No one hurt in west Columbia duplex fire
About 10 firetrucks and police cars were outside a Columbia house that had smoke pouring from it Friday afternoon.
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Tracking a sunny and cooler weekend ahead
TODAY: Afternoon highs climb into the lower 60s as winds continue out of the north at 8-12 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. TOMORROW: Saturday begins cooler than average into the lower 40s before highs rise near 60 degrees. Skies remain mostly sunny with winds out of the northwest at 8-12 mph and gusts
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Students, alumni react positively to renderings of MU stadium upgrade
A committee of the University of Missouri Board of Curators on Thursday received an update on plans to improve the north end zone at Memorial Stadium.
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Columbia Parks and Rec to clear out homeless encampment on Monday; year-round shelter doesn’t expect to see increased occupancy
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is expected to begin clearing out a homeless encampment on Monday, according to a sign posted near the site. The encampment is located in a wooded area near Old 63 and Broadway. According to the sign, Parks and Recreation will conduct the clean-up, and asked for personal belongings
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Investigation continues for southern Boone County plane crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The NTSB is still investigating the deadly crash that occurred near Hartsburg on Tuesday. Wade Bates, 58, of Arkansas died in the crash, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Parts of the Piper-PA-46 from the crash in Hartsburg were scattered in multiple directions with some pieces landing in residence’s yard. Pilot
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UM Board of Curators approves plans for upcoming Memorial Stadium Improvement Project
ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Memorial Stadium Improvement Project is officially a ‘go’ for Mizzou Athletics, following Thursday’s University of Missouri System Board of Curators meeting in Rolla. The board unanimously approved the plans for upgrades to the north end zone at Faurot Field. You can watch the full press conference with Mizzou Athletics and the
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Weather Alert Day: Storms with heavy rain and damaging winds possible on Thursday
Thursday Noon Update A Severe Thunderstorm Watch has been issued for the southern half of Mid-MO through 8 p.m. Thursday for the threat of high winds and large hail. Isolated severe storms have already fired up in western Missouri today. The ABC Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of
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Tracking much cooler air as storms exit tonight
TONIGHT: Spotty showers after sunset with mostly cloudy skies. Breezy, with lows in the lower 40s. TOMORROW: A chilly morning will give way to a bit more sunshine later in the day. Highs reach the upper 50s to low 60s. EXTENDED: The severe weather threat here will likely end in Mid-Missouri between 5-6PM. Behind the
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University of Missouri 5-year capital plan includes millions of dollars for new construction and research
The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Thursday approved a $321 million capital plan.
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The science of straight-line winds
Many people think about lightning, hail, and tornadoes whenever they hear the term “severe storms”. Although severe storms can bring all three of these things, one of the most widespread threats usually seen ties to wind damage from straight-line winds. Straight-line winds have the power to reach up to and possibly over 100 mph in
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Ford and Toyota vehicles recalled along with frozen mini-bagels
A look at some recent, major product recalls.
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Local highlights and scores: April 17, 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Wednesday, April 17, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BASEBALL Helias (1) Rock Bridge (7) FINAL Gateway Legacy Sr. High (0) Hickman (10) FINAL Rolla (1) Jefferson City (14) FINAL Capital City (6) Smith-Cotton (5) FINAL Moberly (1) Hannibal (8)
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Tracking strong storms late morning to early afternoon
THIS MORNING: Storms have developed to our west and will track in by 7-9 AM In Columbia and northern MO, with a low risk of severe winds and hail. This activity is expected to fizzle out somewhat approaching later in the morning. TODAY: Severe storms redevelop along a cold front from noon to 4 PM
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Mizzou softball captures its ninth midweek win of the season against SIUE
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The final midweek game of the season ended in a ‘W’ for the No. 13 Mizzou softball team on Wednesday night. The Tigers beat SIUE 4-1 to improve to 34-11 on the season. MU got on the board early, courtesy of a Maddie Gallagher single to center field in the first inning,
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Suspects from deadly shooting on Premier Lane still at large
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The mother of the teenager killed April 11 on Premier Lane is grieving her loss. The Columbia Police Department says they are still looking for two juvenile suspects wanted in the fatal shooting of Derek Silvey, 18. Police say they are a threat to the public. Michele Allison wants people to cherish the time
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Columbia Board of Education approves Phase 1 of attendance area changes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education on Wednesday approved a new elementary school attendance area change during a special session. The board approved an option that would move 59 students to Russell Boulevard from Fairview Elementary, feeding Fairview Elementary into two schools, instead of three. The measure passed 5-1, with Boardmember April Ferrao
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Boone County officials celebrate groundbreaking of new regional law enforcement training center
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County officials held a groundbreaking ceremony Wednesday morning at the Boone County Public Safety Campus for the new law enforcement regional training center. According to previous reporting, it will also include a 24/7 daycare service for the children of first responders. Construction of the training center is expected to be completed
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Tracking strong storms, heavy rain tomorrow
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds and mild with lows in the upper 50s. A few storms northwest before daybreak. TOMORROW: Showers and storms likely, some may be severe with damaging winds and heavy rain. Highs in the upper 60s to around 70. EXTENDED: Yet another round of strong storms develops on the northern side of low pressure
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Wind shear and how it drives storms
With increased chances of severe storms Thursday afternoon, there are several factors working together that produce severe threats we see in storms such as hail, damaging straight-line winds, and even tornadoes in the worst cases. One of those large factors includes wind shear. When we talk about wind shear, we break down it into two
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