With this upcoming heat wave affecting most of mid-Missouri, heat index temperatures are expected to reach 90s and above. However, some areas will be heating up more than others. The urban heat island effect refers to cities and other landscapes that are considered a “built environment.” These areas have more concrete and asphalt compared to
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Friday marks the official start of astronomical summer, and the summer heat is barreling in for much of the country. Much of Mid-Missouri will reach 90 degrees for the first time this year at the same time the heat index breaches triple digits. 90-degree temperatures are above average for central Missouri for late June, and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Trump administration could declare the City of Columbia in violation of a federal executive order targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives, city leaders say. Such a determination could result in the suspension of federal funding, termination of existing contracts and demands for repayment of previously awarded federal funds. Fifth Ward Councilman
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TODAY: Highs will breach 90 degrees for the first time this year, with dew points in the 70s. This will yield a heat index value near 100. TONIGHT: Temperatures remain very warm overnight in the mid-70s as skies stay clear. EXTENDED: Heat and humidity persist through the weekend with lots of sunshine. We expect highs
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City officials say a use tax could generate nearly $70 million in additional revenue at a time when traditional sales tax is waning. Jefferson City’s June sales tax report shows the city was short nearly $400,000 of its projected revenue for the fiscal year. The city’s projected 10-year budget showed
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TODAY: Friday is mostly sunny, hot and humid. Highs will reach 90s for many, with dewpoints in the 70s. This will yield a heat index value near 100. Winds are from the southwest around 10-20 mph this afternoon. TONIGHT: Skies will clear tonight, and temperatures fall into the 70s. We remain warm and muggy through
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District, along with many other first-responder agencies and health officials, are reminding the public to be aware of the risks of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, as a heat advisory has been issued for Boone County through Tuesday evening. According to Mayo Clinic, Heat-borne illness can take
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fayette woman charged with second-degree murder in the 2021 death of an 8-month-old girl is the subject of an active arrest warrant. But two days after the warrant was issued, court and prison records indicate she still isn’t in custody. Jennifer Johnson was scheduled to appear in court at 9 a.m.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) St. Louis Fire Chief Dennis Jenkerson will never forget May 16, 2025. It was a Friday around 3:15 p.m., meaning major roads in the city were already packed with traffic as rush hour approached. That would lead to even more issues down the road. It was the day an EF-3 tornado struck
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple family-friendly events took place across Columbia on Thursday to celebrate Juneteenth, which is considered the longest-running African American holiday. “They Were Always There” Tribute to Black Veterans was held at 11 a.m. at the Boone County War Memorial Plaza. This event, hosted by the U.S. Exercise Tiger Foundation, featured a wreath-laying
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CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) North Callaway Fire Protection District tells ABC 17 News that accessibility and clean up continue to be an issue for them when responding to accidents near construction zones on Interstate 70. “What we usually end up having to do is kind of park and walk. We’re doing a lot of climbing over
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is simplifying the time limits on on-street parking meters downtown by making operational changes. Starting the week after July 4, the city will reduce the number of time-limit options from six to four. The goal is to simplify payment, reduce confusion and increase parking turnover. Currently, drivers choose
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You might’ve heard the phrase “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” However, when it comes to calculating the heat index, you need both values. As temperatures begin to climb towards the lower 90s this week, that heat index value will also experience some changes. The heat index is a measure of how hot it
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid with highs in the low 90s. Heat index values around 100 degrees. EXTENDED: Tonight will be mild and comfortable before upper high pressure starts to build in over the area tomorrow, sending winds back from the south. Gulf moisture
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While droughts are often attributed to a lack of rainfall, another aspect of the water cycle has been largely overlooked. The supply of rainfall is just one part of the process, and new studies examining water demand are revealing alarming signs. A study published in the journal Nature suggests that the atmosphere’s demand for water
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TONIGHT: The low pressure system that has been threatening our area with storms has moved far east. This leaves our area mostly clear overnight with temperatures bottoming out near the mid to upper 60s. TOMORROW: Temperatures will start their ascent tomorrow, peaking out around the lower 90s. The lack of clouds will provide for a
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TODAY: Thursday is mild and dry, with light variable winds and sunny skies. Highs will reach mid-80s, with enough humidity to be noticeable, but not enough to force a high heat index. TONIGHT: Skies stay clear, and temperatures fall into the upper 60s with an increasingly southwesterly flow. EXTENDED: Southwest winds increase to 10-20 mph
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking funding to launch a new safety initiative aimed at improving emergency response times and outcomes for crash victims in Mid-Missouri. The proposed initiative, called the Advanced Critical EMS Response Program, would temporarily equip a local emergency response vehicle with advanced care tools;
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KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Officials in Kingdom City on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a bridge removal project. Crews are getting rid of the low-clearance railroad bridge, over Old Highway 40 between Baynum Avenue and Highway 54. The bridge was built for railroad use, and has a clearance of 13 feet, 1 inch. By removing
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Columbia community members on Wednesday gathered at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, soaking in the time to celebrate, before rain brought the celebration to an early end. “It’s just very important for us to recognize how much people have to go through for us to be free and give people in
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