HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Hallsville is coming together for a massive debris cleanup following last week’s severe thunderstorms that swept through Boone County. Residents can bring fallen branches from their yards to the community center on Highway OO. Carlie Burke and her family spent Sunday morning cleaning up their properties, filling a truck
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A gathering was held in Douglass Park on Saturday to celebrate Juneteenth, a holiday symbolizing the liberation and ongoing journey toward equality and justice for African Americans in the U.S. Donna Clayborne, a community activist, played a crucial role in the celebration. “I believe you cannot figure out where you’re going if
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) When former President Barack Obama declared June as LGBTQ Pride Month in 2009. The LGBTQ+ community has celebrated their identities and achievements nationally. Last week, Columbia joined in this celebration by issuing a proclamation in support of the LGBTQ+ community, demonstrating the city’s commitment to inclusivity. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe emphasized the importance
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council will vote on a plan aimed at addressing pay compression during Monday night’s meeting. According to the meeting’s agenda, the plan includes looking into increasing pay for unrepresented workers in the union and employees represented by the Water and Light Association. The plan was developed by the city
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SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lake of the Ozarks is playing host to the 2024 Shootout Offshore Boat Race this weekend, drawing thousands of people to the lake area. The Missouri State Highway Patrol released a statement this week acknowledging traffic delays the event might cause and advised boaters in the area to expect some
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Â Hall of Famer Gary Pinkel’s G.P. M.A.D.E. Foundation is set to host its 6th annual golf tournament on Monday. On Sunday, the foundation hosted a get-together where attendees had the opportunity to meet Former Mizzou football players, participate in a panel discussion with Pinkel, and enjoy various games. Since its start up in 2019, Pinkel’s Foundation has
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers are drawing softball fans from far and wide to watch the Division 1 Softball Regionals. However, there have been reports of fans suffering from heat exhaustion due to prolonged exposure to the sun. Over a dozen fans plan to attend all three games Saturday. The first game starts at 2 p.m and the last
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Missouri State Highway Patrol there has been no reports on alcohol-related accidents so far this Cinco de Mayo weekend. According to Bishop and Hayes, a law firm in Missouri, 70.2% of fatal crashes involving drunk driving are attributed to individuals with high blood alcohol content, specifically those with a blood
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday morning, Missouri law enforcement gathered at the State Capitol for its 37th annual memorial service, dedicated to those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Four officers were honored this year, their names added to the Missouri Law Enforcement Memorial alongside over 700 others who lost their lives in the line of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The hazards posed by storms rolling through multiple states, including Missouri, have the potential to flood roads, cause power outages and hail damage. The pathway on the MKT Trail, located beneath Locus St. in Columbia, has been severely flooded due to heavy rainfall Sunday morning. The water level has risen to such
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nationwide, the Drug Enforcement Agency hosted National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. The event encourages Americans to return unneeded medication as a preventive measure against medication misuse and opioid addiction, according to the DEA website. The DEA collaborated with local and state law enforcement agencies. In Boone County, there were five
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Downtown Columbia saw significant crowds and street closures in honor of Earth Day. Streets were shut down from 6:30 a.m. until 7 p.m. Sunday. Thousands gathered in downtown Columbia Sunday to celebrate Earth Day. Both the Columbia Fire Department and MU Health Care were present, ready to respond to any emergencies that
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: the system that crashed is called Dutchie, a third party cannabis retail tracking system. Saturday, on 4/20, a significant day for marijuana enthusiasts nationwide, stores across Missouri faced a hiccup as a popular online system for tracking cannabis sales crashed. In Columbia, dispensaries were swamped with customers after the system
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders are gearing up for Monday’s solar eclipse here in Columbia. Although it’s only a partial view, safety precautions remain crucial. The upcoming solar eclipse holds significance, occurring just seven years after the 2017 event, with the previous one dating back almost a century. Medical experts stress the importance of proper
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Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ)- Mid-Missouri students are taking a break this week, as both the University of Missouri, Columbia Public Schools, and Jefferson City Schools are on spring break. Students are looking forward to stepping away from their studies for a week. However, concerns have arisen about safety and ensuring everyone returns to campus next week
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Democratic Party announced President Joe Biden is the projected winner of the state’s presidential primary Saturday night. Local voters who consider themselves Democrats, can exercise their democratic right at The Arc, Saturday. The voting doors will open at 8 a.m. and remain accessible until noon. According to Missouri Democrats, the
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COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) Along with the new time change, crucial life-saving reminders emerge. Fire departments are urging citizens to adjust their clocks and change the batteries in smoke detectors. Jeffery Heidenreich with the Columbia Fire Department said fire alarms are life-saving devices. The fire department sees an overwhelming number of deaths or injuries resulting from
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s Note: “Flutie” was spelled incorrectly. It has since been changed to reflect the effect named after Doug Flutie. The University of Missouri is catching the eye of many students, having received over 23 thousand applications for the upcoming freshman class, as disclosed at the latest Board of Curators meeting. MU spokesperson
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CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo (KMIZ) Monday, the Missouri Department of Transportation will begin renovating the Callaway County Route BB bridge northwest of Tebbets for the Bridge Deck Replacement Project. Although the bridge, constructed in 1968, maintains a robust base, the deterioration of the deck necessitates this temporary shutdown. The closure is anticipated to significantly impact daily
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council is now at the crossroads to approve or deny the ordinance set by the University of Missouri’s Young Democratic Socialists of America (YDSA) to make Columbia a safe haven for the LGBTQ community. Members and supporters of YDSA are optimistic, hoping to hear a resounding ‘yes’ on Monday. Reese
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