TODAY: Clouds increase early in the day due to moist southwest winds. These could gust near 25 mph and will be the driver of a dramatic warmup today. We start near freezing before leaping to the mid-50s in the afternoon. A stray sprinkle is possible early evening from a minor disturbance but most should remain
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Police say no one was hurt when shots were fired Friday morning in a house in northeast Columbia.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday night basketball consisted of a big crosstown CMAC double header at Battle hosts Hickman. For the girls, Battle came out on top 57-50 and for the boys, the Kewpies put a comeback together to down the Spartans 64-61. Watch a replay of the games in the web player below. The Lady
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ward 1 Columbia City Councilwoman Pat Fowler and challenger Nick Knoth had a lot to say about their plans Friday, if they were to be elected to the Ward 1 seat on April 4. At a forum held by the Muleskinners, Fowler said her main focus for the community is on creating equitable
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Spectrum Health Care Clinic closed its doors Wednesday without notice. The clinic was located at 1123 Wilkes Boulevard in Columbia. Signs posted on the front door state that the clinic is closed until further notice, citing financial hardships. Spectrum offered medical assistance for HIV/AIDS patients, as well as STI testing and birth
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GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office said in a social media post that it found missing children during a Thursday traffic stop. A Sheriff’s Deputy was notified about a careless driver traveling east on Highway 50 entering Gasconade County from Osage County. The vehicle was located in the area of Highway 50
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After Kansas City won Super Bowl LVII, offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy is now headed to Washington for a multiyear deal. Multiple news outlets have made this announcement, but neither the Chiefs or Commanders have put out official confirmation. Bieniemy was named the offensive coordinator and assistant head coach of the Commanders
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MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of a woman missing for more than a year is offering $10,000 to anyone with information that helps them find her. Beverly J. Logan, of Mascoutah, Illinois, was last seen by her family on Jan. 25, 2022, according to a press release from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office. She
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The Roots N Blues Festival, which features major touring acts each September, is rebranding.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The person who won $1 million off of a Mega Millions ticket bought in Columbia earlier this month has claimed their prize, according to a press release. The winner’s name was not revealed. They claimed their $1 million prize at the Missouri Lottery Headquarters in Jefferson City. The ticket was bought at the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Works announced on its social media Friday that Fifth Street entrance of a parking garage will be temporarily closed for repairs to its gate arm. The parking garage at Fifth and Walnut streets is still open to the public and can be entered on Sixth Street. The entrance on Fifth
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A rollover crash has been reported in Columbia at mile marker 121. Traffic in the area slowed to a crawl. The crash occurred around 3:20 p.m. One person was brought to University Hospital. The scene was cleared and traffic began to pick up again in the area around 4:15 p.m. Troopers are
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged this week after allegedly making a false claim in a 911 call. Emerson Maureira, 34, is charged with misusing 911 and making a false report. He is held at the Cole County Jail on a $10,000 bond, according to Casenet. He also has a pair
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Camden County sheriff’s deputies are investigating a suspicious death after being called to a home south of Camdenton on Thursday.
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A fire caused heavy damage to a home north of Columbia but no one was injured.
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A Missouri House committee on Thursday moved two bills along to the full chamber.
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Just because someone represents part of a city in a local government, it doesn’t mean they actually live there.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A few schools in Mid-Missouri have canceled classes for Friday after snow fell on Thursday. The Higbee R-8 Schools, Westran R-1 Schools, the Bevier School District and St. Pius X have announced they will be closed on Friday. A full list can be viewed on our closings and delays page.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri released the results of its faculty job satisfaction survey and found the university is succeeding in three areas of strength, and is looking to improve two other areas. The survey was conducted by the Collaborative on Academic Careers in Higher Education in during the spring 2022 semester. Nine
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The House General Laws Committee met in the Capitol on Thursday and voted “yes” on two bills, pushing them forward to the floor of the House of Representatives. House Bill 419 would ban gender affirming care for anyone under the age of 18. According to the bill, no doctor or healthcare
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