COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The recently passed federal budget bill, known officially as H.R. 1 or the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is drawing criticism from Missouri health care leaders and public officials, who warn that the legislation’s deep Medicaid cuts could lead to widespread coverage losses and strain already struggling rural hospitals. The bill, now awaiting
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Renegades came close to snapping a four-game losing streak, on Thursday night, but a costly error late in the game brought in a run for Northeast Missouri and put the game just out of reach. The Renegades ended up losing to the Naturals 2-1 to extend the skid
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash involving an SUV closed eastbound Interstate 70 temporarily Thursday afternoon and caused traffic backups for hours. An ABC 17 News reporter saw a crossover SUV on its top being towed from the scene. An ambulance left the scene with lights on. The crash happened at around 2 p.m. Traffic backups
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows near 70. INDEPENDENCE DAY: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid with highs in the lower 90s. Heat index reaching the mid-upper 90s. EXTENDED: High pressure continues to hold across the region with temperatures reaching to the low 90s by Friday afternoon, with a heat index in the upper 90s.
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It’s a sound most of Missouri is all too familiar with – the constant chirping of crickets. Some find it a nuisance, others find it peaceful. Did you know that a cricket’s chirping could also come in handy? Tonight, by using a simple formula, you could calculate the temperature outside just through the song of
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Summer is heating up, and not just when you’d think. As daytime temperatures continue to warm with climate change, nights are getting even hotter. Nighttime temperatures are warming faster than at any other time, extending the risks of heat through all hours of the day. In Columbia, overnight temperatures have warmed by over 3 degrees
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s House members split down party lines in their votes on the “one big, beautiful bill” Thursday, with Republicans praising President Donald Trump’s signature piece of legislation. The bill includes budget cuts to Medicaid and food programs while also cutting taxes and boosting spending for defense and border security. The House passed
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TODAY: We’re blessed with more sunshine today as temperatures look to remain around the mid to upper 80s. Humidity will begin to climb thanks to a southerly wind bringing more moisture and heat to our area. TONIGHT: Tonight will be similar to last, minus the addition of a few more clouds rolling into the region.
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By Sarah Ferris, CNN (CNN) — Republican lawmakers have handed President Donald Trump the first major legislative achievement of his second term, following a fierce arm-twisting campaign by GOP leaders to unite a deeply divided party behind his sweeping domestic agenda. House Republicans voted Thursday afternoon to approve Trump’s massive package of tax and federal
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TODAY: Thursday is sunny and warm, with a south breeze around 5-10 mph. This will gradually lift dew points today and into the weekend as south flow continues. We’ll feel like low 90s with a true temperature in the upper 80s. TONIGHT: Skies stay clear, and winds light, overnight. Lows fall to near 70. EXTENDED:
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol begins its holiday counting period Thursday night for the Fourth of July weekend. MSHP is calling its safety efforts “Operation C.A.R.E”, a crash awareness and reduction effort. During the 2024 counting period, the highway patrol reported 14 people killed and more than 500 hurt in Missouri in
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PORTLAND, Maine (KMIZ) Former Mizzou men’s basketball star and graduate assistant Phil Pressey is continuing to work his way up the rungs of the coaching ladder. On Wednesday, the Maine Celtics, the G-League affiliate team of the Boston Celtics, announced that Pressey will serve as the franchise’s next head coach for the upcoming 2025-26 season.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Missouri families fire up their grills for the Fourth of July, many will notice a sting at the checkout counter. Beef prices have surged to record highs, fueled by a “perfect storm” of drought, inflation and shrinking cattle herds — and Missouri farmers are feeling the squeeze. Ground beef prices reached an
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri ACLU is asking a judge to keep an abortion question off of next year’s ballot, or certify new and fair ballot language. A lawsuit filed on Wednesday against Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins alleges Hoskins approved an “intentionally misleading and inaccurate summary” for a measure that would overturn Amendment
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) From large mortar fireworks to sparklers, the Boone County Fire Protection District is reminding people to stay aware of potential dangers when using fireworks this Fourth of July weekend. The Consumer Product Safety Commission found there were 11 reported fireworks-related deaths and 14,700 injuries in 2024. This marked an increase of about
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sample ballots were sent out this week, letting Boone County voters know about the option to expand the senior property tax relief during the August special election. In 2024, Boone County voters approved a measure to freeze property taxes for homeowners aged 62 and older. However, county commissioners made two exceptions to
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