December 2019

A Boone County Road and Bridge Plow drivers down the road.

Winter weather racks up high cost for Boone County Road and Bridge

December 17, 2019 6:51 PM Sydney Olsen

Equipment, material and labor costs have been higher for Boone County Road and Bridge than in previous years.

Following widespread snow and cold, Christmas week to bring thaw to mid-Missouri

December 17, 2019 6:46 PM Luke Victor

Our second snowstorm of the year was a long-duration event. Winter storm warnings were issued for mid-Missouri for nearly 48 hours. Several waves of snow brought anywhere from 3-8″ of snow across the area. Just as quick as snowfall moved in, a warming trend is on the way to melt it off. Temperatures will rise

Firefighters work to pull a dog from a frozen pond off of Highway HH. Photo provided by the Boone County Fire Protection District

Boone County firefighters rescue blind dog from frozen pond

December 17, 2019 5:55 PM Barry Mangold

A blind labradoodle is safe after falling into ice water Tuesday morning outside a home on Highway HH.

Auto expert advises preparing vehicles for snow-covered roads

December 17, 2019 5:43 PM Amber Tabeling

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews were dispatched to dozens of crashes during the winter storm. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Boone County Joint Communications reported 140 vehicle collisions since Sunday. Of those crashes, 74 of them happened Sunday, 52 Monday and 14 Tuesday. A to Z Auto Repair said all vehicles can have issues in the

Mizzou WBB prepares for Princeton

December 17, 2019 4:57 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team will host Princeton on Wednesday at 7 p.m. We spoke with head coach Robin Pingeton and the Tigers on Tuesday to preview the matchup. Coach Pingeton said the team has really struggled with turnovers, transition defense and rebounding this season. “Those are effort based things. We’ve got

Canceling classes is “hardest decision” for some Columbia school leaders

December 17, 2019 3:29 PM Connor Hirsch

With winter weather in full swing, school leaders face tough decisions on whether to call off school.

JC Schools sees only minimal bus delays amid Tuesday’s late start, district said

December 17, 2019 3:19 PM Joe McLean

Officials with the Jefferson City School District said everything went as expected during Tuesday morning’s adjusted start time.

Bitterly cold overnight, more fog sets in by morning

December 17, 2019 3:09 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Clouds clear by this evening, leaving mostly clear skies. Cold with lows in the mid-teens. Patchy fog developing late. WEDNESDAY: Patchy fog in the morning, with sunshine later in the day. Early wind chills between 5-10 degrees above zero. Highs in the mid-30s. EXTENDED: Winds shift back to the south on Wednesday night, bringing

There’s hope for a Beyoncé performance at the Oscars

December 17, 2019 3:04 PM CNN

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences announced a shortlist of nominations in consideration for nine of its categories for the upcoming Oscars. It was an exciting announcement for Beyoncé, who was highlighted for “The Lion King” song, “Spirit.” Others in consideration for that category include Thom Yorke for “Daily Battles” from the film

Appeals court approves controversial Grain Belt power line

December 17, 2019 1:59 PM Associated Press

A Missouri appeals court has approved a controversial wind power transmission line that will cross northern parts of the state to deliver energy from the Midwest to a power grid for eastern states.

Ellie Goulding helps driver in car pushed sideways down road by mail truck

December 17, 2019 1:26 PM CNN

British pop singer Ellie Goulding has confirmed that she was among those to check on a motorist whose car was dramatically pushed sideways down a busy road in west London by a Royal Mail truck. The 32-year-old star shared a photo of the incident and confirmed that she was in the footage which began circulating

A food bank in Columbia is experiencing delays in deliveries due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions.

Winter weather affects food bank deliveries in Mid-Missouri

December 17, 2019 12:23 PM Molly Stawinoga

Snow and ice-covered roads have delayed deliveries to at least one central Missouri food pantry.

Taylor Swift is a feral cat in case you were wondering

December 17, 2019 12:20 PM CNN

Taylor Swift was not inspired by any of her three cats for her role in “Cats.” Instead, she said, she’s more the “feral” type. Swift plays Bombalurina, and in order to prepare for the film, an adaptation of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s long-running musical, the cast attended cat school. “We were learning how to move like

Sweden’s ICEHOTEL celebrates its 30th winter season

December 17, 2019 12:11 PM CNN

It’s been 30 years since the world’s first hotel made of snow and ice launched, and the team behind Sweden’s ICEHOTEL have gone all out to mark the occasion. A frosty theater production, an ice-carved observation deck and a frozen feline lair are among the new designs on display as the iconic hotel opens for

Audit: City of Sturgeon improperly managed cemetery money

December 17, 2019 12:06 PM Matthew Sanders

A state audit has found Sturgeon city officials improperly managed money from a cemetery fund, according to State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office.

Columbia police arrest suspected purse snatcher, accomplice

December 17, 2019 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police say they’ve identified a suspect in incidents of elderly women’s purses being snatched at grocery stores.

Another night of bitter cold ahead, warming trend on the way

December 17, 2019 11:27 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Low-lying cloud cover and fog continue to hang across the area this afternoon. Temperatures remain in the teens and low 20s because of this. Slick spots will continue to be possible, especially into the evening commute. Continue to give yourself extra time to get to your destination. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies overhead will turn into

‘Love Island’ host Caroline Flack steps down after assault charge

December 17, 2019 11:16 AM CNN

Caroline Flack has stepped down as host of hit British reality TV show “Love Island” after she was charged with assault. The 40-year-old presenter confirmed the news in a statement posted to her Instagram stories Tuesday, saying she didn’t want her personal life to “detract attention from the upcoming series.” “There have been a significant

The key number you need to remember about Trump’s impeachment polls

December 17, 2019 10:45 AM CNN

In CNN’s new national poll, 45% of Americans say that President Donald Trump should be impeached and removed from office. That’s down from 50% who said the same in CNN polls in October and November. Which is good news for Trump, right? Trump certainly thinks it is! “Impeachment Poll numbers are starting to drop like

URGENT – McConnell rejects Schumer’s call for witnesses at impeachment trial

December 17, 2019 9:44 AM CNN

(CNN) — Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell on Tuesday rejected calls from Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer to allow witnesses at an expected Senate impeachment trial of President Donald Trump. “We don’t create impeachments,” he said in remarks prepared for delivery on the Senate floor. “We judge them. “”The House chose this road. It is

Month: December 2019