No major boating accidents reported at the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported no drownings or boat crashes on the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported no drownings or boat crashes on the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia residents were hurt Monday evening — one seriously — in a motorcycle crash in Miller County on Highway 54 about one-third of a mile west of Storage Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred after a 2015 Kawasaki Vaquero motorcycle – driven by John
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The sound of “Taps” and the echo of a 21-gun salute filled the air around the Missouri Capitol on Monday as a Memorial Day ceremony wrapped up. Dozens of people gathered on the north side of the Capitol Grounds where the waterfall and reflecting pool honoring veterans sits. Speakers told the
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center in Columbia opened Monday, with staff keeping an eye on water conditions. This came after the pool remained closed Sunday– with operators reporting a mechanical issue and chemical imbalance in the water. The pool was expected to be open each day this past weekend.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A few power outages were reported Monday in the neighborhood west of Cosmo Park in Columbia after four fuses blew, according to a city utility spokesman. Columbia City Utility spokesman Matt Nestor told ABC 17 News that three fuses blew in the area. The first fuse affected 253 customers, the second affected
Continue ReadingA woman was killed and a 5-year-old bicyclist flown to a hospital in separate crashes Sunday in Mid-Missouri.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of pulling out a gun and threatening workers at a business in November was sentenced to five years of supervised probation last week. Korshawn Brown, 19, pleaded guilty in March to unlawful use of a weapon and stealing a gun. He received a suspended sentence of
Continue ReadingThe General Omar N. Bradley Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America honored fallen soldiers by placing wreaths outside the Boone County Courthouse on Monday.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For Memorial Day, the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America invited the public to the Boone County Courthouse to honor Boone County Veterans. Monday marked the 96th year of the Association’s Memorial Day tradition and the association held a wreath-laying ceremony at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse monuments in the
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around mid-Missouri, some fireworks stores have seen an uptick in sales compared to last May. Brian Gilmore, the retail store manager of Spirit of 76 Fireworks said the store had seen an increase in sales compared to last year. Profits went from about $4,000 in 2022 to about $7,000 this year. And
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As consumers prepare for the holiday weekend, local grocery stores have seen an increase in certain products purchased, even with prices continuously rising. A worker at Mosers in Columbia told ABC 17 News that a big product being purchased this weekend is meat, along with any food that can be cooked on
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The national search for a new Mizzou baseball coach is on. MU Athletics fired head coach Steve Bieser, after seven seasons in Columbia, on Sunday afternoon. The department said that the terms of Bieser’s contract, which runs through July of 2024, will still be honored. Bieser just wrapped up his seventh and
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Memorial Day Weekend is underway, Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep safety first as an increased number of troopers will be out watching the roads. AAA says over 37 million people are expected to travel by car this weekend. MSHP says troopers are focusing their attention on hazardous
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A mix of good weather and Memorial Day weekend has made lakes a popular Missouri destination over the weekend. Thankfully for swimmers, all Missouri state park beaches are open. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources website, all 18 beaches on its state-wide map are open to visitors. Each area has
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A little over 37 million people are expected to be traveling by vehicle for Memorial Day Weekend, and AAA says those travelers can expect to see a slight decline in fuel prices. AAA also says more people are taking other modes of transportation this holiday, like buses and trains. These travelers are expected to total nearly two
Continue ReadingLAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s the last day of National Safe Boating Week for Missouri State Highway Patrol, just ahead of Memorial Day Weekend and what many people consider the start of boating season. Highway Patrol is reminding everyone to keep safety as a top priority if planning to hit the water. Troopers say two
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) This Memorial Day weekend, The Missouri State Highway Patrol aims to help drivers stay safe while out on the road. This year, over 37 million Americans will be driving to their destinations, according to AAA. That’s 2.7 million more people traveling this year compared to last year. The Senior Vice President of AAA
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Jefferson City men were arrested Thursday after police said they found 900 fentanyl pills and a stolen gun in their car. According to a press release from Jefferson City Police Department, officers pulled over the car for a traffic stop on Industrial Drive near West McCarty Street. After searching the
Continue ReadingThe Lake of the Ozarks is preparing for increased boating traffic for the first big summer holiday –Memorial Day weekend.Â
Continue ReadingCALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The former city clerk for the City of California was charged Friday after allegedly stealing money from the city in 2022. Jessica Farmer, 42, of California, has been charged with stealing $750 or more, a felony. A criminal summons was issued. An arraignment hearing is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 27.
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