Insurance claims climb past $150 million from 2019 tornado damage
Missouri insurance companies took in more than $150 million in claims related to damage from the tornado that hit Miller and Cole counties last year.
Continue ReadingMissouri insurance companies took in more than $150 million in claims related to damage from the tornado that hit Miller and Cole counties last year.
Continue ReadingMissouri’s unemployment rate was up in April over the previous year and the previous month, but the state fared far better than most of its neighbors and most of the nation.
Continue ReadingA group of Missouri mayors is asking Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session to ensure that the state collects online sales taxes.
Continue ReadingMore businesses will be able to reopen next week under a new COVID-19 health order that will take effect Tuesday.
Continue ReadingFRIDAY: Storms will move in this morning and be possible throughout the day. Depending on how things unfold out west, could bring a low-end severe threat. Highs will reach into the mid to upper 70’s. TONIGHT: Any storms leftover from this evening should start to dwindle in coverage toward midnight. Lows only cool off into
Continue ReadingABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos to news@kmiz.com. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Andrew’s at-home sports from Thursday, May 21 in the video player above.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is seeking help from the public in finding motorcycles stolen from Mid America Harley-Davidson earlier this week. Officers responded to an alarm at the business on Freedom Drive around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators say they found broken glass at the scene and later discovered four motorcycles were stolen.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College and Moberly Area Community College have partnered to launch a new program to help students transition to Columbia College. According to a news release, students from MACC will be able to live on Columbia College’s campus while taking classes through MACC. Officials say the partnership will also allow students to
Continue ReadingAs an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The average number of people dying from COVID-19 in Missouri continues to drop from its mid-month peak. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 30 more deaths on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 661 since the pandemic first hit the state in March. It is the third time this
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri has decided to permanently close a program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingBoone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to discuss the ongoing recovery from COVID-19.
Continue ReadingAs if 2020 wasn’t causing enough problems… This morning, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration released their official forecast for the 2020 Atlantic hurricane season. Much like 2020… it’s not great news. They’re forecasting an above average hurricane season this year and if that comes to pass, it will be the fifth year in a
Continue ReadingTime is ticking for those who have taken advantage of the state’s grace period for driver’s license and license plate renewals.
Continue Reading(BPT) – While spending more time at home, it’s important that you take the necessary steps to make sure your family is ready for the unexpected in the event a home fire or carbon monoxide (CO) leak occurs. You might be surprised to learn that CO poisoning is the number one cause of accidental poisoning
Continue Reading(BPT) – Buying a home is an exciting time. Once you purchase a property, you want to make it your own. Whether it’s a 100-year-old beauty or a fresh new build, there are improvements you can make that not only personalize the space, but add instant value to your real estate investment. Project 1: Update
Continue Reading(BPT) – While many homeowners love the unique charm and beauty that can only be found in an older home, the truth is that older houses present challenges to keeping everyone safe, especially little ones. For any house where children are being raised, or where they may spend a lot of time, it’s a good
Continue ReadingCommon Dilemmas of Working from Home and How AI Can Help (BPT) – Common Dilemmas of Working from Home and How AI Can Help As more people work from home in lieu of commuting to crowded corporate offices, people are in their homes in greater numbers than ever before balancing both job-related tasks and home
Continue Reading(BPT) – Nothing transforms a home quite like a fresh coat of paint. In fact, painting your own house is one of the smartest and easiest DIY upgrades a homeowner can accomplish, especially as they find themselves spending more time at home. With 71% of homeowners undertaking improvement or renovation projects that include paint, according
Continue Reading(BPT) – With more time spent in the comfort of our home, spring-cleaning can take on an entirely new meaning this year. Consider the following hacks to make your household clean-up routine as efficient and thorough as possible. Conquer kitchen crevices with lemon and baking soda Crumbs, food residue and dirt can hide in kitchen
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