WATCH LIVE: Thursday Night Kickoff at The Zou
Mizzou football is again getting a head start on its season with a Thursday night kickoff.
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Third eastbound lane of Highway 54 in Jefferson City now open
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An additional lane on eastbound Highway 54 is now open in Jefferson City. Motorists began using the new lane just north of the of Missouri River on Thursday, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The base of the lane was constructed earlier this year in the
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Government offices closed Monday for Labor Day; trash services impacted in Columbia, Fulton, Boonville
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Government offices around the state are closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Regular city council meetings in Columbia and Jefferson City will occur Tuesday. The holiday will also impact trash pickup in multiple cities. Trash regularly picked up on Monday in Columbia and Boonville will be picked up on Tuesday,
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Man accused of assaulting victim at Columbia apartment complex pleads guilty
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of assaulting another person at a Columbia apartment complex and holding them against their will for a ransom pleaded guilty to multiple charges on Monday. Ralik Brooks pleaded guilty to two counts of second-degree domestic assault, drug possession and tampering with evidence. He was sentenced to seven years in
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Mizzou wide receivers thrive on unit’s mindset and talent
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou’s wide receiver room features plenty of continuity, following a Cotton Bowl championship season. The unit is returning its top six players from last season and is entering its second year with Kirby Moore as offensive coordinator, its third season under wide receivers coach Jacob Peeler and its final season with Brady
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Equipment staff preparations begin weeks in advance for first MU football game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many hours of preparation, organization and laundry have to happen before the Missouri Tigers can take the field in their all-black uniforms on Thursday. MU’s Director of Equipment Operations Mike Kurowski said preparation for football’s first game starts during summer training camp. “The only time people know what we do is if
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Man accused of stealing gun from MSHP vehicle pleads guilty, sentenced to probation
Editor’s notes: This article has been updated to say Johnson was sentenced to five years of probation. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of stealing a gun from a Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicle pleaded guilty to multiple felonies on Monday. Jamarie Young Johnson, 20, of Columbia, pleaded guilty to three counts of first-degree
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Show-Me State talent drives the success of Mizzou football
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) You couldn’t have written it any better if you tried. Two football players from the heart of St. Louis, who grew up watching their hometown team, have now helped revitalize that same team. After a couple of years of finishing the season at or below the .500 mark, Mizzou football stormed back
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DHSS set to restrict the sale of unregulated cannabis products
In a press release Thursday, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced that it will begin to take steps to restrict unapproved psychoactive cannabis products starting Sept. 1.
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MSHP: distracted driving may have contributed to deadly I-70 crash
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the cause of a deadly crash on Interstate 70 in July was due to distracted driving.
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University of Missouri adjusting parking for student, staff ahead of home opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMZI) The University of Missouri is adjusting parking for students, faculty an staff ahead of Mizzou football home opener Thursday night. The university told students, faculty and staff who park on campus and will be there until 3 p.m. that they may be asked to park in locations other than their normally designated
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Traffic slows on I-70 after tractor-trailer turns over into median, driver has ‘significant injuries’
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says an Odessa man was seriously injured Wednesday evening after a crash on Interstate 70 in Cooper County. Christopher Wanager, 62, was driving a 2005 Freightliner Columbia westbound when it went off the left side of the road and hit the median cable barrier. The tractor-trailer then
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Tracking a hot and mostly dry day
TODAY: Thursday is another hot and humid day, with abundant sunshine and plenty of dry time for tailgating and all things Mizzou. One hiccup could be the chance for isolated evening storms, but these should be very spotty in coverage, so there’s a good chance we’ll stay dry. Just check radar periodically and have a
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you planning on attending Mizzou’s season opener?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 11 Missouri Tigers open their season at 7 p.m. Thursday against Murray State. Mizzou Athletics announced on Wednesday that the school’s sellout streak will continue on Thursday. Do you plan on attending the game? Let us know in the comments and in the poll.
Continue Reading Columbia working on changes to city code amid new law impacting Citizens Police Review Board
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is working on updating its city code to comply with a new law that officially went into effect on Wednesday, that will limit the power of the Citizens Police Review Board. Senate Bill 754, which was signed into law by Gov. Mike Parson in July, focuses on modifying
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Downtown Columbia businesses expect large crowds, increase security for Mizzou’s season opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers will face Murray State in its season opener on Thursday, which has some local businesses preparing for large crowds. On Wednesday, MU Athletics announced it had achieved its goal of extending its sellout streak to six straight games at Faurot Field. While many will be inside the stadium, others
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Mizzou football extends its sellout streak to six games
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the sixth-straight game, the No. 11 Mizzou football team will be playing in front of a sellout crowd at Faurot Field. On Wednesday, MU Athletics announced that it had achieved its long-awaited goal of selling every single seat in Memorial Stadium. Much to the pleasure of head coach Eli Drinkwitz, who
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Education bill that will allow charter schools in Boone County goes into effect Wednesday
A new law goes into effect Wednesday that will raise teacher salaries and allow for charter schools in Boone County.
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Lane closures announced for section of West Broadway in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Repairs to a section of West Broadway in Columbia will require lane closures on Thursday, according to a Wednesday press release from Columbia Public Works. Crews will conduct repairs between Clinkscales Road and Maplewood Drive between 7 a.m.-noon Thursday. Work is expected to be completed at noon. At least one lane of
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Man arrested after six-hour standoff in Gasconade County accused of assaulting deputy
GASCONADE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Morrison man who was arrested following a six-hour standoff in Gasconade County on Tuesday was charged with several felonies on Wednesday. Danny Holloway was charged with second-degree assault of a special victim and resisting arrest. He is being held on a $50,000 bond. In a separate case, he was charged with
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