Missouri lawmakers agree to fund I-70 expansion across entire state
The Missouri legislature must pass a budget by 6 p.m. Friday.
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CPS 2023-24 budget to include pay raises for employees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) The Columbia Board of Education on Wednesday reviewed the potential 2023-24 school year budget, which among several things, includes a salary increase for CPS employees. CPS has $10,459,241 set aside to cover the total cost of salaries and benefits. With $6,431,491 being used for employee salaries, and $981,417 being used to cover
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Generative AI programs being used to create more convincing scams
The Better Business Business Bureau is warning people to be on the lookout for more convincing phishing scams generated by artificial intelligence.
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Tracking an increase in bears in Mid-Missouri
Over the past decade, there has been a steady increase in American black bear sightings across Mid-Missouri and the entirety of the state. According to Nate Bowersock of the Missouri Department of Conservation, the current estimated population sits at 900 black bears. Each year the population grows at around 9% meaning that in the next
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Tracking rain and storms returning late Thursday into Friday
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and not as cold with lows in the mid-upper 40s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny with increasing clouds and highs in the upper 70s. Showers and storms begin to work in from the west southwest by late afternoon. EXTENDED: After a beautiful Wednesday with upper high pressure in place, we’re tracking a breakdown in
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Experts say gas prices will continue to fluctuate
Gas prices are likely to continue fluctuating this summer, with things such as the OPEC+ oil group’s drop in production putting pressure on the oil market.
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CPD warns residents online about vehicles break-ins
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department on Monday morning posted on Facebook reminding residents to lock their vehicles to prevent car break-ins. The post included surveillance footage from an alleged car break in that occurred Monday in the 700 block of King Avenue. CPD also included a graphic in a second post regarding the
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U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt files first bill
U.S. Sen. Eric Schmitt has filed the first bill of his term — named the ERASER Act.
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Man accused in death penalty case refuses to show up in court
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man accused of stabbing the mother of his child to death refused to appear in court Wednesday. Sergio L. Sayles, 36, was charged in April with first-degree murder, armed-criminal action, evidence tampering and first-degree stalking. He remains in the Cole County Jail without bond. A motion for continuance was filed
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Second man charged in relation to April Hy-Vee gas station shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second man was charged Wednesday in relation to a shooting that occurred last month at the Conley Road Hy-Vee gas station. Royelle D. Hunt, 34, is charged with unlawful possession of a gun, unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action. An initial court appearance is set for 1:30 p.m. Thursday
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Tracking a calm and sunny afternoon before showers and storms return Thursday
Today: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 70s with skies remaining mostly sunny. Winds remain out of the north at 5 mph. Pollen levels remain high this afternoon. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-40s as skies become partly cloudy. Winds switch out of the southeast at 5 mph. Extended: Thursday morning begins dry as
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Mizzou hangs on against Kansas on a big night for Luke Mann
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou baseball team completed the season-sweep against Kansas at Taylor Stadium on Tuesday night. The Tigers hung on against the Jayhawks for a 9-7 win. MU scored eight, unanswered runs after KU got up 3-0 in the first inning, however, Kansas’ Luke Leto hit a home run in the ninth inning
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Columbia College softball tops William Woods in AMC Tournament action
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 4-seeded Columbia College softball team topped No. 5-seeded William Woods, 4-1, in the opening round of the AMC Tournament on Tuesday afternoon. The game was scoreless until the third inning when CC’s Suzanna Shanks reached on an Owls error and Hickman alum Emily King drove in an RBI double. Abigail
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Tracking spring storms and summer temperatures this weekend
TODAY: Wednesday is a calmer day as high pressure moves into the region. Winds will progressively relax to a light northerly breeze through the morning, allowing temperatures to climb a bit warmer this afternoon, into the low 70s. It’s another bright day, with sunny skies expected from dawn to dusk, so grab the sunscreen and
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Appeals court upholds decision favoring former Sturgeon police chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An appeals court on Tuesday upheld a decision favoring the former Sturgeon police chief. The court says the city didn’t follow the law when it fired Greg Halderman in 2017. The panel of judges reversed a decision finding councilman Tyler Patterson interfered with Halderman’s job. This means Halderman will keep his $315,000
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City of Columbia’s plan to install accessible pedestrian signals at two intersections delayed
The project includes audible signals that will have countdown timers.
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State bills address parking near Capitol; Jefferson City Council approves moratorium on unmetered parking zones
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two bills are also making progress in both chambers of the Missouri Legislature as the end of the session approaches. SB369 would ban parking fees within a mile of the Capitol except when enforced by a licensed peace officer. HB246 would ban parking fees for parking on public streets. Both bills are
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May highlights mental health awareness as issues rise among children
One-in-six kids between the ages of 6 and 17 years old experience a mental disorder each year, mental health experts say.
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Most childhood gun violence victims in MU study were not targeted
The study, published in the Journal of Surgical Research, also found that childhood gun injuries are the leading cause of death among American children.
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Tracking lighter winds tomorrow, rain returning at the end of the week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the upper 30s to around 40. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and much less windy with high pressure overhead. Highs in the upper 60s to around 70. EXTENDED: Thursday morning won’t be as cold as high pressure slides to the south, but I’m tracking a disturbance ahead of a warm front
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