Back-to-school sales tax holiday ends midnight Sunday
Sunday is the last day to take advantage of Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday.
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Tracking fantastic temperatures and improving air quality
TODAY: Mostly sunny with less haze, and temperatures in the upper 70s, possibly reaching 80 degrees. Winds will be light out of the east at 5 to 10 mph. TOMORROW: Temperatures rise into the 80s for the first time in days as sunshine continues. EXTENDED: A gradual warmup is expected throughout the workweek, with highs
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Position battles rage on through one week of Mizzou fall camp
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the fifth practice of fall camp, Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz walked over the group media awaiting his arrival and gave a short and sweet opening statement: “We don’t have a starting quarterback, yet, so with that I’ll take questions.” Although no one had expected a starter to be named just
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Hot spots reignite following total loss fire at a bowling alley in Eldon
ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) Smoke and flames were seen again Saturday afternoon at the damage site of a total loss fire in Eldon. Eldon Police and fire crews responded to a large building fire around 7:10 p.m. at a bowling alley in Eldon on Friday night. The fire broke out at Eldon Lanes, located at 401
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Tracking a picture perfect weekend to get outdoors
TONIGHT: I’m tracking temperatures dropping down into the mid 50s by the end of the night as winds blow out of the northeast at 5-10 mph. Some clouds and haze may be noticed, but everywhere will stay dry through the night. TOMORROW: I’m tracking another great day to be outside as temperatures warm into the
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Tracking a fantastic weekend with light smoke lingering
TODAY: Mostly sunny and slightly hazy with highs in the mid-70s. Air quality will improve compared to yesterday, but sensitive groups should still be cautious of light wildfire smoke in the region. Northeast winds gust up to 15 mph throughout the day. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and pleasant with highs in the upper 70s and a
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MU professor weighs in on Sen. Hawley’s tariff rebate proposal
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new bill introduced by Sen. Josh Hawley could provide American families with rebate checks worth thousands of dollars, using revenue generated from tariffs under the Trump administration. The proposal came just days before President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday night imposing steep tariffs on 66 countries—including the European Union,
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‘Swatting’ call prompted law enforcement response in Moberly, Huntsville
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement agencies in Randolph County responded to what ended up being a pair of “swatting” calls on Friday morning. . “Swatting” occurs when someone makes a prank call or message to draw a surprise emergency response to an address. A similar call was made to the residence of former Secretary of State
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Conley Avenue parking garage reopens after $5.5 million repair project
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Conley Avenue parking garage reopened Friday, nearly a year after it was shut down for repairs. The structure at 511 Conley Ave. closed on Aug. 17, 2024, for maintenance. But just two months later, the university announced it would remain closed until fall 2025 to address serious repair needs. Records show
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Mizzou kicker named to Lou Groza Award preseason watch list
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou’s starting kicker is in contention for a prestigious honor at his position. On Friday, the Palm Beach County Sports Commission announced that Blake Craig is among the 30 players on the 2025 Lou Groza Award Watch List, which honors the best kicker in college football. Louisiana’s Kenneth Almendares was crowned the
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Tracking pleasant weather lasting throughout the weekend
TONIGHT: I’m tracking haze from wildfires sticking around as temperatures fall into the upper 50s by the end of the night. Winds will be out of the northeast at 7-10 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking some haze still noticeable across the area, but mostly sunshine is expected as temperatures warm into the mid 70s by the
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Wildfire smoke triggers Air Quality Alerts across the Midwest
Comfortable temperatures have arrived for the weekend, but the northerly winds that brought these cooler conditions also carried smoke from the upper Midwest. Air quality will be fair in Mid-Missouri, but sensitive individuals should exercise caution this weekend. The smoke originates from wildfires in Canada, where wildfire season peaks this time of year. Fires this
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Insider: How humidity hijacks your hair
You spend forever doing your hair and then you step outside – and it’s over. It doesn’t even matter if you checked the weather first. Your hair knows, and suddenly you’ve got puff, fuzz, and curls you did not sign up for. So what’s actually happening here? It’s all about the cuticle, which is the
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Mizzou embracing competition at fall camp
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Football has completed its first four practices of fall camp. On Friday, the Tigers soaked in some sunshine on the fourth day of practice at the Mizzou Athletics Training Complex, continuing to bring energy and welcome the competition that fall camp presents. With position battles brewing on both sides of the
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Tracking crisp air and smokey skies into the weekend
TODAY: Friday is a crisp and mild day, with highs forecast in the upper 70s and dewpoints in the low 60s; some may even see dew points in the 50s for a short time. Skies will be mostly sunny, but likely with some haze. Some wildfire smoke will be in our skies, and possibly near
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Corey Batoon earns contract extension through 2027 season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The leader of ‘Death Row Defense’ is staying in Columbia for the forseeable future. Mizzou Football announced that defensive coordinator Corey Batoon has agreed to a contract extension, which ties him to the team through the 2027 campaign. According to an amendment to his original contract, Batoon will receive a $400,000 raise
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Missouri students are heading back to school, but immunization rates continue to lag
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In less than a month, students across Missouri will be preparing to head back to the classroom for the 2025-2026 school year. As the new school year approaches in Missouri, state health officials are urging parents and guardians to check their child’s vaccination status, warning that falling immunization rates could lead to
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Fire reported at new elementary school in southwest Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters were seen at the site of Columbia’s new elementary school on Thursday afternoon after a fire was reported. First responders were called to the 5400 block of South Sinclair Road, the site of the new Eagle Bluffs Elementary School that is expected to open in 2026. Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman
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Centralia striving to maintain consistency during 2025 season
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Centralia Football has cracked the code for consistency on the gridiron. The Panthers are preparing to hunt for their seventh straight winning season when the 2025 campaign kicks off on Friday, Aug. 29. Centralia’s run of success stretches even farther than just the last six years. Since 2010, The Panthers have posted
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Columbia realtor sees rise in squatting incidents, warns of unsafe conditions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia realtor is speaking out after finding people squatting in the homes she is trying to sell. Wendy Swetz, a longtime Columbia realtor, said she’s more squatting incidents over the past month and a half, and not in just one part of town. She says the issue is damaging homes, turning
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