COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri international student State says he lives in a constant state of fear. Stand Up 4 Students coalition staged a walk-out in front of Jesse Hall to protest, as many international students across the country fear getting their legal status revoked. At least 100 people gathered on the north side
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou softball team fell just short of securing its first SEC series win of the season, on Friday’s senior night, as the Tigers lost 3-2 to No. 24 Georgia. Tolton alum Madison Uptegrove accounted for both of MU’s runs agains the Bulldogs. The true freshman hit her fourth home run of
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the upper 40s with scattered weak storms. The main threats will be moderate short-lived downpours and some gusty winds at times. Winds remain out of the north at 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Saturday sees very spotty storm chances with highs into the lower 60s. Winds remain out of the north at
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Eric Schmitt says he will introduce legislation to enhance penalties for crimes against first responders after the stabbing death of a Kansas City paramedic. Early Sunday, Kansas City firefighter-paramedic Graham Hoffman, 29, died in the line of duty after he was attacked while treating a patient. He was laid to rest
Continue ReadingMeteorologists get weather information from a variety of sources, and with a variety of federal cuts coming, that could affect multiple facets of weather forecasting. Clouds are a simple but important example. Clouds are an everyday part of our forecasts, but they are also where research is focusing to improve weather models. Scientists can research
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No one was hurt, but an onlooker said some cats were rescued from a fire at a north Columbia apartment building Friday. Firefighters found a small fire in an empty apartment in the 2900 block of Northland Drive a little before 11 a.m. Friday, according to a Columbia Fire Department news release.
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As climate change continues to accelerate and amplify, it could be harder to analyze and predict future climate shifts, with potential upcoming reductions in federal funding for critical climate research labs. The cuts were outlined in a leaked memo from the Trump administration that takes a broad swipe at funding for the Department of Commerce,
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TODAY: Friday will be another one with plenty of dry time bookended by rain chances. Some showers will be possible, especially in the south from 7 a.m. to noon. This will leave many along and north of I-70 dry, but a chance for thunderstorms comes along a cold front shortly after noon in the west.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou softball team started off senior weekend with a bang, on Thursday night. The Tigers toppled No. 24 Georgia, 4-2, to open up the three-game series, courtesy of some late-game heroics. Through most of the game, the MU offense had only mustered one run and carried a 2-1 deficit into the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court has issued an interim suspension against an attorney who was handling multiple lawsuits against the University of Missouri and Columbia Police Department. The Supreme Court issued an order of interim suspensions against Matthew Alexander Perry on Friday, April 25. The motion for interim suspension issued by the Missouri
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News premiered its new studio during its 5 p.m. newscast on Thursday. The studio is located at the same building. It took roughly a month to deconstruct the old studio and build the new one. A larger weather center and enhanced equipment are features of the new set.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department says it is phasing out a harmful fire fighting foam for its trucks because of its known environmental hazards, particularly its lasting impact on soil and water from PFAS chemicals. Columbia Fire Department Assistant Chief Lester Shewmake said the new foam is a safer alternative. “The new foam
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with lows in the lower 50s. A few spotty showers possible. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Highs in the upper 60s to around 70. EXTENDED: A few spotty showers and/or storms are possible, but many of us stay completely dry. Tomorrow will be cool and mostly cloudy with highs in the
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual March for Life took place in Missouri’s capital city on Thursday, with scores of people from Missouri and elsewhere rallying against legalized abortion. The event took place as Republican lawmakers and officeholders work to overturn Amendment 3, which was approved by voters last November and enshrines abortion rights into
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were taken to a hospital by ambulance Thursday afternoon after a pileup on South Providence Road. Photos from the scene showed three vehicles, including a work van, involved in the crash. The injuries were not life-threatening, according to police at the scene. The crash and cleanup briefly closed South Providence
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THIS AFTERNOON: Scattered rain chances bubble up again this afternoon, but some will stay dry. Temperatures reach the 70s in the driest spots today. TONIGHT: Showers will clear overnight, and skies will become partly cloudy. Lows will fall to near average in the low 50s. EXTENDED: Friday starts with sunshine, but more afternoon showers are
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