June 2020

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tropical rain causes flooding, severe storms possible this afternoon

June 6, 2020 10:37 PM Luke Victor

MONDAY MORNING UPDATE:The heaviest of the rain appears to be moving to our north, which may be coming a touch too late. Some folks have picked up enough rain to cause ponding and flooding on area roadways. We’ll begin to transition to whether or not we’ll pick up strong to severe storms this afternoon. This

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri records more than 800 COVID-19 related deaths

June 6, 2020 8:16 PM Deborah Kendrick

New COVID-19 cases in Missouri dipped just below 200 Saturday. The total number of cases statewide increased to 14,442 on Saturday, an increase of 189. The number was below Friday’s increase of 196. Ten new deaths were reported Saturday, bringing the total to 809. State and local officials have repeatedly said they expect the number

Protests continue for sixth consecutive day in Columbia

June 6, 2020 7:24 PM Sydney Olsen

Protesters took to the streets again Saturday in downtown Columbia.

Web Extra: Mizzou basketball coach speaks out on race relations in America

June 6, 2020 5:36 PM Andrew Kauffman

Mizzou basketball coach Cuonzo Martin is speaking out about race relations in the United States. “The first thing we have to do is we have to vote,” Martin said. “We can’t complain about something if we’re not voting to try to change it.” You can hear his perspective on what needs to change in the

Heat lasts thru Monday, Tracking Cristobal’s impacts

June 6, 2020 5:19 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Mostly Clear. Low near 70. SUNDAY: Muggy start to the day– Temperatures near 80 by 9am. Into the 90s by 1pm. We’ll top out near 93. Temperatures will feel like 95-100 degrees tomorrow afternoon. Drink plenty of water and wear plenty of sunscreen if you plan on spending extended periods of time outdoors. EXTENDED:

Tracking a hot and humid weekend

June 6, 2020 5:09 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Partly to mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Heat index in the 93-96 range. TONIGHT: We’ll see clear skies as low drop into the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Heat and humidity stick around through Sunday and Monday with upper level high pressure overhead. Our main story of the week will come as tropical

Local health director calls systemic racism a public health emergency

June 5, 2020 8:16 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a letter to the community Friday, Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Director Stephanie Browning called systemic racism a public health emergency. “Systemic racism disproportionately affects the stress and burden of illness experienced by Black, Indigenous, Latinx and other people of color,” Browning wrote. “These minority groups are more likely

Jefferson City rally wanted response from local law enforcement

June 5, 2020 7:03 PM Amber Tabeling

A rally in Jefferson City was held on Friday to bring community members together to support injustice and change.

Prosecutors charge man after standoff in Cole County

June 5, 2020 6:53 PM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a man after a standoff with Cole County deputies on Tuesday night.

Former CPS employee sentenced for assaulting student

June 5, 2020 6:52 PM Katie Greathouse

A former Columbia Public Schools employee pleaded guilty three years after he was accused of inappropriately touching a middle school student with a disability.

Protesters chant ‘say his name’ through downtown Columbia

June 5, 2020 6:49 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Protesters gathered outside of the Boone County Courthouse around 5 p.m. Friday. The group of about 25 people started to march around 6:40 p.m. Protesters chanted “say his name” and “George Floyd” as they walked. The group went on Providence Road and Worley Street. “Say his name.” “George Floyd.”The peaceful demonstration is

The Science Behind Shelf Clouds

June 5, 2020 6:37 PM Luke Victor

Jake Spencer sent us this photo of an amazing looking cloud structure as storms rolled through mid-Missouri this morning. This was taken near a Rolla Walmart in Phelps county. The clouds were a part of a mesoscale convective system that brought the morning storms. That type of cloud in particular is referred to as a

Former Mizzou wrestling star lands coaching job

June 5, 2020 5:23 PM Andrew Kauffman

Former Mizzou wrestling star Willie Miklus has accepted a job as an assistant wrestling coach for Michigan State. Time to announce a career change, I accepted the assistant coaching position at Michigan State University! I am beyond excited to get started with my coaching career! It will be hard to leave my Iowa State Family

Doctor urges caution when wearing a mask in extreme heat

June 5, 2020 4:46 PM Ben Fein

With oppressive heat settling into Mid-Missouri, wearing a mask outdoors for too long can become dangerous.

Tracking summer-like heat and humidity for the weekend

June 5, 2020 3:50 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s. Stray spot shower or storm can’t be ruled out, but most areas stay dry overnight. SATURDAY: Partly to mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. Heat index in the 93-96 range. EXTENDED: Heat and humidity stick around through Sunday and Monday with upper level high

Mom sentenced in disabled daughter’s death in fire

June 5, 2020 3:04 PM Matthew Sanders

VIENNA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman charged with child endangerment after her disabled daughter died in a fire was sentenced to 14 years in prison Friday but could get out much sooner. A judge ruled that Tracy Ellis’ behavior will be reviewed after 120 days, at which time she could be released on probation, according to

Jefferson City police say missing man found

June 5, 2020 2:41 PM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City Police Department has found a missing 66-year-old man.

Clouds tamper Friday heat, Warmth returns into the weekend

June 5, 2020 11:46 AM Luke Victor

TODAY: Clouds have stuck around following the morning thunderstorms– this has dramatically slowed the progression of warming temperatures this afternoon. These clouds will only allow temperatures to get into the mid to upper 80s later on this afternoon, letting heat index values remain below 100º. It will still be warm and muggy, but not as