Columbia Police Department reorganizes to streamline processes
The Columbia Police Department has gotten city council approval to reorganize its department and create a Professional Standards Bureau.
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Tracking a mild and windy Friday with evening rain
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and breezy with lows in the lower 40s. Wind gusts up to 25 mph. TOMORROW: Breezy and warm with sunshine and highs in the upper 60s to around 70. Wind gusts up to 25 mph. EXTENDED: Winds die down a bit tonight, but we’ll still see gusts up to 25 mph overnight
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Climate Matters: Blocking high pressure brings abnormal heat waves
You’ve likely been enjoying recent milder temperatures but these conditions are pretty extreme for this time of year. Highs this past week have soared 20 degrees above average; our low temperatures actually look more like our seasonal daily highs. This heat wave was fueled by a stubborn high pressure system reminiscent of more intense patterns
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Missing Macon man found dead in Boone County
Boone County deputies found the body of a missing Macon, Missouri, man Wednesday afternoon.
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Tracking a dry and breezy afternoon
TODAY: A Wind Advisory is in effect for the majority of Mid-MO with a burn ban across the Lake of the Ozarks today due to high winds and dry conditions. Gusts will reach up to 40 mph today but this will also fuel warm temperatures into the upper 60s. TONIGHT: Temperatures stay warm in the
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Tracking a gusty and warm Thursday
TODAY: Thursday is windy and warm. A chance for some shower activity before 9 am is possible north of I-70, but largely, today is dry, with mostly sunny skies late this morning through the afternoon. Expect winds from the south to gust as high as 45 mph at times, driving temperatures into the upper 60s
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Kansas City Power and Light District preparing for Super Bowl watch party
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Power and Light District is preparing for a watch party after the Kansas City Chiefs stamped their ticket to their fourth Super Bowl appearance within the past five years. Special Events Manager Victor Quintero said the district saw 20,000 people during last year’s Super Bowl, when the Chiefs
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WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing cases of upper respiratory infections, flu and COVID-19
Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.
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Missouri suffers 10th straight loss, falls to Texas A&M 79-60 at home
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Southeastern Conference victory continues to elude the Missouri Tigers, who fell to the Texas A&M Aggies 79-60 Wednesday night at Mizzou Arena. You can watch the full press conference with Missouri Men’s Basketball coach Dennis Gates in the video player below. https://youtu.be/IoiJ-SaIQS4?si=tDY-xe79K44q6HaK Missouri (8-15, 0-10 SEC) was able to come within
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Father of man killed by police at Columbia apartment complex in August calls CPD officers at scene ‘negligent’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of Marquis Rivera — a man who was killed by police at a Columbia Apartment complex in August — claim they have been told that charges will not be filed against the Columbia police officers involved. Marquis Rivera, 22, was shot and killed by Columbia police officers on Aug. 4
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Concerns raised over City of Ashland’s conduct during investigation into former police chief
At least one Ashland citizen is raising concerns about the city’s leadership after reviewing the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation into former Police Chief Gabe Edwards.
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Tracking gusty winds and much warmer than average temperatures tomorrow
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and mild with lows in the upper 40s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy and warm with a spot shower or two in the morning. Highs in the upper 60s with wind gusts up to 40 mph. EXTENDED: Winds will increase to about 25 mph overnight, with a Wind Advisory in effect for much of
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Bill aimed at deterring catalytic converter thefts approved by Missouri House committee
The Missouri House of Representatives Committee on Emerging Issues approved a bill Wednesday that aims to deter catalytic converter thieves by ruining their market.
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Tracking a warming trend with spotty showers Thursday
TODAY: Wednesday is mostly cloudy, but yet warmer than Tuesday, when we saw abundant sunshine for most of the day. Warm flow increases in the atmosphere through the rest of the week, locally, meaning 60s for us today through Friday. Highs today, likely reach low-to-mid 60s for most. TONIGHT: Clouds and south wind keep us
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Tracking 60s the rest of the work week
TODAY: Wednesday is mostly cloudy, but yet warmer than Tuesday, when we saw abundant sunshine for most of the day. Warm flow increases in the atmosphere through the rest of the week, locally, meaning 60s for us today through Friday. Highs today, likely reach low-to-mid 60s for most. TONIGHT: Clouds and south wind keep us
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Columbia Public Schools to hold meeting on addressing attendance areas for new elementary school
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Long-Range Facilities Planning Committee is set to hold a meeting Wednesday to discuss attendance areas, as they are planning to build a new elementary school in South Columbia. The meeting will be held at 4:30 p.m. at the Aslin Administration Building on W. Worley St. Those who attend
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Local highlights and scores: Feb. 6, 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOYS BASKETBALL JEFFERSON CITY (56) HICKMAN (77) FINAL CAPITAL CITY (56) BATTLE (81) FINAL ROCK BRIDGE (57) CENTRAL (KANSAS CITY) (58) FINAL OSAGE (57) SOUTHERN BOONE (58) FINAL ELDON (32) BLAIR
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City of Moberly reveals plans to address odor complaints
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Moberly has responded to a second warning letter it received on Jan. 11 from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources over an odor violation stemming from a wastewater-holding basin, located just off Rollins Street near Highway 63. On Tuesday, Moberly revealed a list of steps they have taken to
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Discrimination lawsuit against CPS claims student was punched by staff, isolated from class
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A discrimination lawsuit filed on Tuesday by the parent of a Columbia Public Schools student claims the child suffered abuse from district staff. The lawsuit – filed by Chrystal Blauvelt – accuses CPS of disability discrimination and violating the Missouri Human Rights Act. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said later on Tuesday that
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City of Ashland bond issue for sewage treatment improvement project fails
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A bond issue asking if the City of Ashland should combine its waterworks and sewage system revenue bonds failed on Tuesday. The measure failed 138 votes to 117, with a 7.86% voter turnout. Voters went to the polls to decide if the revenue bonds for $40 million for purchasing, constructing, extending, and
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