Columbia ‘No Kings Rally’ to feature speakers and march Saturday
Protesters are expected to meet in Fayette, Boonville, Columbia and Jefferson City Saturday to join the nationwide “No Kings Rally.”
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Tracking a drier weekend for Father’s Day plans
TODAY: Mostly sunny and seasonal with high temperatures climbing back into the low to mid 80s. Humidity remains heavy, adding on a few degrees to the heat index. TOMORROW: Partly sunny with more clouds. Highs remain in the mid-80s as mugginess continues. EXTENDED: Rain chances return on Monday, but will be scattered with dry time
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‘No Kings Rally’ organizers, mayors defend right to peaceful protest amid National Guard activation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri mayors are reacting to Gov. Mike Kehoe’s decision to sign an executive order on Thursday, activating the National Guard ahead of protests scheduled around the state and country this weekend. Columbia, Jefferson City and Boonville are among several cities across the state participating in a “No Kings Rally.” It’s one of
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Local highlights and scores: June 13, 2025
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Friday, June 13, 2025. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. MIDWEST PREMIER LEAGUE CLUB ATLETICO SAINT LOUIS (2) AFC COLUMBIA (0) FINAL WOMEN’S PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE FC PRIDE (2) MISSOURI REIGN (0) FINAL MINK BASEBALL LEAGUE JEFFERSON CITY (2) CLARINDA (12) FINAL/8
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High Mid-Missouri gas prices could climb higher amid conflict in Middle East
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to AAA County Retail Prices, Boone and Cole counties are seeing lower prices at the pump than the national average, but one of the highest prices in the state. And with Israel’s attack and Iran and the subsequent retaliation, they could climb even higher. Friday’s report from AAA shows the national
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Columbia Ward 2 candidates discuss public safety, transit, infrastructure at Muleskinners forum
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Candidates in the race for Columbia’s Ward 2 on Friday introduced themselves and their platforms to the Columbia Muleskinners Democratic Lunch Group. The city called for a special election on Aug. 5 after former Councilwoman Lisa Meyer announced that she would step down on May 16. Two candidates running for the position include Vera Elwood and
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CPS to use debt collector to recover lunch money, other delinquent payments
Editor’s note: The sentence referring to the percentage of families who do not qualify for free or reduced lunch has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools and a Pennsylvania-based debt collection agency have agreed to go after unpaid student lunch balances and other delinquent payments beginning July 1. The Columbia Board of Education
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Tracking scattered overnight showers with a drier weekend ahead
TONIGHT: Overnight scattered showers remain possible with lows into the mid-60s. Patchy fog remains possible. TOMORROW: Saturday morning welcomes am patchy fog that clears by mid-morning. Saturday welcomes partly cloudy skies with highs into the mid-80s. Winds remain calm out of the north. EXTENDED: Sunday welcomes isolated chances of afternoon/ evening showers with highs into
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Columbia and St. Louis lag behind on first 90-degree day
Although meteorological summer officially began on June 1st, much of the area is still waiting for their first 90-degree days. Columbia and St. Louis are both behind schedule on reaching this mark, thanks to a wetter and milder start to the season. On average, Columbia sees its first 90-degree day on the very last day
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Tracking scattered rain today, drier this weekend
THIS AFTERNOON: Scattered rain continues on and off throughout the day, with dry time in between. Highs are limited to the 70s under clouds and rain. TONIGHT: Rain winds down overnight, but clouds linger. Lows fall into the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Sunshine will boost temperatures back into the mid-80s on Saturday and Sunday with only
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Tracking scattered rainfall Friday ahead of a drier weekend
TODAY: Friday is a wet day overall, with scattered showers from sunrise through sunset in the region. It won’t rain all day for everyone, but rather off and on chances linger all day. Temperatures are confined to the 70s thanks to this. Lightning and thunder will be a possibility this afternoon, but no severe weather
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Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch breaks down logistics of House v. NCAA settlement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Athletic departments across the nation will soon be ushering in a new age of college sports, with the recent approval of the House v. NCAA settlement. On Thursday, Mizzou Athletic Director Laird Veatch took time to meet with the media and break down the logistics of revenue sharing, roster limits and the
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Jefferson City Homeless Task Force hears from community during Thursday meeting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Homeless Task Force met Thursday morning and heard directly from individuals who have experienced homelessness. Created in June 2024 by the Jefferson City Council, the task force aims to better understand homelessness and connect people with vital resources. It brings together law enforcement, elected officials and nonprofit organizations
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Hallsville School District bond election will not be certified
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hallsville School District said Wednesday that a bond issue approved by voters in April will not be certified by State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick. According to a social media post, the district learned on Friday that the State Auditor’s Office will not authorize the bond issue. The post by Hallsville School District
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Kehoe activates National Guard ahead of weekend protests
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe signed an executive order on Thursday, activating the National Guard ahead of protests scheduled around the state and country this weekend. “We respect, and will defend, the right to peacefully protest, but we will not tolerate violence or lawlessness in our state,” Kehoe said in the release. “While other
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Tracking scattered storms to end the week on Friday
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a spot shower or storm. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and storms. Highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: Clouds have settled in over Mid-Missouri as low pressure works into the region, bringing scattered showers and storms through much of Friday. Storms will be hit and
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Drought monitor updates
Things are looking a lot better across much of Mid-Missouri in terms of drought conditions. The latest drought monitor came out Thursday morning. When taking a look at the percent of normal the last 30 days, most of the region remains well above average in terms of rainfall totals with the exception of northwestern portions
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Tracking scattered rain and milder temperatures
THIS AFTERNOON: Isolated to scattered showers and storms are possible with dry time in between. Clouds and rain keep temperatures in the upper 70s. Dinner will be dry for some, but scattered rain persists. TONIGHT: Rain chances continue to increase from the south overnight. Lows remain mild in the 60s. EXTENDED: Friday is similarly mild,
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Mizzou AD speaks on recent NCAA settlement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri Athletic Director Laird Veatch on Thursday will speak to the media on the recent settlement reached against the NCAA. Judge Claudia Wilken last week approved the settlement between the college sports governing body and current and former student-athletes. The athletes sued over claims the NCAA illegally limited their ability to
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Tracking scattered rain chances through the end of the week
TODAY: Thursday brings isolated to scattered showers and storms, with growing rain chances through the day. The day will be mostly dry, with small bouts of rainfall becoming more likely around midday to the evening. Clouds will keep us mostly cloudy, and cooler. We expect highs in the 70s to near 80. TONIGHT: Scattered showers
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