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Parson says he is ready to sign gas tax increase into law

May 12, 2021 11:58 AM Chanel Porter

The bill now heads to Gov. Mike Parson’s desk.

Boone Health among first to plan coronavirus shot clinic for youth

May 11, 2021 11:43 AM Leila Mitchell

Boone Health is among the first Mid-Missouri health care providers to publicize plans for a coronavirus shot clinic for people ages 12-15.

Why conditions are just right for a strong Atlantic hurricane season

May 12, 2021 4:10 PM Maddie Est

For the past few days, our Stormtrack Insiders at 6 have focused on the potential for a strong Atlantic hurricane season. Like we’ve discussed in the Insiders from earlier this week, the Atlantic and Pacific hurricane seasons go hand in hand together. What we’ll see in each ocean comes down to what season we’re in;

Suspect charged in 2017 Columbia killing makes first court appearance

May 12, 2021 9:47 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a Columbia man with three felonies including murder in a 2017 killing in an upscale subdivision that investigators have tied to a drug-trafficking ring.

Tracking sunshine and windy conditions

May 12, 2021 12:53 PM Maddie Est

WEDNESDAY: We’ll wake up to some clouds this morning once again but manage to break them up by this afternoon. The return of sunshine won’t have much of an impact on temperatures, still topping out in the low to mid 60’s, thanks to a northeast breeze. TONIGHT: Those mostly clear skies are here to stay overnight, leading

Tracking the return of sunshine today

May 12, 2021 3:12 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: We’ll wake up to some clouds this morning once again but manage to break them up by this afternoon. The return of sunshine won’t have much of an impact on temperatures, still topping out in the low to mid 60’s, thanks to a northeast breeze. TONIGHT: Those mostly clear skies are here to stay

Boone County joins surrounding areas by removing COVID-19 restrictions Wednesday

May 12, 2021 4:27 AM Meghan Drakas

On Wednesday, the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services will let the health order expire at noon and will no longer require businesses to enforce social distancing and mask-wearing.

Local highlights and scores: May 11, 2021

May 11, 2021 9:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local scores from Tuesday, May 11, 2021. You can watch the highlights at 10 on ABC 17! HS BASEBALL Battle 2 | Hickman 4 FINAL * The Kewpies secured the first ever CMAC regular season championship. Southern Boone 1 | Tolton 0 FINAL Fatima 0 | Rock Bridge 14 FINAL Blair Oaks

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Missouri governor orders end of federal pandemic unemployment benefits

May 11, 2021 1:36 PM Matthew Sanders

The governor’s office said federal unemployment programs are the topic but did not give any other details.

Mizzou’s Laird named SEC freshman of the year

May 11, 2021 12:54 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou freshman phenom Jenna Laird is the SEC freshman of the year. The conference announced its yearly awards on Tuesday, and Mizzou was well represented. In total – MU had five players named to All-SEC teams. Laird was also named First Team All-SEC. The New York native added an All-SEC freshman team

Mizzou lifts interim tag off tennis coach Chris Wootton

May 11, 2021 3:59 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou lifted the interim tag off of tennis coach Chris Wootton on Tuesday afternoon. He’s now officially the Tigers head coach. Wootton led the Tigers to a 15-16 record this past season. Those 15 wins were the fifth-most in program history for a single season. Wootton’s squad was ranked as high as

Tracking more sunshine and gradually warming temperatures the next few days

May 11, 2021 3:36 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly with lows in the lower 40s. TOMORROW: Clearing skies with more afternoon sunshine. Highs in the lower 60s with light winds. EXTENDED: We finally begin clearing out tomorrow as high pressure settles across the Great Lakes and pushes out cloud cover. This will allow more sunshine to heat us up into the

Columbia police arrest 2017 homicide suspect

May 11, 2021 4:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a suspect in the December 2017 home invasion homicide and robbery of a Columbia man. On Monday, police arrested Jeffrey McWilliams, 28, for second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. Columbia police responded after 3:30 a.m. on Dec. 11, 2017, for a suspicious person in the 1900 block

Local bars and clubs plan for health order expiration

May 11, 2021 4:04 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department will let the county’s health order to expire Wednesday at noon; local businesses are planning how they will move forward with the new recommendations. The health order expiration will no longer require businesses to enforce masks and social distancing within their buildings. Businesses

Hurricane season forecast: Will this year be like last?

May 11, 2021 1:55 PM Maddie Est

There are two hurricane seasons; one in the Pacific and one in the Atlantic. While they don’t coincide perfectly on the dates that they run, these two seasons do directly impact each other. Last year, activity in the Pacific was very low, but we saw record breaking storm activity in the Atlantic. Usually, these two

Tracking a gloomy Tuesday

May 11, 2021 12:56 PM Maddie Est

TUESDAY: Another disturbance is bringing back the clouds this morning. A few sprinkles will be possible, south of I-70. Most of us look to stay dry again today, with highs topping out in the low 60’s. TONIGHT: We’ll keep the clouds around into tonight, with lows falling into the low 40’s. EXTENDED: The sunshine returns tomorrow morning, and

Missouri education leaders recommend schools keep coronavirus precautions in place

May 11, 2021 12:13 PM Chanel Porter

Department officials were part of the State Board of Education meeting Tuesday morning and gave an update on the state’s coronavirus pandemic response.

Columbia health leaders plan for 12-15 age group vaccinations

May 11, 2021 4:15 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Boone Health announced Tuesday, it will hold a vaccine clinic for anyone over the age of 12 on Thursday and Saturday. The clinic will be located inside the Columbia mall and has appointments available. You can set up an appointment here. ORIGINAL: Officials with the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health

Tracking more pesky sprinkles this afternoon

May 11, 2021 4:38 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: Another disturbance is bringing back the clouds this morning. A few sprinkles will be possible, south of I-70. Most of us look to stay dry again today, with highs topping out in the low 60’s. TONIGHT: We’ll keep the clouds around into tonight, with lows falling into the low 40’s. EXTENDED: The sunshine returns

Columbia Board of Education votes to change attendance boundary in first phase, real estate experts weigh in

May 10, 2021 5:13 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education voted to approve the first phase of attendance boudary changes which will move about 100 students next fall. District leaders and the company contracted to look into any potential changes Cooperative Strategies recommended the Phase 1 Elementary Attendance Area Boundaries for Parkade Elementary to the Board of Education, which