Missouri Republicans react to news of Trump indictment
Missouri Republicans are sharing reactions to the news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment related to his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.
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Tracking chances for much needed rain during the weekend
TONIGHT: It’s cooling back off into the low 60s by the end of the night, and some clouds will be present. Winds blowing from the SE at 5-8 mph. TOMORROW: Clouds start to increase more, and by late morning I’m tracking our first chances for rainfall. Throughout the rest of the day you can expect
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Tracking sunshine to wrap up the week, rain through the weekend
Today: Temperatures reach the mid-80s with no afternoon storms Friday. Some haze will still be present from smoke in the upper atmosphere, and light air quality impacts are expected near the surface today. Air quality is still overall good to get outdoors any time today! Tomorrow: Much-needed rain arrives by late morning Saturday, with scattered
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Man accused of killing wife in 2006 headed to court ahead of upcoming trial
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Keith Comfort will have a pre-trial hearing on Friday at 1:30 p.m. before his jury trial on Monday morning at the Boone County Courthouse. Comfort is charged with killing his wife in 2006. According to court documents, in 2019, authorities say Comfort admitted to police in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin that he killed his wife Megan
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Tracking a cool start to a dry Friday before the wet weekend
This Morning: Calm and clear conditions will allow temperatures to dip to the low 50s early, but a quick warmup is in store today as we see sunny skies. Today: Temperatures reach the mid-80s with no chance for afternoon storms today. Some haze will be present from smoke in the upper atmosphere, but air quality
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Police investigating on side of Highway 63 in northeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Several officers and a crime scene truck were on the side of Highway 63 on Thursday night in northeast Columbia. An ABC 17 News crew could see multiple police officers and the crime scene investigation van on Highway 63 near the Vandiver Drive exit. Some officers had cars resting on the
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Renegades fall to Bombers for third time this season
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Renegades couldn’t get things done at home against the Sedalia Bombers Thursday falling 11-6. Sedalia has won three of the four matchups so far this season. Sedalia got off to a big start with a grand slam in the second inning from Nic Beech. JC responded in the
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Tracking a cool start Friday, and meaningful rain chances this weekend
TONIGHT: Weakening showers have moved overhead this afternoon, and will barely hang on as they drift south through the evening. This is very light rain, that is additionally fighting some dry air, so we may not get much measurable rain out of this. Cooler air with this means we may cool a bit further overnight
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Community members and local activists discuss violence trends in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two local groups held a town hall meeting Thursday night to discuss crime in Columbia. The meeting was a joint collaboration between Destiny of H.O.P.E and P.E.A.C.E non-profit organizations. The meeting was called at the Parkade Plaza following a shooting that left two teenagers dead after an argument lead to gunshots in
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MU Health Care announces intent to integrate with Capital Region Medical Center
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Mid-Missouri healthcare systems announced their intention to integrate on Thursday. According to a news release, leaders from MU Health Care and affiliate Capital Region Medical Center signed a letter of intent to “fully integrate their health systems.” The two systems have been affiliated for more than 25 years. MU Health Care
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Volunteers needed at The Food Bank during the summer
The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is looking for volunteers during the summer months.
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Extreme drought expands further into Mid-Missouri in latest update
The latest drought monitor is in, and even though we had a few spare storms this past week, drought grew across the state. Mid-Missouri saw only a few tenths of an inch of rain over the last 7 days, though some areas did manage to pick up more than an inch. Still, extreme drought has
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Tracking isolated chances for storms ahead of more widespread weekend showers
This Afternoon: Highs reach the lower 80s as a result of yesterday’s passing cold front. A few isolated showers and storms are possible in western portions of Mid-Missouri with most areas staying dry this afternoon. Tonight: Lows cool to the mid-50s with mostly clear skies. Winds remain out of the east at 5-10 mph. Extended:
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Several counties running out of time to expunge certain marijuana charges as deadline ends Thursday
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ.) Thursday marks the deadline for counties to expunge low-level marijuana offenses, but several counties including a few in Mid-Missouri aren’t expected to make it. Columbia attorney and marijuana advocate, Dan Viets argues it shouldn’t be necessary to get a court order which forces circuit courts to follow Missouri’s constitution, but Missouri NORML says they’re
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Missouri Show-Me State and Senior Games start on Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Show-Me State and Senior Games kick off in Columbia on Thursday and will have dozens of events heading into the weekend. According to the game schedule, there will pickleball games at 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Cosmo-Bethel Park in Columbia. The sport of pickleball has been around for a some
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Tracking isolated showers with more chances of widespread rain into the weekend
Today: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 80s this afternoon as a result of yesterday’s passing cold front. A few isolated showers and storms are possible in western portions of Mid-Missouri with most areas seeing only dry-time this afternoon. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-50s with mostly clear skies. Winds remain out of the
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Karen Hayes picked as new Columbia Board of Education member
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former teacher Karen Hayes was picked as the new board member for the Columbia Board of Education at a special session Wednesday. Hayes was one of the three finalists picked for the final meeting, and won the seat with five out of the six votes among board members. Other finalists included previous
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Mizzou’s Isiaih Mosley leaving to pursue pro career
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock Bridge alum Isiaih Mosley will not be featured on the 2023-24 Mizzou men’s basketball roster, as he announced he is leaving college to pursue a professional career, on Wednesday. In a social media post, Mosley said, “Appreciation overflows as I reflect on my journey as a Mizzou Tiger. From a kid
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Bruins prepare for year two with Matt Perkins at the helm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge Bruins are in their second week of summer practices as they get set to enter their second year under head coach Matt Perkins. In year one with Perkins at the helm, the Bruins went 9-3 on the season falling just short of a district title. Perkins said in year
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MU will ‘comply with state and federal laws’ after Parson signs anti-transgender bills
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed Senate Bills 39 and 49 on Wednesday. The bills affect health care for transgender people and transgender athletes from competing in girls and women’s sports, which includes public and private universities and colleges. The bill goes into affect Aug. 28 University of Missouri’s spokesperson Christian Basi said,
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