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Health officials say stay safe while keeping warm this winter

November 29, 2023 11:01 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Health officials want people to know about potential hazards while keeping their homes warm this winter.

Columbia College reported financial losses while paying former president

November 29, 2023 3:14 PM Hannah Falcon, Matthew Sanders

Columbia College, which last month announced the elimination of more than 100 jobs — has been in the red since 2019, according to financial records compiled by ProPublica.

Tracking a rainy Thursday, cooler Friday

November 29, 2023 3:20 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds and not as cold, lows in the upper 30s to around 40. TOMORROW: Cloudy with showers moving in by afternoon. Widespread rain expected area-wide by evening. Highs in the upper 40s to low 50s. EXTENDED: We’ll stay a bit more mild tonight as lows dip to about 40 by daybreak tomorrow. Clouds

New judge assigned in Jefferson City murder case

November 29, 2023 5:16 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new judge has been assigned to a Jefferson City murder case. Judge Cotton Walker recused himself from the murder case involving Sergio Sayles last month. Judge Jon Beetem was assigned to the case on Wednesday. Sayles 36, of Jefferson City, was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, evidence tampering, first-degree

Tracking a sunny afternoon before a wet Thursday afternoon

November 29, 2023 12:52 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: We’re mostly sunny today, with some high clouds moving in this afternoon. Winds from the south will have us warm today, as temperatures reach into the 50s for highs. TONIGHT: Clouds fill in overnight, and winds remain southerly. This keeps lows in the 30s and 40s early Thursday. EXTENDED: Thursday will start dry, and

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing upper respiratory illnesses, RSV and the flu

November 29, 2023 11:17 AM Erika McGuire

Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

Tracking warm air and meaningful rain on the way

November 29, 2023 3:42 AM John Ross

TODAY: We’re mostly sunny today, with some high clouds moving in this afternoon. Winds from the south will have us warm today, as temperatures reach into the 50s for highs. TONIGHT: Clouds fill in overnight, and winds remain southerly. This keeps lows in the 30s and 40s early Thursday. EXTENDED: Thursday will start dry, and

Local highlights and scores: Nov. 28, 2023

November 28, 2023 10:58 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Tuesday, Nov. 28, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Moberly (59) Battle (49) FINAL Eldon (66) Versailles (22) FINAL Centralia (62) North Callaway (36) FINAL HS BOYS BASKETBALL Centralia (66) North Callaway (44) FINAL Sturgeon (36) Hallsville (82)

Area union reports progress in Columbia Water Workers’ salary negotiations with city

November 28, 2023 6:45 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and LiUNA Local 955 continued negotiations over the city’s water distribution workers’ salaries on Tuesday with the union saying that progress was made. The two sides met at the Columbia Convention and Visitors Center at 1:30 p.m. with negotiations lasting over an hour. According to the union, the

Search warrant suggests deaths at central Columbia home involve drugs, eyeing murder charges

November 28, 2023 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner, Lucas Geisler, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A search warrant filed in relation to the deaths of two people at a central Columbia home on Nov. 9 indicates that the deaths could have involved drugs. The document says the evidence in the home could support second-degree murder charges. Former Cole County Prosecutor Bill Tackett called the circumstances of the

44 people apply for Jefferson City parks director position

November 28, 2023 7:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The “interview phase” for the search for the next Jefferson City park director will take place over the next two or three weeks, according to an email from Chris Leuckel, president of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Leuckel said 44 people have applied for the position. The position became open after former

Bright Nights Holiday Lights display opening next week

November 28, 2023 7:45 PM Chance Gotsch

Holiday season is in full swing here in Columbia Missouri which means that holiday light displays are starting to pop-up soon. The Bright Lights Holiday Nights light show hosted by Veterans United Home Loans in Columbia is doing their yearly display beginning December 5th-17th from 7-10:30 each night. Each year, long lines of traffic can

Better Business Bureau advises people to do research before giving money to charities this giving season

November 28, 2023 11:42 AM Morgan Buresh

The Better Business Bureau warns the season of giving creates an opportunity for scammers to attempt to line their own pockets.

Tracking a warm Wednesday before rain returns Thursday

November 28, 2023 3:33 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and not as cold with lows in the upper 20s to around 30. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the lower 50s. Late day clouds increasing. EXTENDED: Warmer air working its way in will keep us in the lower 30s overnight. Tomorrow will be arguably the nicest day of the week with

Central Missouri-based company brings over 150 new jobs to Moberly

November 28, 2023 4:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Moberly is welcoming in new workforce growth as a Mid-Missouri-based company opens its doors in the small city.

Holiday package deliveries could lead to increase in package thefts

November 28, 2023 12:27 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

According to Safewise, a safety and security research firm, three out of four Americans have had a package stolen in the last 12 months.

Tracking a cooler afternoon with late week showers

November 28, 2023 12:54 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Tuesday starts colder than Monday with high pressure overhead, but as that pushes eastward, winds will turn from the south and we should warm back into the low 40s, similar to Monday afternoon. Overall, it’s another chilly day under mostly sunny skies. TONIGHT: Skies will be mostly clear overnight, with a light south breeze

Tracking warmer and wetter weather ahead

November 28, 2023 3:57 AM John Ross

TODAY: Tuesday starts colder than Monday with high pressure overhead, but as that pushes eastward, winds will turn from the south and we should warm back into the low 40s, similar to Monday afternoon. Overall, it’s another chilly day under mostly sunny skies. TONIGHT: Skies will be mostly clear overnight, with a light south breeze

RECAP: Mizzou volleyball makes NCAA Tournament in year one under Sullivan

November 27, 2023 11:46 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou volleyball team achieved something it hasn’t since 2020, on Sunday night. The Tigers are going dancing in December, as they earned a bid into the NCAA Tournament. First-year head coach Dawn Sullivan and company will head to the Nebraska Quarter, as the No. 8 seed, to meet Delaware in the

Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness sees new people using services weekly

November 27, 2023 12:58 PM Meghan Drakas

Some organizations involved in the Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness say they’re seeing new faces every week.