Roots N Blues Festival makes preparations for security, transportation
Organizers of the Roots N Blues music festival say safety is their top priority, and they make use of on- and off-duty Columbia police to make it happen.
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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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Neighbors to a possible homeless center are pushing back on its location
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some neighbors to a possible resource center for the homeless are pushing back on its location. Several groups in the city are wanting to build the Opportunity Campus on Business Loop 70 near Bowling Street. The person who used to own the land for the center is against the plan. The Voluntary
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MDC repairing river pump at Eagle Bluffs, reduces duck-hunting spots
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation will reduce the amount of hunting spots at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area for duck season because of a broken river pump. Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area has two river pumps used to draw in water to fill the pools used for hunting, according to an MDC press release. One
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Hy-Vee recalls eight cheese products due to Listeria concerns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hy-Vee issued a recall Monday on eight products that include cheese. The chain announced the recall in a press release after being notified by Old Europe Cheese, Inc., that some of its products manufactures for Saputo Cheese USA may have been contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall was issued for Hy-Vee grocery
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State treasurer’s office to hold unclaimed property auction in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Treasurer’s Office plans to give Missourians a chance to purchase some interesting items in Columbia this week. Officials will hold an unclaimed property auction at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center at 3200 Vandiver Dr. The auction is scheduled to start Monday and Tuesday at 9 a.m. each day.
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Auxvasse man killed Thursday in Callaway County crash
CALLAWAY, Co. (KMIZ) An Auxvasse man was killed Thursday afternoon following a two-vehicle crash in Callaway County. The crash happened around 12:30 p.m. on County Road 245 at Route E, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a car driven by 88-year-old Douglas W. Thompson was hit by a pickup truck after Thompson
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Mid-Missouri PrideFest to host inaugural parade in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day of the Mid-Missouri Pride Fest in Downtown Columbia at Rose Music Hall. Organizers say, the event is free and a family friendly event, so the public is welcomed. Organizers say, there will be more than 100 vendors, food, live music performances, and more. Pride Fest Sunday activities will
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Man flown to University Hospital after motorcycle crash in Cole County
Cole County, Mo. (KMIZ) A 32-year-old California man was seriously hurt after a motorcycle crash in Cole County. The crash happened around 7:30 Saturday morning on Lookout Trail East of Route Z. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says, 83-year-old Albert Heimericks slowed down to make a right turn when 32-year-old Zachary Parks-Wagner hit the back
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Local experts warn about social media trends, including ‘sleepy chicken challenge’
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA), as well as local health officials, are warning of a dangerous new trend on social media.
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Columbia events to cause weekend traffic impacts
COLUMBIA,Mo. (KMIZ) Events taking place in Columbia Saturday are anticipated to cause some traffic impacts. Mizzou is set to kickoff for their game against Abilene Christian at 11:00 a.m. Saturday. As people may decide to attend, there will be some traffic impacts to look out for. Parking spaces will be limited, with large crowds anticipated to be
Continue ReadingBoonville PD to add extra patrols for joggers following concerns from residents
The Boonville Police Department announced it would increase patrols on Main Street, after residents raised concerns following attacks on joggers across the nation.
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Missouri’s special session set to start Wednesday
Lawmakers are set to be back in the capital Wednesday, as Missouri’s special session regarding tax cuts is set to begin at 11:30 a.m.
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Columbia to offer free Roots N’ Blues vouchers to struggling families
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Parks and Recreation Department announced it is partnering with Trio Presents, to offer free vouchers to 2022’s Roots N’ Blues festival. To qualify, a family must make less than 185% of the poverty level which would be a little above $51,000 for a family of four. Registration for
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Multiple crashes take place during Labor Day Weekend
The Labor Day weekend has been busy for Missouri State Highway Patrol with multiple crashes on the roads and the water since the counting period started Friday.
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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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Ticketing, concession changes at Faurot Field ahead of MU’s first home game
The University of Missouri is reminding fans of changes to Faurot Field, ahead of the university’s first home football game against Louisiana Tech.
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Sources: President Joe Biden set to announce student debt relief Wednesday
Multiple sources say President Joe Biden is set to announce student debt relief on Wednesday.
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Inflation remains high while gas prices drop
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inflation is still working to average itself out, however national gas prices have now dropped below $4 a gallon for the first time since March of 2022, according to AAA. The most recent AAA gas price map shows, the national average at $3.95 for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel and $3.54
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Missouri Task Force 1 returns home after 14-day deployment in Kentucky
The rescue team was sent to Kentucky at the end of July to help with disastrous flooding.Â
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