COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The operator of the proposed hospital has been corrected. The video attached has also been removed. A proposed veterinary hospital at the former Thompson Center for Autism building in east Columbia cleared a key step Thursday after the Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Parks Department is opening requests for proposals for an operator for Capital Region Amphitheater. The department’s five-year agreement with VenuWorks has ended and requests for proposals opened Wednesday, according to a press release from Jefferson City Parks. The period for proposals closes at 10 a.m. Friday, Nov. 20.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sufficient water pumping has been restored to Eagle Bluffs Conservation area, according to a Monday press release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. Issues with the area’s water supply infrastructure led to the MDC to suspend waterfowl hunting in the area last month. With pumping restored, MDC staff can manage the water
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation announced on Thursday that winter trout stocking has been delayed because of “unseasonably warm temperatures.” The state stocks rainbow trout in urban lakes around the state around the first week of November, the release says. The typically stock more than 70,000 trout in more than 30 urban
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: Video that included a Missouri Department of Natural Resources sign has been removed. A sharp increase in camping violations on Missouri Department of Conservation areas prompted new regulations requiring campers to obtain permits beginning in March 2027. Under the new regulations, campers will need to purchase a $5 permit
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation will begin requiring permits to camp on its lands beginning in March, according to a Monday press release from the MDC. The MDC gave final approval on the measure on Friday, the release says. The MDC manages about 1,000 conservation areas, with more than 320 offering camping.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Data from Boone County shows the amount of money seniors saved from this year’s property tax exemption was similar to last year’s amount. Eligible seniors are able to apply for an exemption by each summer. Boone County Collector Brian McCollom said the total amount of tax credits in 2026 was similar to
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Waterfowl hunting at Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area has been put on pause, according to a Wednesday press release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. MDC wrote that hunting is being suspended “due to limitations in the area’s water supply infrastructure.” Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area “relies on water from the Missouri River, natural
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local nonprofit Aging Best is urging seniors to review their Medicare plans during the current open enrollment period, as coverage limits and out-of-pocket costs could change. Open enrollment runs from Oct. 15 to Dec. 7, and applicants can choose between traditional Medicare or privately run Medicare Advantage plans. Changes include medication coverage,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saline County authorities captured a kangaroo on Sunday after it escaped a petting zoo the day before at the Saline County Fairgrounds, according to a Monday press release from the Marshall Police Department. The release says on Saturday, a child walked out of the kangaroo enclosure and the gate was accidentally left
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge that has been closed to vehicles since 2018 could reopen as Jefferson City seeks state funding to replace it and improve access to Washington Park. The Jefferson City Council will vote Monday on a grant application to replace the Ohio Street bridge. The bridge, which crosses Wears Creek to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri farmers are getting temporary relief from restrictions on dyed diesel as they work to get this year’s harvest out of the field. Gov. Mike Kehoe on Wednesday signed Executive Order 26-19, declaring a state of emergency and temporarily reducing restrictions on the types of diesel fuel that can be used for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Advertisements seemingly part of TikTok’s company have been popping up in users’ feeds, leading people to third-party apps with the promise of payment. The ads appear differently than typical TikTok Shop or other mainstream retailers. The font and graphics are in a similar style to TikTok’s app design and often prevent users
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s Note: A source’s title has been corrected. Protein is everywhere. Grocery stores are full of products that promise extra protein, and federal health authorities have sung the virtues of adding more to Americans’ diets. But a University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher said Tuesday that there’s not much evidence to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued cease-and-desist orders to six online prediction market operators, demanding they stop offering sports “event contracts” to state residents without a sports wagering license, according to a Friday press release from her office. The letters were sent to Polymarket, Kalshi, Crypto.com, Novig, Underdog and Robinhood. The AG’s
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A plan to buy a property of a former animal hospital will be introduced at the next Columbia City Council meeting. The city and Boone County will propose to buy the former site of Columbia Animal Hospital at 1300 East Boone Industrial Dr. The Columbia Animal Hospital closed in March. The property
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Encompass Property Group has just under one month to fix mold and plumbing issues in a south Columbia rental home after multiple code violations were found in a city inspection. Inspectors with City of Columbia Housing and Neighborhood Services were sent to 3507 Longfords Mill Dr. after then-tenant Terry Pippenger filed a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is giving residents a new way to help neighbors struggling to pay their utility bills. The city announced Wednesday that customers can now donate through their monthly utility bills by rounding their payment up to the nearest dollar. The average donation is expected to be about 50 cents
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society announced in a Thursday press release that it is temporarily halting its dog intake after a case of parvovirus was confirmed at the shelter. Parvo is a contagious virus that affects dogs, according to the release. Signs of parvo include lethardy, vomiting, diarrhea and loss of appetite.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 60,000 fans are expected to attend the Mizzou football team’s season opener Thursday, but getting to and from Memorial Stadium could take some extra time as construction around the stadium creates traffic impacts. That traffic could be magnified with more people expected to be inside Memorial Stadium throughout the season.
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