Grand jury indicts convicted Columbia killer for May beating death of inmate at Jefferson City prison
A convicted killer from Columbia who is serving a 30-year prison sentence for murder is now accused of killing an inmate at the maximum-security Jefferson City Correctional Center (JCCC). A […]
Date published: June 3, 2026
Woman indicted with stealing from the pups
A woman accused of stealing from a pet rescue charity is now indicted by the grand jury. Stacy Stafford of Jefferson City is charged with stealing almost $4000 from People […]
Date published: June 3, 2026
UPDATE: Murder charges added in Columbia’s Perche creek body case
Boone County prosecutors have added a second degree murder charge against a suspect from Columbia accused of dumping a trash bin containing a body in the Eagle Bluffs Conservation area […]
Date published: June 3, 2026
Where do you put the inmates when the cells are all full?
The Cole County Sheriff says he’s running out of space. John Wheeler told Commissioners that he spent nearly a half – million dollars housing inmates in other jails last year. […]
Date published: June 3, 2026
(LISTEN): The 68th annual Olivet BBQ at Harg to benefit several Columbia-area organizations
The 68th annual Olivet BBQ is coming up next Saturday June 13 at the historic Olivet Christian Church near Highway WW at Harg. The delicious drive-through meal features grilled chicken, […]
Date published: June 3, 2026
Should bike riders get a free pass at stop signs?
A law change that would allow bicyclists to roll past stop signs without stopping is vetoed by Jefferson City’s Mayor. Ron Fitzwater wants more information on what’s called an ‘Idaho […]
Date published: June 2, 2026
(LISTEN): Annual Backyard BBQ event is Tuesday in Jefferson City, benefiting mid-Missouri foster and adoptive children/families
Weather is expected to be perfect for Tuesday evening’s annual Backyard BBQ bash in Jefferson City, hosted by the Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association (CMFCAA). CMFCAA spokesman Gerry […]
Date published: June 2, 2026
Will an accused JCMO killer face the death penalty?
The man accused of shooting and killing two victims in a downtown Jefferson City bar gets a new judge for his trial. Damien Davis is charged with murder in the […]
Date published: June 2, 2026
(LISTEN): Missouri’s parks, soils and water sales tax has enjoyed support across the state in red and blue counties
Missourians will cast ballots in August on Amendment One, which is an extension of Missouri’s parks, soils and water sales tax. A bicyclist enjoys Stockton state park in southern Missouri […]
Date published: June 2, 2026
UPDATE: Columbia Regional Airport saw heavy rainfall in May; June begins with flash flooding
Columbia received more than eight inches of rain in May, almost four inches above normal for the month. National Weather Service (NWS) St. Louis meteorologist Alex Elmore tells 939 the […]
Date published: June 2, 2026
KMIZ news staffer picked on suspicion of DWI
A Mid – Missouri tv anchor is arrested on suspicion of DWI. ABC – 17’s Erika McGuire was picked up early Sunday morning in Columbia. She could also face a […]
Date published: June 1, 2026
(LISTEN): Columbia Police clear Courtyard by Marriott Hotel on Lemone Industrial, following bomb threat
Columbia Police have allowed guests and staff to reenter the Courtyard by Marriott hotel after Monday morning’s bomb scare. Columbia’s Lemone Industrial Drive was blocked off as police investigated the […]
Date published: June 1, 2026