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Governor signs new bills into law supporting veterans, military members

July 11, 2024 6:18 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Madison Stuerman

Two bills signed, Senate Bill 912 and House Bill 1495, will provide more support to Missouri veterans and military members, according to a press release.

Tracking climbing temperatures and spotty storms

July 11, 2024 4:31 AM Nate Splater

THIS MORNING: Isolated showers are possible in the morning but most are clear and mild starting off in the upper 60s. TODAY: Skies remain mostly sunny with an isolated shower or storm possible. Highs reach the upper 80s. EXTENDED: Hit-or-miss storms remain possible into the early weekend but most of us stay rain-free while temperatures

Mizzou standout earns SEC preseason honors; Tigers picked to finish sixth in conference

July 10, 2024 12:21 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou volleyball season is still more than a month away, but the Southeastern Conference released some preseason news, on Wednesday. Right side hitter Jordan Iliff was named to the 2024 Preseason All-SEC Team for the first time in her career. She was one of 18 players selected to the team, after

New Missouri law could impact Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board

July 10, 2024 7:51 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s legal staff believes that a new bill signed by Governor Mike Parson could have a major impact on the Citizens Police Review Board. Senate Bill 754 was signed into law by Parson on Tuesday and includes provisions related to public safety. The bill will take effect on Aug. 28. Section 590.653

Black Vulture population and livestock attacks increasing

July 10, 2024 5:40 PM Chance Gotsch

Landowners are starting to notice that black vultures are killing some of their newborn calves or some of their smaller livestock animals. The identical species to that of the turkey vulture is becoming a more prevalent issue across the region throughout the last several years. Black vultures are different than turkey vultures in that

Applications for REDI’s 2024 Minority Business Enterprise grant now open

July 10, 2024 11:07 AM Marie Moyer

Applications are open this week for phase one of Regional Economic Development Inc.’s Minority Business Enterprise grant program.

Wreaths laid at Boone County Fire headquarters in honor of Matt Tobben

July 10, 2024 11:28 AM Morgan Buresh

The United States Exercise Tiger Foundation will be placing two wreaths at the Boone County Fire Protection District headquarters on Wednesday in honor of Assistant Chief Matt Tobben.

Tracking scattered storms tonight, big weekend warm up coming

July 10, 2024 3:26 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with isolated to scattered showers and storms. Lows in the mid-upper 60s. TOMORROW: Isolated shower or storm with mostly sunny skies. Highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10:00 for counties along and north of Highway 24 for the potential of 60 mph winds and

Man arrested, charged after one person shot on Lincoln Drive early Wednesday morning

July 10, 2024 4:14 AM Reagan Phillips, Erika McGuire, Ryan Shiner

Columbia police confirmed one person has been arrested after a shooting in central Columbia early Wednesday morning.

Insider Blog: Cooper County to have more radar access through partnership

July 9, 2024 7:00 PM Jessica Hafner

A low power radar was installed in Boonville today, allowing the city and Cooper County access to weather information in the lower levels of the atmosphere in the surrounding area. The radar is owned and operated by Climavision, a company based out of Louisville, Kentucky focused on filling radar gaps between the high powered national

Tracking overnight storms with a warmer weekend

July 10, 2024 12:53 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Wednesday is drier, but we retain a chance for a weak shower or storm on a very isolated basis. This evening, a short wave aloft will roll in on the heels of Beryl, driving these limited chances for rain. No meaningful rain comes from this, so the flood threat stays away. With more sunshine,

Tracking drier and warmer weather through the weekend

July 10, 2024 3:48 AM John Ross

TODAY: Wednesday is drier, but we retain a chance for a weak shower or storm on a very isolated basis. This evening, a short wave aloft will roll in on the heels of Beryl, driving these limited chances for rain. No meaningful rain comes from this, so the flood threat stays away. With more sunshine,

Darryl Maylee, Victor Pitman say backgrounds qualify them for Callaway County sheriff

July 9, 2024 10:56 PM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, residents of Callaway County will elect a new sheriff, in what is likely the biggest race of the county. The Republican primary race between current interim sheriff Darryl Maylee and Victor Pitman occurs on August 6. Former Sheriff Clay Chism is unable to serve after losing his peace officer’s license

Callaway County sheriff candidate interview: Victor Pitman

July 10, 2024 12:41 AM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: Okay, so to start, I’m just gonna have you give me a little bit of background and just tell me a little bit more about yourself. Victor Pitman: Okay, well, my name is Victor Pittman, p-i-t-m-a-n. I’ve been a law enforcement officer for over 40 years. Most of that has

Callaway County sheriff candidate interview: Darryl Maylee

July 9, 2024 11:31 PM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: So to start, I’m just going to have you to give me a little bit of your background and just tell me a little bit more about yourself and your background in law enforcement training. Darryl Maylee: Okay my name is Darrell Maylee I’m acting interim Sheriff here at Callaway

Several Heather Ridge Apartment tenants endure days without water, flood damage persists

July 9, 2024 7:54 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Management at the Heather Ridge Apartment Complex says the water is safe to use after ongoing issues. However, flooding issues remain. One tenant who wished to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation from Mills Property, told ABC 17 News that they woke up on the morning of June 30 without any

Fallen Boone County assistant fire chief escorted back to hometown; Task Force One members to come back to Mid-Missouri

July 9, 2024 10:18 AM Olivia Hayes

“A small procession will escort Assistant Chief Matt Tobben back to his hometown of Union, Mo. will occur Tuesday, July 9, 2024,” the post read. “Tentative departure time from Columbia, Mo is 10:15 and the procession will travel Interstate 70 to Highway 47 toward Union. The procession will turn on Independence Drive then onto Church Street to Oltmann Funeral Home.”

Parson signs omnibus law enforcement bill Tuesday

July 9, 2024 1:43 PM Morgan Buresh

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson signed multiple bills into law on Tuesday, including one that will create new law enforcement legislation. Senate Bill 754 is a larger crime bill that establishes several other laws, including Max’s Law, Blair’s Law and a law regarding juvenile parole eligibility. All legislation will take effect on Aug.

Tracking the end of rain, warmer temperatures later this week

July 9, 2024 3:58 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly sunny with an isolated shower or storm. Highs in the mid-upper 80s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: Rain looks to completely move east out of the area by this evening, leaving us dry overnight with gradually decreasing clouds. We have picked up about 3/4″ in Columbia so far

Eli Drinkwitz earns spot on 2024 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list

July 8, 2024 10:09 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The leader of Mizzou Football is already in the hunt for a prestigious coaching honor. Eli Drinkwitz is one of the 21 college football coaches featured on the 2024 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list. The Dodd Trophy is named after College Football Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Dodd. It is awarded to