TODAY: Thursday is a more mild day with less rain. A chance for showers is exiting early, where fog will take over in its wake. A dense fog advisory is in place for parts of the region through 7 a.m. Highs are expected near 60 under overcast skies. TONIGHT: Temperatures remain steady overnight. A breeze
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers on Wednesday questioned whether the state’s commercial driver licensing standards adequately protect public safety following a high-profile wrong-way semi-truck incident in Lincoln County. The House Committee on Intergovernmental Affairs held a public hearing on House Bill 3491, sponsored by Rep. Don Mayhew (R-Crocker). The proposal would modify commercial driver’s
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is dead in central Columbia after he was shot on Wednesday afternoon. Columbia Police Department spokesman Colin Imhoff said William Riechers, 20, of Columbia, was the victim in the shooting. He was pronounced dead at the scene. There is no information on if a suspect is in custody. Imhoff said
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) spoke with ABC 17 News Wednesday about the ongoing military’ conflict with Iran. The Senate took up a vote on a War Powers Resolution Wednesday that would require President Donald Trump to get congressional approval for additional attacks against Iran. The US and Israel struck the country on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly 15 years after his death, Columbia Police are still trying to piece together the last 12 hours of Timothy Jones’ life. A jogger found the 43-year-old Columbia man just after 9:30 a.m. Dec. 20, 2011, at the end of White Oak Lane in Columbia near the MKT trail connector entrance. “He
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TONIGHT: Storms will return by dinnertime across southern Missouri and spread across the area overnight. Some small hail is possible, but severe storms will stay south of I-44. Temperatures remain mild, in the upper 40s and low 50s. TOMORROW: Rain will clear out around sunrise, with partly sunny skies in the afternoon. Highs will reach
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt answers reporters’ questions about the military action against Iran during Wednesday’s press briefing.
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TODAY: Wednesday will have some dry time between rain chances this morning and again tonight. Best chances for widespread rain come late this morning through the afternoon as scattered thunderstorms spread across the southern half of the region. An isolated strong to severe storm is possible between noon and 6 p.m. near I-44. TONIGHT: Rain
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The House Commerce Committee voted 7-3 on Wednesday to advance a resolution that could eliminate income tax. The committee voted to pass HJR 174, sponsored by Republican Speaker of the House John Patterson. The resolution would post a ballot question to voters to potentially phase out the income tax by 2031
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A pending U.S. Supreme Court case could determine whether millions of Americans who use marijuana can legally own firearms. The high court is reviewing the 1968 federal Gun Control Act, which makes it a crime for anyone considered an “unlawful user” of a controlled substance to possess a gun. While marijuana has
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Bars in Columbia will be able to stay open later during this year’s World Cup, but not for as long as some had hoped for. The Columbia City Council unanimously voted on Monday night to approve an ordinance that extends the time bars can sell alcohol and stay open on certain days
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TONIGHT: Storm chances increase this evening and overnight, with scattered storms possibly producing small hail at times. There is a low chance of an isolated severe storm with 1-inch hailstones. Temperatures fall into the 40s overnight as a warm front settles across southern Missouri. TOMORROW: Widespread showers and storms are expected from midmorning through early
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It’s Severe Weather Preparedness Week, and there is a new topic every day to prepare you for every form of severe weather that comes with the spring season. Today’s topic is lightning information and safety, which is perfect considering thunderstorms just moved through Central Missouri over the past 24 hours, and there are more potential
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has notified staff of a policy change to push for in-person work, with staff who are currently working in fully remote or hybrid arrangements expecting to return to on-site work by Aug. 3. According to MU spokesman Christopher Ave, employees were notified Tuesday morning by an email from
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There’s a new play-caller in Columbia. Mizzou offensive coordinator Chip Lindsey is in the midst of getting his first spring camp under his belt in Columbia, as the former Michigan OC is laying down the foundation of his offense over the next few weeks. Of course, spring camp doesn’t come with a
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TODAY: I’m tracking an overall break in activity from storms, but light showers and cloudy conditions still remain for much of the afternoon. Temperatures along and north of I-70 will only warm into the 40s and low 50s by the afternoon hours. Areas south of I-70, near the Lake of the Ozarks and the I-44
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TODAY: Tuesday will be slightly warmer, but exact temperatures will depend on how far north a warm front moves into the region. This has already brought showers and weak thunderstorms across the region, and will continue to do so through the day. Rain will be intermittent along and south of I-70 through the day, with
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Monday, March 2, 2026 You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Rock Bridge (84) Fort Osage (42) FINAL – Class 6, District 7 quarterfinal Blue Springs (45) Battle (32) FINAL – Class 6, District 7 quarterfinal Hickman (41) Blue
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation hosted its first of two public hearings on Monday, as plans take shape for major upgrades between Rocheport and Columbia. The project is part of Missouri’s statewide Interstate 70 expansion effort, with MoDOT officials saying interest is only growing. “This is probably your 12th, 13th public meeting
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri graduate student and Iran native says she’s been living in a constant state of panic following this weekend’s joint attack on Iran. The student wanted to remain anonymous out of fear of possible retribution from the country against her family who still lives there. She said the news
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