COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As some are preparing, or continuing to prepare for Thanksgiving dinner, local and national officials are providing safety tips when cooking in the kitchen. According to the US Fire Administration, cooking causes nearly 75% of all Thanksgiving day fires. Over half happening between the hours of 10 a.m. and 5 p.m. FEMA
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the busy Thanksgiving travel season kicks off and millions of people are expected to be traveling within the upcoming days, the Missouri State Highway Patrol will begin its counting period for the 2023 Thanksgiving weekend. The counting period will begin at 6 p.m. Wednesday and will last until 11:59 p.m. Sunday
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The average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner is still considered high, but the American Farm Bureau reports prices are down slightly from last year.
Continue Reading 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.
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Groups across Mid-Missouri served hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to give back to the community. In Jefferson City on Thursday, hundreds gathered at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for their feast and fellowship event. Organizers expected around 850 people to come through, but within the first hour, the number estimate changed to 900. Cindy Schnieders founded
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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
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For the past month, the Samaritan Center has been giving out Thanksgiving packages, full of dinner dishes and ingredients, including turkeys. “You know when we’re giving out turkeys and Thanksgiving stuff,” said Ben DeFeo, who is the center’s operations manager. “Even at the beginning of the month, you get folks who
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Break-ins and burglaries may be top of mind while preparing to leave your house or apartment for the holidays. According to Columbia Police dispatch records, there have been five burglaries in the past week. Last year, there were 17 burglaries during the week of Thanksgiving in Columbia. Thursday night, an attempted break-in led to a police
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) You’ll want to make sure to get your shopping done early as several grocery stores will be closed on Nov. 24, Thanksgiving Day. Hy-Vee, Schnucks, Prenger Foods, Aldi, Target and Walmart will all be closed. Walmart, Target and Sam’s Club are also closing for the holiday. There will be some stores open, including Gerbes
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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
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol counted four fewer deaths in traffic crashes during this year’s Thanksgiving holiday period than last year. Nine people died statewide in crashes between 6 p.m. Wednesday and 11:59 p.m. Sunday, the patrol said in a news release. The patrol’s Troop F, which covers much of Mid-Missouri, reported
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Charges have been filed against a man accused in two Jefferson City shooting.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shoppers will make their way to stores in and around Columbia Thursday night as Thanksgiving comes to an end and Black Friday begins. Several stores in Columbia will have different hours beginning Thursday. According to its Facebook page, The Columbia Mall will be open Thursday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Salvation army kept its doors opened for Thanksgiving, serving meals to community members. More than six months after the EF-3 rated tornado left hundreds of people displaced, the Jefferson City Salvation Army continues to operate at full capacity. Captain Justin Windell of the Jefferson City Salvation Army said
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple organizations in Columbia provided Thanksgiving meals on Thursday. According to the American Farm Bureau, the average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $48.91, roughly less than $5 per person. The following organizations are providing meals in Columbia. The Salvation Army Harbor House at 602 N. Ann St., is
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Since the Missouri State Highway Patrol Thanksgiving holiday crash counting period began Wednesday at 6 p.m., there have been 14 vehicle crashes statewide. “I’ve always known like its been dangerous like traveling the holidays like this because like there’s so many cars on the road like traveling like all over all over the places and
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According to multiple transportation companies, Wednesday night is the worst time for drivers to hit the road. “So with the large volume of traffic that we see during these peak travel periods, we understand that people have a tendency to get in a hurry and otherwise good drivers tend to kind of let those driving
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department will have more patrols out Wednesday with more people out celebrating the holidays. Local bars are making preparations to ensure guests stay safe. “Traditionally, this is probably the busiest night in downtown Jeff City,” said J Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub Manager Mitch Rademan. He said
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to AAA, more than 49 million travelers in the United States hit the road on Thanksgiving in 2018. On top of delays and distracted driving, holiday travelers should also be on the lookout for deer. “This is the time of year where deer are very active. They’re trying to find each
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missourians getting ready to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday could face delays with storms rolling in Tuesday night. ABC 17 News Stormtrack meteorologists are tracking storms moving from the southwest part of the state into Mid-Missouri Tuesday. The system is expected to pack winds reaching more than 50 mph. Authorities encourage travelers
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