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Columbia Regional Airport adds direct flights as air travel recovers from pandemic

May 6, 2021 11:31 AM Chanel Porter

American Airlines resumed direct flights between Chicago and Columbia and added a third flight between Columbia and Dallas/Fort Worth on Thursday.

Tracking cooler temperatures for Thursday

May 6, 2021 1:10 PM Maddie Est

THURSDAY: A cold front is working through the area this morning. It could have enough to generate a few spotty sprinkles but seems to be losing the battle to dry air. The better chance for some rain and a few thunderstorms will be along and south of the I-44 corridor around the early afternoon hours. The

Tracking a shot at a shower or two this morning

May 6, 2021 3:22 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: A cold front is working through the area this morning. It could have enough to generate a few spotty sprinkles but seems to be losing the battle to dry air. The better chance for some rain and a few thunderstorms will be along and south of the I-44 corridor around the early afternoon hours.

True/False Film Festival kicks off outdoor festival, but capacity restrictions shrink expected ticket sales

May 5, 2021 7:06 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of Columbia’s largest festivals kicked off on Wednesday while working to keep people safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the True/False Film Festival was held in March with indoor seating in theaters across Columbia. That was right before state and nationwide lockdowns trying to slow the spread of the novel

Mizzou golfer punches ticket to NCAA Regionals

May 5, 2021 2:46 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou men’s golfer Ross Steelman will get to compete in an NCAA Regional later this month. He was one of 45 individuals to hear their name called during the NCAA selection show on Wednesday. You can check out the entire field here. There are six different regionals, and each regional has either

Tracking a few showers Thursday, heavier rain this weekend

May 5, 2021 4:25 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cool with lows in the upper 40s. TOMORROW: A weak front brings a chance for a few showers, with isolated thunderstorms along I-44 and south by afternoon. Highs in the low 60s. It’s breezy with northwest winds gusting up to 25 mph. EXTENDED: Friday is looking clear, dry, and pleasant with highs

Doctor cautions Missouri school districts against lifting mask requirements

May 5, 2021 11:55 AM Chanel Porter

The Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held a webinar for school leaders, school nurses and local health officials to keep local leaders informed with COVID-19 updates pertaining to K-12 schools and answer questions.

Tracking a sunny start to Cinco de Mayo

May 5, 2021 3:16 AM Kevin Schneider

WEDNESDAY: Lots of sunshine early, but clouds will return later this afternoon. Temperatures will still make it into the middle 60’s so it’ll be a good day to kick off True/False. TONIGHT: Those partly cloudy skies stay with us tonight with lows bottoming out in the upper 40’s. EXTENDED: Rain chances return as a cold

Columbia event and concert venues deciding how to move forward with lack of restrictions

May 4, 2021 6:29 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the city of Columbia announced there will likely be no new health order after the current one expires on May 12, businesses are left with the choice to keep social distancing and masking restrictions or not. The event industry was one of the first and hardest hit during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tracking warmer temperatures and more sunshine Wednesday

May 4, 2021 4:00 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Rain moves out and clouds gradually decrease. Lows in the low 40s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny and a bit warmer with highs in the mid-60s. EXTENDED: Tomorrow evening into Thursday, a weak front will bring a chance for spotty showers on Thursday, but that looks to clear out by afternoon. High pressure briefly builds in

New climate normals: What this new data means

May 4, 2021 4:05 PM Maddie Est

The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration has released its new climate normals map but what do these maps mean? Let’s face it, climate change is a hot topic right now. For many people, it’s a triggering topic that has been made political within recent years. This story isn’t meant to be political, it’s meant to

Tracking a rainy Tuesday

May 4, 2021 12:39 PM Maddie Est

TUESDAY: Showers will have a hard time letting go today. We’ll be tracking rain coming and going throughout the day until late this afternoon. It’ll be some 20 degrees colder today, with highs stuck in the upper 50’s and low 60’s. A northerly breeze will make sure of that. TONIGHT: The clouds depart pretty quickly after the rain takes

Now Hiring Sign On The Rocks Bar Downtown Columbia, MO

Some restaurants report trouble hiring as coronavirus restrictions are removed

May 4, 2021 11:47 AM Chanel Porter

Tellers manager Tera Eckerle said the restaurant’s biggest problem has not been limited business, but trying to find staff.

Demolition begins Tuesday on Hanger 350 at the Columbia Regional Airport to make way for a new terminal.

Demolition underway at Columbia Regional Airport to make way for new terminal

May 4, 2021 8:47 AM Zach Boetto

Demolition started Tuesday at the Columbia Regional Airport to make way for a new terminal.

Tracking more showers and cooler temperatures this afternoon

May 4, 2021 2:59 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: Showers will have a hard time letting go today. We’ll be tracking rain coming and going throughout the day until late this afternoon. It’ll be some 20 degrees colder today, with highs stuck in the upper 50’s and low 60’s. A northerly breeze will make sure of that. TONIGHT: The clouds depart pretty quickly after the

Council approves new recycling drop-off center in Columbia

May 3, 2021 11:59 AM Leila Mitchell

The proposed recycling center will be built at the Parks Management Center, located at 1501 Business Loop 70 W. at Cosmo Park. The project includes a concrete block wall perimeter and bins to hold recyclable containers and fibers.

Local businesses react to news of Columbia, Boone County health orders expiring

May 3, 2021 2:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said Monday that the city and county coronavirus health orders will expire May 12 and will not be replaced, saying now is the right time to “turn back the dial” on restrictions.

Tracking widespread rain and a few storms overnight

May 3, 2021 12:15 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Scattered thunderstorms through midnight, with widespread rain south of Highway 50 into the morning. Lows in the low 50s. EXTENDED: The cold front moves south on Tuesday, but rain lingers with a few thunderstorms possible during the day, but severe weather is not expected. Temperatures drop significantly as highs only reach the upper 50s.

Tracking strong storms possible later today

May 3, 2021 4:25 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: A few spot sprinkles will be possible this morning, but the more threatening setup will take shape this afternoon. A frontal boundary will move in, and if it can fire up storms, they could become severe. Large hail and damaging winds will be the primary threats, and anytime after 4 PM storms will need

Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update

May 3, 2021 5:22 AM Zach Boetto

Boone County leaders will be updating residents on the future of health orders Monday.