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Amendment 3 marijuana expungements start next week

December 1, 2022 5:06 PM Ethan Heinz

Convictions for marijuana possession and paraphernalia will begin to be expunged next Thursday.

Search continues for missing paraglider in Washington

November 30, 2022 7:36 PM Chris Bryant

EDITOR’S NOTE: The story was updated to reflect the correct location. WASHINGTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of Mid-Missouri rescue divers are looking for a missing paraglider. On Oct. 26, Kenny Loudermilk went paragliding with a friend near Highway 47 and the Missouri River in Washington. It would be the last time he was seen. “It was a shock

Missouri utility assistance program sees spike in applications as winter approaches

November 29, 2022 7:12 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri residents struggling to make ends meet may be able to meet utility assistance program requirements. Cities across Missouri are increasing energy prices as high inflation rates continue to impact the area. Natural gas rates changed for Ameren Missouri Customers on Nov. 1 to primarily reflect estimated changes in the wholesale cost

Boone, Cole counties to hold meetings about proposed budgets

November 29, 2022 7:55 AM Kennedy Miller

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. and COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission plans to hear feedback Tuesday night about the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2023. Commissioners are scheduled to hold a public hearing for the nearly $123 million budget at 7 p.m. BooneCountyBudget-2023-ProposedDownload Boone County plans to prioritize five items next year, according

Parson extends drought alert until March 1

November 28, 2022 4:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Monday issued an executive order to extend Missouri’s drought alert until March 1, 2023, to address issues outlined by the state’s Drought Assessment Committee. Currently, 87% of Missouri face abnormally dry conditions, with many counties — including Boone, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, Pettis and Saline — still experiencing

Room at the Inn opens temporary shelter for homeless at new location

November 28, 2022 5:52 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, Room at the Inn is set to open an emergency shelter at a new location Room at the Inn website Organizers will welcome guests to the shelter at the old VFW Post 280 building at 1509 Ashley St. in Columbia. The move follows the Columbia City Council’s approval of the

Thanksgiving road travel peaks before winding down Sunday night

November 27, 2022 8:06 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Although Thanksgiving was Thursday, Sunday’s roads hosted many people traveling home from their holiday destinations. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s counting period started. Troopers will record the injuries and deaths that happen on the road until midnight on Sunday, once most of the Thanksgiving traffic has slowed down.

Saline County teen girl safely located

November 26, 2022 3:32 PM Hannah Falcon

SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol safely located a missing 14-year-old girl on Tuesday, Nov. 22, two days after she was reported missing. An endangered person advisory was issued for Jamiah Brooks on Sunday, Nov. 22, after she was reported to have left her grandparents’ home with an unknown Black man. The endangered

Inflation, drought drive up Christmas tree prices

November 25, 2022 6:13 PM Hannah Falcon

Decking the halls may hurt your wallet a little more than usual this year.

Drivers could face traffic impacts as fans head to see MU take on the Arkansas Razorbacks

November 25, 2022 5:47 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the MU Tigers will be up against the Arkansas Razorbacks which means drivers could face traffic delays with more people headed to town. MU fans should keep in mind that the earlier you get to the game the better chance you’ll have at finding a free parking spot. According to Columbia Public

Several organizations handing out free Thanksgiving meals

November 24, 2022 5:59 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, several organizations will be handing out free Thanksgiving meals to the community. This year, Thanksgiving dinner costs are up 20% according to the Farm Bureau. The Bureau reports this year, a Thanksgiving feast for ten people will cost around $64 or around $6.50 a person. This is an increase of nearly $20

Highway Patrol to track injuries for Thanksgiving holiday, gives road-safety tips

November 23, 2022 7:57 PM Abby Landwehr

Drivers heading to their Thanksgiving destinations hit the road Wednesday. With them, traffic on major Missouri highways. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said the day before Thanksgiving is usually one of the busiest days of travel in the state. At 6 p.m. Wednesday, MSHP’s counting period began. Troopers will record the injuries and deaths that

Mid-Missouri LGBTQ business calls for tolerance, education following mass shooting in Colorado

November 21, 2022 7:32 PM Hannah Falcon

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The LGBTQ+ community across the country is reacting to a mass shooting and alleged hate crime in Colorado. The Center Project in Columbia is hosting a vigil for the victims of the Club Q mass shooting Tuesday at 7 p.m. at their headquarters at 805 Fairview Ave. Camaron Nielsen with the Center

Columbia business set to host holiday event to help local vendors

November 20, 2022 5:45 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Andrea Lyn Events, a local Columbia business is hosting a Holiday Makers Market event that is focused on helping small businesses while celebrating the upcoming holidays. Some small businesses have had to make adjustments during the past holiday season due to the pandemic. According to Score.org, 35% of small business owners have

Columbia organization provides Thanksgiving dinner for those in need

November 19, 2022 7:19 AM Joushua Blount

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.

Missouri man sentenced to 30 years for deadly Audrain County home invasion

November 18, 2022 6:20 AM Kennedy Miller

A Kirksville, Missouri, man was sentenced to three decades in prison Friday in the 2020 death of an Audrain County man.

Inflation, supply chain costs among reasons for price increases for Thanksgiving turkeys

November 17, 2022 7:14 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Some supermarkets have upped the cost of annual Thanksgiving dinner dishes. The American Farm Bureau’s informal Thanksgiving Dinner Cost Survey reported a nationwide average of $64.05 for a meal for 10 people. That’s up 20% from last year. “We have ample supplies of turkey in the United States, and in fact, Missouri’s the sixth-largest

University of Missouri curators raise room-and-board fees

November 17, 2022 6:03 AM Kennedy Miller

The University of Missouri System Board of Curators met Thursday on the University of Missouri – St. Louis campus about the proposal and other topics.

3rd investigation finds no contamination at Missouri school

November 16, 2022 11:30 AM Associated Press

FLORISSANT, Mo. (AP) — Another round of testing found no harmful radioactive contamination at a Missouri elementary school, leaving school board members to wonder if there really is any risk at the now-shuttered school. Jana Elementary School in the St. Louis suburb of Florissant was shut down last month after testing by a private company

Missouri health department offers free virus tests amid increase in cases

November 15, 2022 6:05 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri health officials said Tuesday the state will offer free testing for flu, RSV and the COVID-19 virus through March, citing an increase in cases.