VIDEO: Stormtrack Weather Team explains how hurricanes form
NOAA article on hurricane formation and how they’re named
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Mizzou AD remains hopeful about fall sports
Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk remains hopeful there will be fall sports at MU this year. “I’m back to being pretty dang optimistic about what’s going on. I’ve had my highs and lows,” Sterk said. “I don’t control the virus, but I think the next two weeks will really determine if we can get to
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Tracking brutal heat and possible tropical rain this week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows near 70. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the mid-90s. Humidity allows the heat index to rise to near 100 degrees. EXTENDED: The heat and humidity continues this week with an upper level ridge over us. Highs will be in the low to mid-90s through Friday,
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Jefferson City School District in-person classes begin; virtual learning delayed
Students in the Jefferson City Public School District started their school year with new procedures to safeguard against COVID-19 Monday.
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DEFENDERS: FTC warns of scams as COVID-19 stimulus talks drag on
As Congress talks through a second COVID-19 stimulus package, scammers are taking advantage of the time in between.
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University of Missouri reports increased first-day enrollment
The University of Missouri said Monday that enrollment on the first day of classes increased over fall 2019.
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Police find human remains in central Columbia
The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that officers were called Saturday morning to the 100 block of Austin Avenue.
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Mother natures bring the heat this week!
THIS AFTERNOON: It’s a hot one out there right now. Temperatures will remain in the upper 80s through 7pm. We should remain mostly sunny this evening. Should be a good one to get out on the patio. TONIGHT: Things will be quiet overnight under mostly clear skies. Lows will back off into the upper 60’s by daybreak.
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WATCH: Republican Party nominates Trump for president
Watch a report from ABC News on the nomination, including remarks from Trump.
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Patchwork of COVID-19 health orders might lead to misunderstanding for students coming to Columbia
Not all students who have returned to Columbia are aware of the updated COVID-19 health order in place in Boone County.
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MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 31 new COVID-19 cases as MU classes begin
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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RETURN TO LEARN: University of Missouri, Jefferson City Schools hold first day of classes
Students at the University of Missouri and Jefferson City School District will head to their first day of classes Monday.
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Tracking a steamy start to the school year
MONDAY: It’s going to be another hot one as many head off to school today. Highs will top out in the low to mid 90’s with a heat index in the upper 90’s. One or two of us might pick up a stray shower this afternoon, but most of that will stay south of I-44.
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MU tackles a new offense
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Despite missing months of practice due to COVID-19, Missouri football is still moving forward with the installation of Eli Drinkwitz’s new offense. There has not been a lot of information on what this new offense could translate to on the field. “It’s very fast tempo. You’ve got to know what you’re doing
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Intersection of Sexton and Mikel blocked after crash
EMS crews responded to the intersection of Sexton Road and Mikel Street around 7:45 p.m. Sunday for a crash involving a motorcycle and a vehicle.
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Tracking a warm start to the workweek
TONIGHT: Conditions will remain relatively clear and calm as we head into Monday. Temperatures will fall into the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Monday will be a tad bit humid in comparison to the past week, but still has potential to be comfortable with highs warming into the lower 90s. Grab that sunscreen and enjoy the plentiful
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Columbia businesses picking back up as students fill the city
The Boone County Health Department has reported large spikes in cases of COVID-19 in the past week, with the virus showing up largely in the younger population.
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SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of new cases in five days
The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 75,075 cases of COVID-19 cases on Sunday.
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CPD increases patrol; East Campus sees multiple peace disturbance calls
Columbia Police Department dispatch records show more than a dozen peace disturbance calls on from Friday through early morning Sunday, days after increased patrols were announced and students return to campus.
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Summer-like conditions for this workweek
TODAY: Stable conditions we saw the past few days will continue. Some portions of mid-Missouri will see mostly cloudy skies for the early AM hours but these thin out as the afternoon approaches. Temperatures will be slightly warmer with a high around 91. The humidity has also made a return; however, dew points look to be
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