Woman presumed dead after vehicle swept up in floodwaters west of Columbia
A woman is presumed dead after her vehicle was swept up in Perche Creek floodwaters west of Columbia on Wednesday.
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Troopers hope to keep crash numbers low across Missouri over July 4 holiday
AAA projects 70.9 million travelers will head 50 miles or more from home over the Fourth of July weekend.
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Two safe after water rescue in Callaway County
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) South Callaway County fire officials say one man and one woman are safe at home after they were saved in a water rescue in the 7800 block of Route O in Callaway County. South Callaway Fire Protection District Capt. Josh Lippincott said the two attempted to drive through a flooded area
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Changes to 2024 fall deer and turkey seasons
This upcoming fall deer and turkey seasons, hunters across many mid-Missouri towns will need to pay extra close attention to changes in regulations brought on by the Missouri Department of Conservation. Boone, Audrain, Howard, Osage, Maries and Saline counties have all been added to the Chronic Waste Disease (CWD) management zones . Starting July 1st, there
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Tracking more storms ahead of the Fourth
THIS AFTERNOON: Storms are possible again this afternoon toward I-44 and the Lake with the threat of strong winds. Flooding will be a concern from any storms after parts of Mid-MO picked up several inches early Wednesday. TONIGHT: Rain coverage increases tonight keeping the risk of flooding into the early morning. Heavy downpours and lightning
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Tracking more rain through the 4th of July
TODAY: After rain ends around sunrise, we’ll have some dry time. Skies may allow a few peaks of sunshine through an otherwise mostly cloudy sky before we become overcast again this afternoon. TONIGHT: A cold front, the one that brough last night’s storms, will settle near I-44. Showers and storms will return along the front,
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Highway 54 bridge project near Missouri River to begin July 15; traffic delays expected
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A project to repair the Highway 54 overpass over Highway 50 and McCarty Street in Jefferson City will begin Monday, according to a Tuesday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Lanes will be reduced to one lane in each direction on Monday, July 15, the release says. All on-and-off
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Death of Hallsville man found in Morgan County ruled ‘intentional homicide’
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The death of a Hallsville man whose body was found over the weekend in Morgan County was ruled an “intentional homicide,” according to a social media post from the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. Beauford Wilson, 71, was found dead Sunday against a tree near Beechnut Road, south of Stover, the post
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St. Louis Blues release full 2024-25 slate
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) The St. Louis Blues released the full schedule for the upcoming 2024-25 campaign on Tuesday afternoon. The regular season will kickoff on Oct. 8 against the Seattle Kraken, as the Note will start on a three-game road trip. The home opener, at the Enterprise Center, will be on Oct. 15 versus
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Lake of the Ozarks officials remind boaters to ‘put safety first’ for the holiday weekend
The Fourth of July is expected to attract large crowds to the Lake of the Ozarks area.
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Server at Lake of the Ozarks dragged into water by customers in dine-and-dash
A server at a lakeside restaurant and bar says she was dragged into the Lake of the Ozarks while chasing down dine-and-dash culprits last weekend.
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Missouri House speaker forms committee to look into illegal immigrant crimes
Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher is set to hold a news conference at 11 a.m. Tuesday on the formation of a new committee.
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Tracking strong storms for northern Missouri, heavy rain overnight
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with showers and storms likely. Some could be strong with gusty winds, especially north of I-70. Rainfall amounts between 1-2″ possible. Lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Spotty showers early, followed by mostly cloudy skies. Highs in the upper 80s with a heat index in the mid-90s. A few strong storms with
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Tracking dangerous pm heat with overnight storms
TODAY: Tuesday will be notably warmer than Monday. Temperatures reach into the 90s, with enough humidity to have us feeling like low triple digits in the afternoon. TONIGHT: Storms return from the north along a cold front after 8 p.m. near Brunswick and Macon. At this point, we’ll have a chance for strong to severe
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Tracking strong storms in the north tonight ahead of another chance for the Independence Day
TODAY: Tuesday will be notably warmer than Monday. Temperatures reach into the 90s, with enough humidity to have us feeling like low triple digits in the afternoon. TONIGHT: Storms return from the north along a cold front after 7 p.m. near Brunswick and Macon. At this point, we’ll have a chance for strong to severe
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Columbia woman urges people to stay alert after two vehicles were stolen from her home during burglary
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia resident is urging other residents to take precautions after a recent burglary in at her home. Liana Vessell has lived in her home — in a neighborhood just west of the University of Missouri’s campus — for 13 years with her husband and two children. Vessel described the night of
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Caleb Grill cleared for all basketball-related activities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After Caleb Grill’s first season in a Mizzou uniform was cut short due to injury, the former Iowa State transfer is now fully returning to action. An MU spokesperson confirmed to ABC 17 Sports on Monday that the college basketball veteran has been medically cleared to participate in all team activities. The
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Columbia City Council unanimously approves more residential lots near Richland Road
COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday night unanimously approved more than 200 new residential lots in east Columbia, however, some residents still have traffic concerns. Last year, the Columbia City Council approved a development agreement with Richland Olivet Farm, LLC for the annexation of 103.73 acres of land at 6800 Richland Road.
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Former corrections officers appear in court Monday after being charged with inmate death
Advocacy group Missouri Prison Reform released a statement over the weekend saying the group is “relieved” that former corrections officers are being charged in the death of Othel Moore.
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Columbia homeless shelters react to Supreme Court ruling that allows outdoor sleeping bans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that cities can ban people from sleeping outside in public places, but homeless shelters in Columbia do not think it will affect them too much. Supreme Court Justices voted 6-3, overturning the lower court ruling. Room At The Inn Executive Director John Trapp said that
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