QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the Chiefs be rusty after so much rest before the playoffs?
The Chiefs are back in action this weekend.
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University of Missouri pushes for budget increase, highlights priorities at alumni forum
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County’s delegation to Jefferson City talked on Thursday about how future budget cuts might affect the University of Missouri. The Boone County Mizzou Alumni Association hosted the forum, to discuss how lawmakers might support higher education and the university. The 23rd annual event hosted at Grand Cru Restaurant in Columbia is
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Mid-Missouri Red Cross chapter plans for new headquarters in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Red Cross chapter serving Mid-Missouri is planning to build a new facility in south Columbia. Rebecca Gordon, executive director of the Central and Northern Missouri chapter, said the new building on South Providence Road will serve as the nonprofit’s headquarters for its service area. The chapter covers 27 counties, stretching from
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Lincoln University holds Founders’ Day Convocation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University in Jefferson City held its Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday. University officials say the tradition celebrates the school’s continued mission of education, diversity and service. The annual event commemorates LU’s founding in January 1866 by Civil War veterans of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantries, a press release from
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Missouri man volunteers in Pasadena, California amid historic wildfire destruction
Nearly 450 Red Cross responders are in California working to help the victims of the continued wildfires, according to a press release from the American Red Cross on Thursday.
ABC 17 News had the opportunity to speak with one of those volunteers, a man from Neosho, Missouri.
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Columbia’s vacancy rate exceeds national average as new businesses plan to fill storefronts
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) As Columbia sees a new Five Below and the anticipated addition of a HomeGoods and a Trader Joe’s, government officials and local consumers are excited about more retail locations. According to the Plaza Commercial Realty 2025 Market Report, the City of Columbia has more vacancies than the national average. Columbia’s vacancy rate
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California wildfires unlikely to have major effect on Missouri insurance premiums
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Extreme weather events have been driving up insurance premiums for years. However, a Columbia insurance agent said Thursday that the Los Angeles wildfires, which have caused billions of dollars in losses, are unlikely to have a direct effect on premiums here in the short term. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says
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LU Board of Curators approves roughly 10% increases for rooms, 4% increase in meal plans for next school year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln University Board of Curators in Jefferson City approved an increase on Thursday to room and board for the 2025-26 school year. The price of most dorm rooms around campus will increases around 9-10%, though there are some exceptions. Rooms with private bathrooms will see a 5.3% increase, while single rooms
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Total deer hunted in Missouri this season drops 15%
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The total number of deer harvested during the 2024-25 hunting season dropped 15% from the year before, the Missouri Department of Conservation wrote in a Thursday press release. The season ended on Wednesday. There were 276,262 deer harvested this season compared to 326,448 during the 2023-24 season, the release says. This year’s
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Missouri firefighter dies from 9/11-related cancer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who served in Missouri Task Force 1 during the response to the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks in New York has died, the Boone County Fire Protection District wrote Thursday on its social media. Heaving Rigging Specialist Larry Duncan died from a cancer on Wednesday that was related to the
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Eldon man pleads guilty to leaving gun on table after child was shot to death
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon man pleaded guilty to first-degree endangering the welfare of a child on Wednesday. Albert Keel, 28, will be sentenced at 10 a.m. Wednesday, March 12 in Miller County. He was accused last year of leaving a loaded handgun on a table while playing video games, court documents in previous reporting
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Court documents: Man took $20 in armed robbery
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with multiple felonies after he allegedly held up another man for $20 on Wednesday. Donzale Gaines, 58, was charged with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court date has not been scheduled.
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MSHP investigating deputy-involved shooting after standoff in Pulaski County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is helping the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office investigate an officer-involved shooting that happened Wednesday night in Richland. Deputies shot the suspect — who authorities have not named — after responding to a domestic assault call on North Pine Street and finding a victim, according to the sheriff’s
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Taquitos, chicken broth and smoke alarms recalled
A look at some recent major product recalls.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think flags should be at full-staff for Trump’s inauguration?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe on Wednesday ordered all American and Missouri flags at state buildings to be flown at full-staff on Inauguration Day. Flags have been at half-staff around the country since Dec. 30 in honor of former President Jimmy Carter, who died on Dec. 29. Flags are typically flown for 30 days
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Locals cautiously optimistic, wondering what comes next after Israel, Hamas reach ceasefire deal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Mid-Missourians sighed a breath of relief Wednesday, while others were filled with mixed emotions following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. “Most people assume like we’ve seen so many people celebrating and they’re just so happy…to be honest with you, I’m more of a cautious optimist because we’ve seen this
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Developer applies for building work at old Macy’s building for new Trader Joe’s store in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Owners of the old Macy’s building in Columbia have applied for $5 million worth of work to host a new Trader Joe’s grocery store. The Kroenke Group — which owns the building at 201 North Stadium Blvd. — applied for a commercial building alteration permit on Monday with the City of Columbia.
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Fear Fest faces backlash over unreturned refunds after fire code shutdown
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite never opening its doors due to a failed fire inspection, multiple people say they have yet to receive a refund from Fear Fest Haunted House in Columbia. Columbia’s Fear Fest Haunted House made an official announcement on Oct. 31 stating that it was not possible to open this season and that
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Cases of influenza, COVID-19 increase after holidays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Cases of several viruses have increased in Mid-Missouri since the holidays wrapped up a few weeks ago. MU Health Care At MU Health Care facilities Dr. Laura Morris said they have seen an increase in visits for respiratory symptoms, infections and testing. Morris said the holidays did bring a couple viral infections
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Columbia Public Works continues to clear roadways, but clearing sidewalks is up to property owners and their occupants
When winter storms hit, the City of Columbia Public Works department’s primary focus is maintaining heavily-used and emergency routes first.
Once those roads are cleared, the department will shift its focus to residential streets.
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