Holidays Archives

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to see the Veterans United holiday light display?

December 6, 2023 2:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

The annual Christmas light display at Veterans United opened to the public Tuesday night.

Veterans United 2023 ‘Bright Lights/Holiday Nights’ drive-through display starts on Tuesday

December 5, 2023 6:07 AM Marina Diaz

Veterans United is kicking off its 2023 Bright Lights/Holiday Nights drive-through display on Tuesday.

Health officials say stay safe while keeping warm this winter

November 29, 2023 11:01 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Health officials want people to know about potential hazards while keeping their homes warm this winter.

Record-breaking online shopping predicted for Cyber Monday

November 26, 2023 6:51 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Black Friday is over, but families can still take advantage of offers and discounts for holiday shopping thorugh Cyber Monday. This year, 182 million consumers are projected to take advantage of the season’s lowest in-store and online prices, with 71.1 million online shoppers, according to a survey by the National Retail Federation

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you Black Friday shopping this year?

November 24, 2023 4:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Millions of Americans will head out to stores on Friday in search of deals.

Drought in Missouri leads to extra work to maintain Christmas trees; tree prices expected to increase

November 23, 2023 7:56 PM Nia Hinson

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the U.S. drought monitor, the majority of Missouri is currently experiencing drought conditions. Gov. Mike Parson recently signed an executive order to extend the drought alert in the state until May 1, 2024. The drought alert was initially created with an executive order on May 31 in response to severe drought conditions.

Columbia organization continues Thanksgiving meal honoring Almeta Crayton

November 23, 2023 10:56 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

For 26 years now, people in Columbia have come together every Thanksgiving for a meal known as “Everybody Eats.”

Jefferson City Police Department increases presence on roads ahead of Thanksgiving

November 22, 2023 7:42 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department will have about 12-14 more officers on duty Wednesday night, the night before Thanksgiving, according to Sgt. Doug Ruediger. The night before Thanksgiving has been known to be a heavy night of drinking for many, which can become dangerous, if not done in responsible manner. The

More travelers expected this Thanksgiving; Missouri State Highway Patrol monitors roads with snow in forecast

November 22, 2023 3:45 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the busy Thanksgiving travel season kicks off and millions of people are expected to be traveling within the upcoming days, the Missouri State Highway Patrol will begin its counting period for the 2023 Thanksgiving weekend. The counting period will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday and will last until 11:59 p.m. Sunday

Hy-Vee turkey gravy recalled after being mislabeled

November 22, 2023 12:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Hy-Vee’s turkey gravy is actually beef gravy, so the manufacturer is recalling it.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you cooking for Thanksgiving?

November 22, 2023 9:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

Thanksgiving is traditionally a holiday where family and friends gather around a home-cooked meal.

Health officials promote ‘two-hour rule’ for food safety this Thanksgiving

November 21, 2023 5:18 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

Health officials are hoping Americans will remember the “two-hour rule” when they stuff their stomachs on Thursday.

Cost of food and gas both down this Thanksgiving compared to 2022

November 21, 2023 11:47 AM Morgan Buresh

The average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner is still considered high, but the American Farm Bureau reports prices are down slightly from last year.

Why Small Business Saturday is a hit with holiday shoppers

November 21, 2023 11:00 AM CNN Newsource

By Eva Rothenberg, CNN New York (CNN) — While retail giants like Amazon and Walmart hope for big profits from Black Friday, the less-heralded Small Business Saturday is looking to continue its winning streak for the nearly 32 million small businesses riding a wave of enthusiastic consumer spending and robust government investment. According to a

Record crowds are expected to take to the air and roads for Thanksgiving

November 21, 2023 7:15 AM Associated Press

By DAVID KOENIG AP Airlines Writer DALLAS (AP) — Despite inflation and memories of past holiday travel meltdowns, millions of people are expected to hit airports and highways in record numbers over the Thanksgiving break. The busiest days to fly will be Tuesday and Wednesday as well as the Sunday after Thanksgiving. The Transportation Security

Disruptive Thanksgiving-week storm affecting much of the East as holiday travel rush begins

November 21, 2023 1:30 AM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A storm system pushing across the eastern US ahead of Thanksgiving is delivering widespread impacts on Tuesday, threatening to disrupt holiday travel with severe thunderstorms, drenching rain and snow. Live Updates: See the latest on delays and disruptions as Thanksgiving travel gets underway At

White House eager to promote dropping prices this Thanksgiving season amid campaign headwinds

November 20, 2023 12:45 PM CNN Newsource

By Arlette Saenz, CNN Washington (CNN) — The White House – and President Joe Biden’s reelection campaign – are eager to promote dropping prices on everything from gas to the cost of turkey this Thanksgiving as they look to convince skeptical Americans that the president’s policies are paying off for their pocketbooks. White House chief

No more Thanksgiving ‘food orgy’? New obesity medications change how users think of holiday meals

November 20, 2023 2:00 AM Associated Press

By JONEL ALECCIA AP Health Writer For most of her life, Claudia Stearns dreaded Thanksgiving. As a person who struggled with obesity since childhood, Stearns hated the annual turmoil of obsessing about what she ate — and the guilt of overindulging on a holiday built around food. Now, after losing nearly 100 pounds using medications

Local fireworks store hosts safety demonstration ahead of Fourth of July

July 1, 2023 7:57 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Spirit of ’76 held a Safety Saturday class to teach families basic rules of firework safety before the holiday. Kids of all ages watched as Store Manager Brian Gilmore gave customers some tips before they purchased fireworks of their own. Gilmore has there tips to keep people safe this holiday weekend: Read

Juneteenth celebration takes place at Cosmo Park, heat doesn’t deter activities

June 19, 2023 7:51 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Village of Columbia, which hosts a Juneteenth festival every year, said celebrations are going off without a hitch this weekend. The Village is an organization that works to bring together the Black community in Columbia with events like Monday’s all year long. Columbia celebrated Juneteenth for all of the extended weekend