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Mid-Missouri group to fly veterans to Washington D.C. Monday

June 20, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

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.

Juneteenth celebrations continue in Columbia for community members

June 19, 2022 5:18 AM Joushua Blount

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

City of Columbia launches pilot program offering free Wi-Fi in Douglass Park

June 16, 2022 5:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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.

Audrain County emergency services bring text 911 to county residents

June 16, 2022 3:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Audrain County 911 emergency services now have the ability to receive 911 text messages through certain carriers.

Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.75% could benefit the housing market

June 15, 2022 7:09 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Federal Reserve made the largest interest rate increase since 1994 on Wednesday. The increase comes as a response to the record-high inflation rates. The Consumer Price Index reported that inflation increased to 8.6% in May, and CPI reported that Shelter has risen by 0.6% putting it at 5.5%. Joe Haslag, a

Weekly event planned for Wednesdays at free lunch sites in Columbia

June 15, 2022 5:40 AM Ben Fein

Powerhouse Community Development is set to host its first Summer Weekly Pop-Up, an event to give out free food to families with multiple activities weekly.

Columbia to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic, as transmission levels increase in Boone County

June 11, 2022 3:13 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department is set to hold its second ‘comfort’ clinic Saturday, for children and adults who are anxious about needles or the vaccination process.

Columbia transportation providers and residents looking for ways to save on gas

June 10, 2022 6:22 PM Kennedy Miller

Gas and diesel prices continue to rise across the country, with every state averaging a minimum of $4 a gallon as of mid-May.

Heart of Missouri United Way to provide volunteer opportunities through new program

June 10, 2022 6:24 AM Joushua Blount

The Heart of Missouri United Way held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Friday morning for its new Give 5 program. The organization says “Give 5” was founded in Springfield, Missouri by Greg Burris and is based at the United Way of the Ozarks.

As inflation drives up grocery prices, Columbia Farmers Market offers alternative for those on state benefits

June 8, 2022 4:57 PM Hannah Falcon

For those on the Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP), the Columbia Farmers Market also offers up to $60 in additional help.

Lake Race set to begin at The Lake of the Ozarks Saturday

June 4, 2022 5:46 AM Ben Fein

The 2022 Lake Race at The Lake of the Ozarks is set to begin Saturday, as races are expected to last throughout the day.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Johnny Depp have won his libel case?

June 2, 2022 2:35 AM Matthew Sanders

A Virginia jury determined Wednesday that actor Amber Heard defamed her ex-husband and fellow actor Johnny Depp in a Washington Post editorial.

Missouri DHSS creates an online map for summer food program

June 1, 2022 5:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Online map and text number will help families locate local summer food programs

At least 100 people attend Wreath-laying ceremony Monday at Boone County Courthouse to commemorate Memorial Day

May 30, 2022 2:16 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America held its 95th annual wreath-laying ceremony on Memorial Day. The event kicked off at 9 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse plaza Monday to honor Boone County veterans who fought for America’s freedom. You can view the order of events in the

Missouri State Highway Patrol says you should plan ahead for your holiday weekend

May 28, 2022 10:37 PM Marina Diaz

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.

Albert-Oakland pool to reopen for Memorial Day Weekend, as officials remind residents of safe practices

May 28, 2022 4:43 AM Ben Fein

Columbia announced in a press release Wednesday, that the Albert Oakland pool in Columbia would open its doors for Memorial Day Weekend beginning Saturday.