Holts Summit Fire Protection District files for $8M bond renewal
Holts Summit voters may have the option to approve an $8 millon bond for the Holts Summit Fire Protection District during the April 2026 election.
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Tracking another spring-like day before winter weather Sunday evening
TODAY: I’m tracking a mild day ahead as temperatures start in the low 40s, warming into the upper 60s by the afternoon hours. Winds will begin in the south at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph, but a front passing during the afternoon hours will shift winds into the north at 5-10 mph
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Tiger softball splits the action in day one of Mizzou Invitational
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tiger softball ended its first day on its home field with a 1-1 in mark Mizzou Invitational action, splitting games against Wichita State and Miami (Ohio). Head coach Larissa Anderson and her team started the day off with a 12-4 run-rule win over Wichita State, but followed that performance up with a
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Mizzou puts practice No. 1 of spring camp in the books
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team officially kicked off head coach Eli Drinkwitz’s sixth spring camp in Columbia, with the first of 13 total practices. There’s a lot of new faces up and down the roster, and even on the coaching staff, but the eyes of local media all turned to one of the
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Hickman and Helias dominate day three of the MSHSAA state wrestling tournament
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 19 high school athletes from Mid-Missouri have secured a spot on the final day of the wrestling season. You can watch the highlights from the action in the video players featured in the slideshow above. Heading into the semifinals, Hickman sits in second place in class four as a team with 87.5
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Local highlights and scores: Feb. 27, 2026
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOYS BASKETBALL Camdenton (40) Battle (52) FINAL Helias (65) Rock Bridge (53) FINAL Kirksville (61) Fulton (36) FINAL HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Helias (49) Rock Bridge (66) FINAL Centralia (67) Tolton (48)
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McKinney Building feasibility study puts $5.3M estimate before council
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KIMZ) The city of Columbia could be looking at an additional $5.27 million price tag to make the McKinney Building usable for an event space. Members of the McKinney Building Task Force on Friday received an update on a feasibility study outlining potential renovation plans for the historic downtown structure, as officials continue
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Mizzou baseball secures sixth straight win over NDSU
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers improved their season record to 8-2, picking up a win in their first home weekend series. Head coach Kerrick Jackson and company took down North Dakota State 11-5 in another impressive offensive outting. Javyn Pimental got the start on the mound and went straight to work against the Bison. He
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Horses that got pulled out of mud near Harrisburg still being treated
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The horses who got rescued from a mud hole on Wednesday near Harrisburg are still at the MU Veterinary Clinic. They are being treated for pneumonia, complications for hypothermia, ulcers–and one of them suffered a foot injury. The horses got stuck in what was formerly an animal lagoon. It was in the
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Mother of Columbia teen robbed and killed in June speaks out after teen suspect pleads not guilty following adult certification
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police suspect a Columbia teen who was charged as an adult with murder Friday could have fired a gun into the victim’s vehicle, according to a probable cause statement. Rodney Moore Jr., 16, is charged with second-degree felony murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action in the death of 18-year-old Zarian Simpson
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Tracking mild weather through Saturday, light wintry impacts early next week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear, with temperatures falling into the 50s after sunset, and lows in the 40s. Winds will gradually ease overnight, dropping to around 5 to 10 mph from the north. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy and warm, with highs in the mid-60s. A brief period of light rain is possible midday, with up to a tenth
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Columbia man charged in I-70 crash that involved law enforcement
Editor’s note: The vehicles involved in the crash have been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 35-year-old Columbia man was charged with a felony after authorities claim he was in a vehicle that cause a crash on Friday morning on Interstate 70 that involved two law enforcement officers. Deangelo Jones was charged on Friday afternoon with
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The frequency of snow occurring after the start of meteorological spring in Missouri
Sunday, March 1st, is the beginning of meteorological spring. Of course, Central Missouri gets to start this new season with winter weather, even after the spring-like conditions that have been in the area today and will be in place throughout Saturday. It may seem like the start of a new season should mean that the
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Man shot by Jefferson City police allegedly fired at cops first, court docs say
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 40-year-old man who was shot by Jefferson City police officers on Thursday has been charged with five felonies. Joey Hampton, of Jefferson City, was charged on Friday with two counts of first-degree assault, shooting at a vehicle, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He was not listed on the Cole
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City of Moberly issues burn ban amid weather service fire warning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Moberly advised residents not to burn anything on Friday, as the area is experiencing conditions that increase the risk of outdoor fires spreading out of control. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for most of Mid-Missouri on Friday, as the combination of dry vegetation and air,
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Tracking spring-like weather before chances of impactful wintry precipitation
TODAY: I’m tracking a breezy and sunny afternoon as temperatures warm into the low 70s by the afternoon hours and winds blow out of the southwest at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. These conditions, paired with dry air, will lead to a fire weather warning for much of Central Missouri until the
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Mizzou hoops set for road rematch with Mississippi State
STARKVILLE, Miss. (KMIZ) The home stretch of the regular-season has arrived, as the Mizzou men’s basketball team is set to embark on its final two-game road swing of the year. On Saturday, head coach Dennis Gates and his team will tip off that two-game stretch with a rematch against Mississippi State, in Starkville. The Tigers
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Tracking a warm and windy start to a weekend that ends wet and cold
TODAY: Friday is a warm and windy day. A red flag warning is in effect for most of mid-Missouri from noon to 6 p.m. Burning will be dangerous and is discouraged. Southwest winds around 15-20 mph will gust to 30 mph at times. Temperatures reach the low 70s with southwest wind and abundant sunshine. TONIGHT:
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Jefferson City police shoot 40-year-old man
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Police shot a man in Jefferson City on Thursday afternoon. Details about the person’s condition were not available, but Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Kyle Green confirmed an officer-involved shooting had occurred in the 800 block of Broadway Street. MSHP Sgt. Bradley Germann told ABC 17 News that the Division of
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Centralia wins back-to-back state titles, Mid-Missouri adds several individual golds
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four teams make the podium, and nine individuals bring wrestling titles back to Mid-Missouri. Christopher Ankenmen of Tolton Catholic became the 45th wrestler to become a four time state champion. North Callaway’s Collin Moore and Centralia’s Rex Bryson also defended their crowns, bringing home a second consecutive gold. In the class 1
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