Tips to keep holiday spending from breaking the bank
Americans have lots to celebrate this holiday season, with unemployment rates at an all-time low and consumer confidence on the rise.
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10 turkey tips for Thanksgiving
Preparing a Thanksgiving turkey can prove tricky for even the most experienced cooks. How big of a bird to select, how to thaw it in time and how to avoid undercooking, overcooking or — even worse — food poisoning, are among the challenges faced by holiday chefs. Here are some tips from Mayo Clinic to
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What to do with Thanksgiving leftovers?
With a refrigerator full of Thanksgiving leftovers, try these ideas to make use out of the turkey and sides. Turkey Sandwiches Chances are, after cooking a big Thanksgiving meal, you want to do very little cooking for a few days. Leftover turkey sandwiches are a classic for a good reason -they’re delicious. Get creative and
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5 tips for a lower-waste holiday season
(BPT) – The holiday season is a fun-filled time of entertaining, family gatherings and various gift-giving moments. But with the season’s greetings and celebrations, this time of year can also be full of waste. In fact, it is said that Americans reportedly throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve than the
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Missouri State Highway Patrol to start counting period for Labor Day Weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Friday kicks off Labor Day weekend and the Missouri State Highway Patrol will have an increased trooper presence on roads and waters for their counting period. Troopers on the roads will be enforcing Missouri’s speed limit, seat belt, and impaired driving laws, in addition to being available to assist motorists during their participation for
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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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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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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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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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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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Missouri State Highway Patrol says you should plan ahead for your holiday weekend
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lake of the Ozark’s is busy this holiday weekend and the Missouri State Highway Patrol says that they have been responding to quite a few calls. Missouri State Highway Patrol Trooper, Brian Geier, said that they have quite a few calls for careless boating, stranded boats, and theft.
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Jefferson City Police Department to increase DWI enforcement efforts ahead of St. Patrick’s Day
The Jefferson City Police Department will team up with other law enforcement agencies beginning Wednesday, to increase DWI patrols ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.
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Law enforcement gives travel advice ahead of possible winter mix surrounding the New Year’s holiday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) AAA is predicting that in Missouri there will be about 2.2 million travelers total between Christmas and New Year’s travel with about 2 million of them driving. Not only are more drivers going to be on the roads, but roadways may not be clear during this time. ABC 17 Stormtrack Meteorologist John
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Highway patrol expects heavy traffic over holiday weekend
Green pointed out three common causes for car accidents on Missouri highways: speeding, texting and drinking.
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Highway Patrol, local police urging Missourians to drive safely over the holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and local police departments including Jefferson City are reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this holiday season.
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Deadline approaching for “Toys for Columbia’s Youth”
he deadline for Columbia residents to donate toys to the city’s “Toys for Columbia’s Youth,” is Dec. 6, which is also the deadline for those looking to apply to participate in the program.
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Staying safe during the holiday shopping season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday shopping season is in full swing and so are the thieves. The happiest time of the year gives crooks opportunities to steal your purchases. There are a number of ways to stay safe this holiday season. One major key is to always beware of your surroundings. Do not be distracted
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Columbia organizations provide Thanksgiving meals for the community
COLUMBIA,Mo (KMIZ) People lined up inside the Columbia Senior Center on Business Loop 70 to eat a hot Thanksgivng meal. Everybody Eats is a tradition that started with former Columbia council woman Almeta Crayton. Every year for more than 20 years she provided Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Crayton passed away in 2013 and
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How to keep your packages safe from porch pirates
Package thefts are the most common form of theft during the holidays, and this problem has only grown over the past year with more online purchases during the pandemic.
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Fire marshal gives safety advice ahead of holiday cooking and decorating
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas and Christmas Eve. Fire officials want to make sure everyone knows what they need to keep they safe while cooking and decorating for the holidays. Matt Luetkemeyer, assistant state fire marshal, says people should be using the next few days before the
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