Missouri ranks 40th in maternal mortality; doctors hope state investment will bring improvement
Missouri is one of the worst states right now for pregnant women, experts say.
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Tracking more rain chances into the weekend
THIS AFTERNOON: Friday remains hot and humid with the feels like up to 90 degrees. Isolated storms are possible in the heat of the day. TONIGHT: Rain chances drop as temperatures fall overnight to the lower 60s. Cloud cover sticks around all night. EXTENDED: Saturday starts mostly dry but scattered showers and storms will move
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Fire means Columbia’s Orr Street Studios to partially open for First Friday art walk
A hub of Columbia’s Arts District, Orr Street Studios, remained closed Friday after a fire during the early morning last Sunday.
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Tracking more spotty storms with more rain chances over the weekend
TODAY: Friday will be much the same as Thursday, with partly cloudy skies and isolated afternoon storms. Highs will reach mid-to-upper 80s, and feel like 90s thanks to humidity. TONIGHT: Skies cloud overnight, as an upper level low moves in from the south. Temperatures fall into the upper 60s, with mostly dry weather overnight. EXTENDED:
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Two suspects in deadly Fulton shooting set to appear in court Friday
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Two suspects in deadly Fulton shooting are making their second appearance in court Friday at the Callaway County Justice Center. Emmanuel Brown, 20 and Quiara Walton, 19, of Fulton will be in court for the second time in seven day for their alleged involvement if the shooting death of Jakiem Braggs, 19,
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2 men show up to Auxvasse Fire Department recruitment meeting
AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men showed up to a meeting on Thursday where the City of Auxvasse attempted to recruit new volunteer firefighters. At 6:30 p.m., the garage doors of the Auxvasse Fire Department opened to the public for an informational session about how to become a volunteer firefighter. Despite the critical need, only two
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Local Democrats praise Biden for public remarks on dropping out of presidential race
Mid-Missouri Democrats are reacting positively to President Joe Biden’s address to the nation Wednesday night — his first speech since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race earlier this week.
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Jefferson City hires St. Louis contractor to clean yard waste site
Jefferson City this week hired a contractor to clean up its yard waste site.
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Tracking scattered storms to start the weekend, heat ramps up by Sunday into next week
TONIGHT: Isolated storms through sunset with mostly clear skies overnight. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Partly to mostly sunny with highs in the mid-upper 80s. Feels like the low 90s. Best chance of rain south of I-70. EXTENDED: Spotty storms have developed as a cold front works its way south across Mid-Missouri, but most
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Audrain County, City of Mexico partner to buy shuttered hospital
Local governments have partnered with a non-profit foundation to buy a shuttered hospital in Mexico, Missouri.
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Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches.
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Columbia Housing Authority breaks ground on new complex amid waiting list of over 1,400 households
The Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Thursday on its new apartment complex, Kinney Point Apartments.
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Infrastructure, housing, public safety among top priorities in Columbia’s fiscal year 2025 budget
Columbia city leaders revealed their fiscal 2023 budget Thursday at City Hall, citing priorities including infrastructure, housing, social services and public safety.
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Tracking increasing humidity with weekend storm chances
TODAY: Thursday is another warm and muggy day, with highs in the upper 80s, but feeling like low 90s. An isolated storm or two is possible, but we’re mostly dry. TONIGHT: Temperatures fall into the 60s under mostly clear skies. EXTENDED: Friday brings another mostly dry day with a chance for pop up storms and
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Tracking limited rain chances through the weekend and warmer air next week
TODAY: Thursday is another warm and muggy day, with highs in the upper 80s, but feeling like low 90s. An isolated storm or two is possible, but we’re mostly dry. TONIGHT: Temperatures fall into the 60s under mostly clear skies. EXTENDED: Friday brings another mostly dry day with a chance for pop up storms and
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25 apply to become members of Jefferson City homelessness task force
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City received 25 applications from residents hoping to become a part of its homelessness task force, according to a spokesperson for the city. City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said there are eight positions open, five of which are reserved for members from faith-based or nonprofit organizations and three members “at large.”
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Open Third Congressional District seat draws nine candidates
Nine candidates have filed for Missouri’s open Third Congressional District seat after Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer decided not to run again after serving in the position since 2009.
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Chiefs offense works to become a dominant force in 2024
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KMIZ) If you take a look back at the entire season leading up to Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVIII victory, it makes the win even more impressive. Time and time again the Chiefs’ defense took the spotlight in 2023, as quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the offense struggled to find its usual rhythm.
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Black bear population increases in Missouri
The black bear population is looking up as we head into the future across the state. This also means increased sightings possible across Mid-Missouri. Black bear populations are increasing at a rate of 8%. The current population estimation is just under 1,000 across the Show-Me State. This means in the next ten years, we could
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Luetkemeyer reflects on time in office
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) is retiring at the end of his term. ABC 17 News spoke with several candidates who are on the ballot in the Aug. 6 primary for the Third District seat. ABC 17 News anchor Meghan Drakas sat down with Luetkemeyer, who reflected on his time in office.
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