COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a press release, the Columbia Public Schools Foundation announced a $37,956 grant for esports gaming rooms at Battle and Rock Bridge high schools. The Foundation board of directors announced the grant where the Rock Bridge and Battle E-Sports teams came together for a 3 vs. 3 scrimmage competition playing Rocket League.
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Court documents state that Delanty allegedly “recklessly caused serious physical injury” to Santulli by giving him alcohol and encouraging him to drink it.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker filed an initiative petition about two months ago in an effort to enact a tax freeze for seniors. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors went into effect Aug. 28. On Aug. 29, state Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) filed an initiative petition to let voters
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of a 3-year-old in September was indicted by a grand jury on Friday. Larry Brownlee Jr., 28, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After Saturday’s big win for the University of Missouri Tigers against the South Carolina Gamecocks, local law enforcement responded to a few crime and crash-related incidents near downtown Columbia. As of 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, the Columbia Police Department responded to a hit and run on Rogers St. and N. College Blvd,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia State Sen. Caleb Rowden announced his plans to run for Missouri secretary of state by displaying a large sign at the University of Missouri Homecoming parade. The Republican served as Senate President Pro Tem this year. Due to term limits, Rowden’s time in the Missouri Senate is coming to an end
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Saturday marks the University of Missouri’s homecoming game between the Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks, which means the city will see an influx of people.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the University of Missouri’s homecoming week events come to an end, and the Mizzou Tigers get ready to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, traffic impacts due to the parade and game are to be expected throughout downtown. The Homecoming parade began Saturday’s events at 9 a.m. and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A partial lane closure will occur Monday in Columbia on West Worley Street between Bernadette Drive and Claudell Lane, according to a press release from the City of Columbia. The release states that Columbia Water and Light will be repairing a water main. The work is expected to be done by Tuesday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo .(KMIZ) A Columbia man who pleaded guilty two months ago to shooting and killing his stepfather was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison. Samuel E. Brotherton, 23, pleaded guilty on Aug. 21 to second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of Rollin G. Thompson, 64, in the 3800
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COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) True/False Film Fest employees have been searching for a new office after a fire took place last month, causing them to lose $75,000 worth of equipment. For the past month, True/False employees have been working out of the Ragtag Cinema on Hitt Street. The fest is hosted by the Ragtag Film Society.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. The city announced earlier this month that it will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation earlier
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Missouri Ethics Commission fined a Columbia state representative for not clarifying who paid for a campaign ad. The commission finalized an order with 50th District Rep. Doug Mann (D-Columbia) on Oct. 16. Mann admitted that ads supporting his campaign did not have the necessary disclaimer that his campaign committee paid
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Editor’s note: One of the charges against Kintner has been updated after a source error was corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged in Boone County on Friday with four child sex crimes. Mancle G. Kintner Jr., 74, was charged with attempted statutory sodomy, felony child molestation — sexual contact with a person
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Christian Basi said the university has also partnered with many outside law enforcement agencies this weekend, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Columbia Police Department.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s homecoming is Saturday. The university will hold its annual parade at 9 a.m. Saturday. Afterwards, the Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-4, 1-3) in a Southeastern Conference bout at 2:30 p.m. at Faurot Field. Will you be attending the game or the
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Photo of a home participating in Greek Town, 2022
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents of Columbia’s First Ward have started a petition to recall Councilman Nick Knoth, because of his new job as a lobbyist. In early October, Knoth accepted a position as the Director of Government Affairs & Regional Advocacy with the Missouri Association of Realtors. The group of citizens believes Knoth’s lobbyist position
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is holding its homecoming parade Saturday morning. The parade will begin near Tiger Fountain at the Carnahan Quad on Rollins Street, head north on Hitt Street, head west on University Avenue, go north on Ninth Street until going west on Broadway before turning south on Fifth Street. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia police chief candidates answered questions in front of the public on Wednesday night. Each candidate was asked five questions concerning violent crime, staffing, accreditation, homelessness and mental health and working with community groups. John Trapp, owner of 4-A-Change homeless outreach, shared his thoughts on the police chief candidates regarding the
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