COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Powerhouse Community Development passed out food boxes to the community Saturday as an effort to make sure everyone had a meal for the Thanksgiving holiday as part of its “A Time to Give Thanks” holiday event. The giveaway took place at Parkade Plaza on Business Loop 70 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As it gets deeper into the winter months, it is crucial to have a shelter in Columbia, that people in need can go to get warm. In October, the city approved the purchase of the VFW building on 1509 Ashley St. for the Room at the Inn Como to use as a winter-weather shelter.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Mid-Missouri public works departments have already started preparing for the first snowfall since winter. Columbia Public Works says it has 34 snow vehicles available to this winter season. The department says it is going into the winter with the same amount of staffing as last winter, which is 20% below what it would like
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several organizations from the Jefferson City area will hold a free marketing workshop Friday morning. The “How to Own Your Local Market” marketing workshop will be at First Mid Bank & Trust from 9 a.m. until 1 p.m. Anyone interested in attending the workshop can register before 8 a.m. Although, organizers
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A statewide rule that protects utility customers from disconnection during the winter months went into effect on Tuesday. The Missouri Public Service Commission’s cold weather rule stops a utility provider from disconnecting the heat if the temperature outside is below 32 degrees the day prior to disconnection. Under the rule, utility
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MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation plans to add about 35,000 trout to the lakes and waterways in the state this season For the first time, anglers will get to fish for trout at Beuth Park Lake in Moberly. About 1,000 rainbow trout were added to the lake this week. “There was kind
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Mid-Missouri families consider their trick-or-treat plans Monday night, officials offer a few ways to have a safe Halloween. AAA recommends buying or creating a noticeable costume. The organization suggests using lights or bright and reflective materials to make trick-or-treaters easy to see. Parents can add reflective tape to costumes and treat
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(BPT) – The days leading up to the holidays tend to be among the busiest of the year, with lots of celebrations taking place over a few short weeks. If you’re hosting a holiday celebration of your own, you’re following a national trend. Statista reports some 59 percent of Americans anticipate spending on holiday entertaining this year.
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Americans have lots to celebrate this holiday season, with unemployment rates at an all-time low and consumer confidence on the rise.
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Preparing a Thanksgiving turkey can prove tricky for even the most experienced cooks. How big of a bird to select, how to thaw it in time and how to avoid undercooking, overcooking or — even worse — food poisoning, are among the challenges faced by holiday chefs. Here are some tips from Mayo Clinic to
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With a refrigerator full of Thanksgiving leftovers, try these ideas to make use out of the turkey and sides. Turkey Sandwiches Chances are, after cooking a big Thanksgiving meal, you want to do very little cooking for a few days. Leftover turkey sandwiches are a classic for a good reason -they’re delicious. Get creative and
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(BPT) – The holiday season is a fun-filled time of entertaining, family gatherings and various gift-giving moments. But with the season’s greetings and celebrations, this time of year can also be full of waste. In fact, it is said that Americans reportedly throw away 25% more trash between Thanksgiving and New Year’s Eve than the
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An organization that represents missing people placed a new memorial in a Jefferson City park Friday for a boy allegedly killed by his caretaker four years ago.
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Watch the ceremony live in the player. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City and state leaders celebrated the new $23 million terminal at Columbia Regional Airport (COU) on Wednesday with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. Gov. Mike Parson and Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe spoke at the event about the potentials the new terminal brings. City and state leaders broke
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday is the last day for the University of Missouri’s homecoming blood drive. People can give make a blood donation at the Hearnes Center from 11 a.m. until 6 p.m. MU’s homecoming blood drive is one of the largest student-run events in the US, according to the American Red Cross. Organizers say
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Roots N Blues Festival is set to wrap up it’s last day Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Gates will open at 12:00 p.m, with the festival set to run till 9:00 p.m. Roots and Blues is set to feature multiple different musical acts and vendors. Tickets can be bought online or at the event
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Mayor Barbara Buffaloe proclaimed Saturday, Oct. 8, as Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer’s day. The Alzheimer’s Association held its annual ‘Walk to End Alzheimer’s ‘ Saturday in Columbia at Faurot Field. The event is to help raise awareness and funds for Alzheimer’s care, support and research. According to the association, more than six million Americans
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Organizers of the Roots N Blues music festival say safety is their top priority, and they make use of on- and off-duty Columbia police to make it happen.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Set up is underway Thursday as the Roots N Blues Festival returns to Columbia. The festival is scheduled for Friday through Sunday at Stephens Lake Park. Gates open to guests Friday at 4 p.m. On Saturday and Sunday, the festival will kick off each day at noon. As of now, Roots N
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some neighbors to a possible resource center for the homeless are pushing back on its location. Several groups in the city are wanting to build the Opportunity Campus on Business Loop 70 near Bowling Street. The person who used to own the land for the center is against the plan. The Voluntary
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