Alcohol suspected to be a factor in multi-vehicle crash Saturday night
A crash shut down a portion of southbound Providence Road in Columbia Saturday night.
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Eli Drinkwitz previews season opener, amidst ongoing quarterback battle
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is less than a week away from opening up the 2025 season at Faurot Field, as that game against Central Arkansas will look to answer an important question for head coach Eli Drinkwitz: who will be the Tigers’ starting quarterback? At the conclusion of fall camp, Coach Drink
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Law enforcement steps up drunk driving enforcement on ‘Saturation Saturday’
COLUMMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement agencies across Missouri participated in Saturation Saturday, an annual event aimed at curbing impaired driving through coordinated checkpoints and increased patrols. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, 27% of Missouri’s traffic deaths in 2022 were caused by impaired drivers. For Sheila Lockwood, a Mothers Against Drunk Driving ambassador,
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Tracking temperatures feeling like the start of fall
TONIGHT: I’m tracking the sky clearing as temperatures cool into the mid 50s by the end of the night. Winds will be calm out of the northwest at 4-8 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking plenty of sunshine as temperatures warm into the upper 70s by the afternoon hours. It will be less humid as winds continue
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Tracking a fall-like cooldown this weekend
TODAY: Mostly cloudy and warm with highs in the mid-80s. Winds shift out of the northwest in the morning as a cold front passes through, which may cause isolated showers through midday. TOMORROW: Sunny and fall-like, with morning temperatures in the 50s and highs in the upper 70s. Winds stay light from the northwest. EXTENDED:
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MSHP reminds boaters of no-wake zones during Lake of the Ozarks Shootout
Boat traffic and no-wake zones are expected in the Lake of the Ozarks this weekend as around 100,000 people are expected at the lake for the 37th annual Lake of the Ozarks Shootout.
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Increased Columbia police presence downtown draws praise, criticism
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has been ramping up its enforcement efforts downtown in recent weeks as part of a targeted approach to reduce violent incidents. With classes back in session next week for the University of Missouri, the department says to expect to see more officers on patrol during peak bar hours.
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Local jamboree highlights and scores: Aug. 22, 2025
WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) You can watch your local high school football jamboree highlights from Friday, Aug. 22, 2025 in the video player above. Teams in Missouri will kickoff the 2025 season on Friday, Aug. 28.
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Telehealth network helps Boone Health provide faster support to sexual assault survivors
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Tuesday announced the launch of a statewide telehealth network designed to help hospitals that do not have Sexual Assault Nurse Examiners available onsite. The department released training for the Sexual Assault Forensic Exams via Telehealth Network in August 2024 to support hospital staff across the state. Hospitals have until Jan.
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New ‘inclusive’ playground to be built a Rock Quarry Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new playground will be built at Rock Quarry Park in Columbia. A post from parks and rec said it accepted a $150,000 donation from the Cosmo Luncheon Club at Monday’s City Council meeting. That money will go toward the development and construction of a new playground. The 17,000 square foot playground will replace
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City of Columbia bid deadline closes Friday for homeless camp cleanup
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The window for bids from companies to clear out homeless camps around the City of Columbia closed on Friday. Documents showed the city was looking for bids totaling fewer than $50,000. City spokesperson Sydney Olsen said the contractors would be on standby for when the city needs them. The contract would start
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Tracking relief from the heat finally making its arrival
TONIGHT: I’m tracking temperatures dropping into the mid 60s by the end of the night as winds shift into the north at 5-10 mph. Clouds will slowly make their way into the area overnight due to a cold front passing through Missouri. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a mostly cloudy day as temperatures warm into the mid
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Allergens changing in Missouri as summer ends
Fall is right around the corner, bringing milder temperatures and less humidity as people head outdoors. However, allergy sufferers will notice that the new season also brings a change in pollen and airborne allergens. The most common allergens during summer in Central Missouri come from grasses and certain trees. Grass pollen usually remains high through
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Columbia Public Schools working to balance AI’s potential while keeping cheating down
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is adapting to the evolution of artificial intelligence and its use throughout the district. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said the district has a group working to learn more about various aspects of AI. This effort is being led by Beth Winton under the direction of Adam Taylor, the district’s
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Tracking mild temperatures to end the week
TODAY: Sunny and warm with temperatures in the low to mid-80s. Humidity remains low, and winds will be light. TONIGHT: Conditions stay quiet overnight with lows falling to the mid to lower 60s. EXTENDED: Clouds roll in early Saturday as a cold front sweeps into the region, and isolated showers are possible during the day.
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Tracking mild to cool weekend with a slim chance at a few showers
TODAY: Friday starts sunny with patchy fog as we start cool and calm, in the low 60s. Some clouds will be present, leaving us with partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Temperatures should reach low-to-mid 80s by the afternoon. Humidity remains low and winds light from the northeast. TONIGHT: Tonight, skies are clear, conditions are calm,
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Jefferson City unveils proposed $86.9M budget, focuses on salaries, safety, infrastructure
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City officials introduced an $86.9 million spending plan Thursday that Mayor Ron Fitzwater described as a “bare bones budget to meet the needs of this city.” The proposed fiscal year 2026 budget, presented to the City Council’s first Budget Committee meeting, comes in close to last year’s approved total of $86.5
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Student group alleges MU is erasing Black voices after event was canceled over name
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Legion of Black Collegians claims the University of Missouri is trying to erase its presence, while administrators cite inclusivity concerns over a canceled event. The Legion of Black Collegians stated in an Instagram post on Wednesday that its “Black 2 Class Block Party” was canceled after administrators took issue with the
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SEC set to move to nine-game conference slate in 2026
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. (KMIZ) Beginning in 2026, the SEC will be adding one more game to the conference slate, moving to a nine-game schedule, amidst the recent expansion of the College Football Playoff. “Adding a ninth SEC game underscores our universities’ commitment to delivering the most competitive football schedule in the nation,” SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey
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