MU, former AD Reed-Francois settle for $2 million
Former University of Missouri Athletics Director Desiree Reed-Francois will owe the school $2 million for leaving in February for another job.
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New market opens at Columbia Regional Airport
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new “grab-and-go” market has opened at Columbia Regional Airport. Tailwinds Market will be open 24 hours a day, seven days a week and allows travelers to make purchases by swiping a credit or debit card or using a payment cellphone application and then grabbing items, a press release and officials say.
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How weather influences early archery season deer movement and the science of velvet shedding
Fall deer and turkey archery season has begun since the 15th of September. Many hunters have been eagerly awaiting the opportunity to get back out into the woods and harvest a deer. September can be rewarding, but also a harder time to locate deer during the daylight hours. Jason Isabelle is the supervisor of the
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Construction set to begin for Jefferson City river market by July 2025
The Jefferson City Council approved a contract this week that will allow the city to move forward with its plans for a riverfront market.
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Tracking summer heat through Friday before rain chances pick up
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with lows in the lower 60s. River valley fog possible. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the upper 80s to around 90. A few spotty storms possible after sunset. EXTENDED: Low level winds will begin to pick up ahead of a cold front to our west tomorrow night,
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Columbia City Council approves $3 million for crisis center project
The City of Columbia will spend $3 million to help build a mental health crisis center.
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Tracking warmer days ahead before weekend rain chances
TODAY: We’re partly cloudy, and in the upper 80s today. TONIGHT: We’ll be mostly clear again overnight, with temperatures falling into the low 60s. EXTENDED: Some showers may drift into western counties Thursday morning, but then fizzle to allow for a mostly sunny and dry day. After 6 p.m. storms may redevelop, especially in the
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The FBI is investigating suspicious packages sent to election officials in more than 15 states
Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The FBI and the U.S. Postal Inspection Service on Tuesday were investigating the origin of suspicious packages that have been sent to or received by elections officials in more than 15 states, but there were no immediate reports of injuries or that any of the packages contained hazardous
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Tracking hot and dry days ahead of rain chances over the weekend
TODAY: We’re partly cloudy, and in the upper 80s today. TONIGHT: We’ll be mostly clear again overnight, with temperatures falling into the low 60s. EXTENDED: Some showers may drift into western counties Thursday morning, but then fizzle to allow for a mostly sunny and dry day. After 6 p.m. storms may redevelop, especially in the
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Casinos, sports betting advocates clash over Missouri Amendment 2
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several casinos have been amongst the biggest donors to an ad campaign against a sports betting initiative in Missouri after millions of dollars were spent on television ads in favor of the measure. Amendment 2, which will appear on the Nov. 5 ballot, asks voters if they want to amend the state
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Blair Oaks placed on ‘soft lockdown’ after alleged threat; suspect identified, superintendent says
WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Blair Oaks’ campus was placed on a “soft lockdown” on Tuesday after an alleged threat was made toward the school, an email from Superintendent Ben Meldrum says. “Based on a recommendation from the Cole County Sheriff’s Department we placed our entire Blair Oaks Campus on a soft lockdown. Our school SRO (school
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Boone County prosecutor speaks on Blair’s Law following Monday night shots-fired scene in west Columbia
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) As the Columbia Police Department continues to investigate a shots-fired scene on Claudell Lane late Monday night, ABC 17 News spoke with the Boone County Prosecutor about a new law that could factor into charges for the incident. Columbia police said on Tuesday that no one is in custody for Monday’s scene
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Tracking continued summer heat and increasing weekend rain chances
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the mid-60s. Patchy river valley fog possible. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with increasing afternoon clouds. Highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: Despite the lack of cloud cover, we stay mild with lows in the mid-60s and perhaps a little river valley fog by daybreak. A few more clouds roll in
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Rock Bridge’s Norden wins Week 3 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock Bridge’s Crew Norden is our Week 3 SportsZone Football Friday player of the week winner! You can watch the play in the video player above. Up next – the Bruins will host the Capital City Cavaliers in CMAC action on Friday, Sept. 21 at 7 p.m.
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‘Put your feelings in a box’: No. 7 Mizzou focuses on taking accountability, heading into SEC play
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team may be 3-0 and the seventh-ranked team team in the nation to start the 2024 season, but head coach Eli Drinkwitz still sees a lot of room for improvement, headed into Week 4’s matchup with Vanderbilt. As the Tigers open up the SEC slate, Coach Drinkwitz said he
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WATCH: Drinkwitz, players take questions ahead of first SEC contest
The Mizzou Tigers will open up conference play this Saturday when they host Vanderbilt on Faurot Field.
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Financial aid director advises families not to shy away from college payment notifications
Sending a child to college comes with added financial pressure for most families and a couple of experts have advice for families and students beginning the payment process.
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Tracking a dry stretch before weekend rain chances
Today: Tuesday is warm and dry, with a few clouds. Highs will climb into the mid-80s, with moderate humidity. TONIGHT: Skies will be mostly clear overnight, with a light breeze from the southeast, and temperatures in the low 60s. EXTENDED: Humidity is low to moderate again, as highs linger in the 80s thanks to easterly
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Another youth arrested as Southern Boone dismisses early, cancels Tuesday classes
Several parents of Southern Boone Middle School students held a tense meeting with district administrators over apparent threats made by a student.
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Mizzou kicker named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou kicker Blake Craig was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week, on Monday, after going 4-for-4 in his team’s Top-25 win over Boston College. It is Craig’s first time earning an SEC honor in his young career. He nailed kicks from 31 and a couple from 38 yards, but
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