COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Denny Hoskins is a Republican running for Missouri’s Secretary of State. He has represented District 21 in the Missouri Senate since 2016. Before that, Hoskins served in the House of Representatives starting in 2008 and was later elected to the officer of Speaker Pro Tem in 2013. Hoskins believes in protecting the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Barbara Phifer is a Democrat running for Missouri’s Secretary of State. She has represented St. Louis County, District 90, in the Missouri House of Representatives since November 2020. Before that, the Columbia native was a United Methodist pastor for over 40 years. Phifer says she believes in free and fair elections for
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TODAY: Temperatures make it back to 70 degrees this afternoon with plenty of sunshine. High winds and low humidity contribute to an elevated fire risk and burning is not recommended. TONIGHT: Skies remain clear with temperatures falling into the low 40s. EXTENDED: Homecoming Saturday is picture-perfect but slightly warmer than average. Temperatures start in the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. The University of Missouri will be holding multiple homecoming events Friday and Saturday that will cause streets to be closed in and around campus. On Friday from 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., fraternities and sororities will be hosting a house decoration event that will have food trucks, vendors and will be a pedestrian
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TODAY: Friday is another mild and bright day, but this time we’ll have highs reaching a few degrees higher, into the 70s. South winds, dry air, and warmth will contribute to elevated fire risk this afternoon. TONIGHT: Skies are clear again, with temperatures falling into the low 40s. EXTENDED: Clear and warming conditions continue through
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With Election Day less than a month away, a growing number of Americans do not trust the process, but Missouri officials are still confident that the state’s elections are fair and secure. A study by the Pew Research Center found that after the 2020 presidential election only 21% of Donald Trump supporters
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ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Thursday, Oct. 17, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOFTBALL HALLSVILLE (10) MOBERLY (0) FINAL MACON (11) SOUTHERN BOONE (0) FINAL ROCK BRIDGE (11) SMITH-COTTON (1) FINAL TIMBERLAND (6) HICKMAN (2) FINAL TROY BUCHANAN (11) BATTLE (1) FINAL HELIAS (2)
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A look at some major recalls this week.
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When you look to the sky this evening, you might notice the moon appears brighter and bigger. Along with this, you might also notice an orange hue. This is due to the supermoon being seen currently known as the Hunter’s Moon. The Hunter’s moon will appear to be 8% larger and 16% brighter than a
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the lower 40s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the lower 70s. EXTENDED: We’ll see lows falling to near 40 overnight with sunshine again tomorrow afternoon. Highs reach the lower 70s Friday, with a slight warm up through the weekend. Next week, a closed off low pressure
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A 2024 housing study released Thursday by Boone County and the City of Columbia show the local market is plagued with high prices.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s Homecoming takes place on Saturday and its annual parade will require some street closures. The parade begins 8 a.m. Saturday at the intersection of Tiger Avenue and Rollins Street, according to a Thursday press release from the City of Columbia. The parade then goes east on Rollins Street,
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TODAY: Thursday is a warmer day, after another cold start. Temperatures will again be near freeze and frost territory depending on location early, but temperatures climb into the high 60s this afternoon. South winds will be breezy, and the main reason we warm so quickly. Dry air helps us warm, but the combination of wind,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Kurtis Gregory is a Republican running in Missouri’s 21st Senate District. According to Gregory’s campaign website, he is committed to improving infrastructure, ensuring a quality education for Missouri students and supports Missouri’s military families and veterans. Gregory, who has served two terms in the state House representing the 51st District including Marshall,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jim Bates is a Democrat running for Missouri’s Senate seat in District 21’s 21st Senate District. His priorities include lowering taxes by removing state sales tax on food, diapers and feminine hygiene products. Bates wants to strengthen public schools by expanding the A+ program and provide free school meals to Missouri Children.
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TODAY: Thursday is a warmer day, after another cold start. Temperatures will again be near freeze and frost territory depending on location early, but temperatures climb into the high 60s this afternoon. South winds will be breezy, and the main reason we warm so quickly. Dry air helps us warm, but the combination of wind,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Wednesday, Oct. 16, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. NAIA MEN’S SOCCER WILLIAM WOODS (0) COLUMBIA COLLEGE (0) FINAL NAIA WOMEN’S SOCCER WILLIAM WOODS (0) COLUMBIA COLLEGE (3) FINAL NAIA VOLLEYBALL WILLIAMS BAPTIST (0) COLUMBIA COLLEGE (3) FINAL HS VOLLEYBALL ROCK
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A ruling from the Missouri State Supreme Court has changed the trick-or-treating landscape however experts say there is nothing to fear. Starting this year, registered sex offenders are no longer required to identify their homes with the sign, “No candy or treats at this residence.” Enacted in 2008, the initial law required
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries have been reported in a north Columbia garage fire that occurred on Wednesday. Columbia firefighters were dispatched at 3:41 p.m. to the 1800 block of Holly Avenue. Fire officials said a detached, two-car garage was engulfed in flames. Fire officials have not determined a cause for the fire yet. We
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri voters will decide in November whether to reinstate a $3 court fee to help fund retirement benefits for county sheriffs and prosecutors. The official ballot language states, “Shall the Missouri Constitution be amended to provide that the administration of justice shall include the levying of costs and fees to support salaries
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