TODAY: I’m tracking the potential for freezing drizzle south of I-70 during the morning hours, leading to the potential for slick spots to be present. As this is occurring, snow will be entering northern Missouri, with areas like Macon being the first to see this snow by the late morning hours. This potential for snow
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to a Missouri Hospital Association report, Missouri hospitals saw a 4% drop in vacancies in 2024; however, overall turnover has remained steady. 2025_WF_Report (1)Download Based on 2024 data, the report found that the overall turnover rate for Missouri hospitals has been above pre-pandemic levels at 22.2%, compared to 21.5% in 2020.
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As winter approaches, the Boone County Fire Protection District’s fire chief is reminding residents to check their safety devices. Scott Olsen said now is the time to make sure all smoke and carbon monoxide detectors are working to give families the early warning they need. “Fires burn a lot quicker, a lot
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the final steps before Mizzou gymnastics kicks off its highly-anticipated 2026 campaign is in the books. Head coach Shannon Welker and company invited fans out to their new home for the upcoming season in the annual Black & Gold exhibition. The meet marked the first of many to come in
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Mizzou football stars earned national honors. Running back Ahmad Hardy and Offensive Lineman Keagen Trost were named Walter Camp All-Americans on Friday. Hardy was named to the Walter Camp first team, on top of being one of three finalists for the Doak Walker award, which recognizes the top running back in
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) GoCOMO bus riders are sharing their concerns after the City of Columbia removed a bus shelter and trash container at a bus stop at 21 Conley Road. The Kroenke Group, who owns the Broadway Crossings, sent a letter to the city on Sept. 19 requesting the bus shelter be removed and it
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia on Friday held its first legislative priorities session, bringing together local leaders and state lawmakers at City Hall to align ahead of the 2026 legislative session. Columbia Mayor Barbra Buffaloe said the session was about ensuring Columbia’s priorities are heard in Jefferson City. “There’s a lot of priorities
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Tiger is getting his first start at the professional level. On Friday, Mizzou alumni Brady Cook was officially named the starter for the New York Jets’ next game. He made his NFL debut on Dec. 7 against the Dolphins after Tyrod Taylor exited with an injury. Cook threw for 163
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri homeless organizations are preparing to see an increased need as extreme low temperatures are expected over the weekend. Maj. Nancy Powers, a Corps Officer with Columbia’s Salvation Army Harbor House, said Friday that the colder weather has already brought people to Harbor House with dangerous weather-related health problems. “By the time
Continue Reading
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly, with temperatures dropping to the lower 20s. Snow remains to the north and west overnight. TOMORROW: Cloudy and cold, with snow first arriving in Macon by late morning. Light snow will track south to Brunswick, Moberly, Mexico, and Vandalia in the late afternoon. A dusting of snow is possible north
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The state is working with stakeholders to figure out how to implement restrictions to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the Missouri Department of Social Services said Friday. The state was approved to adjust the SNAP program to exclude items like sodas, candy, packaged and prepared desserts and juice with less than 50%
Continue Reading
A large Arctic high-pressure system will take over much of the Midwest this weekend, bringing cold air from the north. Although high pressure means that settled weather with little to no chances of precipitation will be observed on Sunday, it will also mean that potentially dangerous temperatures will be in place. In Kansas City, Missouri,
Continue Reading
TODAY: I’m tracking a cloudy and cool rest of the afternoon as temperatures only warm into the mid-30s. Winds will be out of the north at 5-10 mph throughout the day before temperatures drop back into the low-20s by the end of tonight. TOMORROW: I’m tracking clouds persisting throughout the day as the potential for
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Arkansas electrical cooperative plans to build 60,000 square feet of warehouse, office and storage space on 8 acres of land in Boonville. Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Utility Solutions is building the equipment distribution center, according to a release from the economic development group Missouri Partnership. The company is investing $7 million
Continue Reading
TODAY: Friday will be another chilly day, but this time for all. After a warm day for some in the south, temperatures are more uniformly in the 30s this afternoon under cloudy skies. TONIGHT: Clouds remain overnight, keeping temperatures steadily in the low 30s. EXTENDED: Saturday brings chances for snow with more cold. Snow will
Continue Reading
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) People looking to catch a break from the cold are encouraged to use the shuttle service for the “A Very Ashland Holiday” festival that is set to begin Friday evening. The holiday festivities will be from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the Downtown Ashland Business District. According to the ABC 17
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team made its return to the win column, on Thursday night. Head coach Dennis Gates and his team rode its best shooting performance since mid-November straight to the bank for a 85-77 win over the Hornets at Mizzou Arena. You can watch extended highlights from Mizzou’s victory in
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southeastern Conference announced the dates of the Mizzou football team’s full 12-game 2026 slate, on Thursday night. However, kickoff times will be announced at a later date. The structure of MU’s schedule looks a little bit different than it has in the past few years for head coach Eli Drinkwitz and
Continue Reading
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) On the morning of Nov. 18, Marlena Wisdom got a call from an unknown caller that nearly cost her a thousand dollars. The caller ID said it was an unknown caller, prompting Wisdom to believe the call was coming from the police department. “When I see that, I think of the police
Continue Reading
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District Chief Scott Olsen is retiring. BCFPD announced in a Thursday press release the last day of Olsen’s career will be Feb. 1, 2026. Olsen submitted his letter of resignation to the district on Wednesday. Olsen said that after receiving his 40-year service award at the department banquet
Continue Reading