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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Albert-Oakland pool to reopen for Memorial Day Weekend, as officials remind residents of safe practices
Columbia announced in a press release Wednesday, that the Albert Oakland pool in Columbia would open its doors for Memorial Day Weekend beginning…
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Local dog rescue to hold microchip clinic in Columbia
Pet owners, can get their furry friends microchipped Sunday for free at an event held by Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue in Columbia.…
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Fire officials encourage checking smoke detectors on daylight saving
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials say as many turned the clocks forward Sunday, it is also a great opportunity for people to change their home…
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Advocates for safely storing guns speak out after Michigan school shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the details were released that the suspect’s father purchased the semi-automatic gun used in a Michigan high school…
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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…
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As temperatures dip, many Mid-Missourians reach for the thermostats
As temperatures continue to drop across the Show Me State, many are reaching for the thermostat and one national association is reminding homeowners…
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Boone County Fire official stresses water safety as summer heats up
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures are expected to reach the triple digits this week and fire officials are stressing the importance of water safety.…
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Fire, medical officials warn of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning
Officials with both the Jefferson City Fire Department and MU Health are warning residents of the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning, after two…
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How to avoid coronavirus vaccine scams over the phone
The Better Business Bureau is warning consumers to be on the lookout against fraudsters peddling phony treatments, phishing schemes and other…
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Missouri pediatricians and state health department encourage well-child visits and vaccinations
Health department officials are encouraging parents to take their children for well-child visits and recommend getting kids vaccinated.…
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Fire in the Sky event causes parking at Cosmo-Bethel Park and nearby schools to close
Cosmo-Bethel Park will be closed Saturday night to keep the public safe during the Fire in the Sky…
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Spread Neighborhood Cheer Through Chalk
As we all enter another week of trying to isolate ourselves from others, many of us are finding clever new ways to reach out to friends and…
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Drive-by parades give advocates and families a chance to see loved ones
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia long-term care facility organized a drive-by parade Thursday so relatives and others could see the residents in…
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Boone County reopen order more strict than state order
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri and Boone County have new reopen orders going into effect Monday morning at midnight. There are not many…
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Child care centers open as COVID-19 pandemic continues but using special guidelines
Tiger Tots Child Care has adopted recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to keep its doors open for families and…
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IRS launches new online tool to check on stimulus payments
The InternalThe Internal Revenue Service launched Wednesday an online tool called “Get My Payment” for Americans to check on the status of their…
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Animal shelters still at work during COVID-19 pandemic
Animal shelters aren’t open to the public, but they’ve been working to provide care to animals in need.…
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Honesty, availability key in talking with children about COVID-19
With coronavirus continuing to spread across the globe it can be difficult to escape conversations about it. Depending on the child, the virus can…
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Keep A Coronavirus Journal
Maintaining a journal of your experiences during coronavirus pandemic can go a long way to keeping the facts straight in the years and decades to…
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