Federal, state officials coordinating response to drought in Missouri
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.
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Columbia Water & Light proposes Community Solar Program
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
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Tracking thunderstorms by midweek
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
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Downtown Columbia business group asks workers not to park in front of stores
A Downtown Columbia merchants’ organization is asking its members to have their employees park somewhere else.
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University of Missouri get 7% state funding bump, money for meat processing plant
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.
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Active pattern bringing above-average rain could improve drought this month
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
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Columbia Water and Light hopes Thornbrook water issues solved
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
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Tracking dry conditions today ahead of storms by midweek
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
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Tracking a sunny start to the week with mid-week storms
Today: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 90s with mostly sunny skies and winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. Tonight: Overnight lows cool tot he upper 60s with partly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 4-8 mph. Extended: Tuesday evening sees the possibility of a isolated shower or storm in
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Semi-trailer fire in Cooper County Saturday afternoon
COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cooper County Fire Protection District responded to and extinguished a semi-truck fire on I-70 Saturday afternoon. The fire was in the 100 mile marker of I-70 Eastbound. The back axle of the trailer caught on fire, and the driver was able to disconnect the car from the trailer. Cooper County Fire
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Sunday Sit-down with Chris Kwiecinski
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on the Columbia Tribune’s sports editor Chris Kwiecinski in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. The duo broke down a hectic week in the world of Mizzou football. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz picked up seven commitments in the span of five days to put the
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Tracking the last dry conditions before a stormy end to the week
TONIGHT: I’m tracking partly cloudy skies clearing into the nighttime hours, and temperatures cooling off into the low 60s. Winds will be shifting into the SW at 4-8 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking mostly sunny skies and temperatures warming up into the low 90s. Winds will be from the SW at 5-8 mph. EXTENDED: I’m tracking
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B.R.A.K.E.S. to wrap up weekend training in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) B.R.A.K.E.S., the nonprofit created by NHRA driver Doug Hebert will finish up its weekend training session at the Missouri EVOC Training Center Jefferson City The free national teen defensive driving program training sessions will be from 8:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. but will be broken up into two three-hour sessions, according to organizers. B.R.A.K.E.S.,
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Rep. Crystal Quade announces 2024 run for Missouri governor
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) House Minority Leader Crystal Quade announced her run to be the next governor of Missouri early Sunday morning. If elected, the 37-year-old of Springfield would become the first female governor of the state. Quade is the first Democrat to enter the race and joins republicans Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe and Secretary
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Tracking a dry start to the week bringing warmer temperatures
TODAY: Cool in the morning with lows in the lower 60s. Sunshine today will warm temperatures back to the mid-80s. TOMORROW: Monday sees similar conditions, starting in the lower 60s and warming further to the 90s by the afternoon. This will be the last fully dry day of the week so be sure to head
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Tracking a mild weekend ahead of a warm-up
TONIGHT: Skies tonight will clear this evening, enough for a viewable sunset for most, before more clouds return after midnight. Temperatures fall into the low 60s by sunrise, with some valleys possibly recording 50s. TOMORROW: Skies are partly cloudy to start Sunday, allowing for enough sunshine to warm us into the mid-80s. Skies should be
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Columbia holds community forum for Columbia Police Chief Search
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Columbia is in search of a new police chief and are hopes to get the community’s opinion along the way. On Saturday, Columbia held a community forum at the ARC on Ash Street, where residents were able to meet and speak directly with a consultant from Public Sector Search & Consulting, who the
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Tracking morning showers clearing and lots of dry time this weekend
TODAY: Showers will slowly push southeast this morning, with cooler and drier air filtering in through the day. This will keep highs in the upper 70s, and dewpoints falling to the 50s. TOMORROW: Sunday is looking good to head out, though the Lake area could see a few morning showers. The day is still overwhelmingly
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Parson signs bill freezing property taxes for seniors
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Thursday signed a bill that will freeze property taxes for seniors. Senate Bill 190 was passed by Missouri legislators in June with overwhelming bipartisan support. Eligible taxpayers for the freeze, according to the bill, are defined as residents who: Are eligible for Social Security retirement benefits;Are the owner
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Tracking showers and storms into Saturday morning
TONIGHT: We’ve been tracking a wave from the west that brought dying activity to our northwest counties early this afternoon. Now, as I write this around 3 p.m., we are watching it generate new development across the region. Expect chances for showers and storms this evening. An isolated strong storm with small hail and gusty
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