Columbia Police Officers Association asks for residents to lobby at City Council meeting
The Columbia Police Officers Association is asking residents to lobby on its behalf at the next City Council meeting on Monday.
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Defendant in Phi Gamma Delta hazing case seeks January trial date
The lawyer for one of the men charged in a hazing case tied to a former University of Missouri fraternity is asking for the court to set a trial date.
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Organizations deliver letters to governor to stop death of Michael Tisius
Missourians to Abolish the Death Penalty will deliver letters to the governor Tuesday in an effort to stop the execution of Michael Tisius.
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Tracking daily chances for afternoon storms, hot temperatures all week
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with an isolated storm possible through sunset. Lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with isolated to scattered showers and storms through early evening. Some could contain heavy rain. Highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: The summerlike pattern that has settled in will stick around for much of this week as
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Local libraries feel prepared for Missouri Secretary of State’s rule on ‘obscene’ books
A new state rule allowing parents to challenge which books are appropriate for children went into effect Tuesday.
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Increasing humidity and its affect on your body
This past Memorial Day weekend, Mid-Missouri saw comfortable conditions as sunshine and warmer temperatures took over. One of the most notable factors that lead to such pleasant feeling temperatures was the low humidity levels. Dewpoints this past weekend only reach into the upper 40s and lower 50s leading to a drier atmosphere. As the week
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Roundabout construction at Highway 54 in Holts Summit leads to traffic issues, police say
HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) The start of a construction project for a new roundabout at Highway 54 in Holts Summit has lead to traffic issues, according to a social media post from the Holts Summit Police Department. Construction on the on/off ramp at Highway 54 in Holts Summit began Tuesday. Route OO and the northbound
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Tracking well above-average highs with isolated storm chances
Today: Afternoon highs climb into the upper 80s as winds continue out of the southeast around 5 mph. Skies remain partly cloudy with chances of a few isolated storms possible. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-60s with partly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the south at 5 mph. Extended: Temperatures remain near or
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Missouri’s members of Congress mum so far on debt ceiling deal
Members of Congress who represent Mid-Missouri have so far been silent on the details of a deal reached over the weekend to avert a U.S. credit default.
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Limitations start today for children’s access to certain books under Missouri’s new library rule
Children’s access to certain books could be limited as Missouri’s new library rules take effect Tuesday.
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Tracking a stagnant pattern with daily chances for afternoon storms and summer heat
TODAY: Today marks the beginning of daily chances for afternoon thunderstorms. It won’t be much, but just enough ingredients come together this afternoon to promote a limited chance for an isolated thunderstorm or two this afternoon. Our best chances for storms will stay west of Mexico, Kingdom City, and Vienna. To the east, folks will
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21 arrests made so far by MSHP Troop F during Memorial Day counting period
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F have made 21 arrests since MSHP’s counting period for Memorial Day weekend began Friday evening. The counting period is designed to help MSHP track how well the department keeps Missouri Roads safe. For Memorial Day, it lasts from 6 p.m. Friday-11:59 p.m. Monday. Of the 21
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No major boating accidents reported at the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported no drownings or boat crashes on the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend.
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Jefferson City Veterans Council holds Memorial Day ceremony
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The sound of “Taps” and the echo of a 21-gun salute filled the air around the Missouri Capitol on Monday as a Memorial Day ceremony wrapped up. Dozens of people gathered on the north side of the Capitol Grounds where the waterfall and reflecting pool honoring veterans sits. Speakers told the
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Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center opens after Sunday closure
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center in Columbia opened Monday, with staff keeping an eye on water conditions. This came after the pool remained closed Sunday– with operators reporting a mechanical issue and chemical imbalance in the water. The pool was expected to be open each day this past weekend.
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Tracking warming temperatures for Memorial Day
MEMORIAL DAY: Temperatures will be noticeably warmer this afternoon in the upper 80s. Luckily, humidity holds off for the holiday, making for a mostly comfortable and sunny day. TOMORROW: Highs break into the lower 90s as southerly winds increase, which also leads to an uptick in humidity. This heat and moisture combo could produce afternoon
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WATCH: Wreaths laid outside Boone County Courthouse on Memorial Day
The General Omar N. Bradley Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America honored fallen soldiers by placing wreaths outside the Boone County Courthouse on Monday.
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Tracking a hot Memorial Day and even warmer temperatures to follow
MEMORIAL DAY: Temperatures will be noticeably warmer this afternoon in the upper 80s. Luckily, humidity holds off for the holiday, making for a mostly comfortable and sunny day. TOMORROW: Highs break into the lower 90s as southerly winds increase, which also leads to an uptick in humidity. This heat and moisture combo could produce afternoon
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Veteran association holds Memorial Day celebration in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For Memorial Day, the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America invited the public to the Boone County Courthouse to honor Boone County Veterans. Monday marked the 96th year of the Association’s Memorial Day tradition and the association held a wreath-laying ceremony at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse monuments in the
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Some Mid-MO fireworks stores see rise in sales compared to last Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around mid-Missouri, some fireworks stores have seen an uptick in sales compared to last May. Brian Gilmore, the retail store manager of Spirit of 76 Fireworks said the store had seen an increase in sales compared to last year. Profits went from about $4,000 in 2022 to about $7,000 this year. And
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