Columbia Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday, Second Chance celebrated the opening of its new clinic building at an open house event where the public got their first look inside, following a ribbon-cutting ceremony two days ago. Second Chance unveiled a climate-controlled storage building for pet food and opened an in-house clinic for spay and neuter procedures.
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking showers and storms falling apart by sundown, leaving most of mid-MO with a quiet night. Temperatures will drop into the low 70s by the end of the night as winds blow out of the southwest at 7-10 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking isolated showers and storms becoming possible by 7-9 am, with a
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The United Way’s Cole County Community Organizations Active in Disaster is set to host the Cole County Ready Festival Saturday afternoon, focused on emergency preparedness and safety.
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TODAY: Partly sunny with isolated showers and storms developing in the afternoon. Highs climb to the upper 80s if not 90s, with the heat index rising a few degrees further. TOMORROW: More scattered to widespread storms are possible early Sunday, and rain may linger into the afternoon for some. Highs remain in the upper 80s
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Friday, June 27, 2025. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. MINK BASEBALL LEAGUE SEDALIA (5) JEFFERSON CITY (10) FINAL CARROLL (7) ST. JOSEPH (5) FINAL CHILLICOTHE (5) CLARINDA (1) FINAL
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Renovations planned for the Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center are aimed to improve accessibility and enhance the experience for families, according to city officials. City officials on Friday afternoon held a public input meeting at the pool and will be accepting input online through July 24. Proposed renovations at the Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman charged with second-degree murder for the 2021 death of an 8-month-old girl has been arrested in Arkansas after being mistakenly released. Jennifer A. Johnson, of Fayette, was arrested and jailed in Pulaski County, Arkansas, according to online court records. A Boone County prosecutor confirmed Johnson was in custody. An extradition
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police officers arrested a man suspected of robbery from a central Columbia home on Friday afternoon in the 200 block of Hickman Avenue. CPD Deputy Chief Matt Stephens told ABC 17 News that a man was arrested at the home on suspicion of first-degree robbery. Stephens said that police followed him
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WICHITA, Kan. (KMIZ) A former Mizzou Men’s Basketball talent is heading to the league. At the conclusion of the 2025 NBA Draft, Caleb Grill earned the chance to sign a contract with the Chicago Bulls as an undrafted free agent, an opportunity that he’s been working his entire life for. “It was kind of a
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MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) Blair Oaks High School’s longtime head baseball coach is returning to the collegiate level. Mike DeMilia, who has served as the head coach of the Falcons for nine years (2017-2025), is taking the reins of Missouri Valley College’s baseball program, per a press release from the school’s athletics department. DeMilia built a
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TONIGHT: Showers and storms remain spotty throughout the evening and overnight hours. Moderate brief downpours and lightning remain the primary threats. Lows cool to the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes more spotty chances of showers and storms with highs into the upper 80s. There will still be plenty of sunshine in between storms chances so
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Summer is here and has brought its typical steamy feel as moisture in the air increases. There are several terms used by meteorologists to discuss atmospheric moisture and how it feels outside. Humidity is a common word that can be measured in different ways, and most people are familiar with relative humidity, expressed as a
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City High School alum is returning to her alma mater. On Friday, the Jefferson City School District announced that Whitni Howell will be taking over as the new head coach of its softball program. Howell, who was a graduate of Jefferson City’s Class of 2010, brings more than nine
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TODAY: Scattered showers and storms redevelop this afternoon, mostly south of I-70. Under rain today, highs could be as cool as the 70s, but those who stay dry will be in the mid-to-upper 80s. Heavy humidity contributes to a heat index in the 90s in the hottest areas. TONIGHT: Storms die down overnight as we
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Part of East Business Loop 70 is back open after a fire broke out at a strip mall early Friday morning. The fire started just before 5 a.m., shutting down the roadway between Garth Avenue and Grand Avenue. Columbia Fire Capt. John Card says an MU ambulance crew spotted smoke coming from
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TODAY: After rain before sunrise, much of the morning is expected to be dry. Added moisture from rain this morning will just add to the steamy factor, but some lingering clouds could set temperatures back this afternoon. Additionally, more showers and storms are expected to develop this afternoon south of I-70. This will have a
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou men’s basketball star Tamar Bates did not have to wait long after the NBA Draft wrapped up to find out his destination. Surrounded by family at watch party in downtown Kansas City, Bates picked up the phone and learned he is set to sign a two-way contract with the
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The charge the jury convicted Spivey of has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was acquitted of murder but found guilty of having a weapon illegally Thursday after a four-day trial. Kimo Spivey, 35, was charged with first-degree murder, illegal gun possession, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education on Thursday night unanimously approved its operating budget for next school year. The $172 million budget includes the largest base pay increase Jefferson City teachers have seen in 17 years. Certified staff will see an $1,800 increase to $43,300. The total raise for teachers with one
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of Columbia residents gathered at Fairview Community of Christ Church on Thursday evening to learn more about the city’s response to homelessness and housing challenges during a public presentation hosted by Ward 4 Councilman Nick Foster. Attendees included Public Health Planner Carter Stephenson, Housing and Neighborhood Services Director Leigh Kottwitz and Columbia
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