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Callaway County killer gets execution date

December 13, 2023 10:42 AM Matthew Sanders

A man convicted in 2008 of the murders of a New Bloomfield couple is set to be executed in April.

Abortion bill to be withdrawn after sponsor says it was ‘mischaracterized’

December 12, 2023 10:58 AM Hannah Falcon

At least nine bills have been prefiled ahead of the 2024 legislative session suggesting changes to Missouri’s abortion laws, including one that would make mothers who get abortions criminal homicide subjects.

Tracking fair weather with hints at rain this weekend

December 13, 2023 3:07 AM John Ross

TODAY: Wednesday will be a slightly warmer day, despite more clouds. Expect a cloudy start to the day, with highs near 50 and a few peeks at sunshine through the afternoon. TONIGHT: Clouds are clearing overnight. With a southerly breeze, temperatures should land near 30 again early Thursday. Calm spots may allow for upper 20s.

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri to host 17th annual one-for-one food drive Wednesday

December 13, 2023 3:23 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Wednesday at 6 a.m., The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri will host its 17th annual One-for-One Holiday Food and Fund Drive. The One for One Food & Fund Drive will continue for 12 hours before wrapping up at 6 p.m. at the Columbia Mall and Buchheit in Jefferson City.

Local highlights and scores: Dec. 12, 2023

December 13, 2023 12:15 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Tuesday, Dec. 12, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOYS BASKETBALL Capital City (70) Hickman (84) FINAL California (57) Centralia (55) FINAL Hermann (48) Southern Boone (51) FINAL Mexico (62) Kirksville (61) FINAL Salem (65) Eldon (68) FINAL Fayette (32)

Police evidence found in dumpster at grocery store in Fayette

December 12, 2023 9:34 PM Nia Hinson

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Fayette’s attorney Nathan Nickolaus told ABC 17 News that police evidence was found inside of a dumpster at a grocery store in the city. Nickolaus said the evidence was not disposed of properly by a police officer, but declined to comment further, saying the incident is a personnel matter.

Mizzou lands commitment from Top-20 point guard Aaron Rowe

December 12, 2023 5:03 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tolton standout Aaron Rowe announced that he is taking his four-star talents to Mizzou in 2025. Rowe, one of the Top-20 recruits in the nation, announced the decision in front of a big crowd at Tolton Catholic High School, on Tuesday. Rowe said that, after visiting Mizzou and head coach Dennis Gates,

Five inmates, two officers hurt in Highway 124 crash

December 12, 2023 2:02 PM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

Parts of Highway 63 and Highway 124 were closed at their intersections after a crash Tuesday afternoon.

Food Bank Market in Columbia serves more than 11,000 people in its first month

December 12, 2023 4:38 PM Morgan Buresh

The Food Bank Market opened its doors along Business Loop on Nov. 1, and spokesperson Katie Adkins said it served around 11,000 people in its first month.

Tracking decreasing clouds tomorrow, warmer end to the week

December 12, 2023 3:25 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly with lows in the lower 30s. A few flurries possible north of Highway 36. TOMORROW: Clouds stick around to start the day, but gradually decrease. Highs in the upper 40s to around 50. EXTENDED: A disturbance to our northwest will move in tonight, with clouds sticking around through Wednesday. A

COVID-19 sickens much of Maries County Sheriff’s Office

December 12, 2023 3:51 PM Matthew Sanders

Some calls for sheriff’s deputies that would have taken place in person will be handled by phone for the next few days to weeks in Maries County.

$100,000 of damage reported in fire near Business Loop 70 in Columbia, ruled as arson

December 12, 2023 6:29 AM Erika McGuire, Marina Diaz, Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire that was reported Tuesday morning in the 300 block of Nebraska Avenue was determined to be arson, according to a Tuesday afternoon press release from the Columbia Fire Department. There were no injuries reported at the storage unit where the fire occurred, but the initial damage estimate is $100,000, according

Tracking a cloudier night, mild to end the week

December 12, 2023 12:20 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly with lows in the lower 30s. A few flurries possible north of Highway 36. TOMORROW: Clouds stick around to start the day, but gradually decrease. Highs in the upper 40s to around 50. EXTENDED: A disturbance to our northwest will move in tonight, with clouds sticking around through Wednesday. A

Tracking only hints at rain in the forecast

December 12, 2023 3:59 AM John Ross

TODAY: Partly cloudy skies are forecast alongside highs in the mid-40s. Winds will shift from the north early in the day, and remain there through the day, keeping us generally cooler than yesterday. TONIGHT: High pressure sliding into the region will help keep winds relatively calm overnight, but high clouds will roll in overhead throughout

Columbia teachers’ union protests over school safety Monday night

December 11, 2023 5:07 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia teachers’ union protested over school safety during Monday night’s school board meeting. Members of the union claim that fights involving students has become a growing concern, nothing that some students don’t attend school because of it. Columbia Missouri National Education Association’s President Noelle Gilzow spoke during the public comment portion

Lincoln football coach resigns; search for a new head coach is on

December 11, 2023 7:12 PM Nathalie Jones

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln football team will be in search of new leadership for the 2024 season, as head coach Jermaine Gales turned in his resignation, on Monday. The news came after Gales went 0-22 in his two seasons as the Blue Tigers’ coach, in 2022 and 2023. In the meantime, defensive coordinator

Columbia group aims to tackle causes leading to youth violence

December 11, 2023 8:28 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. KMIZ Community leaders continue to work on reducing youth violence in Columbia. That starts with tackling the root causes. Area nonprofit Destiny of H.O.P.E is a group that aims to reduce youth violence. The group’s mission statement, according to its website, is to “help at-risk youth, the formerly incarcerated, and the community at

Four Mizzou players tabbed as AP All-Americans

December 11, 2023 12:32 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four Mizzou football players made AP All-American teams, on Monday. Running back Cody Schrader is the lone Tiger featured on the first-team All-American list. You can find a full list of the MU players featured below. First team – running back Cody SchraderSecond team – defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine and wide receiver

Hickman announces new football coach, pending board approval

December 11, 2023 4:04 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hickman football team will be under new leadership for the 2024-25 school year. Athletic Director Jack Rubenstein announced that Kewpie alum Justin Conyers will take the reigns of the program, pending Board of Education approval, on Monday night. Conyers will return to Columbia, after serving as the head coach of the

First-degree murder charge filed in Columbia killing

December 11, 2023 9:53 AM Matthew Sanders, Jazsmin Halliburton

A Columbia man faces a capital murder charge after a woman found shot Friday in the neck next to a truck died.