Experts say gas prices will continue to fluctuate
Gas prices are likely to continue fluctuating this summer, with things such as the OPEC+ oil group’s drop in production putting pressure on the oil market.
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CPD warns residents online about vehicles break-ins
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department on Monday morning posted on Facebook reminding residents to lock their vehicles to prevent car break-ins. The post included surveillance footage from an alleged car break in that occurred Monday in the 700 block of King Avenue. CPD also included a graphic in a second post regarding the
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U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt files first bill
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt has filed the first bill of his term — named the ERASER Act.
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Man accused in death penalty case refuses to show up in court
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man accused of stabbing the mother of his child to death refused to appear in court Wednesday. Sergio L. Sayles, 36, was charged in April with first-degree murder, armed-criminal action, evidence tampering and first-degree stalking. He remains in the Cole County Jail without bond. A motion for continuance was filed
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Second man charged in relation to April Hy-Vee gas station shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second man was charged Wednesday in relation to a shooting that occurred last month at the Conley Road Hy-Vee gas station. Royelle D. Hunt, 34, is charged with unlawful possession of a gun, unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action. An initial court appearance is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday
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Tracking a calm and sunny afternoon before showers and storms return Thursday
Today: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 70s with skies remaining mostly sunny. Winds remain out of the north at 5 mph. Pollen levels remain high this afternoon. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-40s as skies become partly cloudy. Winds switch out of the southeast at 5 mph. Extended: Thursday morning begins dry as
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Mizzou hangs on against Kansas on a big night for Luke Mann
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou baseball team completed the season-sweep against Kansas at Taylor Stadium on Tuesday night. The Tigers hung on against the Jayhawks for a 9-7 win. MU scored eight, unanswered runs after KU got up 3-0 in the first inning, however, Kansas’ Luke Leto hit a home run in the ninth inning
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Columbia College softball tops William Woods in AMC Tournament action
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 4-seeded Columbia College softball team topped No. 5-seeded William Woods, 4-1, in the opening round of the AMC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon. The game was scoreless until the third inning when CC’s Suzanna Shanks reached on an Owls error and Hickman alum Emily King drove in an RBI double. Abigail
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Tracking spring storms and summer temperatures this weekend
TODAY: Wednesday is a calmer day as high pressure moves into the region. Winds will progressively relax to a light northerly breeze through the morning, allowing temperatures to climb a bit warmer this afternoon, into the low 70s. It’s another bright day, with sunny skies expected from dawn to dusk, so grab the sunscreen and
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Appeals court upholds decision favoring former Sturgeon police chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An appeals court on Tuesday upheld a decision favoring the former Sturgeon police chief. The court says the city didn’t follow the law when it fired Greg Halderman in 2017. The panel of judges reversed a decision finding councilman Tyler Patterson interfered with Halderman’s job. This means Halderman will keep his $315,000
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City of Columbia’s plan to install accessible pedestrian signals at two intersections delayed
The project includes audible signals that will have countdown timers.
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State bills address parking near Capitol; Jefferson City Council approves moratorium on unmetered parking zones
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two bills are also making progress in both chambers of the Missouri Legislature as the end of the session approaches. SB369 would ban parking fees within a mile of the Capitol except when enforced by a licensed peace officer. HB246 would ban parking fees for parking on public streets. Both bills are
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May highlights mental health awareness as issues rise among children
One-in-six kids between the ages of 6 and 17 years old experience a mental disorder each year, mental health experts say.
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Most childhood gun violence victims in MU study were not targeted
The study, published in the Journal of Surgical Research, also found that childhood gun injuries are the leading cause of death among American children.
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Tracking lighter winds tomorrow, rain returning at the end of the week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the upper 30s to around 40. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and much less windy with high pressure overhead. Highs in the upper 60s to around 70. EXTENDED: Thursday morning won’t be as cold as high pressure slides to the south, but I’m tracking a disturbance ahead of a warm front
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Boone County Commission approves detainee-housing agreement with Montgomery County
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission unanimously approved a detainee-housing agreement with Montgomery County during its Tuesday night meeting. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office asked the Commission to formalize an intergovernmental cooperation agreement with the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department to provide and maintain available bed space capacity for Boone County detainees. The agreement
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Dry and gusty weather leads to fatal Illinois I-55 Crash
Late Monday morning just to the north of Farmersville Illinois on I-55, a nightmare scenario unfolded as an unexpected dust storm would wreak havoc upon drivers. Visibility would be reduced to zero miles all of a sudden on a two-mile stretch of the highway leading to a large accident. 72 vehicles were involved in this
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Maries County Sheriff says he’ll form a posse
Heitman posted on Facebook that the Posse Comitatus Act of 1878 and Missouri law allow the sheriff, during civil unrest or times of emergency need to protect the life or property of county citizens, to create a posse.
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Breaking down Omega Blocking and how it affects Mid-Missouri’s weather
April of 2023 has officially ended and the rainfall totals have fallen severely short of the average of 4.88″ for Columbia.
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Tracking a gusty afternoon with the return of rain by Thursday
Today: Winds remain gusty out of the northwest up to the mid-30s this afternoon. Skies remain mostly sunny thanks to a high pressure system off to the west. Afternoon highs warm into the mid-60s. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 30s as wins remain out of the northwest at 8-12 mph. Skies remain mostly
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