Sheriff’s office to oversee police patrol operations in Ashland
The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will take over command of police operations in Ashland starting Thursday morning.
Continue ReadingThe Boone County Sheriff’s Office will take over command of police operations in Ashland starting Thursday morning.
Continue ReadingWhaley’s has been Jefferson City’s hometown pharmacy for over 80 years. But that run will soon be coming to an end.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Showers will begin tonight in an off and on manner around the dinner hour, continuing into the overnight. Storms are a possibility early Thursday, before sunrise. We may see storms develop locally, but a round from the west is possible as well. TOMORROW: Thursday morning’s storm chance will bring a marginal risk for hail
Continue ReadingThe Show Mo Act, which provides tax incentives for entertainment projects in Missouri, passed this year and was signed into law after years of trying.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has decided to shutter its printing services operation within a year. A couple of dozen workers will lose jobs, a university spokesperson said, most of them full-time. “We do want to make it as easy as we can to ensure that they find either another job, that they
Continue ReadingInspections were performed in April for this year’s fair amusement operator, Sonshine Amusements, and all rides were approved with satisfactory remarks.
Continue ReadingTHIS AFTERNOON: Wednesday is steamy with heavy moisture pushing the heat index close to triple digits. Conditions remain dry through midafternoon before scattered rain slowly moves back in from the west. TONIGHT: On and off rain continues past midnight, with stronger storms rolling in closer to sunrise. Isolated high winds and hail are possible. EXTENDED:
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service says Boone County saw almost two inches of rain Wednesday morning and issued a flash flood warning for Boone County. That warning expired at 5:45 a.m. The morning storms also brought hail into the Boone County area. Marble size hail in Columbia at ABC 17 News Station The
Continue ReadingTHIS MORNING: Isolated storms bringing small hail and flash flooding are possible early morning before 10 AM, and areas that see rainfall may also experience fog. Conditions clear up by late morning but rain could return later in the day. TODAY: The early afternoon looks drier, with hot conditions returning as the feels-like approaches the
Continue ReadingAshland’s mayor said Tuesday that he doesn’t know whether the board of aldermen will appoint an interim police chief when it meets.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit against the Missouri Attorney General that would allow an initiative petition on reproductive rights to move forward.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fair hopes to increase its revenue this year after it saw a nearly $15,000 decrease from 2021 to 2022. According to tax records, the Boone County Fair made $225,851 last year, down from $241,359 in 2021. “It probably is due to the entertainment we brought in,” Boone County Fair
Continue ReadingA new report from the University of Missouri-St. Louis shows that Central Missouri saw a decrease in its rate of drug overdose deaths between 2021 and 2022.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Rainfall is winding down this evening, and we expect to see drier conditions through the evening. A low level jet of wind will increase at the low levels of the atmosphere, from the south. This may help generate thunderstorms later tonight, close to midnight. This will likely come right along the edge of greater
Continue ReadingHazy skies have been all too common this summertime due to dry conditions and an unprecedented wildfire season. Generally this smoke has remained confined in the upper atmosphere, as it has to reach great heights to be transported across the continent. Still, this wildfire smoke has been coupled with extreme drought conditions locally, which also
Continue ReadingToday: Scattered storms continue into the afternoon with isolated severe hail and winds in southeastern Missouri. Flooding is also a concern areawide after several rounds of storms recently so take it slow on roadways. Tonight: Isolated storms fire up along a boundary overnight bringing heavy downpours and lightning. Lows cool to the mid-60s. Extended: Wednesday
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz brought a veteran group to SEC Media Days in Nashville, but a lot of the experienced guys wanted to shout out other upcoming stars that have shined in summer camp. “Armand Membou, he’s going to be very special. He’s going to be sitting here one day,” said
Continue ReadingToday: Showers and storms move into the region after 7 AM with the primary impacts being heavy downpours and gusty winds. A few storms have the possibility to become strong with isolated winds up to 60 mph possible. Afternoon highs only reach into the mid-80s with the wind direction varying. Tonight: A few isolated showers
Continue ReadingASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland’s chief of police has been placed on paid administrative leave, according to a Monday press release from City Administrator Kyle Michel. Chief of Police Gabe Edwards’ leave relates to a personnel matter, the press release states. Information will be released “when the matter is concluded,” according to the release. An interim
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Children’s Division has been taking steps to protect kids who go missing from foster care, but one federal agency doesn’t think enough has been done.
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