University of Missouri says lessons learned during 2015 protests led to peaceful ceasefire demonstration
A pro-Palestine protest in Columbia this week saw no safety incidents.
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors say virus season appears to be over
Nurse practitioner Dwight Jones with Jefferson City Medical Group says they continue to see most patients coming into their facility with allergies and upper respiratory infections.
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Tracking almost daily rain chances with plenty of dry time between
TODAY: Wednesday is a mostly dry day, with dry time to start, under some clouds. With some breaks in the clouds, you may want your sunglasses. Winds will be variable, until a warm front lifts back across the region, putting temperatures again back near 80. Showers and storms will come along the warm front, with
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Family of St. Louis man searching for answers after man hit by vehicle in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of a St. Louis man is demanding justice after they say a family member was injured in a hit-and-run accident over the weekend. Drew Schenk, 22 was in Columbia from St. Louis visiting a group of friends who attended the University of Missouri during the weekend, according to his sister
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Local highlights and scores: April 30, 2024
WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Tuesday, April 30, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BASEBALL Battle (3) Blair Oaks (4) FINAL/11 California (4) Boonville (8) FINAL Moberly (5) Mexico (3) FINAL Warsaw (8) Eldon (13) FINAL North Callaway (9) Montgomery County (1) FINAL Paris (4)
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Mizzou baseball run-rules Lindenwood in final midweek game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou baseball team ended midweek action in the win column on Tuesday night. The Tigers routed Lindenwood 13-1, which completed the regular season sweep over the Lions. The scoring got started early for MU, as Justin Colon picked up an RBI single in the first inning to plate Danny Corona and
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Tracking isolated storms tonight, widespread rain and storms Thursday
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with a few isolated thunderstorms late. A couple storms could produce hail. Lows in the upper 50s to around 60. TOMORROW: Partly sunny and warm with highs near 80. A few storms are possible by afternoon. EXTENDED: Storms have developed across western Iowa and will continue to pop up farther south, out
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Boone County Commissioners prioritize housing projects in final round of ARPA funding
Boone County commissioners approved more than $6.5 million in ARPA funding Tuesday, with affordable housing projects receiving a large chunk of the money.
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Confirmed tornado tracks from this past weekend
This past weekend brought damage from tornadoes across much of the Midwest, including even here in Mid-Missouri. A long line of showers and storms draped from Central Missouri to the southwest into southeastern portions of Kansas. Confirmed tornadoes spanned the entire distance of the storm with two confirmed tornadoes occurring in northern Morgan and Moniteau
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No injuries reported in fire at Total Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fulton
No injuries were reported after a fire broke out Monday evening at Total Health and Rehabilitation Center in Fulton, the business confirmed on its Facebook page.
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Tracking a summer-like day ahead of storm chances tonight
TODAY: Tuesday is sunny and warm. With a 10-20 mph south wind this afternoon, temperatures reach into the low 80s. TONIGHT: Storms approach from Kansas, Nebraska, and Iowa after 7 p.m. They arrive with an isolated chance for hail and damaging winds, but are weakening upon arrival until they dissipate after midnight. These may not
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Deadline looms for Missouri cannabis microbusiness license applications
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday marks the deadline for the Missouri Department of Cannabis Regulation’s second round of microbusiness applications. According to Cannabis.Mo.Gov, applicants for a microbusiness license need to meet one of the following criteria: Have a net worth of fewer than $250,000 and have had an income below 250% of the federal poverty level,
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Columbia Public School board members address ‘confusing’ suspension policy
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education is discussing possible ways to address inconsistencies in the district’s “confusing” Student Suspension and Expulsion Policy. During Monday night’s policy committee meeting, members of the committee noted that the district’s current policy, which was adopted in 1996 but was last revised in 2003, needs to be streamlined.
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No. 14 Mizzou softball falls short of sweeping No. 18 Mississippi State
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Game three seems to be the problem for No. 14 Mizzou softball in 2024. Once again, head coach Larissa Anderson and company had No. 18 Mississippi State right where they wanted them. The Tigers won two-straight to clinch the series win on Saturday and Sunday, however, on Monday night the Bulldogs mounted
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Several roads closed across Missouri after weekend storms
After a weekend of storms, there are about 85 roads closed due to flooding across the state, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation Traveler Information.
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Missouri River flood stages rising
This past week, portions of Mid-Missouri saw radar estimated rainfall totals reaching up to 5″. This prompted various areal flood advisories and many flood warnings widespread across the region. The Missouri River at Glasgow is currently seeing the affects from all of this rainfall as the river levels have risen to minor flood levels and
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Tracking a warmer Tuesday, more rain and storms this week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool with lows in the lower 50s. Patchy fog developing late. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: Tonight will be cool in the lower 50s, and of note we can expect some patchy fog to develop due to clear skies and light winds. Tomorrow will be warmer
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Jewish students disagree during on-campus protest against war in Gaza
A group of University of Missouri students has planned a walkout and march for late Monday morning to show their support for the people in Gaza.
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Tracking a sunny afternoon with near average highs
TODAY: Standing water currently has some roads closed across the region, so check the MODOT Traveler Information Map for information on low lying areas that typically flood. We have an array of flood alerts across the region this morning after a very wet weekend. Skies remain mostly sunny this afternoon thanks to a passing high
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Demolition continues at the Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City is demolishing a building and clearing a large area of the Missouri State Penitentiary to make way for future development.
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