Holidays Archives

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

Juneteenth events continue Monday in Columbia

June 18, 2023 5:16 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will continue to hold Juneteenth events Monday and throughout the week to honor the holiday. Monday at Douglass Park, there will be a Community Fun and Fellowship event from 11:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. In 1979, Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday. Fast forward

Juneteenth events scheduled for this weekend in Columbia

June 17, 2023 7:39 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia will hold several events in honor of “Juneteenth”, including its Third Annual Juneteenth Parade in downtown Columbia. The parade is set to start on Broadway and Waugh Street at 9:00 a.m. and make its way to Douglass Park. The Columbia Police Department posted on its Facebook Friday saying Broadway will be closed

No major boating accidents reported at the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend

May 29, 2023 11:45 AM Avery Roehler

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported no drownings or boat crashes on the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend.

Jefferson City Veterans Council holds Memorial Day ceremony

May 29, 2023 2:52 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The sound of “Taps” and the echo of a 21-gun salute filled the air around the Missouri Capitol on Monday as a Memorial Day ceremony wrapped up. Dozens of people gathered on the north side of the Capitol Grounds where the waterfall and reflecting pool honoring veterans sits. Speakers told the

Veteran association holds Memorial Day celebration in Boone County

May 29, 2023 5:44 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For Memorial Day, the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America invited the public to the Boone County Courthouse to honor Boone County Veterans. Monday marked the 96th year of the Association’s Memorial Day tradition and the association held a wreath-laying ceremony at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse monuments in the

Highway Patrol reminds people to stay safe while on the water Memorial Day Weekend

May 26, 2023 6:27 AM Joushua Blount

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s the last day of National Safe Boating Week for Missouri State Highway Patrol, just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend and what many people consider the start of boating season. Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to keep safety as a top priority if planning to hit the water. Troopers say two