Columbia man charged with murder in fentanyl overdoses
A Columbia man was charged Thursday with felony second-degree murder for two October fentanyl overdoses.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall children’s stainless-steel cups, chocolate coins and Chrysler vehicles
Tiblue stainless-steel children’s cups have been recalled by the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
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Tracking a warm afternoon with Friday chances of rain
TODAY: Mostly sunny skies continue today with more southerly wind. Winds will be sustained in the 10-20 mph range, gusting into the 30s at times from the southwest. This will feed warmth, and support a high in the mid-60s. TONIGHT: We stay warm overnight, with lows just barely dropping into the upper 40s by sunrise.
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Tracking warm air and a weekend low pressure
TODAY: Mostly sunny skies continue today with more southerly wind. Winds will be sustained in the 10-20 mph range, gusting into the 30s at times from the southwest. This will feed warmth, and support a high in the mid-60s. TONIGHT: We stay warm overnight, with lows just barely dropping into the upper 40s by sunrise.
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Missouri’s Voter ID trial resumes, testimony and closing arguments expected
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The trial over Missouri’s Voter ID law will resume Thursday, with the states last witness set to testify after a two week pause. The trial will begin at 9 a.m. at the Cole County Circuit Courts. According to Deputy Director for Communications for the ACLU Tom Bastian, both sides have come
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City of Columbia to hold public hearing regarding short-term rental regulations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing Thursday to hear what citizens have to say about the proposed short-term rental regulations. The meeting will be held at the City Council Chambers at 701 E. Broadway at 7 p.m. The proposed regulations include a three “tier” structure
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Mizzou posts win over in-state rival Missouri State
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team cruised past Missouri State 81-63 on Wednesday night to pick up the team’s seventh win of the season. The Tigers now hold a 7-3 overall record with three games left in non-conference play. You can watch the full postgame press conference with Mizzou basketball coach Robin Pingeton
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‘Technical issue’ identified during test of MU’s emergency communications system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri tested its emergency communication system on Monday. It was one of multiple tests the University holds throughout the year to look at various systems put in place to keep the campus safe. The Monday test looked at the system that sends out text and email alerts as well
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Ashland police chief resigns as part of settlement
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland Police Chief Gabe Edwards has resigned from his position, as part of a settlement reached with the city, according to Edwards’ attorney. The Ashland Board of Aldermen on Tuesday night voted 4-2 to cancel a hearing this week that would have determined Edwards’ employment status. Edwards’ attorney, Matt Uhrig, had told
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Boone County Sheriff’s Office to get new regional training center with childcare
Boone County plans to break ground early next year on a new regional law enforcement training center that will include a daycare to provide cheaper, around-the-clock childcare to first responders’ families.
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Tracking a warm and breezy Thursday
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and not as cold with lows in the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and windy with southwest wind gusts up to 30 mph. Highs in the low to mid-60s. EXTENDED: Tonight, we stay above freezing with winds remaining from the south, keeping temperatures in the upper 30s. Tomorrow is much warmer and
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Pineapple Xpress leads to flooding in Pacific Northwest
Water rescues have taken place in Washington and Oregon as heavy bands of rainfall the last several days have piled on in the Pacific Northwest. Two people have died as a result of this flooding caused by an atmospheric occurrence known as a Pineapple Express. This occurrence happens when a long narrow band of water
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Tracking rising temperatures with weekend rain
TODAY: Afternoon highs warm into the upper 40s as winds remain out of the southwest at 8-12 mph. Skies remain mostly sunny. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid to upper 30s with mostly clear skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. EXTENDED: Thursday sees partly cloudy skies as highs soar into
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Tracking warmth ahead of a wet weekend
TODAY: High pressure scooting in this morning, is helping to reinforce clear and calm conditions that will allow for a quick cooling of surface temperatures leading into sunrise. Starting in the 20s, it will take all the sunshine we can get and a south wind to get us to the upper 40s, just near 50
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Lincoln University Board of Curators set to discuss renovation budget for Dawson Hall
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Lincoln University Board of Curators, Budget and Financial Committee and Building and Grounds Committee will meet Wednesday to approve the budget to renovate the schools largest residence hall, Dawson Hall. The board and committees will meet at Young Hall room 201 at 3:00 p.m. According to the university, the project
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Mizzou Alumni Association still offering travel packages ahead of Cotton Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Alumni Association still has two packages remaining online for fans looking to attend the Cotton Bowl. The ninth-ranked Tigers will face No. 7 Ohio State in Arlington, Texas on Dec. 29. Mizzou Alumni Association Executive Director Todd McCubbin said the air-inclusive package available for fans sold out within 24 hours
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Local highlights and scores: Dec. 5, 2023
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Smith-Cotton (35) Hickman (76) FINAL Hermann (75) Blair Oaks (58) FINAL Fulton (26) Hannibal (41) FINAL California (44) Montgomery County (61) FINAL Russellville (48) Stover (47) FINAL St. James
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Eli Drinkwitz named a finalist for Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Just one day after being named the AP SEC Coach of the Year, Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz made another, prestigious list. The fourth-year head coach is officially a finalist for the Eddie Robinson Coach of the Year. It will be Drinkwitz’s second-career finalist nod for the honor. His first came in
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Mizzou women set for in-state matchup against Missouri State
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team will host its second in-state foe in a week, as Missouri State will come to the Arena on Wednesday, Dec. 6. The Tigers won the first in-state meeting of the season, on Saturday. Head coach Robin Pingeton and company dominated Southeast Missouri State, 88-43. Five players got
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Bright lights holiday nights opens in Southern Columbia
The Bright Lights Holiday Nights display opens up tonight at the Southern Columbia Veterans United Home Loans building. This annual event makes its grand opening at 7 pm lasting through 10:30. This event will occur every night through December 17th. If you plan on going to this event, make sure you take State Farm pkwy.
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