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Sleep-related infant death is the leading cause of infant mortality, Safe Sleep Coalition reports

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri Safe Sleep Coalition, sleep-related infant death is the leading cause of infant deaths. A private daycare owner in Columbia was arrested and charged Wednesday with first-degree involuntary manslaughter. Sarah D. Brown, 56 was charged after allegedly putting a baby in a sleeping position that resulted in the child’s

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DHSS: Frozen strawberry recall includes Walmart, Aldi and Trader Joe’s brands

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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said on its social media Thursday that a voluntary recall on frozen strawberries includes brands from Walmart, Aldi and Trader Joe’s. The recall was announced by the Food and Drug Administration after Hepatitis A infections were reported following the consumption of frozen strawberries. No

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Columbia Regional Airport to receive on-site maintenance facility

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a Thursday press release that Columbia Regional Airport will get an on-site maintenance facility as Airline Maintenance Service Inc. expands it services. This facility will have 24-hour service, mitigating delays for travelers related to aircraft maintenance.  According to data from Columbia Regional Airport, there have been

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Updated drought report shows over 90% of state has abnormally dry conditions

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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An update on drought conditions across the state was released on Thursday morning. But, despite a few rain storms this month, Mid-Missouri is still seeing a large amount of drought. According to the most recent drought report published, over 90% of the state has abnormally dry drought conditions.  That’s up almost 5% when comparing data from

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