What to do if you win the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot; winning numbers selected
Mega Millions lottery reaches $1.28 billion dollars, the second-largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history.
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Certain exotic animals legal in Missouri; Zebra on the loose in Miller County
In Missouri, it is legal to own exotic animals, as long as the owner has a permit through Missouri’s Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health.
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Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness hosted resource event Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several groups and organizations offered resources to the homeless community in Columbia on Thursday. The Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness hosted its Project Homeless Connect event at the Missouri United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The coalition described the bi-annual event as a one-stop shop event that connects
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MoDOT to perform maintenance on U.S. Route 54 Missouri River Bridges in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday MoDOT will begin maintenance work on U.S Route 54 Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City. The maintenance is scheduled to start on the eastbound and westbound bridges on July 24th and take place everyday between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. With work expected to be complete on
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Columbia city council addresses ARPA fund survey results
The city sent out a survey to the community to see what areas they would like to see the second half of the second half of the funds on.
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Local groups to hold resource fair in Columbia for veterans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several organizations will offer resources and potential job opportunities to veterans in Mid-Missouri Friday afternoon. The Columbia Center for Urban Agriculture (CCUA) plans to host the resource fair for veterans at the Veterans Urban Farm at 1209 Smith St. in Columbia from 4 to 7 p.m. The Truman VA Hospital, Disabled American
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Greitens family court hearing canceled due to media attention, concern for kids
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Friday hearing over the future of Eric and Sheena Greitens’ family court case was called off Monday. A judge agreed that both parents will submit their sides of the case in written statements by Friday instead of coming to the Boone County courthouse for an in-person hearing. The judge will ultimately decide whether
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Local law enforcement talks event security and safety in light of recent mass shootings
Columbia police said in light of recent events, measures are being taken to ensure public safety.Â
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Executive director of Salute to America explains how it’s keeping visitors safe from the heat
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)Salute to America in Jefferson City is coming to an end Monday night but not without celebrating a few more festivities before the end of the holiday. And even as the sun, starts to set it’s still important to practice staying safe out in warmer temperatures. Nicole Slusser, executive director of Salute to America, says
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Red, White and Boom fireworks show to end Salute to America celebration in Jefferson City
Salute to America is set to continue in Jefferson City on Monday, as Missourians celebrate the Fourth of July.
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Local store held a firework safety course for the Fourth of July
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Fourth of July weekend begins firework shows will be taking place but if you plan to host your own, officials want you to do it safely. To help with those efforts, Spirit of ’76 Fireworks store is holding a free firework safety class Saturday. The safety class started at 11 a.m.
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Columbia Regional Airport preparing for busy holiday weekend
AAA expects there to be over 47.9 million Americans will travel this weekend with 3.6 million of those expected to be to traveling by air.
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Safe fireworks use requires caution, experts say
Independence Day is just one week away and lighting off fireworks is a popular way to celebrate the holiday — but it comes with safety hazards.
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Salvation Army baby pantry now open for families in Columbia
The Columbia Salvation Army, is set to open a new monthly baby pantry Thursday, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m.
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Survey reveals homelessness and affordable housing key priorities for City of Columbia commission
The City of Columbia’s Housing and Community Development Commission is set to meet Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m., to discuss in part, more funding towards the city’s Homeownership Assistance Program.
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Former prosecuting attorney goes over Missouri laws for animal abuse after man mutilates dog as a sacrifice
Sources say a dog is in good condition after the owner mutilated the dog’s foot as a “sacrifice.”
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Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebration held at Douglass Park Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth celebrations continue across the nation Sunday, including in Columbia at Douglass Park. On Sunday, Columbia residents gathered at the park for the second annual Juneteenth celebration and Father’s Day. The newest federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Communities across the country are still hurting from recent hateful mass
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Mid-Missouri group to fly veterans to Washington D.C. Monday
The Central Missouri Honor Flight took off en route to the nation’s capitol Monday with 91 veterans, to see memorials dedicated to their military service.
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Juneteenth celebrations continue in Columbia for community members
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia is set to hold additional Juneteenth events on Sunday for those looking to still get out for the weekend. One event is both a Juneteenth event and Father’s day event at Douglass Park from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. A Juneteenth Festival is set to take place at Cosmo Park from 2 p.m. until
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City of Columbia launches pilot program offering free Wi-Fi in Douglass Park
The City of Columbia is offering free Wi-Fi access for the public at Douglass Park in a pilot program through the City’s park system.
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