RECALL ROUNDUP: Hyundai Genesis vehicles and 3M noise-reducing earmuffs recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 40,000 noise-reducing earmuffs made by 3M.
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Chuck Basye withdraws from state Senate race
A former Republican state representative has dropped out of a local state Senate race, leaving only a Democrat seeking the seat for now.
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How flash flooding concerns become heightened this weekend
With multiple rounds of showers and storms expected beginning tonight lasting off and on into this weekend, there are increased chances of flash flooding incidents becoming possible. That paired with drier conditions across the region presents an interesting opportunity to see not so typical events. Rainfall totals over the next five days amount to up
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Tracking rounds of rain and potential severe storms
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with the first wave of rain exiting before midnight. Mostly cloudy and breezy with more rain moving in before daybreak. TOMORROW: Showers and storms with heavy rain possible in the morning. Isolated strong storms possible in the afternoon. Breezy with highs in the lower 70s. EXTENDED: One wave of showers and storms
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Tracking pm showers before potential severe storms heading into the weekend
TODAY: Showers continue to pull in from the southwest leading to increased chances as the afternoon rolls on. Highs top out into the mid-60s. TONIGHT: Showers and a few rumbles of thunder linger overnight. Temperatures remain warm, in the 50s. EXTENDED: Friday through Saturday are ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Days. We will have scattered storms
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Tracking showers Thursday and storms this weekend
TODAY: Thursday is a cloudy day, with increasing shower chances across the region. Spotty showers through the morning, will precede a better chance for scattered showers this afternoon and evening. Temperatures are held in the 60s today. TONIGHT: Showers and a few rumbles of thunder linger overnight. Temperatures remain warm, in the 50s. EXTENDED: Friday
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Local highlights and scores: April 24, 2024
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Wednesday, April 24, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS SOCCER HICKMAN (3) CAPITAL CITY (0) FINAL TOLTON (4) BATTLE (0) FINAL HS BASEBALL ROCK BRIDGE (11) BATTLE (0) FINAL/5 TOLTON (2) HELIAS (3) FINAL SMITH-COTTON (5) HICKMAN (2)
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Columbia Citizens Police Review Board discusses CPD body camera policy at meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board discussed Columbia Police Department’s policy regarding body-worn cameras Wednesday night. During the work session at Columbia City Hall, the board and community members discussed Policy 447 and potential changes to it. Board member Stephanie Yoakum said the board targeted three specific areas to the policy: retention, access
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Hallsville School District approves security camera system expansion
HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hallsville Board of Education unanimously approved the purchase of additional security cameras on Wednesday. The Hallsville School District will be purchasing 47 additional cameras from Tech Electronics, which brings the total in the district to around 170. The total cost of the equipment and installation is $49,985. The purchase will be
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University of Missouri Law School reinstates clinic to help low-income residents
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Law School has reinstated its Child and Family Justice Clinic to provide free legal assistance to people involved in domestic relation cases in Boone County. The Clinic represents low-income residents living in Boone County who cannot afford a private attorney. It focuses on domestic violence cases, but also
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How fronts drive storms
In the past, we’ve gone over some of the basic elements needed to create and drive thunderstorm development. Some of those ingredients include energy in the environment known as CAPE ( Convective Available, Potential, Energy), moisture to create the clouds and rain, and even shear ( changing of wind direction and speed over different heights).
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Tracking showers tomorrow, rounds of strong storms Friday through the weekend
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with lows in the upper 40s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with showers moving in by late afternoon. A few thunderstorms possible. Highs in the mid-60s. EXTENDED: Low pressure tracking across the Plains will bring our first of many rounds of rain and storms by Thursday. Showers will have to fight dry air, so
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Educators poke holes in Missouri Legislature’s plan to raise teacher salaries
As budget negotiations continue at the Missouri State Capitol, lawmakers have multiple proposals on how to give teachers across the state a raise.
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UM Board of Curators approves contract for new AD
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Wednesday approved the contract of new athletic director Laird Veatch. Veatch was announced as the new athletic director on Tuesday. Veatch signed the contract on Monday. UM System President Mun Choi signed the curators’ side of the contract on Tuesday. According to the contract,
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Tracking a sunny pm before more chances of showers and possible weekend severe storms
TODAY: Skies look to remain mostly sunny with afternoon highs near 70 degrees as winds continue out of the northeast at 4-8 mph. TONIGHT: We’ll pick up some low clouds overnight tonight, but remain dry. Temperatures fall into the upper 40s with a light easterly breeze overnight. EXTENDED: Thursday morning welcomes scattered showers and a
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Tracking a sunny Wednesday before a stormy pattern through the weekend
TODAY: Wednesday is a sunny and mild day. Sunshine and a 5-10 mph breeze from the north will even out to put our high back near 70 this afternoon. TONIGHT: We’ll pick up some low clouds overnight tonight, but remain dry. Temperatures fall into the upper 40s with a light easterly breeze overnight. EXTENDED: By
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City of Columbia’s DEI officer discusses accomplishments in role, advocacy group frustrated in lack of change one year after hiring
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia advocates are frustrated with the lack of change after nearly one year since the city hired its first diversity, equity and inclusion officer. D’Andre Thompson was hired in the role by Columbia’s City Manager De’Carlon Seewood in April 2023. After officially beginning his role on May 1, Thompson said his initial
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Columbia’s transit study explores improvements for Go COMO
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works Department held a second transit study open house on Tuesday at Wabash Bus Station. The department is conducting a study to improve the Go COMO, the city’s transit provider.  The meeting allowed the public to speak with representatives from Olsson, an engineering firm that the city
Continue Reading Official: Mizzou introduces Laird Veatch as new athletic director
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics confirmed the news that began to make its rounds on Monday afternoon. Former Memphis athletic director Laird Veatch will take the reigns at MU. The UM Board of Curators is planning to meet on Wednesday to approve his contract, before an introductory press conference is held later in the week.
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Mizzou baseball completes season sweep over Missouri State
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou baseball team’s 10-6 win over Missouri State at Taylor Stadium, on Tuesday night, completed a season sweep over the Bears. First-year skipper Kerrick Jackson and company took two-straight against MO State over the past two weeks to go 2-0 against the in-state foe. The bats were live for MU in
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