COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sophia’s Helping Hand served hot meals to those in need Wednesday afternoon during the nonprofit’s first Christmas Day event. Sophia’s Helping Hands has been feeding and clothing unhoused people in Columbia since it was founded by Sophia Smith in 2008, with Smith hand-delivering hundreds of meals to unhoused people daily. “If you
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of flights out of DFW International Airport and Dallas Love Field were delayed on Tuesday because of rain storms and technical issues. Delays at DFW International Airport, a major hub for American Airlines, had disrupted flights at Columbia Regional Airport. Departing flights 3341 (scheduled for 7:09 a.m.) and 3582 (scheduled for
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking brief and light showers possible throughout the overnight hours with winds out of the northeast at 5-8 mph. Temperatures will drop into the mid 30s by the end of the night. CHRISTMAS DAY: I’m tracking overcast conditions with brief and light showers possible throughout the morning hours. Winds will be out of
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TODAY: We’ll have a chance for showers on Tuesday, with coverage slowly increasing from the south of I-44 to near I-70 with emphasis east of HWY 63 through the afternoon and evening. This rain is light where it falls and will mainly impact areas southeast of a line from Sedalia to Paris. At most, folks
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Springfield man Carl Simon is in the Boone County Jail on Monday after he was accused of fleeing from Boone County sheriffs leading to a fatal car crash on Dec. 7 that left a 32-year-old passenger in the vehicle dead. Following the crash, Simon allegedly ran away from deputies and was later
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Many people go out each year and pick live trees to take place for their homes Christmas tree. After Christmas Day, many people then look to get rid of their trees, but the Missouri Department of Conservation is allowing for a green way to repurpose those trees with Christmas tree drop-off locations in Columbia, Jefferson
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TODAY: Monday is mostly cloudy and dry, with temperatures settling near 50 for a high thanks to winds from the south this morning, ahead of an afternoon cold front. A few light and spotty showers will be possible south of HWY 50, but folks near Columbia and northward will likely stay dry. TONIGHT: Skies remain
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TODAY: Monday is mostly cloudy and dry, with temperatures settling near 50 for a high thanks to winds from the south this morning, ahead of an afternoon cold front. A few light and spotty showers will be possible south of HWY 50, but folks near Columbia and northward will likely stay dry. TONIGHT: Skies remain
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ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time since the 2016-17 and 2017-18 campaigns, the Mizzou men’s basketball team has lost two-straight Braggin’ Rights match ups against Illinois. On Sunday, an off shooting night for the Tigers led to MU’s second loss of the season, 80-77 to the Fighting Illini. However, Mizzou almost managed to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the holidays quickly approaching, millions of consumers prepared for Super Saturday—one of the busiest shopping days of the year. According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated 157.2 million shoppers tackled last-minute holiday purchases this weekend. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau highlights a continued shift toward online shopping. E-commerce sales
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CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Human Rights Commission and the Celia Newsom Legacy Foundation gathered on Saturday night to honor Celia Newsom, who was executed for killing her enslaver, Robert Newsom in 1855. The commission has long recognized Dec. 21 as a day dedicated to honoring Celia. However, organizers said this year’s gathering was
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on KSHB sports anchor McKenzie Nelson in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with lows in the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with spotty showers and gusty winds. Highs near 50. EXTENDED: Tomorrow looks very manageable for holiday travel around the area as warm southwest winds kick clouds into the region along with warmer temperatures near 50. A few sprinkles are possible, but we likely
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) According to AAA, an estimated 2.3 million Missourians will travel 50 miles or more for end-of-the-year holidays, with more than 90% traveling by car. With this increase of travel, officials like the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the National Road Safety Foundation are reminding drivers to stay alert when driving. “The holidays
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TODAY: Sunday is bright and mild, with high temperatures in the mid-40s. Expect southerly winds between 5 and 15 mph. TONIGHT: We will stay mostly clear for much of the night, but clouds increase Monday morning. Temperatures stay above freezing. EXTENDED: A weak front moves into the region, which will increase clouds, but rain chances
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking clear sky conditions with temperatures dropping into the low 20s by the end of the night. Winds will be out of the south at 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a mostly sunny afternoon with temperatures warming into the upper 40s. Winds will be out of the south at 8-12 mph with gusts
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lithium-ion batteries can be commonly found in children’s toys and holiday gifts but caused around 25,000 fires nationally between 2018 and 2022, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In a Facebook post, the Boone County Fire Protection District reminds people of the correct ways to store and charge devices with
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TODAY: Bright but chilly with temperatures just barely above freezing in the afternoon. TOMORROW: Temperatures jump to the 40s on Sunday as southerly winds ramp up. Wind gusts could reach above 20 mph. EXTENDED: Clouds return on Monday as a cold front moves in but temperatures remain warm while rain chances are low. As this
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say they’ve arrested a man in connection with a shooting at a central city park. Police arrested Marlon McCraney, 51, of Columbia, on suspicion of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and illegal gun possession in connection with the Nov. 12 shooting, according to a news
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson granted 16 pardons on Friday afternoon in his last round of clemency while in office. A Columbia business owner was one of the people who received a pardon. A judge sentenced Dimetrious Woods, who owns Essentialz and Woods Auto Spa, to 25 years for drug trafficking in 2007. He
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