QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you taking steps to save on utilities during the heat wave?
Mid-Missouri remains in the grips of a heat wave.
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Federal Reserve increases interest rates by 0.75% could benefit the housing market
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Federal Reserve made the largest interest rate increase since 1994 on Wednesday. The increase comes as a response to the record-high inflation rates. The Consumer Price Index reported that inflation increased to 8.6% in May, and CPI reported that Shelter has risen by 0.6% putting it at 5.5%. Joe Haslag, a
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Flooding at Yellowstone National Park affects Columbia Public School students’ trip
Over four weeks, more than 600 Columbia Public School students take part in four trips to the Grand Teton National Park with one day set to visit Yellowstone National Park.
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Energy companies share ways customers can save money and energy
Boone Electric Cooperative is asking members to conserve energy Thursday and Friday due to high temperatures.
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City of Columbia awarded multiple upcoming MSHSAA events
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia will host four upcoming statewide events for multiple years for the Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA). The city of Columbia will host: MSHSAA State Basketball Championships (2023/24 through 2027/28)MSHSAA State Boys Wrestling Championships (2024/25 through 2028/29)MSHSAA State Cross Country Championships (2024/25 through 2028/29)MSHSAA State Music Festival
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USS Jefferson City sailors visit submarine’s namesake
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) This week representatives of the submarine USS Jefferson City are in town through Friday. The sailors along with one of their officers were welcomed by the governor in his office. The sailors will be spending more time in Jefferson City this week, all part of the navy’s namesake visits. Chief of
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Weekly event planned for Wednesdays at free lunch sites in Columbia
Powerhouse Community Development is set to host its first Summer Weekly Pop-Up, an event to give out free food to families with multiple activities weekly.
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Two people charged for drug trafficking after a traffic stop in Cole County
Two people were arrested in Cole County on Tuesday morning after a traffic stop lead to the discovery of drugs.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 60 new COVID cases
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Columbia city offices to be closed Monday in observance of Juneteenth
The city of Columbia will close offices on Monday in observance of Juneteenth.
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Two charged in Cooper County for exposing children to drugs
A Cooper County prosecutor has charged two people with multiple drug charges after the execution of a search warrant on Monday.
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Jefferson City man accused of stealing Humvee from Missouri National Guard
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has filed a charge against a Jefferson City man accused of stealing a Humvee from the Missouri National Guard. James R. Wilson, 36, is charged in Cole County with one felony count of first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Investigators found the stolen Missouri National Guard
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Brumley man hurt Monday night in motorcycle crash
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews flew a Brumley man to a hospital after a motorcycle crash in Miller County on Monday night. The crash happened around 10:05 p.m. in the 100 block of Hidden Bluff Circle in Brumley, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a motorcycle driven by Keith C. Browning, 70,
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does a bear market worry you?
A bear market is a decline of 20% or more from recent highs.
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Blair Oaks Board of Education to discuss changing district’s transgender student policy after public comment
The Blair Oaks Board of Education is set to meet Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., at the intermediate school gym and library.
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MoDOT adds extra I-70 lane closure near Rocheport bridge for construction
Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will begin their second night of lane closures near the I-70 Missouri River Bridge in Rocheport by closing another lane in the area.
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Heat creates challenges for first responders working outside
Under about 45 pounds of protective gear, firefighters may find themselves in a hot situation when temperatures outside are over 100 degrees.
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Boone County releases mobility action plan to address poverty
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County presented the county’s upward mobility plan during a meeting Tuesday afternoon.  The work focuses on three priorities in Boone County – early grade literacy, jobs, and fair and inclusive housing. In May 2021, Boone County was selected to be one of eight counties nationwide to participate in this first-of-its-kind study. The complete study
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 30 COVID patients in hospitals
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Westbound Interstate 70 near Rocheport clear after crews respond to semi-truck trailer fire
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch a replay of the scene in the player below: 8 a.m. update: Emergency crews have cleared the scene of a semi-truck trailer fire on Interstate 70 near Rocheport. Drivers should be able to access the westbound exit ramp to Route BB after crews closed it earlier Tuesday morning due to
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