University of Missouri students protest peacefully through Columbia
Protests spilled into the streets of Columbia on Sunday after George Floyd, a black man, was killed in police custody in Minneapolis on Memorial Day.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: More than 13,000 COVID-19 cases in Missouri
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department reported new cases of COVID-19 Sunday.
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Callaway County pursuit leads to crash
One man was transported to the hospital with serious injuries Saturday night after a chase in Callaway County led to a crash.
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Protests rock St. Louis and Kansas City
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Groups gathered in Kansas City and St. Louis overnight Saturday, joining the nationwide protests against the death of George Floyd, an African American killed in Minneapolis police custody. Protests in both Missouri cities turned violent overnight. Gov. Mike Parson issued a state of emergency Saturday night because of the unrest. He issued
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Summer-like heat is on the way
TODAY: Clouds will hang around for the first half of the day– a little more sunshine is expected by the afternoon/evening. Temperatures are expected to top out in the 70s. TONIGHT: Conditions remain comfortable and calm as lows drop into the upper 50s. EXTENDED: That summer heat begins to move in on Monday as temperatures warm back
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Police investigate shooting in central Columbia
Columbia Police Department responded to shots fired off of Circus Ave. in Columbia.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Resident at the Bluffs tests positive for COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A resident at the retirement home the Bluffs in Columbia tested positive for COVID-19. The case was found as the result of facility-wide testing of all residents and staff after it was announced on Wednesday a staff member tested positive for the virus. The Bluffs said it will continue to screen residents
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Gov. Parson activates Missouri National Guard to protect citizens from violence
Gov. Mike Parson activated the Missouri National Guard Saturday. Parson signed Executive Order 20-11 to declare that a state of emergency in Missouri exists due to civil unrest.
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Authorities divert traffic after motorcycle crash in Jefferson City
One man was sent to the hospital after crashing their motorcycle in Jefferson City.
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Salons continue to battle possible exposure to COVID-19
As personal care services in Columbia continue to reopen and serve clients in close contact, more cases are beginning to pop up at businesses like salons.
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Web Extra: Former MU baseball star speaks out on minor league career and social justice
Former Mizzou baseball star Trey Harris spoke with ABC 17 about his minor league career and the social injustices surrounding the African American community. “Honestly as a black man in America, I just think that now it’s all hitting us in the face,” Harris said. “We have access to cameras and film and social media,
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Another round of nice weather expected Sunday, Summer heat on the way
TONIGHT: Spotty showers are possible this evening, but for the most part, clouds will be the biggest issue we run into. Temperatures fall into the mid 50s. SUNDAY: Clouds will hang around for the first half of the day– a little more sunshine is expected by the afternoon/evening. Temperatures are expected to top out in
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Two dead after drowning in Dallas County Creek
Two people died after they drowned in a Dallas County creek Friday night.
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SATURDAY UPDATES: Reservations full, waiting list available for Boone testing event
Reservations for community testing event in Boone County are filled.
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Two stylists at a Columbia hair salon test positive for COVID-19
The Clip Joint Salon in Columbia said two of its stylists tested positive for COVID-19.
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Tracking a beautiful weekend
TODAY: The sun will be prominent today as many across the area will remain dry throughout the day. Counties north of I-70 have the chance to see rain showers this afternoon and evening, but these will have a minor impact on our Saturday as they will be weak by the time they reach mid-Missouri. TONIGHT:
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Racial disparity for black drivers in Boone County traffic stops highest since 2000
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to new traffic stop data from Attorney General Eric Schmitt, the racial disparity of black drivers being pulled over by Columbia and Boone County law enforcement is the highest it has been since 2000. The data shows the Columbia Police Department is more than four and a half times more likely
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Driver arrested after Callaway County chase
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities arrested a driver after a chase in Callaway County on Friday. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism said the pursuit started before 12:30 p.m. south of Holts Summit. A deputy spotted a wanted felon in a vehicle with improper registration. Chism said the pursuit went on numerous state and county roads
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A look back to the month of May – Stormtrack Insider Blog
May was a fairly tame month of weather across mid-Missouri. Temperatures were about a degree below normal (that came at the cost of the polar vortex which brought cold air the first week of the month). Precipitation was about as close to average as you can get. May is typically our wettest month. Several days
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Tracking a few showers Saturday, mild weekend ahead
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool. Lows in the mid-50s. SATURDAY: Increasing clouds with a few showers possible by late afternoon into early evening. Highs in the low to mid-70s. EXTENDED: Showers exit Saturday night with some clouds leftover heading into Sunday. Temperatures will be slightly cooler than average and it will be much less humid
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