COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A law that Missouri politicians passed last year to prevent utility companies from turning off air conditioning for people with unpaid bills during hot weather kicks in Monday. The “hot weather” law will go into effect every year starting June 1 through Sept. 30, according to the Missouri Public Service Commission. The
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge in Columbia is officially gone after crews spent the weekend demolishing the Providence Road Bridge over Interstate 70. The bridge project is part of the Improve I-70 project from Rocheport to Columbia. Missouri Department of Transportation expects the larger project to be completed by late 2029. According to MoDOT officials,
Continue Reading
TONIGHT: Pop-up showers and storms possible late tonight, particularly in our southeastern counties. It will continue to feel muggy tonight, with lows in the mid 60s. TOMORROW: A widespread AM thunderstorm will impact most of mid-Missouri early tomorrow, before things finally dry out in the afternoon. Expect it to remain humid until the residual moisture
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport is rolling out a new shuttle service starting Monday as airport leaders work to accommodate growing travel demand. Airport officials announced travelers parked in the new south parking lot will now be able to take a shuttle directly to the terminal. The change comes after the airport added
Continue Reading
TODAY: I’m tracking an increasing potential to run into showers and storms this morning as a decaying system moves into the area from the west. Isolated storms will be possible ahead of this main line as it moves along and to the northeast of I-70. Temperatures walking out the door will be in the mid
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 13 mid-Missouri athletes were crowned champions, and three teams brought home hardware on day four of the state track and field championships. The day started with a second local high school taking a title in the 4×800 meters, with Tolton winning by nearly two full seconds. The only other relay from the
Continue Reading
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Saturday, May 30, 2026. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOCCER Springfield Catholic (3) Southern Boone (0) FINAL – state quarterfinal Capital City (4) Carl Junction (1) FINAL – state quarterfinal Fort Zumwalt South (2) Helias Catholic (0) FINAL – state
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri drivers are getting a break at the pump, with gas down by 13-15 cents across all types, according to AAA. However, consumers could see higher grocery prices because of how expensive diesel is. “I think this is affecting all retail, not just grocery,” CEO and president of the Midwest Retail and
Continue Reading
TONIGHT: Our big round of rain is done for the day, but can’t rule out a few stray drops tonight. We’re in for a muggy evening, with overnight temperatures in the mid 60s. TOMORROW: Yet another batch of rainfall and some rumbles of thunder are on their way tomorrow morning, steadily clearing through the afternoon.
Continue Reading
TODAY: I’m tracking some waking up to fog this morning as temperatures begin in the low to mid 60s, but after 9 to 10 a.m., visibility is expected to improve. Cloudier conditions are expected throughout the day, and by the afternoon hours, isolated to scattered showers can be expected as temperatures warm into the low
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite rainy weather Friday, the Missouri Department of Transportation says it is continuing with plan to demolish the North Providence Road bridge over Interstate 70 in Columbia. Crews are scheduled to begin tearing down the overpass at 9 p.m. Friday as part of a major reconstruction project expected to impact traffic in
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of killing a Jefferson City child in 2018 pleaded guilty Friday in a Cole County courtroom. Quatavia Givens pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, child abuse, and abandoning a corpse in the death of 4-year-old Darnell Gray. She had been charged with first-degree murder, child abuse, first-degree endangering the
Continue Reading
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The first bit of action for classes four and five at the MSHSAA track and field championships was halted after just two races due to severe weather. Only the 4×800 meter relays were able to crown champions before the rain and lightning brought an end to competition. However, mid-Missouri was represented
Continue Reading
TONIGHT: Rain becomes more isolated this evening, though spotty showers persist overnight. Temperatures cool to the low 60s under cloudy skies. TOMORROW: Scattered showers and storms are possible Saturday morning west of Hwy 63, and isolated activity continues through the afternoon. Lots of dry time is still expected, and temperatures will be warm in the
Continue Reading
If you’ve spent any time outdoors in Central Missouri recently, whether that be gardening or taking a walk, you’ve likely noticed a relentless, unwanted guest. Tick season isn’t just in full swing; it is breaking records. Recent surveillance data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reveal that weekly emergency room visits for
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The date that Daniels started service with MSHP has been corrected. The Missouri State Highway Patrol on Friday confirmed the name of a trooper who died from an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. MSHP said Cpl. Gary T. Daniels was found Thursday with a gunshot wound on Callaway County Road 395,
Continue Reading
UPDATE: As of 1:00 p.m., approximately an inch of rain has fallen in Columbia after heavy showers have continued in the city. Sanborn Field on the University of Missouri Campus is reporting 1.02″. The Columbia Regional Airport is reporting 1.28″ Showers from Thursday night through this morning have brought steady light to moderate, if not
Continue Reading
TODAY: I’m tracking scattered showers and rumbles of thunder continuing throughout the rest of the afternoon as temperatures gradually warm into the mid to upper 70s and winds blow out of the southeast at 5-10 mph. Coverage in the best chances of precipitation will slowly fall apart as the sun sets. TONIGHT: I’m tracking slightly
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A former Moniteau County commissioner will serve five years of probation for stealing. Douglas Naros, 57, pleaded guilty on Thursday to felony stealing for taking gravel from the county and using a county dump truck to work on his driveway. Prosecutors dropped a forgery charge and second stealing count as part
Continue Reading