RECALL ROUNDUP: Chrysler vehicles, glass coffee mugs and portable chargers recalled
A look at some of the past week’s major product recalls.
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Tracking increasing heat ahead of weekend
TODAY: Afternoon highs look to increase into the lower 90s as the heat index surges into the mid-90s. Skies remain mostly sunny with winds out of the south at 4-8 mph. TONIGHT: Thursday night sees lows into the lower 70s with mostly sunny skies. EXTENDED: Friday sees a continue warming trend lasting into the weekend
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Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission expected to deny Humane Society request
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’a Planning and Zoning Commission is expected to deny Central Humane Society’s request to build on a plot of land. The owners of “Central Humane Society” is requesting nearly 19 acres of land that is located northwest of the intersection of Brown School Road and Highway 763. Also included in that plat
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Fire at Osage County ice plant determined to be accidental
Firefighters were still at an ice factory that burned overnight in a small Osage County town.
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Bar that served Riley Strain may not be liable for his death, legal expert says
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A toxicology report earlier this week showed that Riley Strain’s blood alcohol level was nearly three times the legal limit to drive, but the bar that served him may not be liable. A report from the Davidson County Medical Examiner’s Office shows that Strain had a blood alcohol content of 0.228, His
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Several Juneteenth events held Wednesday in Columbia, groups differ on funding for events
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth was on Wednesday and several celebrations for the holiday were held throughout Columbia. This year, organizers were awarded nearly $24,000 for festivities through grant applications, which is the most the city has awarded for the holiday. Juneteenth recognizes the end of slavery in the United States. A member of one of
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Tracking a few pop up storms tonight, heat ramps up for the weekend
TONIGHT: Isolated storms diminishing, mostly clear with lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the low 90s. Heat index around 95. EXTENDED: Isolated storms will stay pretty sparse into this evening, bringing brief downpours and frequent lightning. Tomorrow is bright with highs in the low 90s, but the heat
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Juneteenth organizers in Columbia provide water, shade for Wednesday’s events amid heatwave
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures are continuing to rise in Mid-Missouri amidst a heatwave this week. Temperatures this week climbed past 90 degrees, however, the heat has not putting a damper on Columbia’s Juneteenth celebrations. Many events were held around the city on Wednesday in observance of the holiday. Executive Board Member for CoMo Juneteenth Celebration
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Insider Blog: Higher dew points mean heavier moisture
Summertime mugginess has settled back into Mid-Missouri and will be a common part of the forecast the next few months. Most daily summer forecasts include humidity as a percentage but you may hear forecasters also mention dew points in the summertime. Dew points are a good measure of humidity across a range of temperatures and
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Tracking another round of afternoon pop ups
THIS MORNING: Warm to start in the lower 70s. Temperatures quickly warm to the 80s by noon. TODAY: Mostly sunny with a spot shower or storm through sunset. Highs in the low 90s with a heat index in the upper 90s. EXTENDED: The heat and humidity are here to stay as upper high pressure continues
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Construction starts on Columbia Area Career Center renovation and addition
Columbia Public Schools on Tuesday celebrated the start of work to renovate and add to its trade school.
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Handful of Mid-Missouri schools offer driver’s education courses this summer
Student driver vehicles can be seen on the roadways in Mid-Missouri this summer as schools offer their summer driver’s education courses.
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Tracking continued heat and humidity with limited rain chances
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with increasing clouds overnight. Lows in the lower to mid-70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with a spot shower or storm through sunset. Highs in the low 90s with a heat index in the upper 90s. EXTENDED: The heat and humidity are here to stay as upper high pressure continues to hold
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Riley Strain autopsy and toxicology show alcohol, drowning caused death
Riley Strain’s autopsy and toxicology report show that alcohol contributed to his accidental drowning death.
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Jefferson City Council approves creation of homelessness task force
The Jefferson City Council could vote Monday on a resolution to create a task force focusing on homelessness.
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Insider Blog: First named storm of hurricane season forms
The Atlantic Hurricane Season officially began on June 1st and the first named storm of the season has now formed in the southern Gulf of Mexico. This broad storm could bring flooding across much of southern Texas. Alberto is tracking on the rim of a heat dome across the eastern U.S., forcing it due west
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Concern that Jefferson City MoDot project may affect summer travel
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Concerns over the Missouri Department of Transportation’s U.S. Route 54 improvement project in Jefferson City affecting summertime travel were brought to the table at Monday night’s Jefferson City Council meeting. According to MoDoT’s website, its work on Route 54 is part of an improvement project in Jefferson City. Route 54 will
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Tracking a steady pattern of summer heat this week
THIS MORNING: Mild to start in the 70s with a steady southerly breeze. Temperatures will warm quickly to the 90s by noon. TODAY: High temperatures reach the lower 90s with the heat index in the upper 90s. An isolated storm or two is possible. EXTENDED: Highs remain in the 90s all week and peak near
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Certificate filed in wrongful death lawsuit of MU student as woman accused of murder still hasn’t been evaluated by the DMH
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of murder in the death of a University of Missouri student in January 2023 appeared in court on Monday by video from the Boone County Jail with her attorney pleading that she hasn’t been transported to the Department of Mental Health yet. Emma Adams, 22, was charged with second-degree
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Insider Blog: What’s a heat dome and why is it so hot this week?
We’re just a couple days away from the official start of summer, but the sizzling heat has already settled in as above average temperatures are in the forecast for the entire week. We typically see our first 90 degree day around May 31, but this year we didn’t have a 90 degree day until this
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