Above average has been the trend for temperatures this year as we only recently began to feel cooler conditions in Mid-MO. That extra heat is problematic during the hot summertime, but warmer temperatures in the winter aren’t bad in some regards. With the climate warming and less chilly nights on average, we may not need
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Corrections Deputy Director Matt Sturm will be retiring this month, according to an email from a DOC spokesperson. Sturm has served in the deputy director role since 2017 and has been with the DOC for nearly 30 years. Sturm isn’t the only immediate retiree in the department. DOC Director
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A grand jury has indicted a man in the investigation into the murder of Debra Dickens back in 2002.
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly with lows in the upper 30s to around 40. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy and windy with highs in the mid-60s and wind gusts up to 30 mph. EXTENDED: Overnight, temperatures stay above freezing with lows near 40. Tomorrow is another mild and windy day but we should see dew points jump
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TODAY: Thursday is our first day out of the 40s since this recent cold snap. Temperatures are forecast to reach the upper 50s and possibly even low 60s for some under mostly sunny skies. The air is dry and the winds are breezy from the southwest in the 10-20 mph range. This will allow for
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TODAY: Thursday is our first day out of the 40s since this recent cold snap. Temperatures are forecast to reach the upper 50s and possibly even low 60s for some under mostly sunny skies. The air is dry and the winds are breezy from the southwest in the 10-20 mph range. This will allow for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As drought in Mid-Missouri continues, despite some recent rainfall, many counties are still in drought stricken areas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor from Oct. 31, counties like Morgan, Moniteau, Cooper, Pettis, Benton and much of Cole, Camden and Miller counties are in severe drought stricken areas. Nearby counties seeing moderate drought
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Wednesday, Nov. 1, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. COLLEGE MEN’S BASKETBALL AVILA (48) COLUMBIA COLLEGE (85) FINAL HS SOCCER SPRINGFIELD CATHOLIC (3) CAPITAL CITY (0) FINAL
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The Columbia Fire Department has released the final condition reports from an outside firm after reports of possible mold inside Fire Stations 2 and 6 last month.
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Earlier Wednesday morning lakes and rivers across much of Mid-Missouri produced steam fog. This was seen on various weather cameras, but this was not the ordinary steam fog people see throughout much of the year. This was freezing fog. Typically, steam fog forms whenever a cold air mass moves over a warmer body of water.
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and not as cold with lows near the freezing mark. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the upper 50s. Low humidity and gusty winds could create dangerous fire weather conditions. Avoid open burning. EXTENDED: I’m tracking a chilly night but we’ll be more than 10 degrees warmer in some spots
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Missouri Department of Corrections Director Anne Precythe’s last day will be Dec. 5. An interim director will be announced after her retirement.
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TODAY: Wednesday is a warmer day despite a cooler start. Expect temperatures to reach mid-to-upper 40s under sunny skies with south winds this afternoon. TONIGHT: Winds remain southerly, and some mid-level clouds work in overnight. This will keep temperatures slightly warmer, but we’re still near and below freezing across the region by sunrise Thursday. EXTENDED:
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Tuesday, Oct. 31, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOCCER Blue Springs (1) Rock Bridge (2) FINAL – district semifinal Blue Springs South (6) Smith-Cotton (2) FINAL – district semifinal
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new location for The Food Bank Market is opening its doors Wednesday at 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., providing more than just food for the community. The Food Bank Market, part of the The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri, will provide food and services for community members in need
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TODAY: Wednesday is a warmer day despite a cooler start. Expect temperatures to reach mid-to-upper 40s under sunny skies with south winds this afternoon. TONIGHT: Winds remain southerly, and some mid-level clouds work in overnight. This will keep temperatures slightly warmer, but we’re still near and below freezing across the region by sunrise Thursday. EXTENDED:
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Public Service Commission’s Cold Weather Rule will go into effect Wednesday for gas and electric utilities across Missouri. Under the rule, natural gas and electric utilities are prohibited from disconnecting any heat-related services when the temperature is predicted to drop below 32 degrees during the following 24 hours. The rule
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is aware of the implications that Saturday’s AP top-15 clash with the No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs in Athens has. It’s crucial in the fight the for SEC East and where MU’s season goes, overall. However, head coach Eli Drinkwitz said that it’s not his team’s job to create
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After a Battle High School student was found with a weapon in their backpack Monday, ABC 17 submitted a records request to find out how many weapons incidents have occurred on Columbia Public School properties.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri is one of eight states that experiences food insecurity more than the national average, according to a recent report from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The Food Bank of Central & Northeast Missouri’s new food pantry, the Food Bank Market opens to the public on Wednesday and aims to help with
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