How artificial intelligence is being used to research Alzheimer’s disease
Some researchers in Columbia studying Alzheimer’s disease are using artificial intelligence to help identify the “most important factors.”
Continue ReadingVideo
Tracking warmth ahead of another rain chance
TODAY: Thunderstorms passed through early this morning, and a few showers may linger through sunrise, but a drier day ahead is expected. Wednesday will be partly cloudy, warm, and breezy south of the warm front that triggered morning rain. Expect a high near 80 today. TONIGHT: Another warm night is expected, with temperatures near 60
Continue Reading
Heart of Missouri United Way and MU Health to give out free books to first and second grade students
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, the Heart of Missouri United way and MU Health Care delivered 2,600 Read Across Columbia books to Columbia Public Schools. The event was held from 9:30 a.m. till 11 a.m. at Benton Elementary School on Hinkson Ave. The collaboration between the organizations and school district provided 650 literacy bags for
Continue Reading
‘Disappointed, but not devastated’: Mizzou football turns the page to Kentucky
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is shifting its focus to a Week 7 matchup with the No. 24 Kentucky Wildcats, following MU’s first loss of the season on Saturday. After falling to LSU, the Tigers are now 5-1 overall on the season. You can watch extended highlights from Tuesday’s Mizzou practice in the
Continue Reading
No injuries reported in Jefferson City warehouse fire
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after a fire broke out Tuesday at Culligan of Jefferson City. Jefferson City Assistant Fire Chief Jay Niemeyer said the fire started due to a bird’s nest inside the flue of a heater. Firefighters found fire in the wall at the back of the building and spread to
Continue Reading
Southern Boone’s Morris wins Week 7 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Southern Boone’s Chase Morris is our Week 7 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week winner! You can watch the play in the video player above. Up next – the Eagles will host Osage on Friday at 7 p.m.
Continue Reading
Local union, Columbia water distribution workers rally outside City Hall; workers claim city violated rights
Columbia, Mo (KMIZ) On Tuesday Columbia Water Distribution workers rallied outside of City Hall after they claimed the city violated their rights under the Missouri Constitution. The rally was organized by LiUNA Local 955. According to a release the union is accusing the city of “refusing to bargain in good faith.” During the rally city
Continue Reading
Missouri working to implement Alzheimer’s task force recommendations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 120,000 Missouri residents are living with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to grow by more than 8% in the next two years, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Missouri’s elected officials are recognizing this epidemic, and one of the ways they’ve taken action is with the state’s Alzheimer’s State
Continue Reading
Local synagogue says security will be ‘ramped up’ ahead of vigils this week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local synagogue in Columbia, Congregation Beth Shalom said security measures are being ramped up as tensions over the Israel-Hamas war rise. With a vigil to honor those who died in the war set to occur on Thursday, Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher with Congregation Beth Shalom told ABC 17 News that precautions are
Continue Reading
Tracking storms for northern parts of Mid-Missouri overnight, warmer tomorrow
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with showers and storms possible north of the I-70 corridor overnight. Lows in the lower 50s. TOMORROW: Scattered storms early for areas north of Highway 24, otherwise partly cloudy and windy with gusts up to 25 mph. Highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: A warm front lifts in from the southwest overnight,
Continue Reading
MU fraternity member in Santulli case pleads guilty to giving alcohol to minor
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another University of Missouri fraternity member accused in the Danny Santulli hazing case has pleaded guilty. Blake Morsovillo, of Springfield, Missouri, pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday to supplying alcohol to a minor, a misdemeanor. He was previously charged with felony hazing. He was sentenced to serve two years of unsupervised probation and
Continue Reading
WATCH: Coach Drinkwitz takes questions as Mizzou prepares for Kentucky
The Mizzou Tigers travel to Lexington, Kentucky, this week to take on the No. 24 Kentucky Wildcats.
Continue Reading
Tracking a temperature rollercoaster with a few chances at rain
TODAY: Tuesday is a cold and clear start, with high pressure sitting squarely over the region. We will start in the upper 30s and warm to near 70 by the afternoon thanks to sunshine, and a slight west southwest wind by the afternoon. TONIGHT: We’ll see a more southerly wind tonight, as a warm front
Continue Reading
‘It is time to eradicate Hamas’: Missouri lawmakers react to Israel-Hamas war
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal lawmakers from Missouri have reacted to the violence over the weekend in the Middle East, after Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel and the country declared war. According to the Associated Press, the combined death toll is more than 1,600, which included American citizens. For the most part, Congress members from
Continue Reading
Local highlights and scores: Oct. 9, 2023
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Monday, Oct. 9, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOFTBALL Tolton (22) Hickman (7) FINAL Fatima (1) Rock Bridge (2) FINAL Union (0) Capital City (10) FINAL Eldon (1) Battle (12) FINAL Jamestown (4) Jamestown (7) FINAL HS SOCCER Clinton
Continue Reading
Woman with Boone County ties dies in Hamas attack on Israel
The leader of a Mid-Missouri synagogue said late Sunday that the weekend attack on Israel by militants in the Gaza Strip is a “broken glass moment” for the Jewish people, referencing the horrors of the Holocaust.
Continue Reading
Tracking mid-week rain and warmer temperatures
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cold with lows in the upper 30s to around 40. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and nice with highs in the lower 70s. EXTENDED: It will be chilly again tonight as temperatures dip down to about 40. Tomorrow starts off sunny but winds will shift more westerly, getting temperatures back into the lower
Continue Reading
City of Columbia names four finalists for police chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia released the names and backgrounds of its four police chief finalists Monday ahead of a public forum next week. Nathaniel Clark, Dan Haley, Jill Schlude and Michael Zeller have been named as finalists to take over after the retirement of former chief Geoff Jones. The city hired Public Sector
Continue Reading
Tracking mid-week showers & storms into a cool weekend
Today: Afternoon highs rise into he upper 60s as winds remain out of the northwest at 5-10 mph. Skies remain mostly sunny. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to near 40 degrees as skies remain mostly clear with winds continuing out of the northwest at 4-8 mph. Extended: Tuesday afternoon sees an increase in cloud cover ahead
Continue Reading
Community members walk downtown in prayer to discourage violence
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An event was held on Sunday for members of Columbia’s community to walk in prayer to discourage violence within the community. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, violent crime has decreased by 36.44% compared to the year 2022. The statistics also state that violent crime in Columbia has decreased by 76.58%.
Continue Reading