Columbia City Council reviews study for potential new convention center in Columbia
The Columbia City Council will review a feasibility study for a convention center at its pre-council meeting Monday.
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Callaway County deputy back at work after 2024 shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County deputy shot during an October 2024 traffic stop is back in the office. The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office wrote Monday in a social media post that Deputy Gardner Pottorff returned to the job. Pottorff was one of two deputies shot during the Oct. 14 stop. Cpl. Justin Bax was
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Senate confirms Linda McMahon as Education secretary amid Trump vow to close department
By Morgan Rimmer, CNN (CNN) — Linda McMahon, a major Republican donor and a former pro-wrestling executive, was confirmed Monday to serve as President Donald Trump’s secretary of the Department of Education. Trump has made eliminating the department a top goal of his administration and has said he hopes McMahon will “put herself out of
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Man jailed after alleged Moberly carjacking attempt
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 34-year-old Moberly man remained in the Randolph County Jail on Monday after being charged with carjacking over the weekend. Michael J. Davis was charged Sunday with carjacking, vehicle theft and third-degree domestic assault after allegedly taking a van with children inside that was parked in front of Little Caesar’s. The probable
Continue ReadingDow tumbles 650 points as Trump confirms tariffs on Mexico and Canada will start Tuesday
By John Towfighi, CNN New York (CNN) — US stocks slid Monday as investors braced for President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on Canada and Mexico to go into effect by the midnight deadline. The Dow tumbled 650 points, or 1.48%, to close at 43,191. The Dow fell almost 900 points in afternoon trading before pulling
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support the Trump administration’s position on Ukraine?
The world watched Friday as American President Donald Trump and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky quarreled in the Oval Office.
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Firefighters battle outside blaze early Monday morning in Boone County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters are working to contain an outdoor fire near Route E early Monday morning. ABC 17 crews on scene spoke to Boone County Fire Captain Adam Burks who said crews found two structures collapsed and engulfed in flames. Captain Burks said crews had to put out
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Mizzou women fall to Vanderbilt in regular-season finale, as Pingeton says farewell
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday’s women’s basketball game at Mizzou Arena was about more than just what happened between the lines. It was about honoring a group of four seniors and the legacy of head coach Robin Pingeton. Earlier in the week, Coach P announced she will be stepping aside at the end of the season
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Sandbag machines help Mid-Missouri step up flood-fighting ability
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Chris Kelley remembers the hours he put in to filling sandbags during the flood of 1993. He and dozens of others held open bags and shoveled sand for days as the rising waters of the Missouri River creeped into Rocheport. Those volunteer numbers, though, dwindled over time as the flood continued. Kelley,
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Climate Matters: Examining how a warming climate can make rainfall more intense
Mid-Missouri typically records just under 12″ of rain every spring, but the upcoming spring is trending slightly wetter than normal. As the population grow in urban areas, local flash flooding continues to be a big concern. Columbia has grown by an estimated nearly 20,000 people since the 2010 census. Sprawling neighborhoods can put a strain
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Water main break leads to precautionary boil advisory in northeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 49 people are under a precautionary boil advisory following a water main break in northeast Columbia Sunday. According to a social media post from Columbia Water and Light, a water main break occurred at 505 North Wyatt Lane on Sunday, impacting 49 people. A precautionary boil advisory will follow, the post says.
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Local businesses see influx of customers during True/False Film Fest
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local businesses tended to the final wave of customers as the True/False Film Festival 2025 comes to a close Sunday. According to previous reporting, 10,000 to 15,000 people were expected to visit Columbia for T/F. The Columbia Convention and Visitor’s Bureau also considers the festival a big boost to business over the
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No injuries reported after fire in Hallsville Sunday evening
HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District battled a fire in Hallsville Sunday evening. Crews responded to a fire on North Robinson Road around 5 p.m. A controlled burn in a field got out of control, Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp said. The fire was contained shortly before 6 p.m. and
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Sedalia man injured after motorcycle hits deer in Pettis County
PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man was injured after crashing his motorcycle in Pettis County Friday night. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says a 19-year-old man was riding a 2013 Harley Davidson motorcycle on Route B, west of Raygar Road at 6:35 p.m. when the vehicle hit a deer. He was taken
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Mizzou football kicks off spring camp in preparation for the 2025 campaign
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two spring practices are already in the books for the Mizzou football team. On Saturday, the Tigers held their second practice of spring camp inside the Stephens Indoor Practice Facility, with family and friends in attendance. In the past, head coach Eli Drinkwitz has hammered home that spring ball is more about
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No. 14 Mizzou hoops falls to Vanderbilt in overtime thriller
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) In a game that kept Tiger fans on the edge of their seats from start to finish, the Vanderbilt Commodores found a way to upset No. 14 Mizzou in a 97-93 overtime win at Memorial Gymnasium, on Saturday night. With the loss, the Tigers drop to 10-6 in Southeastern Conference play. Likely
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Pothole season arrives in mid-Missouri as warmer temperatures approach
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation and City of Columbia Public Works crews are expecting more potholes, as warmed temperatures move into Mid-Missouri in the spring. According to MoDOT, March is normally the peak month for potholes. Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said that potholes tend to form when temperatures fluctuate between
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Mokane man dies after being hit by vehicle in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 72-year-old Mokane man was killed Saturday morning after being hit by a minivan in Callaway County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the man was walking on Route C at Thornhill Drive at 11:48 a.m. when a 2017 Dodge Caravan driven by a 33-year-old man from Mokane
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Mass NOAA layoffs spark concerns among meteorologists, emergency officials
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of weather forecasters and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration employees were fired Thursday in the latest wave of cuts from Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency, sparking concern among local forecasters and emergency officials. The Associated Press reports that the cuts appear to be happening in two phases, with roughly 1,300
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Columbia man dies in crash on Route FF
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man died Friday from injuries he suffered in a crash at the intersection of Route FF and North Cline Road in Boone County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to the report, a 35-year-old man was driving a 2012 Nissan Sentra eastbound on Route
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