Gas prices hit record highs nationally and statewide
as prices continue to set records as they climb higher and higher across the nation.
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Mother says her son’s hateful ideology sickens her after he was arrested with alleged Patriot Front group
By Sara Sidner and Jack Hannah, CNN Karen Amsden hoped that being arrested and accused of criminal conspiracy to riot would change her son’s heart. When he stood by his hateful views, she says she told him to get out of her house. Jared Boyce was one of 31 men arrested in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho,
Continue ReadingWhat is Ramsay Hunt syndrome, the virus attacking Justin Bieber’s face?
By Sandee LaMotte, CNN Pop star Justin Bieber announced his face is partially paralyzed by a viral condition called Ramsay Hunt syndrome, caused by the same virus, varicella-zoster, that causes chicken pox and shingles. He told fans in a YouTube video Friday that the virus had attacked “the nerve in my ear, facial nerves and
Continue ReadingTracking overnight storms before dangerous heat returns
Tonight: Scattered showers and storms will move into northwestern parts of Central Missouri leading to increased chances to see strong to severe storms north of highway 70 tonight from 8 PM- 2AM. Strong winds and damaging hail will be the main threats tonight. The overnight lows bottoms out into the lower 70’s. Tomorrow: Early morning
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Columbia to hold COVID-19 vaccine clinic, as transmission levels increase in Boone County
The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department is set to hold its second ‘comfort’ clinic Saturday, for children and adults who are anxious about needles or the vaccination process.
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Tracking an intense warmup and weekend storms
TODAY: Patchy fog early; temperatures rise to the mid to upper 80s under mostly sunny skies. Storms are possible in the evening, particularly to the north and west. TOMORROW: Summer heat arrives with highs in the low 90s and heat indices approaching triple digits. EXTENDED: Storms on Saturday evening could potentially form into an isolated
Continue ReadingFund for those affected by Uvalde school massacre clears $11 million in donations, city officials say
By Aya Elamroussi, CNN A fund created for the victims of the massacre at a Uvalde, Texas, elementary school has garnered more than $11 million from donations worldwide, city officials said Friday. The Robb School Memorial Fund was established to help those affected by last month’s mass shooting that killed 19 students and two teachers.
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Grassroots campaign organizes for more pedestrian-friendly streets in Columbia
Como Livable Streets is a grassroots campaign organized by a group called Local Motion to add more bike lanes, crosswalks and paved sidewalks to Columbia roads.
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Missouri Special Olympics take on Arrowhead
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The second annual “Evening with Andy Reid” was held Thursday for the Missouri Special Olympics at Arrowhead Stadium. The athletes were welcomed to Kansas City by Coach Reid, Governor Mike Parson and some Chiefs players including former Mizzou Tiger Nick Bolton. Reid sent a lot of support to the athletes currently
Continue ReadingUS defense chief says China muscling neighbors, plundering resources in Pacific
By Brad Lendon and Oren Liebermann, CNN US Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin called out China on Saturday for a series of coercive, aggressive and dangerous actions that threaten stability around Asia and vowed the United States would stand by partners to resist any pressure. “Indo-Pacific countries shouldn’t face political intimidation, economic coercion, or harassment by
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ER visits up due to tick bites; health professionals advise prevention measures to avoid tick-borne diseases
Ticks are nothing new to Missouri but this summer emergency, health care workers say they are seeing more people come in from bites.
Continue ReadingUvalde shooting victim’s parents say their child is changed forever
By Omar Jimenez and Theresa Waldrop, CNN The parents of a 10-year-old victim of the massacre at a Uvalde elementary school last month say they miss their son — even though he is one of the survivors. Gilbert Mata was in one of the classrooms at Robb Elementary School, where the gunman killed 19 children
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Small business and professors give perspective on rising fuel costs
The impact of high gas prices is affecting everyone, one landscaping business explains how it’s coping.
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Columbia heat index mapping project
With a cooler start to June, conditions are soon expected to change. A high-pressure ridge is expected to build overhead Central Missouri next week leading to dryer and well above average temperatures. On average, Columbia typically sees 10 days a year where the heat index surpasses 100 degrees. Columbia Missouri is ranked as the fourth
Continue ReadingTrump claims daughter Ivanka ‘checked out’ and wasn’t looking at election results
By Kristen Holmes, CNN A day after the House January 6 committee revealed previously unseen video of former President Donald Trump’s daughter and senior adviser, Ivanka Trump, saying she accepted then-Attorney General Bill Barr’s statement that the Justice Department found no fraud sufficient to overturn the election, the former President is responding, saying she had
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Interim Boone County prosecutor releases statement on hazing accusations at Mizzou
Interim Boone County Prosecutor Nicholas Komoroski released a statement on the investigation and lack of charges into the alleged hazing accusations that left a freshman unable to see, talk or walk.
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Columbia transportation providers and residents looking for ways to save on gas
Gas and diesel prices continue to rise across the country, with every state averaging a minimum of $4 a gallon as of mid-May.
Continue ReadingJustin Bieber offers an update on his facial paralysis
By Lisa Respers France, CNN Justin Bieber has shared a faith-filled update about a rare medical condition that has resulted in one side of his face being paralyzed. The “Yummy” singer posted a statement on the Instastory portion of his verified Instagram account Monday about his continued recovery from Ramsay Hunt syndrome. “Wanted to share
Continue ReadingFact check: Biden falsely claims US has ‘fastest-growing economy in the world’
By Daniel Dale, CNN In a Wednesday appearance on the ABC late-night show “Jimmy Kimmel Live!,” President Joe Biden made a dramatic claim about the US economy — and repeated himself for emphasis. “Look, here’s where we are. We have the fastest-growing economy in the world. The world. The world,” Biden said. Facts First: Biden’s
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Tracking increasing temperatures and isolated storms this weekend
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with isolated storms diminishing with sunset. Patchy fog developing overnight. Lows in the low 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the low to mid-80s. A few storms possible across northern portions of the area by evening. EXTENDED: We’ll see isolated showers and a few storms possible through sunset, with
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