UNION, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday morning, hundreds of first responders gathered in Union, Missouri, for the funeral service of Matthew Tobben. Among those present were representatives from Joplin, Miller, Union, Ashland, Ferguson, Southern Boone, Eureka, Des Peres, Valley Park, North Charleston, Gerald, and many other communities. “We laid to rest a hell of a firefighter, but
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TODAY: Isolated showers and storms are possible through the early afternoon but most stay dry. The rain and accompanying clouds at least limit the heat today compared to the end of the weekend. The heat index this afternoon still reaches 100 degrees in some spots. TOMORROW: The first of a string of Weather Alert Days
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UNION, Mo. (KMIZ) At least 1,000 people are expected to attend the visitation of late Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben on Friday afternoon in Union, Missouri. The 42-year-old died on Monday morning while rescuing two people from floodwaters in north Columbia. At the time, he was assisting the Columbia Fire Department
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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) A report from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission has provided new details into what occurred in the hours leading up to Riley Strain’s death. The University of Missouri student went missing on March 8 after being kicked out of a downtown Nashville bar. He was later discovered floating in the Cumberland River
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TONIGHT: Isolated showers and storms remain possible with most of Mid-Missouri staying completely dry. Overnight lows cool to the lower 70s with winds out of the south at 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Isolated showers and storms remain possible with most of Mid-Missouri remaining dry once again. Areas that see storms can still expect plenty of dry
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department announced the name of the man accused of stabbing a woman on Thursday night at the Break Time on Business Loop 70 in Columbia. Murphy Hughes Jr., 69, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, tampering with evidence and unlawful use of a weapon. He
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new weapons detection systems at Columbia Public Schools will not only be able to identify weapons, but they are also capable of detecting vapes. The district approved the purchase of Opengate weapons detection systems in April. The district purchased 15 units, which will be located at all three high schools when school
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MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been arrested and charged in relation to the death of a Hallsville man last month that was ruled an intentional homicide. Chad Armstrong, 50, of Stover, was charged on Friday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Morgan County Jail without bond.
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TODAY: Even hotter temperatures today will push down on storm chances and keep the majority of Mid-MO dry. Highs reach the upper 80s and heavy humidity pushes the heat index into the 90s. THIS EVENING: Conditions remain clear through sundown while more rain develops late overnight. Lows will remain warm in the 70s. EXTENDED: The
Continue Reading THIS MORNING: Isolated morning storms may bring lightning and downpours in spots. Most stay dry and mild warming quickly to the 80s before noon. TODAY: Mostly sunny and humid with highs in the upper 80s. The heat index reaches the mid-upper 90s. A few isolated storms remain possible through the day. EXTENDED: The weekend is
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UNION, Mo. (KMIZ) Memorial services are set to begin Friday for Boone County Assistant Fire Chief Matthew Tobben as he will be laid to rest in Union, Missouri. The Boone County Fire Protection District wrote on its social media Wednesday that a visitation will be held 3-8 p.m. Friday at Oltmann Funeral Home. The funeral will be 11
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police tape was put up around the Break Time on Business Loop 70 and Garth Avenue in Columbia on Thursday following an assault. A Columbia police officer at the scene said police were called for a reported assault. The officer said the suspect in the assault was in custody and the victim
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In the aftermath of Hurricane Beryl, the American Red Cross has dispatched 12 responders from Missouri to Texas. This deployment follows just four days after an emergency response vehicle was sent to aid in the disaster relief efforts. According to Rebecca Gordon, executive director of the Central and Northern Missouri Chapter
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Each evening brings the opportunity for vibrant orange and red hues to be reflected upon the afternoon skies. There is a bunch of factors that determine the colors seen throughout our atmosphere. To understand these factors, one must start with why the skies changes colors during the day. It has to do with the suns
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Management at Heather Ridge Apartments reports that repairs to the complex’s water line are complete and water should be restored to affected residents. Residents in three buildings of Heather Ridge Apartments tell ABC 17 they had no drinkable water since June 30. A tenant, who wishes to stay anonymous out of fear
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The City of Columbia announced on Thursday the name of its next fire chief.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Car break-ins in Columbia have decreased by about 15.9% compared to this time last year, according to data from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. However, this statistic offers little comfort to Tyler Rush, a resident of Tiger Village Apartments, who has had his car broken into three times in the past seven
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear with a few isolated storms. Lows in the upper 60s to around 70. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and humid with highs in the upper 80s. Heat indices reaching the mid-upper 90s. A few isolated storms possible. EXTENDED: Storms this evening will be very hit and miss, but wherever they pop
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, Project Homeless Connect linked dozens of people with homeless resources in Columbia. According to the Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness, as of July 8, there were 379 people experiencing homelessness in the county. Data from July 2023 shows 231 people were experiencing homeless a year prior. According to the
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TODAY: Isolated showers and storms remain possible with moderate downpours and lighting as the main threats. Highs warm into the mid-80s. TONIGHT: Overnight scattered showers and storms remain possible as lows cool to the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Hit-or-miss storms remain possible into the early weekend but most of us stay rain-free while temperatures gradually warm.
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