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.
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Food bank to collect donations Friday for Boone County students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri plans to collect donations Friday for Boone County students. Workers will host the Pack School Pantries Food & Fund Drive at the Columbia Mall in the northeast parking lot near Wendy’s from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. The donations are expected to go to
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Back-to-school sales tax holiday starts in Missouri
The state of Missouri officially began its back to school sales tax holiday at 12:01 a.m. Friday morning as the exemption is set to run through Sunday, Aug. 7.
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Free summer lunch program in Columbia to end this month
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A free summer lunch program for children and teenagers in Columbia will end this month. Workers with the “Lunch in the Park” program are scheduled to end meal service at Douglass Park on Friday. The lunches are available for anyone up to 18 years old from noon to 1 p.m. While meal
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MoDOT to temporarily close Katy Trail near Rocheport due to bridge construction
ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT plans to temporarily close part of a popular trail near Rocheport on Monday. The department will close the Katy Trail between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to the construction of the new bridges over the Missouri River. During the trail closure, workers plan to pour the final supports for the
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Last day for the public to provide feedback to MoDOT for I-70 in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY,Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day for community members to give MoDOT their input on alternative improvements they are considering for I-70 and the I-70/ U.S. Route 63 Connector. Those road changes would happen to the 18 miles of I-70, East of route BB at exit 115 to East of Route Z at exit 133 here in Boone County. The
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What to do if you win the second-largest Mega Millions jackpot; winning numbers selected
Mega Millions lottery reaches $1.28 billion dollars, the second-largest jackpot in the game’s 20-year history.
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Certain exotic animals legal in Missouri; Zebra on the loose in Miller County
In Missouri, it is legal to own exotic animals, as long as the owner has a permit through Missouri’s Department of Agriculture’s Division of Animal Health.
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Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness hosted resource event Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several groups and organizations offered resources to the homeless community in Columbia on Thursday. The Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness hosted its Project Homeless Connect event at the Missouri United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The coalition described the bi-annual event as a one-stop shop event that connects
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MoDOT to perform maintenance on U.S. Route 54 Missouri River Bridges in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday MoDOT will begin maintenance work on U.S Route 54 Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City. The maintenance is scheduled to start on the eastbound and westbound bridges on July 24th and take place everyday between the hours of 6:30 p.m. and 5:00 a.m. With work expected to be complete on
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