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Forecast: Temperatures will not change too much through the week
Temperatures will be slightly closer to seasonally average through the week ahead. Tuesday morning will be in the middle 60s with patchy fog possible. Temperatures will warm to the middle 80s in the afternoon under a mostly sunny sky. Isolated showers are possible in the afternoon, but many will stay...
Missouri Baseball: Quinn Carson Commitment
With the MLB Draft now in the past, Missouri baseball can re-evaluate their roster and continue adding depth in the dog days of summer. Last week, two Mizzou commits opted to sign with MLB teams after being drafted. This opened up an opportunity for the team to be aggressive in the current recruiting circuit.
Afternoon Newscast for July 22, 2024
Stan Jastrzebski is KBIA's News Director, and an Assistant Professor of Practice in the University of Missouri School of Journalism. He's served as News Director at four NPR member stations, and has contributed work to Morning Edition, All Things Considered and Marketplace, as well as the PBS NewsHour. His scholarly work has appeared in such scientific journals as Journalism, Electronic News and Journalism Practice.
Tennis Earns ITA All-Academic Team Honor With Six Named Scholar-Athletes
COLUMBIA, Mo. – University of Missouri tennis earned Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) All-Academic Team honor with six Tigers claiming the Scholar-Athlete individual accolade, the association announced Monday, July 22. To qualify for the team designation, the squad must have a team grade point average of 3.2 or above. The...
Columbia man accused of killing woman on Christmas sees murder charge upgraded
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused of killing a woman on Christmas Day had his murder charge upgraded after a grand jury indictment was filed on Friday. Jeffrey Edward Skaggs, 39, of Columbia, is now charged with first-degree murder, first-degree domestic assault and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He was previously The post Columbia man accused of killing woman on Christmas sees murder charge upgraded appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Mizzou Football: 3 Players Poised to Breakout in 2024
With a new season right around the corner, Mizzou football has parted ways with a number of weapons from last season. Included were AP first-team running back Cody Schrader, first round draft pick Darius Robinson, second round draft pick Ennis Rakestraw Jr, and many others. While those who departed leave questions about what's to come, here are three Tigers bound to breakout in 2024.
Mizzou SEC Media Days Show Team Is Excited But Humble
Well SEC media days came and went last week. The Missouri Tigers carrying a ton of expectations into the upcoming year…..According to head coach Eli Drinkwitz for a team that will probably be ranked in the preseason top 10, those expectations won’t change how he and his players go about their business.
Fire damages artist’s studio
A fire early Sunday morning damaged an artist’s studio and artwork in the North Village Arts District in downtown Columbia. Firefighters were dispatched about 2 a.m. to the Orr Street Studios. They found a small fire outside of the building had extended into the structure. There were no injuries reported. The cause is under investigation.
Murder charge dropped for man accused in Fulton shooting
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department confirmed on its social media on Monday evening that one of the men accused in the shooting death of a teenager on Kathy Street will see his charges dropped. Taeon Logan, 23, was charged last week with accessory to first-degree murder in the July 16 shooting death of The post Murder charge dropped for man accused in Fulton shooting appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Convicted teen killer Alyssa Bustamante denied parole; hearing reset for 2029
The Missouri Board of Parole denied convicted Cole County killer Alyssa Bustamante an early release from prison. The post Convicted teen killer Alyssa Bustamante denied parole; hearing reset for 2029 appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Walsworth Hires Andy Billett as New Chief Operating Officer
Walsworth announced it has hired printing industry veteran Andy Billett as the company’s new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Billett will be replacing Walsworth’s current COO Jim Mead, who is retiring from the company in November and will be based out of Walsworth’s corporate office in Marceline, Missouri.
Here are some No- Excuse Absentee voting locations in St. Louis City for Election Day
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - The Board of Election Commissioners for the City of St. Louis announced Monday that voters can vote a “No-Excuse”absentee ballot starting Tuesday. This is an in-person absentee voting option during the two weeks before each election. An excuse is not needed....
FAST Makes Another Set Of Arrests Over The Weekend
The Morgan County Fugitive Apprehension Security Team announces the arrests of two more suspects wanted on felony charges. Sheriff Norman Dills says that 38-year-old Lance T. Woodroof, of Rocky Mount, and 60-year-old Joseph Edward Polly, also from Rocky Mount, were both taken into custody on Friday. Woodroof is formally charged...
New report gives insight into St. Louis hospital quality, finance
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (First Alert 4) - A new report by the St. Louis Area Business Health Coalition concluded that St. Louis hospitals are charging businesses and insurance companies more than their fair market value. Since 2013, St. Louis hospital patient revenue has grown 51%, while workers’ wages in Missouri...
Joseph “Joe” Pierre Torry (1965- )
Joseph “Joe” Pierre Torry is an actor and comedian. He was born on September 28, 1965, to Robert Torry and Rebecca Torry in Saint Louis, Missouri. Torry attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri, where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications and Broadcast Journalism. While at Lincoln, Torry joined Omega Psi Phi Fraternity.
Parkway School District begins final high school security upgrade
The Parkway School District has been working over the past few years to provide more secure entrances at schools. Officials held a groundbreaking at Parkway North High School Monday morning, the last high school in the district to receive the upgrades.
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