COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With extreme temperatures expected to linger in Mid-Missouri, cellphones and other electronic devices could be at risk for serious heat damage. If you’re not careful, that damage could leave you with a hefty repair bill — or worse, needing a full replacement. High temperatures can cause phones, tablets, and even laptops to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department says it is phasing out a harmful fire fighting foam for its trucks because of its known environmental hazards, particularly its lasting impact on soil and water from PFAS chemicals. Columbia Fire Department Assistant Chief Lester Shewmake said the new foam is a safer alternative. “The new foam
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By Nathan Langley Click here for updates on this story LOVES PARK, Illinois (WREX) — A miracle on the Carlson ice. On June 1, 2022, Ashely Braswell watched her daughter’s weekly skating lesson when she noticed a man collapse. “It can happen at any moment, and to be prepared is always the best,” says Brawsell.
Continue ReadingBy Jamie Costello Click here for updates on this story ANNAPOLIS, Maryland (WMAR) — Not one, not two, not 10, how about 17? Moira, Timothy Jr., Gerard, William, Sean, Gabriel, Kevin, Mary Ellen, Marie, Molly, Theresa, Megan, Francis, Brendon, Virginia, Rose, and Cecilia. Meet the Berzins Brigade from Annapolis. Mom Eileen and Daddy Tim met
Continue ReadingBy Mike Trim Click here for updates on this story LOXAHATCHEE, Florida (WPTV) — Kathleen Keane of Loxahatchee wears her “Proud U.S. Navy Mom” T-shirt with pride, showing support for her son, Aidan Barry. Barry serves in the U.S. Navy at Souda Bay Navy Base in Crete, Greece. “I raised my hero,” Keane told Navy
Continue ReadingBy Megan DeLaire Click here for updates on this story TORONTO (CTV Network) — As profitable as Mother’s Day is for some food and retail businesses, it can also be a painful time of year for a host of reasons ranging from grief over a lost relative to fertility struggles. In an effort to balance
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In many countries, up to 1 in 5 new mothers experience a mood or anxiety disorder. Unfortunately, these conditions often go undiagnosed and untreated due to lack of awareness and stigma, and everyone pays the price.
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CNN Editorial Research (CNN) — Mother’s Day is observed on the second Sunday in May in the United States. It is also celebrated in other countries. May 11, 2025 – Mother’s Day. Facts In 2023, 27.5 was the average age in the United States for first-time mothers, according to the CDC. In its early days,
Continue ReadingBy Rashad Williams Click here for updates on this story BOILING SPRINGS, South Carolina (WYFF) — Kaye Dorsey frequently visits Boiling Springs Memorial Gardens, which is the final resting place for her son William “BJ” Sigafoos. The 26-year-old died in January of 2023 after being hit by a car while he was riding his motorcycle.
Continue ReadingLONDON (AP) — The newest endangered baby gorilla at the London Zoo is more than six weeks old but doesn’t yet have a name. Zookeepers aren’t even sure if it’s a male or female because they haven’t been able to get close enough to examine it. A photo taken Monday by The Associated Press shows
Continue ReadingBy MARÍA TERESA HERNÁNDEZ Associated Press BUENOS AIRES, Argentina (AP) — Forty-seven years ago, before her hair turned white and she had no need of a wheelchair to march around Argentina’s most iconic square, Nora Cortiñas made a promise to her son who disappeared: She would search for him until her last breath. Her commitment
Continue ReadingBy Gail Paschall-Brown Click here for updates on this story PALM BAY, Florida (WESH) — A Melbourne woman is hand-knitting some lap blankets for patients at a cancer care center, and it’s all in memory of a loved one. “If I sit here, right, these lap blankets I can get done in like two hours,”
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is a little more than a week away. Have you already made your Thanksgiving plans? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) May is deemed “national moving month.” It highlights the peak of moving season as many people graduate college and move to a new home or apartment. Are you planning on moving this month? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.
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Salute to America is set to continue in Jefferson City on Monday, as Missourians celebrate the Fourth of July.
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The Missouri Department of Natural Resources announced Wednesday that its beaches are set to open for the season on Friday, May 27.
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The annual Bowling for Autism charity event is set to kick off at AMF Town and Country Lanes in Columbia, starting at 11 a.m. on Saturday.
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The second day of the 2022 True/False Film Festival is set to kick off Friday, with over 30 films and events set to take place throughout downtown Columbia.
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Food Bank’s Holiday Food and Fun Drive beginning at 6 a.m. Wednesday morning, in Columbia and Jefferson City.
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Many businesses across Columbia are set to participate in Small Business Saturday, as shoppers across the country support smaller businesses during the biggest shopping weekend of the year.
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