columbia City Council approved a development agreement with Richland Olivet Farm, LLC for the annexation of 103.73 acres of land at 6800 Richland Road.

Columbia homeless shelters react to Supreme Court ruling that allows outdoor sleeping bans

July 1, 2024 6:25 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that cities can ban people from sleeping outside in public places, but homeless shelters in Columbia do not think it will affect them too much. Supreme Court Justices voted 6-3, overturning the lower court ruling. Room At The Inn Executive Director John Trapp said that

Government offices closed for July 4; trash services, public transit affected for some cities

July 1, 2024 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

Edit: JEFFTRAN’s additional pause in service was added to this story. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State, city and county offices will be closed Thursday in observance of the holiday and additional closures will occur on Friday for some offices. Gov. Mike Parson issued an executive order on Monday to close state offices for Friday, July 5.

Otscon Inc. Columbia facility to close Oct. 31; 160 people expected to lose their job

July 1, 2024 3:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Otscon Inc. plant on North Rangeline Road in Columbia is expected to close on Oct. 31, according to a WARN notice filed by the company. The brake manufacturer announced in April that it was planning to close the Columbia facility after 36 years, but did not announce the specific date of

Applications open for Boone County senior property tax exemption

July 1, 2024 3:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Applications are open for Boone County’s property tax exemption for seniors. Applications are available on Boone County’s website. Applications can also be picked up in person at the Boone County Collector of Revenue’s Office on the first floor of the Boone County Government Center. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors

Portion of Business Loop 70 in Columbia to close next week for railroad track removal

July 1, 2024 2:45 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Business Loop 70 in Columbia will close for two days next week as crews remove out-of-use railroad tracks near the power plant, according to a Monday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The City of Columbia is partnering with MoDOT on the project, the release says. Traffic

Experts say heed the warnings about fireworks-related injuries as Independence Day approaches

July 1, 2024 2:25 PM Allison Weaver

Fireworks can be a way to celebrate the Fourth of July but they can also cause a painful holiday if not used properly.

Local fire official stresses importance of safely grilling ahead of the holiday weekend

June 30, 2024 6:07 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fourth of July is expected to bring a fun and firework filled weekend to Mid Missouri. The holiday is also notorious for gatherings and grilling. The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association reports the Fourth of July is the most popular grilling day of the year. According to the National Fire Protection Association,

Parson vetoes money for Columbia veterans homeless shelter, Jefferson City senior transportation

June 28, 2024 4:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Among the more than 170 line-item vetoes issued Friday by Missouri Gov. Mike Parson were funding for a homeless shelter for veterans in Columbia and senor transportation in Jefferson City.

Man charged with assault in Central Columbia shooting

June 28, 2024 10:22 AM Madison Stuerman

Boone County prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with shooting another person multiple times on Thursday night on Madison Street.