Lights, dogs, signs, systems: Experts share ways to deter holiday home burglars
December is one of the peak times for home break-ins and burglaries, according to FBI statistics.
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Science of the winter solstice
It’s no surprise that we have been losing daylight the deeper we have made our way towards winter. And we are going to continue this pattern for just one more day. Tomorrow marks the winter solstice for the northern hemisphere kicking off winter. The winter solstice occurs December 21st for 2023. There are four main
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Missouri Association of School Administrators brings up questions in DESE’s scoring methods
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released its Annual Performance Report this week for Missouri schools, and some administrators are questioning the scoring system. DESE uses the Missouri School Improvement Program, referred to as MSIP, to grade school districts on their performance and determine accreditation. This is the second year
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Tracking rounds of rain starting late tomorrow night through holiday weekend
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and mild with lows in the lower 40s. TOMORROW: Cloudy with a spot shower possible. Highs in the upper 50s to around 60. EXTENDED: Clouds roll in tonight into tomorrow as temperatures only fall to the lower 40s. Most of tomorrow is dry outside of a spot shower or two, with widespread
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Anxiety and depression symptoms increase during holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holidays is the most wonderful time of the year for some people, but for others it can trigger anxiety and depression. The “Holiday Blues” can feel a lot like depression but caused by the holidays and the stresses that surround it such as large family gatherings and hosting and attending events.
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Belle City Hall searched by Maries County Sheriff, mayor is ‘sole person of interest’
BELLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A search warrant was executed at Belle City Hall on Wednesday and the Maries County Sheriff says Mayor Daryl White is the sole person of interest. Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman told ABC 17 News that his office received a report about items stolen and obtained a search warrant for financial records
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Mizzou inks top 25 recruiting class, signs 20 commits
Watch a news conference with coach Eli Drinkwitz COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eli Drinkwitz and his staff received signatures from 20 future Mizzou football players, who officially signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the university on Wednesday. According to 247 Sports, five of Mizzou’s 20 total signees are rated as
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Tracking a warm and dry afternoon before showers return Thursday night
TODAY: Afternoon highs warm into the mid-50s spurred by winds out of the southwest at 8-12 mph. Skies see an increase in cloud cover as the afternoon continues. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 40s with mostly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. EXTENDED: Thursday begins dry as highs
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Mizzou lands former Georgia linebacker in transfer portal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Darris Smith, the seventh ranked linebacker in the transfer portal according to On3, announced on social media that he’s transferring from Georgia to Mizzou. Smith is also a former four-star high school recruit, according to 247 Sports. The sophomore linebacker appeared in five games for Georgia this season, recording three tackles, one
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Tracking a Christmas weekend storm
TODAY: Wednesday will be a noticeably warmer day, with lows early this morning in the 30s, and highs this afternoon expected in the mid-50s. We’ll start with sunshine through some partly cloudy skies, but become mostly cloudy by the afternoon. TONIGHT: Winds remain southerly, and clouds stick around. This keeps temperatures in the 40s overnight.
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TSA prepares for busiest end-of-year travel days, what you can do to be prepared at the gate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the holiday season is underway, and Christmas is less than a week away, the Transportation Security Administration is preparing for busy travel days ahead. TSA estimates they could screen over 2.5 million passengers a day. The busiest days for travel are expected to be Thursday Dec. 21, Friday Dec. 29, and
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Local highlights and scores: Dec. 19, 2023
Here are your local scores from Tuesday, Dec. 19, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Southern Boone (34) Hickman (61) FINAL Capital City (44) Eldon (63) FINAL Montgomery County (58) North Callaway (36) FINAL Boonville (80) Lafayette County (54) FINAL Stoutland (35) Osage (69) FINAL Marceline (61)
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No. 9 Mizzou ‘still hungry’ headed into Cotton Bowl against No. 7 Ohio State
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) By any stretch of the imagination, a 10-2 season and trip to the Cotton Bowl would be classified as a success for year four under head coach Eli Drinkwitz. It’s the best season he’s had at the helm of the Tiger program to date, but the team is still very hungry for
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Salvation Army of Columbia holds toy-distribution event
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salvation Army in Columbia held its annual toy-store event on Tuesday. This was the third year families were able pick which toys or clothes they would like, instead of it being pre-chosen for them. A spokesperson for the organization estimates nearly 300 families will be helped this year. “Our goal in this event
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DBRL Board approves agreement with union after initially asking for amendment on wages
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Daniel Boone Regional Library Board of Trustees approved an agreement with union workers on Tuesday after holding a public vote over Zoom. The agreement is the same one the DBRL Board returned on Friday. The Board had requested an amendment to the section of the contract regarding wages. The vote officially
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Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in second year of scoring model
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released its 2023 Annual Performance Report of Missouri schools on Monday. DESE uses the Missouri School Improvement Program to grade school districts on their performance and determine accreditation. Columbia Public Schools scored a 70.1% and Jefferson City School District scored 76.7%. A district’s Annual
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Columbia City Council approves paid family and medical leave for city employees
Columbia City Council members on Monday approved paid family and medical leave for city employees. As a benefit, the 30-day waiting period for new employees to use sick leave will be removed.
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Family of man who died in Jefferson City Correctional Center asks for video
The family of a man who died this month in the Jefferson City Correctional Center has hired legal representation to gather information for a lawsuit.
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Performance gains fuel Jefferson City Schools’ progress on annual review
Gains in academic scores helped the Jefferson City School District gain nearly six points on the state’s annual review of schools.
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Tracking spring-like warmth, likely rain through the holiday weekend
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and breezy with lows in the lower 30s. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly cloudy and warmer with highs in the mid-upper 50s. EXTENDED: The Christmas warm up is on the way with highs getting back into the mid-50s by tomorrow as our upper pattern begins to shift, bringing in more southwesterly winds. Thursday
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