Inflation, drought drive up Christmas tree prices
Decking the halls may hurt your wallet a little more than usual this year.
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Columbia fire and police respond to water rescue call behind Solstice Senior Living
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia fire and police departments responded to a water rescue call around 1:30 p.m. Friday at the pond behind Solstice Senior Living in the 100 block of North Keene Street. An ABC17 News reporter saw crime scene tape near a lake. A police officer told ABC17 that it was part of
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Additional homeless services in Columbia begin Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, Nov. 28, Room at the Inn will begin providing overnight emergency shelter services and Turning Point will begin offering overnight warming center and Sunday homeless drop-in center services.Room at the Inn’s winter overnight shelter will open Monday, Nov. 28 and run through April 2, 2023. The shelter will be open
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Inflation hovers over shoppers seeking deals on Black Friday
By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO, HALELUYA HADERO and ALEXANDRA OLSON AP Retail Writers NEW YORK (AP) — Cautious shoppers hunted for the best deals at stores and online as retailers offered new Black Friday discounts to entice consumers eager to start buying holiday gifts but weighed down by inflation. Due to elevated prices for food, rent, gasoline
Continue ReadingFord recalls over half a million SUVs after 20 fires break out
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business Ford has announced another SUV recall, this time impacting about 520,000 Ford Escape and Bronco Sport compacts in the United States. Potential cracks in the vehicles’ fuel line could cause fires to break out under the hood of some cars, according to Ford and the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
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Drivers could face traffic impacts as fans head to see MU take on the Arkansas Razorbacks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the MU Tigers will be up against the Arkansas Razorbacks which means drivers could face traffic delays with more people headed to town. MU fans should keep in mind that the earlier you get to the game the better chance you’ll have at finding a free parking spot. According to Columbia Public
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going shopping on Black Friday?
Black Friday shopping has been an American tradition for decades. But as technology changes the economy, the nature of Black Friday also changes. Now stores are offering steep discounts before Thanksgiving and consumers can find special deals online. Are you going Black Friday shopping this year? Answer in the poll.
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MU psychiatrist gives advice about holiday stress
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday season can bring an extra layer of stress to people’s lives. “Typically the holiday period is very difficult for a lot of people,” Dr. Ashish Sarangi, of MU Health Care – Geriatric Psychiatry, said. “You know for most people, it is a time when they rejoice and celebrate with family,
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Columbia Utilities: Power outage in southern Columbia caused by car hitting pole, knocking out substation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many Columbia residents on the southside of town were probably surprised as they sat down for Thanksgiving dinner, as a power outage hit the area around 6 p.m. and lasted about an hour. Reports were indicating that many people affected were near Grindstone Parkway. Power returned to the area at 7:01 p.m.
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Several residents give back to Mid-Missouri communities during Thanksgiving
Groups across Mid-Missouri served hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to give back to the community. In Jefferson City on Thursday, hundreds gathered at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for their feast and fellowship event. Organizers expected around 850 people to come through, but within the first hour, the number estimate changed to 900. Cindy Schnieders founded
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Two injured in Miller County crash on Wednesday night
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suffered serious injuries and a woman sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash in Miller County on Wednesday night on Highway 52 just east of Hall Store Road. Charles Moentmann, 31, of Rolla, drove his 2006 Chevrolet Uplander across the center of the highway and traveled off the left
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Area first responders describe assisting others during Thanksgiving
COLUBMIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many people are gathered with family and friends this holiday weekend. For first responders it is just another day at the office. Cole County EMS and the Boone County Fire Protection District describe what the holiday season is like for those we call in an emergency. “With paid fire departments or paid
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Eli Drinkwitz lands Thanksgiving Day commitment
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) What better news could Eli Drinkwitz get on Thanksgiving Day than adding another commit to the 2023 class? Three-star wide receiver Daniel Blood from Louisiana announced his commitment to Mizzou football on Twitter Thursday afternoon. Blood now becomes the 14th commitment of the 2023 class for the Tigers, joining three other wideouts
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Witness: Walmart shooter seemed to target certain people
By BEN FINLEY Associated Press CHESAPEAKE, Va. (AP) — The Walmart supervisor who shot and killed six co-workers in Virginia seemed to target people and fired at some victims after they were already hit and appeared to be dead, said a witness who was present when the shooting started. Jessica Wilczewski said workers were gathered
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Several organizations handing out free Thanksgiving meals
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, several organizations will be handing out free Thanksgiving meals to the community. This year, Thanksgiving dinner costs are up 20% according to the Farm Bureau. The Bureau reports this year, a Thanksgiving feast for ten people will cost around $64 or around $6.50 a person. This is an increase of nearly $20
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Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal starts first holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport opened its doors to travelers at the new $23 million terminal in October. With Thanksgiving travelers getting ready for their holidays plans, the airport has not had any major delays or cancelations. According to the airport’s flight schedule, it sent off four flights today, and four others arrived.
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Jefferson City to allow interior viewings of three Capitol Avenue buildings
Jefferson City officials have set up two dates for specific people who might be interested to see the inside of three Capitol Avenue homes, according to a press release. Because of the dangerous conditions only licensed architects, engineers and general contractors who are licensed with the city will be allowed inside. the three homes for viewing are
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Thanksgiving Eve brings more law enforcement on roadways and free rides
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving Eve is a busy travel day but is also — as some say — one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, and law enforcement are encouraging people to not drive impaired. A few organizations are partnering with Lyft to help make sure people get home safe with an offer
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Marching Mizzou to perform at Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri students will be leading off the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade Thursday morning. Marching Mizzou will be the first of 12 bands in the lineup. Members have spent the week in New York City ahead of the parade, which will start at 9 a.m. The band will be performing a version
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Highway Patrol to track injuries for Thanksgiving holiday, gives road-safety tips
Drivers heading to their Thanksgiving destinations hit the road Wednesday. With them, traffic on major Missouri highways. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the day before Thanksgiving is usually one of the busiest days of travel in the state. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, MSHP’s counting period began. Troopers will record the injuries and deaths that
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