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Fired workers picket Shangri-La dispensary in south Columbia

May 16, 2023 6:09 PM Avery Roehler

Fired Shangri-La employees were on the picket line Tuesday.

Tracking drier air and a round of showers by the weekend

May 17, 2023 4:17 AM John Ross

TODAY: We’ll have variable winds, and abundant sunshine today, as high pressure slides overhead. Expect a high near 80, with low humidity. TONIGHT: Skies stay clear overnight, as winds slowly return from the south. Temperatures fall into the 50s for early Thursday, and fog is not expected to be as impactful as this morning, if

Kehoe to prioritize crime prevention in 2024 gubernatorial campaign

May 16, 2023 4:48 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) While Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe kicked off his 2024 campaign for governor Tuesday at the Capitol Bluff Event Center, he announced his focus on crime and working together, and responded to accusations from other candidates. Kehoe previously announced he was running in April 2022. The election will be Tuesday, Nov. 5,

Columbia Solid Waste addresses canceled recycling routes last week, overflowed bins at meeting

May 16, 2023 5:46 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Tuesday night, the City of Columbia Solid Waste met to discuss a recycling study and gave an update on its Recycling and Waste Diversion program. This came right after recycling pick-up was put on hold twice last week. The City says it had to cancel recycling pickup on Wednesday and Friday because of a staffing

Local highlights and scores: May 16, 2023

May 16, 2023 10:14 PM Nathalie Jones

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Tuesday, May 16, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BASEBALL Fulton (1) Fatima (0) FINAL – district championship South Callaway (4) Hermann (2) FINAL – district championship Harrisburg (4) Westran (3) FINAL – district championship Hallsville (1) Mexico (6) FINAL

Man charged in relation to Plush Lounge parking lot shooting now charged with murder

May 16, 2023 6:29 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Samuel Lee Moss has now been charged with second-degree murder for his alleged involvement in the May 7 shooting that left one dead and four others hurt. The 26-year-old is charged with second-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal, two counts of unlawful gun possession and unlawful use of a weapon. He is

Jefferson City Council ends parking enforcement moratorium

May 16, 2023 12:03 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Jefferson City Council voted Monday to amend its city code and eliminate the city’s unmetered parking enforcement moratorium.

Columbia City Council passes traffic calming plan

May 16, 2023 6:54 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council met Monday night and passed an agenda item that would create traffic calming improvements on Northland Drive. Traffic calming improvements include things like speed bumps or traffic signs. The project passed unanimously and will cost roughly $55,000 paid by the annual Traffic Calming Fund. This project will bring eight

City of Columbia spokeswoman: Internal Affairs investigation on two CPD officers will end

May 16, 2023 11:35 AM Erika McGuire

Columbia’s police chief will not discuss an Internal Affairs investigation into two officers’ use of force outside a downtown bar earlier this month will be affected by those officers’ resignations.

Tracking patchy fog overnight, more sunshine Wednesday and Thursday

May 16, 2023 3:56 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear with patchy fog developing late. Lows in the mid-50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and less humid with highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: Cloud cover is finally beginning to move out with high pressure sliding in tonight, keeping temperatures in the 50s. Wet conditions will allow patchy fog to develop briefly, but sunshine

Breaking down heat safety

May 16, 2023 5:53 PM Chance Gotsch

Heading deeper into Spring means an increase in the average high temperature. It is important to make sure to stay safe when outdoors working in hotter conditions. Making sure to drink 100 ounces of water a day is a great way to maintain hydration, especially in high humidity environments. Hydration is a key element in

Tracking a cooler afternoon with late week showers and storms

May 16, 2023 12:46 PM Chance Gotsch

Today: Afternoon highs reach near 70 degrees as skies become partly cloudy. winds remain out of the northwest at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-50s with partly cloudy skies and winds out of the northeast at 5-10 mph. Extended: Wednesday sees warming temperatures back into the early 80s as skies look to

Tracking moisture that may clear just in time for sunset

May 16, 2023 4:35 AM John Ross

TODAY: Scattered light showers are hanging on this morning, bringing us another dreary morning. Some of us will see sun this afternoon, but chances are best if you live in the north. Communities like Macon, Moberly, Paris, and Mexico will have the best chance at sunshine at all this afternoon, and therefore warmer temperatures as

Wright named Ward 4 councilman at Jefferson City Council meeting

May 15, 2023 6:03 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Randall Wright will be the new Fourth Ward councilman in Jefferson City. Wright fills the open seat following a vote from the council. He obtained six votes. The next-closest candidate was Carlos Graham with three votes. The Fourth Ward seat became available after after Ron Fitzwater was elected as mayor in

Columbia mayor: CPD officers seen in video ‘no longer employed by the city’ by Friday

May 15, 2023 5:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia mayor and a city spokeswoman have told ABC 17 News that the two officers who are under investigation will no longer be employed by the city by Friday. “It is my understanding that the officers involved in the incident are no longer employed by the city or will

Local highlights and scores: May 15, 2023

May 15, 2023 10:16 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Monday, May 15, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOCCER Hickman (2) Blue Springs South (3) FINAL Blue Springs (0) Rock Bridge (2) FINAL Battle (0) Grain Valley (8) FINAL Smith-Cotton (2) Fort Osage (1) FINAL Capital City (0) Washington

Mizzou WBB guard enters the transfer portal

May 15, 2023 1:04 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A team spokesperson confirmed that Mizzou women’s basketball standout Sara-Rose Smith entered the transfer portal on Monday. The Australia-native appeared in 31 games for the Tigers through the 2022-23 season, leading the team in rebounding. She averaged 6.7 points and 6.7 rebounds per game. Smith also led MU in assists per game,

Mizzou’s Lovich earns SEC weekly honors

May 15, 2023 1:50 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southeastern Conference pegged Mizzou outfielder Ross Lovich as the Co-Conference Player of the Week, after a big offensive performance in the sweep against Georgia. Lovich started the series against the Bulldogs off by hitting for the cycle in the Friday night opener at Taylor Stadium. On that night, he went 4-for-5

Tracking spotty showers and storms, patchy fog developing overnight

May 15, 2023 3:51 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms off and on overnight, patchy fog developing. Lows in the upper 50s. TOMORROW: Spotty showers in the morning with slowly decreasing clouds. Highs in the lower 70s. EXTENDED: The front settled across southern Missouri will continue to bring rounds of scattered showers and storms to the area

GO COMO bus routes to be discussed at City Council meeting Monday

May 15, 2023 1:38 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The status of GO COMO bus routes is expected to be discussed at Monday’s Columbia City council meeting, according to the meeting agenda. GO COMO is facing a staffing shortage of 11-full time drivers, according to meeting documents. Drivers are working 12 hours of mandatory overtime per week, according to meeting documents.