January 2020

Gov. Mike Parson delivers the State of the State address in the Missouri House Chambers.

Missouri governor proposes funding for witness protection to address violent crime

January 15, 2020 9:25 PM Barry Mangold

After reminding the crowd of his staunch support for the second amendment, Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said gun violence is an issue that cannot wait.

New Franklin police chief is stepping down

January 15, 2020 8:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Police chief Mike Wise said he’s leaving his position after a change to the city’s insurance policy.

Man accused of double homicide files to have separate trials

January 15, 2020 7:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Attorneys for a Jefferson City man accused of a 2016 double homicide filed on Monday to have separate trials in the case. Brandon Rapier faces two counts of first-degree murder accused in the deaths of Ciera Kolb and Micah Hall. In 2019, Cole County Prosecuting Attorney Locke Thompson filed new charges

THE SCIENCE BEHIND: Why snow will change to freezing rain Friday

January 15, 2020 7:02 PM Luke Victor

Freezing rain can be one of the most disruptive types of weather we can experience. It can cause havoc on roads and wipe out power over a widespread area. We’re going to show you how freezing rain forms and the impacts we can expect for Friday’s system. How we typically illustrate freezing rain This is

Hallsville’s George wins Week 1 SportsZone Basketball play of the week

January 15, 2020 6:38 PM Andrew Kauffman

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Hallsville standout Jalen George is our Week 1 SportsZone Basketball play of the week winner. You can watch the play in the video player above.

Missouri Task Force 1 sends specialist to Puerto Rico

January 15, 2020 6:34 PM Zach Boetto

A Missouri Task Force One (MO-TF1) member landed in Puerto Rico last night to assist FEMA in response to the recent earthquakes that struck the area.

Sub Shop restaurant located on West Worley Street in Columbia, Mo.

Repeat violations could lead to fee for Sub Shop

January 15, 2020 6:00 PM Zara Barker

Two non-critical violations could lead to a re-inspection fee for Sub Shop.

Boonville closing highlights rural hospital challenges

January 15, 2020 5:44 PM Sydney Olsen

The frequency at which rural hospitals are closing across the United States has accelerated in recent years.

Jefferson City man sentenced for bombing ex-wife’s car

January 15, 2020 4:53 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Jefferson City man was sentenced on Wednesday to 60 months in prison for setting off an explosive device that destroyed his ex-wife’s vehicle.

Central Columbia house fire caused by unattended cooking

January 15, 2020 4:04 PM Matt Ragsdale

The assistant fire marshal’s report shows the resident was heating up a pot of grease.

Web Extra: Mizzou women’s basketball prepares for No. 1 South Carolina

January 15, 2020 4:01 PM Tyler Murry

For the first time since 2015, the Mizzou women’s basketball team will host the top ranked team in the country. Mizzou faces (1) South Carolina at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. You can hear from Robin Pingeton, Amber Smith and Jordan Roundtree ahead of the game.

Tracking much colder air tonight, wintry weather Friday

January 15, 2020 3:39 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Clouds gradually decrease with lows falling into the upper teens. THURSDAY: It’s much colder with highs only reaching the lower 30s. We’ll start off clear, but clouds build back in late in the day. EXTENDED: A Weather Alert Day is in place for Friday as precipitation slides in from the southwest after midnight Thursday

Gov. Parson lays out priorities at State of the State speech

January 15, 2020 2:36 PM Barry Mangold

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson will deliver his second State of the State address ahead of the 2020 legislative session.

University of Missouri System asking state lawmakers for more funding

January 15, 2020 2:28 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri is asking lawmakers for an increase in funding.

MU severs ties with Confucius Institute after federal changes

January 15, 2020 1:26 PM Madison Fleck

The University of Missouri announced Wednesday it will end its partnership with the Confucius Institute following changes in federal guidelines.

Company that owns Boonville hospital asks for license to be suspended

January 15, 2020 10:56 AM Matthew Sanders

Pinnacle Regional Hospital in Boonville will close its doors Wednesday, hospital leadership said in a news release.

Tracking cold air rushing into mid-Missouri

January 15, 2020 5:52 AM Kevin Schneider

THIS EVENING: A cold front is steadily dropping south this afternoon. Expect drizzle and falling temperatures alongside gusty north winds. You’ll need the jacket headed out this evening. TONIGHT: Under mostly clear skies temperatures fall all the way into the upper 10s, bundle up– it will be very cold into the morning. EXTENDED: With that

Weather Alert Day: Tracking change from freezing rain to liquid rain tonight

January 15, 2020 3:59 AM Jessica Hafner

Some of us have been upgraded from a Winter Storm Watch to a Winter Weather Advisory. A Winter Storm Watch is still in effect through late Friday night for the eastern half of Mid-Missouri as winter weather is expected to impact roads Friday morning.