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Officials invite the public to help top off Columbia Airport’s new terminal

December 2, 2021 11:33 AM Erika McGuire

A beam-signing and topping-off ceremony will take place at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Columbia Regional Airport.

Advocates for safely storing guns speak out after Michigan school shooting

December 1, 2021 7:07 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After the details were released that the suspect’s father purchased the semi-automatic gun used in a Michigan high school shooting four days before the incident, advocates for safely storing guns offer advice. Adam Duncan with North Star Training said storing guns in the home is broken down into two categories; home defense

Staying safe during the holiday shopping season

November 30, 2021 7:06 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday shopping season is in full swing and so are the thieves. The happiest time of the year gives crooks opportunities to steal your purchases. There are a number of ways to stay safe this holiday season. One major key is to always beware of your surroundings. Do not be distracted

Experts say beware of scams on Cyber Monday

November 29, 2021 11:58 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo., (KMIZ) Cyber Monday is known for its deals but it also creates opportunities for scammers. The National Retail Federation says that Americans will spend between $10 and $11 billion dollars this Cyber Monday. The Better Business Bureau says shoppers should be cautious to avoid potential misleading websites, advertisements and untrustworthy sellers. If a

Staffing issues result in the Jefferson City Animal Shelter not accepting walk-ins

November 29, 2021 5:29 PM Chanel Porter

Monday through Friday this week there will be limited access to the Jefferson City Animal Shelter due to staffing issues.

Columbia businesses to participate in Small Business Saturday

November 27, 2021 4:55 AM Ben Fein

Many businesses across Columbia are set to participate in Small Business Saturday, as shoppers across the country support smaller businesses during the biggest shopping weekend of the year.

Many stores to open early for Black Friday in Mid-Missouri

November 26, 2021 3:51 AM Ben Fein

Many stores across Mid-Missouri are set to open early for the biggest shopping day of the year in America, after the COVID-19 pandemic limited sales and hours in 2020.

Columbia organizations provide Thanksgiving meals for the community

November 25, 2021 7:06 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA,Mo (KMIZ) People lined up inside the Columbia Senior Center on Business Loop 70 to eat a hot Thanksgivng meal. Everybody Eats is a tradition that started with former Columbia council woman Almeta Crayton. Every year for more than 20 years she provided Thanksgiving meals to those in need. Crayton passed away in 2013 and

Missouri State Highway Patrol increasing patrols on roadways for the holiday weekend

November 24, 2021 8:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is increasing its number of troopers on roadways for the holiday.

How to keep your packages safe from porch pirates

November 24, 2021 5:37 PM Chanel Porter

Package thefts are the most common form of theft during the holidays, and this problem has only grown over the past year with more online purchases during the pandemic.

Missouri beverage distributor to offer free Lyft ride credits for Thanksgiving Eve

November 24, 2021 5:56 AM Ben Fein

ver 3,300 free rides home throughout the state of Missouri, as the night before Thanksgiving is one of the most popular nights to go out.

Fire marshal gives safety advice ahead of holiday cooking and decorating

November 23, 2021 5:43 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is the peak day for home cooking fires, followed by Christmas and Christmas Eve. Fire officials want to make sure everyone knows what they need to keep they safe while cooking and decorating for the holidays. Matt Luetkemeyer, assistant state fire marshal, says people should be using the next few days before the

Columbia organizations give away hundreds of free turkeys, prepare for Thanksgiving meal

November 20, 2021 8:38 PM Hannah Falcon

Five days away from Thanksgiving, volunteers passed out hundreds of boxes filled with turkeys, stuffing, green beans and all the other holiday favorites to a line of cars wrapped around the Parkade Plaza off Business Loop.

How to prepare your home for winter weather

November 12, 2021 8:20 PM Hannah Falcon

Winter weather is blowing into Mid-Missouri, which means it’s time to make sure the house is prepared to keep the cold out.

Travis Scott performs on day one of the Astroworld Music Festival at NRG Park on Nov. 5

Authorities in Houston investigating deadly crowd surge at Astroworld music festival

November 9, 2021 11:22 AM Erika McGuire

This past Friday in Houston, nearly 50,000 people packed into NRG stadium to attend rapper Travis Scott’s sold-out Astroworld music festival.

United Airlines announces indefinite suspension of flights out of Columbia

November 4, 2021 8:52 AM Josie Anglin

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) United Airlines announced Thursday it will indefinitely discontinue flights out of the Columbia Regional Airport (COU). The suspension is scheduled to start on Jan. 4, 2022. According to a press release from the City of Columbia, the airport is one of eight locations that is impacted by the suspension. The decision to

SSM health hosts hiring event

October 28, 2021 7:34 PM Erika McGuire

Jefferson City, Mo (kmiz) Sisters of St. Mary’s Hospital hosted it’s hiring event today. The health system is looking to fill a wide range of full and part-time positions in light of the shortage of health care workers since the pandemic started. According to the U.S labor and statistics since the pandemic began the health

Columbia bar partners with national organization to prevent sexual harassment and assault

October 24, 2021 4:45 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Willie’s & Fieldhouse hosted bystander intervention trainings Sunday for employees to increase safety. The training conversations are facilitated by the SAFE Bar Network, a national nonprofit focused on partnering with bars and other alcohol-serving venues to increase safety. Willie’s & Fieldhouse are founding members of the SAFE Bar Network and have been

MoDOT awards contract for replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge

October 22, 2021 1:07 PM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has awarded a contract for the replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge over Interstate 70 west of Columbia. According to MoDOT, Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. received the contract after the company submitted a low bid of $1,038,857. The department closed the 63-year-old

COU flights among hundreds canceled due to Skywest Airlines technical issues

October 22, 2021 7:37 AM Josie Anglin

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Skywest Airlines is having to cancel flights due to technical issues. Skywest Airlines confirmed it had to cancel 608 flights Thursday night and at least 217 flights that were scheduled for Friday. Media relations for American Airlines confirmed these technical issues also impacted the Columbia Regional Airport as well. COU had to