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Tracking rain chances over the holiday weekend
TODAY: Thursday is sunny and warm, with a south breeze around 5-10 mph. This will gradually lift dew points today and into the weekend as south flow continues. We’ll feel like low 90s with a true temperature in the upper 80s. TONIGHT: Skies stay clear, and winds light, overnight. Lows fall to near 70. EXTENDED:
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Highway Patrol prepares to start counting period as an increase in holiday travelers is expected
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol begins its holiday counting period Thursday night for the Fourth of July weekend. MSHP is calling its safety efforts “Operation C.A.R.E”, a crash awareness and reduction effort. During the 2024 counting period, the highway patrol reported 14 people killed and more than 500 hurt in Missouri in
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Former Mizzou hoops star named Boston’s G-League head coach
PORTLAND, Maine (KMIZ) Former Mizzou men’s basketball star and graduate assistant Phil Pressey is continuing to work his way up the rungs of the coaching ladder. On Wednesday, the Maine Celtics, the G-League affiliate team of the Boston Celtics, announced that Pressey will serve as the franchise’s next head coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
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‘Perfect storm’ of drought, demand sends beef prices soaring ahead of Independence Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)  As Missouri families fire up their grills for the Fourth of July, many will notice a sting at the checkout counter. Beef prices have surged to record highs, fueled by a “perfect storm” of drought, inflation and shrinking cattle herds — and Missouri farmers are feeling the squeeze. Ground beef prices reached an
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Missouri ACLU sues secretary of state, claims ballot language on abortion question ‘misleading’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri ACLU is asking a judge to keep an abortion question off of next year’s ballot, or certify new and fair ballot language. A lawsuit filed on Wednesday against Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins alleges Hoskins approved an “intentionally misleading and inaccurate summary” for a measure that would overturn Amendment
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Boone County FPD reminds people of safe firework disposal for Fourth of July weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) From large mortar fireworks to sparklers, the Boone County Fire Protection District is reminding people to stay aware of potential dangers when using fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. The Consumer Product Safety Commission found there were 11 reported fireworks-related deaths and 14,700 injuries in 2024. This marked an increase of about
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Boone County voters to decide on expanding senior tax relief to include debt levies
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sample ballots were sent out this week, letting Boone County voters know about the option to expand the senior property tax relief during the August special election. In 2024, Boone County voters approved a measure to freeze property taxes for homeowners aged 62 and older. However, county commissioners made two exceptions to
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Severe fire damage leads to health department to suspend permit for McNally’s
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services has suspended the permit of a well-known bar after it was severely damaged in a fire on Tuesday. A Food Establishment Inspection report says that the permit for McNally’s Irish Pub and Wise Guys Pizza has been suspended because of fire and
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Downed electric line leads to temporary closure of Highway 63 in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Highway 63 reopened north of Grindstone Parkway in Columbia after being closed for about an hour after a power line broke Wednesday. The Columbia Fire Department said at about 3:30 p.m. that both sides of the highway — northbound and southbound — would be closed for about an hour. That followed single
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Tracking a warm-up heading into the 4th of July with weekend storm chances
TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the upper 60s with mostly clear skies. TOMORROW: Patchy fog remains possible during the early morning hours. Skies remain mostly sunny throughout the day with his into the upper 80s. EXTENDED: Friday welcomes mostly sunny skies to enjoy the outdoors for the 4th of July. Highs peak into the lower
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Tracking clear skies and warm temperatures
TODAY: The sunshine looks to stick around for most of our Wednesday. Temperatures remain fairly comfortable, reaching the upper 80s by this afternoon. The humidity stays away for now, allowing the heat index to remain more relaxed. TONIGHT: A light wind from the south may help to increase the amount of humidity we see over
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Tracking sunshine and low humidity today
THIS MORNING: Fog is possible near waterways and in low-lying areas, though this burns away quickly by early morning. Temperatures start in the mid-60s and warm to the upper 70s before noon. TODAY: Highs climb to the mid-to-upper 80s with lower humidity keeping the heat index in check. EXTENDED: High pressure holds overhead for the
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Fire investigation continues after downtown Columbia’s McNally’s pub catches fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sections of some downtown Columbia were closed Tuesday morning after a fire occurred at McNally’s Irish Pub. ABC 17 News saw smoke visible from N Sixth Street in Columbia just before 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. A Boone County Joint Communications notification was sent out at 9:18 a.m. alerting about Broadway at Sixth Street
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Boonville standout commits to Mizzou, continues family legacy
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz continued his absolute heater on the recruiting trail, on Tuesday afternoon, when Boonville standout Braylon Ellison announced his commitment to the Tigers. The three-star offensive lineman picked MU over a slew of other offers, including Missouri State, Washington State, Coastal Carolina, Oregon State, James Madison, Navy and
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Attorney general investigating City of Columbia for DEI practices
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said Tuesday that his office has started an investigation into the City of Columbia’s practices related to diversity, equity and inclusion. The investigation will focus on “decision-making in city programs, hiring and funding,” according to a news release from Bailey’s office. “We will not allow government at
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Tracking low humidity and sunshine on Wednesday
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with river valley fog developing by daybreak. Lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and warm with low humidity and highs in the mid-80s. EXTENDED: High pressure holds overhead for the next several days, but eventually begins to work to the east/southeast by late in the week, allowing winds to shift back
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The science behind how fireworks get their different colors
Every year, Missourians race to nearby firework business to purchase droves of fun surprises. Some large, some small. Either way, all fireworks use the same science to achieve the different color effects. Different elements are added to each firework. These different elements are the primary catalyst for the different colors of fire seen as they
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Eldon man arrested after Miller County standoff
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 44-year-old Eldon man remained in jail Tuesday afternoon following his arrest after a standoff at a Miller County home. Lawrance J. Giddens, 44, was charged on Tuesday with four counts of illegal gun possession, one count of illegally possessing an illegal weapon and a count of resisting arrest. Giddens held deputies
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Tracking a warm and sunny rest of the week
TODAY: Tuesday is noticeably cooler and less humid. Dew points in the 60s will fall to low 60s and upper 50s by this afternoon. This and a high in the mid-80s will have us feeling like mid-80s. Skies are sunny with a high UV index. Winds are light and from the north. TONIGHT: Skies are
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