GREEN BAY, Wis. (KMIZ) Mizzou star Luther Burden is headed to the league. The wide receiver was picked up by the Chicago Bears with the No. 39 overall pick in the second round, after falling out of round one, on Thursday night. He is the second Tiger to be drafted, so far, joining offensive lineman
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You may see clouds in the forecast this weekend and think you don’t need sunscreen, but up to 80% of UV radiation can penetrate clouds, which means your skin is exposed to harmful radiation even on overcast days. The sun is getting higher in the sky, expanding the day length and increasing the UV as
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Memorial mass was held for Pope Francis at the Cathedral of St. Joseph on Main St. in Jefferson City at noon on Friday. “We know that time is perfect in the eyes of God, and it was the perfect time for him to join and leave his legacy behind,” church
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia says it chose to resume recycling collection to help residents maintain recycling habits without adding to their household trash burden. Recycling drop-off centers in Columbia will remain closed and curb-side pickup resume on Monday, though all of it will be brought to the landfill. Recycling pickup was suspended
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THIS AFTERNOON: Temperatures reach the 70s today as a cold front sinks south and pushes rain chances out of the area. A stray storm is possible near the Lake and I-44 through the evening, but almost all will stay dry. TONIGHT: Clouds fill in overnight as temperatures drop to the low 50s. EXTENDED: Saturday is
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TODAY: We’re tracking showers early Friday morning, as an area of low pressure passes through. As it leaves, a cold front will turn our winds more westerly at a rate of 10-15 mph. This will keep highs in the 70s. A slight chance for rain continues on an isolated basis into the afternoon, but we’ll
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Republican Gov. Mike Kehoe announced on Thursday that he signed a bill into law that could lead to a challenge of a voter-passed amendment to the Missouri Constitution on abortion. Kehoe signed Senate Bill 22 into law, which allows the state’s attorney general to appeal any preliminary injunctions issued before Aug. 28.
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WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Thursday, April 24, 2025. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BASEBALL TOLTON (15) BLAIR OAKS (2) FINAL BOONVILLE (1) HICKMAN (3) FINAL SOUTHERN BOONE (5) ODESSA (1) FINAL CANTON (0) MOBERLY (7) FINAL FULTON (1) HANNIBAL (2) FINAL MEXICO (6) KIRKSVILLE
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department is hoping to make improvements to Fire Station 5 on Fairgrounds Road near Edgewood Drive after severe storms rolled through on Sunday. During a public safety committee meeting on Thursday, officials said firefighters at Fire Station 5 were moved to Fire Station 3 on Rock Hill
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TONIGHT: Storms continue this evening while temperatures fall to the upper 50s. Rain chances dwindle further into the overnight. TOMORROW: Friday welcomes chances of showers and storms with highs into the mid-70s. EXTENDED: Friday starts mostly dry, but more scattered storms are possible during the day. We look mostly dry both Saturday and Sunday, but
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility announced Thursday that it will resume curbside recycling collection on Monday, April 28. While collection will restart on the city’s green recycling routes, officials say all materials picked up will temporarily be taken to the landfill. Despite this, the City is asking residents to keep
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City firefighter suffered minor injuries in a house fire Thursday in the 1500 block of Tanner Bridge Road, according to a social media post from the Jefferson City Fire Department. Three people were leaving the residence when firefighters arrived at 4 p.m. “Heavy fire conditions” were at the back of
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The Storm Prediction Center issues outlooks every day, even when no severe weather is expected, to help meteorologists and scientists diagnose the type, severity, and extent of severe weather. The outlooks produced by the Storm Prediction Center are just one of the many tools that can help forecasters identify where severe weather may occur and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Gymnastics enjoyed its best campaign in program history. After making their first-ever appearance in the NCAA Championship Final, the Tigers ended the season as the No. 3-ranked team in the nation, clinching their program’s best postseason finish and final ranking. MU’s remarkable run from start-to-finish is a testament to the team’s
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Editor’s Note: This article has been updated to remove the names of the victims in the shooting at the I-70/63 connector on the same day. The video has also been removed. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday marks nine years since Garbrielle Rhodes Jr. was shot and killed in northeast Columbia. Police say they believe a shooting
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THIS AFTERNOON: Isolated showers and storms are possible, but many stay dry and warm in the 80s. TONIGHT: Storms continue this evening while temperatures fall to the upper 50s. Rain chances dwindle further into the overnight. EXTENDED: Friday starts mostly dry, but more scattered storms are possible during the day. We look mostly dry both
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TODAY: Thursday is another warm and bright day to start. We are monitoring a band of showers near Kansas City that should not build into mid-Missouri, but it may impact the region with a few clouds northwest of Columbia. Clouds will build through midday, leading to a thunderstorm chance by the early afternoon. No severe
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Wednesday, April 23, 2025. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BASEBALL Capital City (2) Rock Bridge (12) FINAL Hickman (2) Battle (1) FINAL Camdenton (0) Helias (13) FINAL Smith-Cotton (4) Jefferson City (5) FINAL Blair Oaks (6) Union (3) FINAL North
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 30% of Flock cameras have been installed throughout the City of Columbia, about six months after city leaders approved them. According to Columbia Police Department Assistant Chief Lance Bolinger, 31% of Flock cameras have been installed in the city, which is ahead of what was anticipated. Bolinger said about 60
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Chamber of Commerce predicts the state will rank among the Top 10 in tech manufacturing within five years and outlined how to get there in its Technology2030 report that was presented to the General Assembly Wednesday morning. The report was a partnership with tech leaders, local business owners and
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