Mid-Missourians could see changes on their utility bills as weather gets colder
It’s already beginning to feel more like fall outside, which will soon turn into winter, which will cause a hike in most people’s utility bills.
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Insider Blog: Drought impacts continue across Mid-MO
This year’s drought is now a billion-dollar disaster nationwide and will continue further into the end of the year. Dry conditions recently have allowed Mid-MO to fall behind on rainfall, with our deficit dropping several inches below average this past month. This has allowed extreme drought to creep back into especially the western parts of
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Local church group leaves Israel 40 hours before Hamas attack
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local church group escaped Israel 40 hours before Hamas’ initial attack over this past weekend. The Rev. Dan Metz, of St. Thomas More Parish and Newman Center Church in Columbia, and a group of 61 others are back in Missouri safely after a pilgrimage. “I was grateful, very, very grateful that
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Tracking showers and storms for the morning commute, cooler weekend ahead
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with storms arriving from the west a few hours before daybreak. Gusty winds with lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. TOMORROW: Rain and storms likely through the morning. Some could bring isolated strong wind gusts and heavy rain. Spotty storms and gusty winds stick around through mid-late afternoon. Temperatures reaching
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Indiana woman pleads guilty in Callaway County murder case
An Indiana woman pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Thursday after being accused of helping in a 2019 murder.
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Vigils to be held at local synagogue, on University of Missouri campus
On Thursday, Congregation Beth Shalom will hold a vigil at 7 p.m. to pray for Israel as a war continues to rage throughout the country.
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Alzheimer’s Impact Movement working with lawmakers to advocate for Alzheimer’s policy
The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement works with lawmakers to advance and develop policies to help with the research, care and support of people with Alzheimer’s.
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Tracking a warmer afternoon ahead of overnight storms
This Afternoon: Thursday is another warm day with sunshine and highs in the low 80s. Winds will be breezy from the south, gusting in the 20-30 mph range. Tonight: Conditions remain clear through the early overnight. It’s not until about 3 a.m. that we start to see showers and storms develop and spread east into
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Tracking a cold front to bring us a chilly weekend
TODAY: Thursday is another warm day, with sunshine, and a high expected in the low 80s. Winds will be breezy from the south, gusting in the 20-30 mph range. TONIGHT: Skies stay clear until after midnight. It’s not until about 3 a.m. that we start to see showers and storms develop as our low level
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Local highlights and scores: Oct. 11, 2023
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Wednesday, Oct. 11, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS VOLLEYBALL JEFFERSON CITY (3) BATTLE (0) FINAL HICKMAN (3) TOLTON (0) FINAL HS SOCCER ROCK BRIDGE (6) SMITH-COTTON (0) FINAL HELIAS (0) ROLLA (3) FINAL JEFFERSON CITY (1) SULLIVAN (0) FINAL/2OT
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Boone County releases annual update of Upward Mobility Action Plan
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Workgroups are continuing to meet to discuss the best actions that will help Boone County residents out of poverty. The Boone County Upward Mobility Action Plan works to reduce racial and ethnic inequities and help Boone County residents out of poverty. An annual update was released Wednesday. The plan focuses on
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Moberly church group stuck in Israel during war
Missouri’s U.S. senators’ offices are offering resources and help to any Missourians stuck in war-torn Israel and Gaza.
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Insider Blog: Annular eclipse across North America this weekend
Eclipses are fairly common across the globe as the moon and earth frequently pass between each other and the sun. A solar eclipse is possible this weekend for parts of the United States, though nowhere will see total coverage. The upcoming eclipse on Saturday will be an “annular” eclipse, known for its distinctive ring of
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Tracking gusty winds and another warm day tomorrow
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with lows in the upper 50s to around 60. TOMORROW: Breezy and warm with a few clouds. Highs in the lower 80s with wind gusts up to 30 mph from the southeast. EXTENDED: Winds have been stronger as the warm front that brought morning storms continues to lift north, keeping
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Survey results: Crime reduction picked as top priority for CPD during search for next chief
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A new survey from the City of Columbia shows 80.82% of respondents believe that reducing crime should be the highest priority for Columbia’s next chief of police. The City hired Public Sector Search and Consulting, Inc., a search firm that specializes in recruiting police executives and managing the complex search process, according
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Tracking warmer conditions today despite morning rain
This Afternoon: Sunshine returns after a soggy start, and southerly winds will still aid temperatures in reaching the 80s. Winds could gust up to 25 mph today. Tonight: A stray shower is possible to the northeast but our area is expected to remain dry. Lows remain milder in the 50s. Extended: Most of Thursday is
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How artificial intelligence is being used to research Alzheimer’s disease
Some researchers in Columbia studying Alzheimer’s disease are using artificial intelligence to help identify the “most important factors.”
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Tracking warmth ahead of another rain chance
TODAY: Thunderstorms passed through early this morning, and a few showers may linger through sunrise, but a drier day ahead is expected. Wednesday will be partly cloudy, warm, and breezy south of the warm front that triggered morning rain. Expect a high near 80 today. TONIGHT: Another warm night is expected, with temperatures near 60
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Heart of Missouri United Way and MU Health to give out free books to first and second grade students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, the Heart of Missouri United way and MU Health Care delivered 2,600 Read Across Columbia books to Columbia Public Schools. The event was held from 9:30 a.m. till 11 a.m. at Benton Elementary School on Hinkson Ave. The collaboration between the organizations and school district provided 650 literacy bags for
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‘Disappointed, but not devastated’: Mizzou football turns the page to Kentucky
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is shifting its focus to a Week 7 matchup with the No. 24 Kentucky Wildcats, following MU’s first loss of the season on Saturday. After falling to LSU, the Tigers are now 5-1 overall on the season. You can watch extended highlights from Tuesday’s Mizzou practice in the
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