TONIGHT: Weakening showers have moved overhead this afternoon, and will barely hang on as they drift south through the evening. This is very light rain, that is additionally fighting some dry air, so we may not get much measurable rain out of this. Cooler air with this means we may cool a bit further overnight
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two local groups held a town hall meeting Thursday night to discuss crime in Columbia. The meeting was a joint collaboration between Destiny of H.O.P.E and P.E.A.C.E non-profit organizations. The meeting was called at the Parkade Plaza following a shooting that left two teenagers dead after an argument lead to gunshots in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Mid-Missouri healthcare systems announced their intention to integrate on Thursday. According to a news release, leaders from MU Health Care and affiliate Capital Region Medical Center signed a letter of intent to “fully integrate their health systems.” The two systems have been affiliated for more than 25 years. MU Health Care
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The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is looking for volunteers during the summer months.
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The latest drought monitor is in, and even though we had a few spare storms this past week, drought grew across the state. Mid-Missouri saw only a few tenths of an inch of rain over the last 7 days, though some areas did manage to pick up more than an inch. Still, extreme drought has
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This Afternoon: Highs reach the lower 80s as a result of yesterday’s passing cold front. A few isolated showers and storms are possible in western portions of Mid-Missouri with most areas staying dry this afternoon. Tonight: Lows cool to the mid-50s with mostly clear skies. Winds remain out of the east at 5-10 mph. Extended:
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ.) Thursday marks the deadline for counties to expunge low-level marijuana offenses, but several counties including a few in Mid-Missouri aren’t expected to make it. Columbia attorney and marijuana advocate, Dan Viets argues it shouldn’t be necessary to get a court order which forces circuit courts to follow Missouri’s constitution, but Missouri NORML says they’re
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Show-Me State and Senior Games kick off in Columbia on Thursday and will have dozens of events heading into the weekend. According to the game schedule, there will pickleball games at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Cosmo-Bethel Park in Columbia. The sport of pickleball has been around for a some
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Today: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 80s this afternoon as a result of yesterday’s passing cold front. A few isolated showers and storms are possible in western portions of Mid-Missouri with most areas seeing only dry-time this afternoon. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-50s with mostly clear skies. Winds remain out of the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former teacher Karen Hayes was picked as the new board member for the Columbia Board of Education at a special session Wednesday. Hayes was one of the three finalists picked for the final meeting, and won the seat with five out of the six votes among board members. Other finalists included previous
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock Bridge alum Isiaih Mosley will not be featured on the 2023-24 Mizzou men’s basketball roster, as he announced he is leaving college to pursue a professional career, on Wednesday. In a social media post, Mosley said, “Appreciation overflows as I reflect on my journey as a Mizzou Tiger. From a kid
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge Bruins are in their second week of summer practices as they get set to enter their second year under head coach Matt Perkins. In year one with Perkins at the helm, the Bruins went 9-3 on the season falling just short of a district title. Perkins said in year
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bills 39 and 49 on Wednesday. The bills affect health care for transgender people and transgender athletes from competing in girls and women’s sports, which includes public and private universities and colleges. The bill goes into affect Aug. 28 University of Missouri’s spokesperson Christian Basi said,
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TONIGHT: Isolated to scattered thunderstorms this evening will persist overnight, especially along and southwest of a line from Brunswick to Vienna. This line is about as far as our cold front that is bringing these storms can advance overnight. Temperatures where rain lingers will remain in the mid-60s, but those behind the front in the
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The state Department of Agriculture this week unveiled two USDA-funded programs that will allow seniors and mothers to use food benefits at farmers markets.
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Passenger vehicles will drive over the new Missouri River bridge on Interstate 70 for the first time starting later this month.
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Legal marijuana advocates are raising concerns as a deadline looms to expunge most pot-related offenses from Missouri residents’ criminal records.
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This Afternoon: Highs reach the mid-80s as a cold front passes from the northeast to the southwest. Scattered storms are possible with brief heavy downpours, lighting, and gusty winds being the main impacts. Tonight: Lows cool to the upper 50s as winds remain out of the northwest at 5-10 mph. Skies remain mostly cloudy with
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Today: Afternoon highs climb into the mid-80s as a back door cold front passes from the northwest to the southwest. Scattered showers and storms remain possible with brief heavy downpours, lighting, and gusty winds being the main impacts. Tonight: overnight lows cool to the upper 50s as winds remain out of the northwest at 5-10
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The United States Exercise Tiger Commemorative Foundation held a D-Day tribute ceremony Tuesday at the Boone County Courthouse to remember the Normandy Beach landings that occurred June 6, 1944. The ceremony kicked off with the ringing of a Navy bell, followed by a flower- and wreath-laying ceremony. All veterans and their families who attended
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