St. Louis Cathedral in New Orleans brings out thousands to French Quarter for Super Bowl 59 light show
People take in the sights and sounds of the St. Louis Cathedral light show in New Orleans on Feb. 8, 2025.
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True/False announces film lineup
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The True/False Film Fest in Columbia announced the lineup of movies that can be viewed at this year’s fest in a Wednesday press release. The annual festival will take place Feb. 29-March 3 in downtown Columbia. Thirty-one feature films and 25 short films were picked out of about 1,400 submissions, according to
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch the Grammys?
The music industry held its big showcase Sunday night — the Grammy Awards.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in the Oscars?
The Academy Award nominees were announced Tuesday morning.
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Tina Turner, resilient singer hailed as the ‘Queen of Rock and Roll,’ dies at 83
Tina Turner, the dynamic rock and soul singer who rose from humble beginnings and overcame a notoriously abusive marriage to become one of the most popular female artists of all time, has died, according to a post on her verified Facebook page.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like Roots N Blues’ recent name change to Treeline Music Fest?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia music festival — formerly known as Roots N Blues — announced it will be going by a new name last week. Tickets went on sale Friday for the Treeline Music Fest, scheduled for Sept. 29-Oct. 1 at Stephens Lake Park. The festival launched its rebranding campaign this week and labels itself
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Groups offer ways for trick-or-treaters to stay safe this Halloween
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Mid-Missouri families consider their trick-or-treat plans Monday night, officials offer a few ways to have a safe Halloween. AAA recommends buying or creating a noticeable costume. The organization suggests using lights or bright and reflective materials to make trick-or-treaters easy to see. Parents can add reflective tape to costumes and treat
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Roots N Blues Festival preparations underway in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Set up is underway Thursday as the Roots N Blues Festival returns to Columbia. The festival is scheduled for Friday through Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Gates open to guests Friday at 4 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the festival will kick off each day at noon. As of now, Roots N
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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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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Johnny Depp have won his libel case?
A Virginia jury determined Wednesday that actor Amber Heard defamed her ex-husband and fellow actor Johnny Depp in a Washington Post editorial.
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True/False Film Festival returns downtown Columbia Thursday following a modified 2021 festival
The 2022 True/False Film Festival is set to kick off Thursday and is back to a full scaled festival, following a modified 2021 festival due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
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Whiteman Air Force Base cancels 2022 air show, citing ‘competing mission priorities’
Whiteman Air Force Base canceled Tuesday the 2022 Wings over Whiteman Air and Space Show.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the Roots N Blues festival?
This year concert promoters are requiring proof of coronavirus vaccination or a negative test to get in.
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Fire officials warn of the dangers of controlled burns and fireworks during dry time
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials are warning people of the dangers of controlled burns and fireworks during dry periods. According to Assistant Chief of the Boone County Fire Protection District, Gale Blomenkamp, it’s safer to avoid controlled burns during these dry times. “This time of year right now we’re in, what we would call a
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Columbia bars prepare for first weekend with normal hours of operation
The Columbia/Boone County Health Department this week released a revised county health order that relaxes some of the restrictions on businesses.
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True/False Film Fest hosts ‘Rites of Spring’ Festival
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ragtag Film Society has released some pandemic-friendly events at the time its usual True/False Film Fest would take place. The organization announced its “Rites of Spring” Festival set to take place on March 6th. According to a news release, events will be both online and socially-distanced at the Boone County Courthouse
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Boone County restaurant reacts to new health order
Boone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.
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Columbia, Jefferson City movie theaters reopen amid COVID-19
As Missouri continues to deal with COVID-19 throughout the state, many places are starting to see entertainment venues such as movie theaters open back up in their city.
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Columbia fireworks show raises some concerns from residents
People are expected to flock to south Columbia Saturday night for the Cosmo-Bethel park firework show, but some residents say they have concerns.
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Much of Mid-Missouri entertainment business still closed amid COVID-19 slowdown
Even after the state’s reopening last month, much of Mid-Missouri’s entertainment business has remained closed.
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