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Heavy storms drive up insurance premiums as materials costs increase

July 11, 2023 11:43 AM Avery Roehler

A line of storms will move into Mid-Missouri on Wednesday, producing potential for damaging wind and hail.

Attorney claims DOJ ‘neglect’ should lead to dismissal of Versailles man’s Jan. 6 case

July 11, 2023 5:57 PM Lucas Geisler

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) – An attorney representing a Lake of the Ozarks-area man wants a federal judge to dismiss a Jan. 6-related case based on a lack of action from the prosecutor. The attorney for Matthew Loganbill said federal prosecutors have not tried the Versailles man in enough time under the Speedy Trial Act. Attorney

Tracking warming temperatures ahead of strong storms midweek

July 11, 2023 12:59 PM Nate Splater

This Afternoon: Highs reach the upper 90s with the heat index brushing 100 degrees. The UV Index reaches extreme levels with sunburn possible under 15 minutes. Tonight: Lows fall to the lower 70s as skies remain partly cloudy. Storms will move in from the west near sunrise. Extended: A Weather Alert Day has been issued

Multiple big Mid-Mo cases headed to court Tuesday

July 11, 2023 7:37 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Judges are scheduled to hear a handful of cases from multiple counties Tuesday including Boone, Cole, and a Randolph County case which was moved to Carroll County. Boone County Case In Boone County, online court records show Sarah Brown is scheduled to have her initial court appearance at 1:30 p.m. Sarah D. Brown Brown is

Tracking a hot Tuesday before storms Wednesday

July 11, 2023 4:04 AM Chance Gotsch

Today: Afternoon highs climb into the upper 90s as the heat index reaches up towards 100 degrees. Skies remain partly cloudy with winds out of the southwest at 8-12 mph. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the lower 70s with partly cloudy skies and winds out of the southwest at 10-15 mph. Extended: A Weather Alert

Doyle appointed as interim Fulton city administrator

July 10, 2023 3:08 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton City Council announced in a Monday press release that it appointed Courtney Doyle as its interim city administrator. The City stated the appointment occurred at a special session Friday, after Renee Tyler was fired from the position the same day. The City has not given a reason for Tyler’s termination. Tyler was

Mizzou football bringing one offensive and two defensive players to SEC Media Days

July 10, 2023 11:38 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) SEC Football Media Days is set to kick off on Monday, July 17 in Nashville, Tenn. Mizzou football will be the second team to speak that day, as the Southeastern Conference announced that the Tigers will be bringing defensive back Kris Abrams-Draine, defensive lineman Darius Robinson and offensive lineman Javon Foster to

Rock Bridge alum drafted by Royals in fifth round of MLB Draft

July 10, 2023 4:11 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Rock Bridge baseball alum Spencer Nivens is staying home for his professional career. The Kansas City Royals drafted Nivens with the No. 142 overall pick in the fifth round of the 2023 MLB Draft. Nivens went to college at Missouri State, where he posted a Missouri Valley Conference Player of the

Former Mizzou pitcher, Fatima alum drafted to the New York Mets

July 10, 2023 3:36 PM Nathalie Jones

NEW YORK, N.Y. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou pitcher and Fatima alum Austin Troesser is going to the next level. The New York Mets drafted Troesser with the No. 135 overall pick on Monday. The 21-year-old played for the Tigers for three seasons, after graduating from Fatima High School. He finished his MU career with a 4.98

Mizzou pitcher drafted by White Sox in 10th round of MLB Draft

July 10, 2023 5:25 PM Nathalie Jones

CHICAGO, Ill. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou pitcher Zach Franklin got drafted by the Chicago White Sox in the 2023 MLB Draft on Monday. The righty went with the No. 299 overall pick in the 10th round. Franklin came to Columbia as a sixth-year transfer from Western Carolina. In his Tiger career, he tallied 59 strikeouts over

Boone County Fire Protection District: Two Task Force 1 members being sent to Vermont

July 10, 2023 9:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District announced on its social media Monday night that two members of Missouri Task Force 1 are headed to Vermont to give assistance after recent flooding in the region. “According to the Vermont State Police, serious, life-threatening flooding is occurring today across much of Vermont,” the Boone

MU Health Care hosts tour for new children’s hospital

July 10, 2023 7:54 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday afternoon, MU Health Care held a tour to show the progress made on the new children’s hospital coming to Virginia Avenue. The facility is on track to open in June 2024, and will feature 146 private patient rooms. There were empty rooms and lots filled with dirt, while construction continued

Federal, state officials coordinating response to drought in Missouri

July 10, 2023 11:06 AM Mitchell Kaminski

A state committee said Monday that it will meet next week to talk about how federal and Missouri officials can work to combat the ongoing drought.

Columbia Water & Light proposes Community Solar Program

July 10, 2023 7:17 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light has proposed a Community Solar Program for the city. The program would expand access to solar energy for Columbia residents who do not own property. Those who choose to participate in the program would not have to install solar panels. James Owen, of Renew, Missouri, said the energy

Tracking thunderstorms by midweek

July 10, 2023 3:57 PM John Ross

TONIGHT: Skies tonight will remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling into the upper 60s by sunrise. TOMORROW: Some high clouds are likely to filter in by sunrise, as decaying storms to our north approach. Rain is not expected to reach the border, of mid-Missouri, but clouds may stream in overhead. Otherwise, Tuesday will be partly

Downtown Columbia business group asks workers not to park in front of stores

July 10, 2023 11:39 AM Avery Roehler

A Downtown Columbia merchants’ organization is asking its members to have their employees park somewhere else.

University of Missouri get 7% state funding bump, money for meat processing plant

July 10, 2023 11:56 AM Hannah Falcon

All of Missouri’s colleges and universities will get a 7% bump in funding under the state’s budget for the 2024 fiscal year, which began July 1, and money for a new meat processing plant at the University of Missouri.

Active pattern bringing above-average rain could improve drought this month

July 10, 2023 4:39 PM Nate Splater

Much of the early summer in Mid-Missouri has been hot and dry, keeping moisture levels low and leading to sparse rainfall for several months. Extreme drought conditions have proliferated in Central Missouri as we fall behind by several inches of rain, but a pattern change is already underway as we begin July. High pressure dominated

Columbia Water and Light hopes Thornbrook water issues solved

July 9, 2023 9:24 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s Water and Light Advisory Board heard Monday from city officials who say they hope low water pressure issues in the city’s southwest neighborhoods is no longer a problem. This comes after the Thornbrook neighborhood had three boil water advisories since June. According to Thornbrook resident Julie Ryan, this has been a

Tracking dry conditions today ahead of storms by midweek

July 10, 2023 1:02 PM Nate Splater

This Afternooon: Highs warm into the lower 90s with mostly sunny skies and winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Cooling to the upper 60s with partly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 4-8 mph. Extended: Conditions are looking mostly dry Tuesday, with the possibility of isolated showers or storms