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Telehealth network helps Boone Health provide faster support to sexual assault survivors

August 22, 2025 6:45 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Tuesday announced the launch of a statewide telehealth network designed to help hospitals that do not have Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners available onsite. The department released training for the Sexual Assault Forensic Exams via Telehealth Network in August 2024 to support hospital staff across the state. Hospitals have until Jan.

WATCH: ‘Kingdom Kickoff’ Kansas City Chiefs preseason pregame show

August 22, 2025 10:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

New ‘inclusive’ playground to be built a Rock Quarry Park

August 22, 2025 7:50 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new playground will be built at Rock Quarry Park in Columbia. A post from parks and rec said it accepted a $150,000 donation from the Cosmo Luncheon Club at Monday’s City Council meeting. That money will go toward the development and construction of a new playground. The 17,000 square foot playground will replace

City of Columbia bid deadline closes Friday for homeless camp cleanup

August 22, 2025 11:40 AM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The window for bids from companies to clear out homeless camps around the City of Columbia closed on Friday. Documents showed the city was looking for bids totaling fewer than $50,000. City spokesperson Sydney Olsen said the contractors would be on standby for when the city needs them. The contract would start

Tracking relief from the heat finally making its arrival

August 22, 2025 4:00 PM Sawyer Jackson

TONIGHT: I’m tracking temperatures dropping into the mid 60s by the end of the night as winds shift into the north at 5-10 mph. Clouds will slowly make their way into the area overnight due to a cold front passing through Missouri. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a mostly cloudy day as temperatures warm into the mid

Allergens changing in Missouri as summer ends

August 22, 2025 5:15 PM Nate Splater

Fall is right around the corner, bringing milder temperatures and less humidity as people head outdoors. However, allergy sufferers will notice that the new season also brings a change in pollen and airborne allergens. The most common allergens during summer in Central Missouri come from grasses and certain trees. Grass pollen usually remains high through

Columbia Public Schools working to balance AI’s potential while keeping cheating down

August 22, 2025 2:13 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is adapting to the evolution of artificial intelligence and its use throughout the district. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said the district has a group working to learn more about various aspects of AI. This effort is being led by Beth Winton under the direction of Adam Taylor, the district’s

Tracking mild temperatures to end the week

August 22, 2025 10:48 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: Sunny and warm with temperatures in the low to mid-80s. Humidity remains low, and winds will be light. TONIGHT: Conditions stay quiet overnight with lows falling to the mid to lower 60s. EXTENDED: Clouds roll in early Saturday as a cold front sweeps into the region, and isolated showers are possible during the day.

Tracking mild to cool weekend with a slim chance at a few showers

August 22, 2025 3:54 AM John Ross

TODAY: Friday starts sunny with patchy fog as we start cool and calm, in the low 60s. Some clouds will be present, leaving us with partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Temperatures should reach low-to-mid 80s by the afternoon. Humidity remains low and winds light from the northeast. TONIGHT: Tonight, skies are clear, conditions are calm,

Jefferson City unveils proposed $86.9M budget, focuses on salaries, safety, infrastructure

August 21, 2025 6:28 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City officials introduced an $86.9 million spending plan Thursday that Mayor Ron Fitzwater described as a “bare bones budget to meet the needs of this city.” The proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, presented to the City Council’s first Budget Committee meeting, comes in close to last year’s approved total of $86.5

Student group alleges MU is erasing Black voices after event was canceled over name

August 21, 2025 7:43 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Legion of Black Collegians claims the University of Missouri is trying to erase its presence, while administrators cite inclusivity concerns over a canceled event. The Legion of Black Collegians stated in an Instagram post on Wednesday that its “Black 2 Class Block Party” was canceled after administrators took issue with the

SEC set to move to nine-game conference slate in 2026

August 21, 2025 4:25 PM Nathalie Jones

BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (KMIZ) Beginning in 2026, the SEC will be adding one more game to the conference slate, moving to a nine-game schedule, amidst the recent expansion of the College Football Playoff. “Adding a ninth SEC game underscores our universities’ commitment to delivering the most competitive football schedule in the nation,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey

Trump praises Missouri Republicans for considering redistricting

August 21, 2025 7:08 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump on Thursday morning on Truth Social praised Missouri Republicans for talking about redistricting. No official plans have made yet, but a spokesperson from Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office said the governor and lawmakers are considering options for a special session. Kehoe had publicly backed the idea earlier this month. “As

Jefferson City building confidence, entering second season of Coach Thomas era

August 21, 2025 6:52 PM Kyle Helms

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City High School is vying for a breakout season. The Jays are tackling practices for the 2025 campaign, working to build on the foundation set in the team’s first year under head coach Eric Thomas. After establishing a new scheme and culture last season, Jefferson City is preparing for Week

Tracking Friday morning fog, big weekend cool down

August 21, 2025 3:38 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Fog developing late, mostly clear and mild with lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Morning fog followed by mostly sunny skies. Highs in the mid-80s. EXTENDED: With light winds, clear skies, and high relative humidity we will likely see fog again in the morning, could be more widespread in some spots. Tomorrow afternoon could

Car accidents increase as daylight changes in the fall

August 21, 2025 5:36 PM Nate Splater

You might have noticed the days getting shorter as summer comes to an end. The amount of daylight in mid-August in Central Missouri is about 13 and a half hours, compared to nearly 15 hours on the solstice just two months ago. The change in daylight affects our lives in many ways, altering what people

City of Columbia’s Office of Violence Prevention considers liaison for public transit

August 21, 2025 3:51 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia’s Office of Violence Prevention is considering adding two “community navigation liaisons” to help defuse problems on the city’s public transit. “What this program does is it puts individuals on the transit lines with the driver to de-escalate and to actually navigate folks to services so that they’re not,

Tracking mild temperatures and a weekend cooldown

August 21, 2025 12:54 PM Nate Splater

TODAY: Mostly sunny and warm with highs in the low to mid-80s and a light breeze from the northeast. TONIGHT: Skies remain mostly clear overnight as low temperatures fall to the lower 60s. EXTENDED: Sunshine persists on Friday as highs remain in the mid-80s. A cold front will approach from the northwest on Saturday, bringing

Columbia Board of Education approves 16-cent tax rate decrease

August 21, 2025 5:39 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education approved Thursday a decrease in property tax rate for Columbia Public Schools. For the 2025-26 school year, the tax rate is dropping by nearly 16 cent, meaning property owners will pay CPS $5.55 for every $1,000 of assessed value in property taxes for the year. However, due

The battle continues: Mizzou set to play both quarterbacks in season opener

August 20, 2025 2:22 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football’s quarterback competition will officially roll into the 2025 season, as head coach Eli Drinkwitz announced that both graduate transfer Beau Pribula and returner Sam Horn will play in the season opener versus Central Arkansas. “I informed the team this afternoon that both quarterbacks will play in the first game. I