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Tracking fog and clouds to end the week before a noticeable warmup
TODAY: I’m tracking fog to start the morning for areas along and south of I-70, potentially leading to slick spots for those that are below freezing when this fog is present. Temperatures will start in the low 30s during the morning hours, only warming into the mid-30s by the afternoon hours as persistent cloud cover
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Southern Boone High School band director marches in the 2026 Rose Parade
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On the first day of the 2026, the Southern Boone High School and Middle School Director of Bands spent the day representing Mid-Missouri at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, California. Band director T.J. Higgins said he was selected in a nomination process to march in a group of 350 band directors from
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Missouri sees sharp rise in flu cases, ER visits up nearly 6%
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flu cases are rising sharply across Missouri as the state heads into the heart of the winter illness season, with emergency room visits rising nearly 6% according to the latest report from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. From Dec. 14–20, Missouri recorded 146 new influenza-related hospital admissions. Emergency room
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Mizzou women’s basketball starts hot, but can’t take down Texas in conference opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers couldn’t pick up a victory over the Longhorns despite lights out shooting. In the first game of SEC play, Mizzou women’s basketball fell to No. 2 Texas 89-71. Head Coach Kellie Harper’s ladies jumped out to an early 17-5 lead in the first quarter fueled five consecutive three pointers in
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Victim dies from injuries after getting hit by vehicle that crashed into Jefferson City nursing home
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person died after they were hit by a vehicle that struck a nursing home on Thursday in the 3300 block of North Ten Mile Drive in Jefferson City, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Fire Department. The release says firefighters were called at 1:54 p.m. Thursday after they
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Tracking clouds tomorrow, more sunshine this weekend
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cold, with lows dropping into the upper 20s and low 30s. Fog develops near I-70 and lingers throughout the night. TOMORROW: Patchy fog in the morning, with low clouds lingering all day. Temperatures struggle to reach the upper 30s in the afternoon. Winds from the northeast will be between 5 and
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MSHP data shows downward trend for violent crime in Columbia, Jefferson City
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Data from the Missouri State Highway Patrol shows violent crime–including murder, aggravated assault, robbery and rape — in Columbia is down 6.29% in 2025 from the previous year. Crime in Columbia has been under watch after a Stephen’s College student was shot and killed on East Broadway in September. Since that incident,
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Star linebacker Josiah Trotter heading for NFL draft
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football is losing an All-SEC recipient to the big leagues. Sophomore linebacker Josiah Trotter announced on social media that he will be declaring for the NFL draft in the spring. The transfer from West Virginia started every game for the Tigers during his one season in Columbia. While at Mizzou, Trotter
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Tracking cooler weather sticking around before a noticeable warmup
TODAY: I’m tracking sunshine gradually becoming more noticeable throughout the afternoon hours as temperatures warm into the upper 30s and low 40s. Winds will be out of the northeast at 5-10 mph throughout the day. TONIGHT: I’m tracking clouds making a return throughout the night as temperatures drop into the mid-20s. Winds will continue to
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Mizzou football resigns two critical pieces for 2026 season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz is returning two key starters for the 2026 season. On Thursday, the Tigers announced that running back Jamal Roberts and linebacker Nicholas Rodriguez have both resigned deals with the team. Roberts will return for his redshirt junior season, after his best season yet in the black and
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Tracking a seasonable stretch of weather before warmth returns
TODAY: I’m tracking a cloudy start to the day before clouds gradually fall apart throughout the afternoon hours. Temperatures will start in the upper 20s during the morning hours, warming into the low 40s by the afternoon as winds blow out of the northeast at 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: I’m tracking a partly cloudy sky as
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Reports: Mizzou football set to lose four more players to the transfer portal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A quartet of Tigers announced their decision to change schools next season. With just a few days until the transfer portal officially opens, the Mizzou football team continues to thin out. Four more players are reportedly set to depart from MU: Running back Tavorus Jones, safety CJ Bass III, Cornerback Mark Manfred
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Tracking cold temperatures to ring in the new year
TONIGHT: Temperatures will drop into the 30s after sunset, approaching freezing as we ring in the new year. Clouds will start rolling in late overnight as a dry cold front passes through the area. NEW YEAR’S DAY: Cloudy in the morning, then partly sunny in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 30s. EXTENDED: Clouds will
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MSHP reports decrease in deadly crashes, urges caution during holidays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Deadly crashes are down 5% this year, with a preliminary total of 898 as of Monday, compared to 955 reported in 2024. The Missouri State Highway Patrol is waiting on final numbers, but preliminary data shows the state is down from last year in deadly crashes, according to MSHP Lieutenant Eric Brown.
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UnitedHealthcare, SSM Health extend current agreement by 30 days
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Facing a 5 p.m. deadline, UnitedHealthcare and SSM Health reached a last-minute agreement Wednesday to extend their current insurance contract by 30 days. SSM Health had warned that failure to reach an agreement could disrupt care for more than 140,000 patients and lead to higher costs starting Jan, 1. The 30-day
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Tracking a sunnier afternoon and cool temperatures tonight
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny and mild, with highs reaching the mid to upper 40s. Winds from the southwest will be steady, possibly gusting up to 20 mph. TONIGHT: Temperatures drop into the 30s after sunset, approaching freezing as we ring in the new year at midnight. Clouds will start rolling back in late overnight. EXTENDED:
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REPORTS: Mizzou Football adds Florida State assistant to coaching staff
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to multiple reports, the Tigers hire former special teams coordinator John Papuchis from the Seminoles. Papuchis started with FSU back in 2020 and has spend the past six season overseeing special teams for the ‘noles. Last season, he was also put in charge of the line backer unit at the start
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Tracking a sunny and mild end to the year before a warmer weekend
TODAY: I’m tracking clouds exiting during the morning hours, leading to a sunny afternoon. Winds will be out of the southwest at 8-12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph, helping temperatures get into the mid-40s by the afternoon hours. TONIGHT: I’m tracking temperatures dropping into the mid-20s by the end of the night as
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Signature verification underway for Missouri referendum on Trump-backed congressional map
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The process of verifying more than 300,000 petition signatures aimed at forcing a statewide vote on Missouri’s newly redrawn congressional map is now underway. The redrawn congressional map — which is backed by President Donald Trump — are designed to shift political control in Missouri’s 5th Congressional District, currently represented by Democratic
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