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MU faculty discuss university’s COVID-19 response with leaders
The University of Missouri Faculty Council met with MU leaders and health officials on Thursday largely focused on COVID-19 on campus.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri Faculty Council met with MU leaders and health officials on Thursday largely focused on COVID-19 on campus.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two automakers are recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the United States. Hyundai and Kia issued recalls in order to fix a brake fluid leak that could potentially cause an engine fire. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from
Continue ReadingCases of COVID-19 are continuing to rise on Central Methodist University’s campus. Central Methodist University reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. The university currently has 43 active student cases and two active employee cases. The Howard County Public Health Department reported seven new cases Tuesday. Since the start of the pandemic, the county
Continue ReadingAs Gov. Mike Parson touts a new saliva test for novel coronavirus developed in Missouri, the local health department said it is waiting for details about the new test’s availability.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Mostly clear and less humid with lows in the mid-50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and beautiful with highs in the low 80s. Low humidity continues with dew points in the 50s. EXTENDED: After a beautiful Friday, we warm back up for the holiday weekend as temperatures climb back into the mid-upper 80s by Sunday. It’s
Continue ReadingWashington University’s head of genetics said the test it co-developed was 100-percent accurate compared to current nasal tests.
Continue ReadingSome local parents are considering or switching to private school after Columbia Public Schools decided to move fully online for the start of the semester.
Continue ReadingTHURSDAY: We’re getting off to another foggy start this morning. Areas along and south of I-70 are expected to see some of the worst of the fog. Things will clear up by 9-10 before a cold front slides through this afternoon. As it does so, there’s a chance we get a shower or storm up
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear and muggy with lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly sunny, warm, and humid with highs in the upper 80s. Heat indices in the low 90s. EXTENDED: The cold front responsible for this week’s rain will finally push south of Mid-Missouri Thursday, leaving us with cooler temperatures overnight
Continue ReadingTHIS AFTERNOON: It’s a pretty decent day out today, temperatures are expected in the mid 80s over the next couple of hours. Should be a good evening to get outside! TONIGHT: We’re looking dry tonight, with a few passing clouds. Lows will fall into the middle 60’s. EXTENDED: Temperatures look a touch warmer tomorrow, into the mid
Continue ReadingWEDNESDAY: A frontal boundary draped to our south will keep most of the rain chances with it today. That would mean folks around the I-44 corridor see the best chance of a few showers throughout the day. Most of us, on the other hand, look to stay dry today. We’ll be fighting out of the
Continue ReadingBoone County bars and restaurants face new regulations as COVID-19 cases continue to increase and health officials see violations in large gatherings.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Partly cloudy with lows in the mid-upper 60s. Spotty showers possible early. Fog developing late into Wednesday morning. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly cloudy with a slight chance for showers and possibly a thunderstorm south of I-70. Highs in the mid-80s. EXTENDED: The cold front responsible for this week’s rain will slowly move south over
Continue ReadingThe congresswoman stopped by ABC 17 to talk about the health institute, Missouri voters approving Medicaid expansion and the country’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Continue ReadingWatch the full interviews with Superintendent Peter Stiepleman.
Continue ReadingTUESDAY: More storms to start us off this morning. Expect most of these to remain below severe limits, but some more heavy downpours will make driving tough. Coverage starts to thin out this afternoon and evening with highs in the upper 70’s and low 80’s. TONIGHT: Still can’t rule out a stray storm or two
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Spotty storms possible, mostly cloudy with patchy fog developing. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Widespread showers and storms early. Some storms could bring heavy rain and frequent lightning, but the severe weather threat is much lower than Monday. Rain amounts will range from 0.5″ to 1″. Storms diminish southeast by late afternoon. Highs
Continue ReadingMONDAY: A complex of showers and thunderstorms are possible this morning. Some storms could contain strong wind gusts or small hail. The most widespread activity will be along and south of I-70… especially if you close to the Lake of the Ozarks. The main timeframe for storms will be between 9:00am-1:00pm. Temperatures will be mild, in
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Conditions will dry out as we close out our Saturday, and temperatures will fall into the mid 60s. Tomorrow: Sunday is expected to stay on the drier side with only a few spot showers being possible in the afternoon. Some stubborn clouds will likely hang out through the majority of the day. Temperatures will
Continue ReadingTONIGHT:Â Clouds will increase again overnight with temperatures falling to near 70. A few showers/storms are possible by tomorrow morning. SATURDAY: A complex of showers looks to roll through the southern half of mid-Missouri between sunrise and lunch tomorrow. Those from Jeff City to the Lake will want the umbrella in the morning. We will get
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