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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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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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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The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Thursday approved a $321 million capital plan.
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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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A look at some recent, major product recalls.
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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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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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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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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, 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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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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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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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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The National Transportation Safety Board says investigators believe a small plane that crash near Hartsburg on Tuesday flew into trees before hitting the ground.
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TODAY: Wednesday afternoon sees mostly sunny skies and highs into the upper 70s as winds continue out of the west gusting up to 30 mph. TONIGHT: Overnight, you can expect more of the same. Temperatures will drop into the upper 40s under clear skies and relatively calm conditions. Any breeze will be minor and from
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A rundown of what’s circulating in Mid-Missouri.
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BLOG: SETUP: Another area of low pressure will drive southerly low level winds into the region early Thursday morning, which will in turn drive chances for storms before sunrise. Then, the area of low pressure will dive south through the day, effectively acting as a cold front by bringing a line of storms with it.
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TODAY: Wednesday is a bright and mild day, with sunny skies and highs in the mid-70s. Winds will be from the west and northwest, sustained around 20 mph, gusting as high as 30+ mph. Winds will relax slightly into the late afternoon. TONIGHT: Temperatures will fall into the 50s overnight, making for another mild evening.
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