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RECALL ROUNDUP: Ground cinnamon, soup dumplings and infant swings recalled

March 7, 2024 11:40 AM Erika McGuire

A look at recent, major recalls in the United States.

Attorneys for the family of Jefferson City prison inmate who died expect to file a lawsuit soon

March 7, 2024 4:31 AM Morgan Buresh, Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The attorneys for the family of Othel Moore, who died in the Jefferson City Correction Center back in December, are calling on the Missouri Department of Corrections to hand over its reports, video footage and names of staff involved in Moore’s death. The conference comes after four correction officers were fired Wednesday

Tracking overnight showers and storms before a cooler Saturday

March 7, 2024 3:58 PM Chance Gotsch

TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 50s with widespread showers and some rumbles of thunder. Moderate showers remain possible with heavier isolated showers possible. TOMORROW: Friday morning holds onto showers before a little dry time after 10 am. Scattered showers look to return to the region for southeastern portions of Mid-Missouri by Friday afternoon

Climate Matters: More Mosquito Days in Mid-MO

March 7, 2024 5:44 PM Nate Splater

Spring has sprung ahead of schedule this year with warmer and wetter conditions moving in quick. This isn’t a new trend, as spring has been pushing earlier every year, and this brings lots of shifts to the environment. In previous Climate Matters, we’ve looked at how shorter winters lead to changes in crop season and

Tracking widespread showers before a drier weekend

March 7, 2024 12:57 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Afternoon highs warm into the mid-50s as widespread showers remain throughout Mid-Missouri this afternoon. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 50s with widespread showers and some rumbles of thunder. Moderate showers remain possible with heavier isolated showers possible. EXTENDED: Friday morning holds onto showers before a little dry time after 10 am. Scattered

Tracking widespread soaking rain Thursday and Friday

March 7, 2024 3:48 AM John Ross

TODAY: Rain moves in Thursday, and will stay through Friday, at least on an off and on basis. Showers and thunderstorms will move in before sunrise. This activity will by isolated to scattered, and overspread the region through the early morning. This activity will be followed by a wider band of precipitation as the warm

Four fired in death of Jefferson City prison inmate

March 6, 2024 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Four prison workers have been fired after an internal investigation into the death of a 38-year-old man at Jefferson City Correctional Center. Othel Moore, 38, died in the Jefferson City Correctional Center on Dec. 8, according to the Missouri Department of Corrections. The Cole County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an independent

Salisbury, Tipton fall in MSHSAA state semifinals

March 6, 2024 9:10 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Salisbury Boys Basketball and Tipton Girls Basketball will play for third place on Thursday in the MSHSAA Class 2 Show-Me Showdown after losing their respective games in the state semifinals. TIPTON VS. SKYLINE Tipton dropped its matchup with Skyline 47-42 on Wednesday afternoon. The Cardinals will face Norwood on Thursday, March 7

Tornado safety

March 6, 2024 8:18 PM Chance Gotsch

It’s the third day of severe weather preparedness week in Missouri and Wednesday’s focus is tornado safety. Earlier today at 11 a.m., the state conducted an organized tornado warning system test. Many people were able to hear the tornado sirens whine from county to county. The tornado siren is effective when positioned outdoors, but residents

Mizzou players key in on individual development as spring camp continues

March 6, 2024 6:54 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is five practices in to its 2024 spring camp and Tiger players said they are continuing to key in on individual areas they can improve in, before the spring game kicks off on March 16. You can watch extended highlights of Wednesday’s practice in the video player below.

Tracking widespread rain Thursday and Friday

March 6, 2024 2:56 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds and cool with lows falling into the mid-40s. TOMORROW: Rain moves in and becomes widespread throughout the day, with a few rumbles of thunder possible in the afternoon. Temperatures remain in the lower 60s. EXTENDED: Low pressure slowly moving in from the west will bring widespread rain to Mid-Missouri between Thursday and

Survey: Student behavioral issues, safety concerns lead to high level of Missouri teacher dissatisfaction

March 6, 2024 11:13 AM Hannah Falcon

One in six teachers want leave the profession because of safety concerns, according to the Missouri State Teachers Association.

More than $40,000 going toward Southern Boone Buddy Pack program to feed students

March 6, 2024 10:51 AM Morgan Buresh

An Ashland GoFundMe has raised almost $42,000 for the Southern Boone Buddy Pack Program in memory of the district’s former P.E. teacher Crystal Branch.

Parking meters in Columbia to have new hours beginning March 18

March 6, 2024 2:28 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On-street parking meters in downtown Columbia will be getting new hours. The City of Columbia announced in a Wednesday press release that all on-street parking spaces will have new enforcement times of 8 a.m.-6 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The new times begin Monday, March 18. The changes were made to the city

Tracking a sunny afternoon before late week rain

March 6, 2024 12:59 PM Chance Gotsch

Today: Afternoon highs reach up to 60 degrees as winds remain out of the east at 5-10 mph. Skies remain mostly clear with high levels of tree pollen. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-40s as skies become partly cloudy as the continues. Winds remain out of the east at 5-10 mph. EXTENDED: Thursday morning

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Cases of influenza and COVID-19 hanging on

March 6, 2024 11:19 AM Erika McGuire

A roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

Tracking a round of soaking rain this week

March 6, 2024 3:56 AM John Ross

TODAY: More sunshine warms us today, back to near 60, after a only reaching 40s yesterday. TONIGHT: Skies will begin to cloud up overnight into Thursday morning. Sprinkles may return between midnight and sunrise Thursday. Temperatures remain in the 40s. EXTENDED: The best chances for rain don’t arrive until after 9 a.m. on Thursday, when

City of Columbia to hold open house Wednesday on new Municipal Services Center

March 6, 2024 3:54 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia will hold an open house Wednesday to show plans for the construction of a new Municipal Services Center and to hear what the public has to say about the project. The meeting will start at 6 p.m. at Mill Creek Elementary School on W. Nifong Blvd. The new

Mizzou falls on senior night, losing streak reaches 17 straight games

March 6, 2024 12:23 AM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Men’s Basketball has played 17 of its 18 SEC contests but are still hunting for its first conference victory. The Tigers dropped their latest game against No. 13 Auburn 101-74 on Tuesday night at Mizzou Arena. You can watch the full press conference with Mizzou basketball coach Dennis Gates and graduate

Jefferson City’s council meeting comes to standstill after racist comments on stream

March 5, 2024 4:39 PM Nia Hinson

Monday night’s Jefferson City Council meeting came to a standstill after racist and antisemitic comments could be heard in the council chambers.