CNN By Karina Tsui, Cheri Mossburg, Holly Yan, Sandra Gonzalez, TuAnh Dam, and Danya Gainor Nick Reiner, a son of legendary Hollywood director Rob Reiner and his wife, producer Michele Singer Reiner, is being held on suspicion of murder following their deaths, according to Los Angeles Police Department Chief Jim McDonnell. “We have our robbery/homicide
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The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is set to host its 19th annual One for One Holiday Food & Fund Drive on Wednesday. Items gathered in the drive will provide food to families in need during the holiday season and beyond.
The Food Bank has more than 145 partner agencies and 200 partner schools that help distribute food to its 32-county service area.
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ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone County R-I School District Board of Education will make its decision Monday on a possible four-day school week. The district has been discussing a potential shift to a four-day school week, starting with the 2026–27 academic year. Under the proposal, students would attend school 7:50 a.m.-3:25 p.m. Tuesday through
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By Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — House Republicans have approved their version of a health care bill as the expiration of enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies looms ever closer. But the legislation does not address those subsidies, and Obamacare enrollees who want their coverage to begin on January 1 don’t have the luxury of time.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team cruised to its final win inside of the walls of Mizzou Arena in 2025, overwhelming Bethune-Cookman in a 82-60 victory. You can watch extended highlights of the win in the video player below. The team’s second-straight win lifted head coach Dennis Gates and his team to 10-2
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local substance use prevention group is asking the City of Columbia to reject extended alcohol service hours during next year’s FIFA World Cup. The City’s Substance Use Prevention Advisory Commission warns that nearly 24-hour alcohol sales could strain service industry workers and first responders, while also posing risks to public safety.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri gears up to celebrate its annual One for One Holiday Food and Fund Drive on Wednesday, organizers are reminding mid-Missouri that the season of giving can last beyond the holiday season. “A lot of the times we see gaps in volunteerism after the
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the most historic runs in NFL history came to an end, on Sunday. With the Kansas City Chiefs’ 16-13 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers, the team dropped to 6-8 on the season and was officially eliminated from playoff contention. That elimination will keep KC out of the playoffs
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of dangerously cold temperatures and subsequent wind chills between Saturday night and Sunday morning. A fast moving Alberta clipper system will slide by just to our northeast on Saturday, bringing the potential for some light snow across far northeastern Missouri
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for dangerously cold temperatures and wind chills in the negatives between Saturday night and Sunday morning.
This weather can cause symptoms and signs of frostbite to appear in less than 30 minutes. The extra factor of wind can make the process set in even faster.
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AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) With temperatures dropping to dangerous levels, Room at the Inn in Audrain County is extending its hours to make sure no one is left out in the cold. The shelter will now remain open during the day as extremely cold conditions are expected through Sunday. The shelter is open daily from
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MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Brumley and Columbia man were injured in a crash in Miller County Friday night. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash occurred on Airport Road– East of Hollar Road– around 8:20 p.m. An 18-year-old Columbia man was driving a 2000 MAZDA B4000, when the vehicle traveled
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is monitoring dangerously cold temperatures from Saturday into Sunday. The American Red Cross has some tips to keep your home and water pipes safe as the temperatures drop below freezing Saturday. According to the Red Cross, the pipes most likely to freeze are outside, in unheated
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By Danya Gainor, CNN (CNN) — We’ve moved to Live Updates for coverage of this developing story. Follow the latest here. Police are still searching for a suspect as an active shooter situation develops on Brown University’s campus in Providence, Rhode Island, according to an emergency alert from the university. A previous alert from the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested a Tiger football player early Saturday Morning. Defensive end Zion Young, 21, was arrested at 1:40 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 13. MSHP reports that he was charged with driving while intoxicated, speeding, and failure to properly affix his license plate. He has since been released on summons.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln County man died in a crash Friday morning in Montgomery County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash happened at Route DD and Route E, north of Bellflower, at 10:45 a.m., the report says. The 76-year-old of Elsberry was declared dead at the scene. The crash
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to a Missouri Hospital Association report, Missouri hospitals saw a 4% drop in vacancies in 2024; however, overall turnover has remained steady. 2025_WF_Report (1)Download Based on 2024 data, the report found that the overall turnover rate for Missouri hospitals has been above pre-pandemic levels at 22.2%, compared to 21.5% in 2020.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As winter approaches, the Boone County Fire Protection District’s fire chief is reminding residents to check their safety devices. Scott Olsen said now is the time to make sure all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working to give families the early warning they need. “Fires burn a lot quicker, a lot
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) GoCOMO bus riders are sharing their concerns after the City of Columbia removed a bus shelter and trash container at a bus stop at 21 Conley Road. The Kroenke Group, who owns the Broadway Crossings, sent a letter to the city on Sept. 19 requesting the bus shelter be removed and it
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia on Friday held its first legislative priorities session, bringing together local leaders and state lawmakers at City Hall to align ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Columbia Mayor Barbra Buffaloe said the session was about ensuring Columbia’s priorities are heard in Jefferson City. “There’s a lot of priorities
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