Asian American restaurant owner shares culture through food
One Korean American in Columbia is contributing to the cultural exchange through his love of…
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Parents’ drive for better life inspires University of Missouri President Mun Choi
Choi sat down for an interview with anchor Deborah Kendrick to mark AAPI…
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‘They were going to shoot me:’ Japanese American, forced into internment camp as child, recalls trials, triumphs
Eighty years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed an executive order that led to Japanese Americans being forced into internment camps…
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Missouri Asian American leaders say hate has long history but progress is happening
May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.…
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First Lady Jill Biden visits Whiteman Air Force Base Wednesday
Watch Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speak at Knob Noster High School in the player above. KNOB NOSTER, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, First…
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City of Columbia could pay hundreds a day to staff Wabash warming center
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia opened up the emergency overnight warming center at the Wabash Bus Station Wednesday ahead of expected…
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Rural mid-Missouri hospitals could feel impacts of COVID-19 vaccine mandate
By January 4, nearly 17 million healthcare workers will have to be fully vaccinated against…
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Military enlistment increases in years following 9/11 attacks
Twenty years ago 2,996 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that would eventually launch America into its longest war.…
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Retired Air Force general recalls time with Bush, military command on 9/11
When President George W. Bush was rushed to a secure location in Omaha on 9/11, Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Harding was…
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MU Researchers study how long COVID-19 vaccine provides protection
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine are gearing up to study how long COVID-19 vaccines can provide…
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DEFENDERS: Protecting yourself against ransomware attacks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After several major companies were hit with ransomware attacks, the White House gave a stern warning this week to companies to…
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DEFENDERS: Cryptocurrency scams skyrocket as popularity increases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s a popular trend hitting the financial market, investing in cryptocurrency. However, with the rise in popularity comes…
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DEFENDERS: Mental health apps might not be as confidential with data
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mental health apps are becoming more popular, especially during the pandemic. Like any sort of app or website, your data might…
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DEFENDERS: Missouri gas prices on upward trend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Colonial Pipeline is running again after a ransomware attack shut it down for nearly a week. This shutdown caused panic…
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DEFENDERS: Avoid these red flags when booking vacations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With Memorial Day weekend and summer around the corner, you might be looking to book your next vacation. As rental vacation…
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Opioid overdose deaths in Missouri up more than 30 percent in 2020
Data from “NoMoDeaths,” a state collaborative project to help combat the opioid crisis, shows the first three quarters of 2020 saw a nearly 31%…
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DEFENDERS: Be careful when posting COVID-19 vaccination cards to social media
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As vaccine eligibility opens up to more Missourians and Americans, people are wanting to share the moment on their social media…
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DEFENDERS: Adults 18-24 more likely to get scammed, BBB says
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Adults ages 18-24 are becoming the next target for scams. The Better Business Bureau recently released a report that focused on…
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DEFENDERS: Price gouging makes top 10 consumer complaints for the first time
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Illegal telemarketing calls and no-call violations was the number one complaint the Missouri Attorney General’s Office…
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Coronavirus vaccine line jumpers sneaking their way to get vaccinated out of turn
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While state guidelines say only certain groups of Missouri’s population are eligible to get the coronavirus vaccine, some are…
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