More storms in Mid-Missouri means more hydroplaning danger on roads
According to the Federal Highway Administration, 70% of weather-related accidents in the U.S. happen on wet pavement.
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Utility companies prepare for severe weather and widespread power outages
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri is once again bracing for severe weather Thursday afternoon, and local electric utilities have crews on standby. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking strong to severe storms Thursday night and into the evening that could bring large hail and a low chance for tornadoes. After more than 1,400 Mid-Missouri
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Judge commits man accused of arson, making terroristic threat to Department of Mental Health
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of arson in 2021 was ordered to be committed to the Missouri Department on Thursday. Dominque Neighbors, 38, was charged with first-degree making a terroristic threat, second-degree attempted arson, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of an illegal weapon. Court documents say the DMH will examine and
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Search continues for missing University of Missouri student with boats, drone
The search continued Thursday for the University of Missouri student who went missing in Nashville over the weekend with police going out in boats and taking to the air.
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Court docs: Man arrested after stabbing another man on Tenth Street
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested after he allegedly admitted to stabbing another man on Wednesday night on Tenth Street in Columbia, according to court documents and a press release from the Columbia Police Department. Justin Trim, 33, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. His address is listed as Columbia on
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Cole County Sheriff warns of scammers impersonating Sheriff’s Office
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler in a Thursday press release warned the public of scammers trying to impersonate his office. Wheeler said in the release that scammers are trying to call residents to tell them they have warrants for arrest in order to get them to pay the scammer over the
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How power outages are changing as technology tries to keep up
Even if you are spared from Mother Nature’s direct impacts this spring, there’s an increasing chance you’ll deal with a power outage.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Air fryers, air fryer ovens, cashews and turkey kielbasa recalled
A look at some recently recalled products nationwide.
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Storms cut power to thousands in Mid-Missouri
During early Thursday morning storms, several utility companies reported outages across Mid-Missouri.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri Medicaid cover hearing aids?
Medicaid in Missouri was recently expanded but it still doesn’t cover hearing aids for adults.
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St. James man dies in Crawford County crash
CRAWFORD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. James man died from injuries he suffered in a Crawford County crash that occurred Wednesday in the eastbound lane of Interstate 44 at mile-marker 221, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as a 2003 Ford F150 – driven by James Hendrickson
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Three men face federal gun charges in relation to Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Three Missouri men have been charged with federal firearms counts after a shooting at last month’s Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade and rally left one person dead and roughly two dozen others injured, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. The federal charges were unsealed Wednesday, three weeks after state authorities charged two other men,
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Case review for woman accused of murdering toddler set for August
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge has further delayed a case review for a woman accused of murdering a toddler in 2018. Quatavia Givens was charged with first-degree murder, child abuse, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and abandoning a corpse in relation to the death of 4-year-old Darnell Gray in 2018.. She
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New Ace Hardware location to open in Columbia later this year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Westlake Ace Hardware announced in a Wednesday press release that it will be opening a third location in Columbia later this year. Ace Hardware had two locations in Columbia at 1910 West Worley Street and 1900 Business Loop 70 East. According to the release, the new location will be in the Rock
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Homeowners insurance costs up 23% compared to last year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Missouri residents residents this year may have noticed a change in the cost of their home insurance. Data from Bankrate shows the cost of insurance is increasing across the country, including in Missouri. As of March 1, the national average cost of homeowners insurance was up 23% compared to rates in
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Columbia receives $2.1 million in federal grant money for Business Loop 70 study
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia is receiving more than $2.1 million in federal grant money for a study to improve Business Loop 70, according to a Wednesday press release from the U.S. Department of Transportation. The release states $12,055,800 was awarded to Missouri projects through the Reconnecting Communities Pilot and Neighborhood Access and Equity discretionary grant
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Demolition begins on land for new Columbia community center
Demolition of the old Columbia Health Care Facility at 1801 Towne Drive started Wednesday morning to make way for the new Beacon of Light Community Center.
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Bill to expand Medicaid coverage for hearing aids moves forward as advocates visit Missouri Capitol
People from all over the state gathered Wednesday to advocate for better accommodations for those with disabilities, including hearing aid coverage for low-income Missourians.
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Man charged with rape in Arkansas arrested in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged with rape in Arkansas was arrested Wednesday in Jefferson City, according to a Wednesday press release from the Jefferson City Police Department. Daniel Cooley, 52, was charged in Missouri on Wednesday with being a fugitive from out of state. He is being held at the Cole
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Washington man charged with kidnapping Rolla child
ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man from the state of Washington was charged on Wednesday with kidnapping a child and trying to bring her to Washington. Oasis Wilson Everson, 20, was arrested in Atchison, Kansas, on Tuesday after kidnapping a 13-year-old girl from a parking lot in the 800 block of Avon Court in Rolla, according
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