No injuries reported, but woman displaced after apartment burns from Audrain County fire
No injuries were reported in an Audrain County fire, but a restaurant and an attached apartment burnt down on Wednesday.
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Tracking a warm stretch with few rain chances
TODAY: Rain chances continue to look lack luster, as we get closer to a slim shower and thunderstorm chance this morning. Some weak storms and/or showers will pass south of the Lake of the Ozarks to near I-44 in mid-Missouri this morning, before a cold front pushes through, pushing them southeast this afternoon. A few
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Columbia ‘one step closer’ to resuming curbside recycling
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia spokesman Matt Nestor said Wednesday that the city is one step closer for curbside recycling to resume. In January, Utilities Director Dave Sorrell said the city was hoping to resume curbside collection by the end of February, if staffing levels allowed. According to Sorrell, staffing for the department needs
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Numerous mid-Missouri wrestlers advance to MSHSAA state semifinals
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The first day of the MSHSAA State Wrestling Tournament is in the books, and several mid-Missouri wrestlers have punched their tickets to the state semifinals in the Class 1 Boys, Class 1 Girls and Class 2 Boys’ brackets. Meanwhile, a few local programs are also in contention for a team trophy. In
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New street signs installed in historic area of downtown Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia Public Works employees installed new street signs in some parts of downtown Columbia. An area between Fifth and Sixth streets and East Ash and East Walnut streets – near the post office — was once a cultural center of Columbia’s Black community. The new signs include the words “historic
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Two Troop F troopers to be in first round of deployments to southern border
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two of the first 11 Missouri State High Patrol troopers to be sent to the U.S.-Mexico border will come from Troop F, which serves most of Mid-Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced his plans to send state resources, including troopers and national guardsmen, to Texas to help secure the southern border during a
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City of Columbia now has four six-figure city manager positions
The City of Columbia’s second assistant manager began his new role on Monday after the City approved the position in the fiscal 2024 budget.
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How warmer temperatures in February affects plant and insects
With abnormally warm temperatures across Mid-Missouri, some plants are starting of their initial processes towards getting ready for the spring bloom. Most plants make their determination of when to break out of their winter modes by the temperatures of the soil. As air temperatures have continued to increase, the soil temperature has followed suit with
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Anti-abortion advocates push for initiative petition reform
Bills that aim to make it harder for Missourians to amend the constitution are advancing in both the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate.
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Tracking a few storms late tonight, cooler Thursday
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with a chance for rain and storms south of I-70 after midnight. A few could bring heavy downpours and small hail near the I-44 corridor. Lows in the upper 40s to around 50. TOMORROW: Chance of a shower in the morning, followed by decreasing clouds and cooler temperatures. Gusty north winds up
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Google Fiber coming to Jefferson City after City Council approves agreement
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved an agreement that would bring Google Fiber services to the city. Google Fiber is a broadband internet service ran by Google, the company most known for its search engine website. Google Fiber has been in Kansas City since 2012. Google Fiber spokeswoman
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Tracking a warm afternoon with overnight shower and storm chances
TODAY: Wednesday is the warmest so far this week, with plenty more warmth ahead. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies today, with clouds being thin enough for you to want sunglasses through the day. Temperatures will soar to near 70 today, despite this added cloud cover thanks to a warm front moving in this afternoon.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors still seeing cases of the flu and COVID-19
A look at the sicknesses circulating in Mid-Missouri.
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Tracking warmth and overnight storm chances
TODAY: Wednesday is the warmest so far this week, with plenty more warmth ahead. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies today, with clouds being thin enough for you to want sunglasses through the day. Temperatures will soar to near 70 today, despite this added cloud cover thanks to a warm front moving in this afternoon.
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Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission set to meet Wednesday to discuss Improve I-70 Project
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at City Hall to further discuss the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Improve I-70 Project. According to the meeting agenda, the group is set to discuss the award, layout and future meetings pertaining to the first stage of the I-70 expansion
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Understanding Missouri self-defense laws after men charged for Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia criminal defense attorney said she believes the two men charged with murder and other crimes after the Kansas City rally shooting could claim self-defense, but it won’t be easy. Missouri prosecutors said on Tuesday that Lyndell Mays, 23, and Dominic M. Miller, 18 were charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal
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No. 5 Tennessee completes second half comeback to top Mizzou
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team led No. 5 Tennessee after an ugly first half on both ends, however, the Tigers couldn’t come out with their first SEC win. The Volunteers came back for a 72-67 win over MU, on Tuesday. You can watch the full postgame press conference with head coach Dennis
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Breaks of City of Columbia water mains could cost property owners
The City of Columbia had almost 170 water main breaks in 2023, but what happens when one damages personal property?
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Parson cites fentanyl concerns as Missouri plans to send 200 National Guard members to Texas border
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced his plans to send state resources to Texas to help secure the southern border during a Tuesday press conference. Earlier this month, Parson traveled to the southern border with 13 other governors to show support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s “Operation Lone Star.” Parson described the border
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Rare cicada event occurs this spring
Each year, the sound of cicadas can be heard into the mid to later summer months. This upcoming spring though, an even larger unearthing of cicadas looks to make an appearance filling the trees with these harmless insects. There are two typical categories of cicadas in terms of when they unearth. This year, Mid-Missouri will
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