COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Extreme drought continues to impact Mid-Missouri forcing cities and counties to put burn bans in place. Mid-Missouri saw rain over the weekend, but not enough for burn bans to be lifted. The burn bans in place discourage any type of fire including bonfires, camp fired, fireworks and controlled burns. The City of
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Damin Davis’s criminal history dates back to 2006 when he was charged with tampering with a motor vehicle in Boone County.
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St. Louis emergency response times are being called into question after residents say they waited 30 minutes to get into contact with first responders when a woman’s car was crushed by a tree.
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ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced on its social media that eastbound traffic on Interstate 70 will be shifting Thursday at the Rocheport Bridge. Eastbound traffic will be narrowed to one lane at 7 p.m. The traffic shift should be complete by midnight the same night, with two westbound and two eastbound
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The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported two boating incidents over the Fourth of July holiday weekend, both at the Lake of the Ozarks.
Continue Reading The suspect in a shooting investigation in Auxvasse is believed to be on the run with his 10-year-old son, according to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office.
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The Supreme Court made headlines again Friday when it released its highly anticipated opinion on student loan debt forgiveness.
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MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly police are investigating after two armed robberies were reported in the area. According to Moberly Police, the first incident happened June 14. near the intersection of Windsor Place and Fisk Ave. The victim told police they were approached by a black man who pulled put a gun and demanded money. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Como Community Bail fund announced on Facebook it is splitting ways with its former partner, Race Matters, Friends. On Friday, Como Community Bail Fund, formerly Race Matters Friends Community Bail Fund, posted a statement on Facebook sharing that it was told by the Race Matters, Friends executive board to “suspend operation as the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Independence Day weekend is on track to be the busiest on record with more than 43 million Americans expected to travel, according to AAA. Travelers can look forward to saving money at the gas pump. AAA says the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $3.55 which is $1.32 less than the price for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Spirit of ’76 held a Safety Saturday class to teach families basic rules of firework safety before the holiday. Kids of all ages watched as Store Manager Brian Gilmore gave customers some tips before they purchased fireworks of their own. Gilmore has there tips to keep people safe this holiday weekend: Read
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MORRISVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol canceled an Amber Alert Saturday afternoon for two Morrisville children believed to be with 32-year-old Thomas Eugene Wahlert, after the children were found safe. The children are 4-year-old Thomas Wahlert and 5-year-old Leijah Wahlert, both boys. They were last seen traveling north around 2:37 p.m. Saturday. Highway
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday Gov. Mike Parson signed bills that will make up Missouri’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The first day of the new Fiscal Year starts Saturday. The state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 totals $51.8 billion with $15.2. billion in general revenue. Meanwhile, Gov. Parson also issued 201 line-item vetoes totaling a little
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This Morning: Scattered showers and storms move through in the early morning, mostly clearing by noon. This dry time will allow temperatures to still reach near 90 degrees today, big relief from the recent heat, but still enough to fuel stronger storms this afternoon. Today: Strong to severe storms develop after noon with the eastern
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New Bloomfield came out of Gov. Mike Parson’s budget deliberations a loser of millions meant to improve sewer and water systems.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large tree on Friday evening blocked off a road in central Columbia. A tree appeared to have fallen over on Linn Street near Oak Street. Boone County Joint Communications stated on its social media that the road is closed and recommends residents to take alternate routes. BCJC Urgent: Tree down on
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By Grace Pankey The Department of Public Safety says more than 300 people statewide went to the hospital for firework-related injuries last year. Dr. Daniel London — a hand and microvascular surgeon at University Hospital — sees hand injuries from fireworks often this time of year. London says firework injuries can be devastating and have long-term
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The American Automobile Association is expecting record travel numbers this holiday weekend. Given the current forecast weekend, there are some things that drivers should be aware of before hitting the road. AAA projects more than 43 million Americans will be driving during Independence Day weekend, setting a new record for the holiday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MFA Oil Company acquired assets of Gygr-Gas on Monday, the company said in a Friday press release The purchase includes an office and warehouse in Boonville, trucks, and bulk storage tanks in Missouri near Desoto, Fulton, Moberly and Sunrise Beach, the release states. The Gygr-Gas office in Desoto was not part of
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Missouri had a significant role in the legal challenges that led to the U.S. Supreme Court striking down President Joe Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan Friday.
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