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Experts recommend turning down thermostat, using natural sunlight to keep utility costs down during frigid weather

February 17, 2025 7:09 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bitter-cold temperatures moving into Mid-Missouri this week may lead to an extra strain on some people’s wallets. The National Energy Assistance Directors Association estimates heating expenses will jump 10.5% this winter and reports for Northeast and Midwest states — an $889-$982 increase. “I think for a lot of people, it’s not just the heating.

City Council asks Parks and Rec to gather more community feedback on Douglass Park basketball court renovations after pushback over name

February 17, 2025 9:06 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council wants the Parks and Recreation Department to come up with a plan for reaching the community on the Douglass Park Improvement Project. The council on Monday unanimously decided to continue with the basketball court renovation project, but wants Parks and Rec staff to deliver a report on a

Israel keeps some troops in southern Lebanon in defiance of withdrawal deadline

February 17, 2025 9:17 PM CNN Newsource

By Mick Krever, CNN (CNN) — The Israeli military is keeping troops at five southern Lebanese posts despite a Tuesday withdrawal deadline. The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) will, for the time being, remain at the outposts in Lebanon “so we can continue to defend our residents and to make sure there’s no immediate threat,” Lt.

Survivors of Delta plane crash in Toronto describe ‘hanging like bats’ and chaos inside the upside-down aircraft

February 17, 2025 8:42 PM CNN Newsource

By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Romine and Karina Tsui, CNN (CNN) — Stiff winds blew over Canada’s Toronto Pearson Airport Monday afternoon as a slim aircraft, cleared by air traffic controllers to land, and its 80 passengers and crew approached the tarmac as snow whipped in the air. But within moments, the plane crashed into the

Jefferson City preps for snowfall

February 17, 2025 7:46 PM Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Both dayside and nightside Jefferson City snowplow crews are resting up before the city faces 4-7 inches of snow Tuesday. Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith said that the 24-plow driver morning crew plans to get the roads passable before the morning commute while the smaller overnight crew will tend

Dozens protest DOGE at Missouri Capitol

February 17, 2025 7:39 PM Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of Missourians gathered at the Missouri Capitol on Monday to protest against Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency. The protest was organized by nonpartisan group We the People Missouri. According to the group’s website, the organization is strictly focused on removing Musk and DOGE from the executive branch

Columbia Public Schools, Jefferson City School District not in session on Tuesday

February 17, 2025 5:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will not be in session on Tuesday. A district spokesperson wrote on social media that Tuesday will be a day for alternative methods of instruction for students. Tuesday is the last AMI day that can be used by the school district before having to make up class hours over

Frostbite risk high in Missouri as temperature drops

February 17, 2025 6:51 PM Haley Swaino

When the wind chill is -15°F or lower, people can get frostbite in 30 minutes or less, according to the Cleveland Clinic. A Cold Weather Advisory has been issued in Mid-Missouri for Tuesday at 6:00 p.m. through Thursday at 12:00 p.m. for wind chills as low as 20 below.

MoDOT continues Improve I-70; work includes proposed Business Loop 70 roundabout

February 17, 2025 11:58 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Construction crews are 11 months into a multi-year project to expand Interstate 70 across the state. One-of-the-eight project segments spans from Columbia to Kingdom City. A roundabout that enhances access from Business Loop 70 to I-70 and a new collector-distributor road is part of the Missouri Department of Transportation’s $405 million Improve

Catherine, Princess of Wales and children share hand-drawn family portraits

February 17, 2025 5:38 PM CNN Newsource

By Max Saltman and Billy Stockwell, CNN (CNN) — Kensington Palace shared four portraits drawn by Catherine, Princess of Wales, and her three children – George, Charlotte and Louis – in a social media post on Monday. The drawings were posted to X with the caption, “Drawing portraits with children can provide a moment of

Vacant home in Columbia had ‘extreme damage’ from Friday fire

February 17, 2025 4:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A vacant, unsecured home had “extreme damage” after a fire occurred on Friday morning, the Columbia Fire Department wrote in a Monday press release. Firefighters responded to the fire at 3:51 a.m. Friday in the 1200 block of Lakeview Avenue. The Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire. The release

Changes in real estate, paranoid federal workers, how to handle jealousy: Catch up on the day’s stories

February 17, 2025 4:26 PM CNN

CNN By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! We’ve all felt jealousy at some point in our lives. It’s a complex emotion that’s trying to tell

Changes in real estate, paranoid federal workers, how to handle jealousy: Catch up on the day’s stories

February 17, 2025 4:26 PM CNN Newsource

By Daniel Wine, CNN Editor’s Note: CNN’s 5 Things newsletter is your one-stop shop for the latest headlines and fascinating stories to start and end your busy day. Sign up here. 👋 Welcome to 5 Things PM! We’ve all felt jealousy at some point in our lives. It’s a complex emotion that’s trying to tell you

Columbia officials review snow response after January storms

February 17, 2025 4:12 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following a pair of winter storms that ripped through Columbia in January, the city is unlikely to change how it responds to winter weather. On Monday, the City Council will listen to a follow-up report on how the city handled two winter storms that hit the area in January. This comes as

2 Columbia house fires within a week caused by lithium-ion batteries

February 17, 2025 4:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A pair of house fires in Columbia during the past week were caused by lithium-ion batteries, the Columbia Fire Department wrote in a Monday afternoon press release. The first occurred at 2:10 p.m. Thursday in the 4600 block of Connery Court in southwest Columbia. Crews saw flames coming from the garage and

25 Columbia snow plow drivers to start shift at 7 p.m.

February 17, 2025 3:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews will be working overnight to treat roads in Columbia for the impending snow. The City of Columbia wrote in a press release that 25 snowplow operators will start its overnight shift at 7 p.m. Another 25-person crew will take over at 7 a.m. Tuesday. Multiple inches of snow are expected throughout

Florida man charged with attempted murder, accused of shooting tourists he thought were Palestinian

February 17, 2025 3:29 PM CNN Newsource

By Chelsea Bailey, CNN (CNN) — A Florida man is expected to be arraigned on two felony counts of attempted murder Tuesday after he allegedly shot and injured two men he thought were “Palestinian,” according to Miami Beach police. Officer Christopher Bess, a spokesman for the Miami Beach police department, told CNN the victims were

Emergency teams respond to Delta plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport

February 17, 2025 3:29 PM CNN

CNN By Michael Rios and Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Follow our live coverage here. A Delta Air Lines commuter plane arriving from Minneapolis has crashed at Canada’s Toronto Pearson Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, with images of the incident showing the aircraft flipped upside down. “Emergency teams are responding. All passengers and

Former Pulaski County teacher denied release after sex offender assessment

February 17, 2025 2:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Pulaski County high school teacher who pleaded guilty in September to having sexual contact with a student was denied release following a 120-day sex offender treatment program. Hailey Clifton-Carmack, 27, of Waynesville, was sentenced in October to four years in prison. She was a teacher at Laquey High School and was previously

Emergency teams respond to Delta plane crash at Toronto Pearson Airport

February 17, 2025 2:20 PM CNN Newsource

By Michael Rios and Alexandra Skores, CNN (CNN) — Follow our live coverage here. A Delta Air Lines commuter plane arriving from Minneapolis has crashed at Canada’s Toronto Pearson Airport, according to the Federal Aviation Administration, with images of the incident showing the aircraft flipped upside down. “Emergency teams are responding. All passengers and crew