COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An entertainment district at the Lake of the Ozarks that is expected to open next year will receive additional funding from the state’s Property Assessed Clean Energy program. Oasis at Lakeport in Osage Beach –which will be located at Highway 54 and Jeffries Road, adjacent to the Grand Glaize Bridge – will
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COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) The National Retail Federation is projecting another record-breaking holiday season, predicting that Americans will spend more than $1 trillion on gifts, food and décor. Consumers plan to spend an average of $890.49 per person this year on gifts, food, decorations and other seasonal items. That figure marks the second-highest spending level in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shopping for Thanksgiving this year likely put less of a strain on people’s wallets this year, according to a survey. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s annual Thanksgiving survey shows a Thanksgiving dinner was down about 5% in 2025, compared to 2024. The report states an average dinner for 10 people costs roughly
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Justice confirmed on Tuesday that the name of a law enforcement operation that led to several arrests in Columbia last week was named after a song by The Killers. Operation Brightside — which resulted in 33 arrests and 19 indictments for mostly illegal gun possession – was named after
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Excessive inflation has been a relentless presence in the American economy, and it hangs over the start of yet another holiday season. Some good news, though — the cost of the average Thanksgiving meal itself is actually down this year. But for the most part, consumers are continuing to pay more than they did a
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COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) With Thanksgiving just around the corner, medical experts are reminding families to keep safety at the heart of their celebrations. Overeating and holiday stress can pose health risks, especially for people with underlying conditions, according to experts, so planning your meals carefully is key. Macaroni, mashed potatoes and sweet potatoes are staples
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Around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, about 200 cars wrapped around the Parkade Center in Columbia, nearly two and half hours before the Powerhouse Community Development Corporation was supposed to start giving out free turkeys and food boxes.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has opened an online survey to get public input on its for Lake of the Ozarks State Park’s conceptual development plan. The survey – which is available on the Missouri State Parks’ website – is the beginning of the of the conceptual development planning process for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Winter trout season has officially kicked off at city ponds around Mid-Missouri. The City of Columbia announced in a Monday press release that today was the official start to its winter trout season at Cosmo-Bethel Park. All trout that are caught must be released and unharmed through Jan. 31, 2026. Only artificial
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation is reminding hunters to inspect their tree stands and clip on their harnesses after a man died Tuesday after falling out of a tree stand in East Columbia. “If you’re in the tree stand itself, really anybody’s at risk for getting injured, suffering from fractured bones or other injuries,” MU
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Health care will likely cost you more in 2026, as open enrollment for health insurance is just around the corner. Open enrollment refers to the time of year when people are able to sign up for health care insurance, change their current plans, or cancel their plan all together. However, people may
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is finally getting its Olive Garden. A spokesperson for the company confirmed in a Monday email that the chain will be located at 504 Missouri Boulevard, near the Marriott Hotel. An opening date was not announced by the company, but the spokesperson said more information will be available once
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Natural Resource has awarded $3.1 million to a Randolph County city so it can upgrade its wastewater treatment system. The DNR announced in a Monday press release that it is giving money to Huntsville and that the city is expecting the funding to cover the entire cost of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A senior property tax exemption that went into effect last year will result in Boone County issuing more than $2.2 million in tax credits to seniors. Eligible seniors are able to apply for an exemption by each summer and voters in August approved decided to expand the law to apply to levies.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation announced in a Wednesday press release that hunting at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area in Boone County will be limited this fall compared to other years. The release says the limited capacity for hunters was “caused by the failure of one of the two original Missouri River water
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock Bridge Memorial State Park and the Gans Creek Wild Area will close for two days next month for a managed deer hunt, according to a Friday press release from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources. The closure will occur Nov. 3-4. Hunters for the event have already been selected and will
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BOONEVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A multi-vehicle crash shut down both directions of Interstate 70 near mile marker 91, just west of Boonville, Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at least one vehicle caught fire after the crash. Photos shared by troopers show heavy smoke and damaged vehicles across the roadway. By 10 p.m.,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jimmy Kimmel is returning to the ABC late-night lineup this week. The Walt Disney Company, which owns ABC, released a statement Monday about the decision. “Last Wednesday, we made the decision to suspend production on the show to avoid further inflaming a tense situation at an emotional moment for our country,” the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing Authority’s Kinney Point project, which will provide low-income housing, is nearing completion as about 800 households remain on the agency’s waitlist, according to CHA. Ten of the 34 units being built are already completed and occupied, while the remaining units are expected to be filled by the end of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Workers at another Starbucks location in Columbia decided to unionize on Thursday. Employees at the Starbucks location at 900 Vandiver Dr. voted 11-1 to join Starbucks Workers United, according to barista trainer Maddy Sayre. A secret ballot election was held at the store on Thursday. Employees at the Starbucks near the intersection
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