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Cooling Centers in the Heartland
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. (KFVS) - The Heartland is under a First Alert Action Day on Wednesday and Thursday due to dangerously hot conditions. To beat the heat, you can visit your local cooling center. To find the closest cooling center to you, you can visit online maps for Missouri and...
PAC spending in Missouri lieutenant governor’s race shows links to candidate Dave Wasinger
A company that shares an address with lieutenant governor candidate Dave Wasinger’s home last week loaned $300,000 to a recently formed PAC for attacks on his two best-funded Republican primary opponents. DACA Partners III LP on Thursday loaned the money to Missouri First Conservative PAC with terms stating it is to be repaid in 47 […]
What is the hottest temperature recorded in Missouri?
When it comes to weather, Missouri is a special place. We are known for blistering hot summers, and bitterly cold winters. Did you know the hottest and coldest temperatures ever recorded in Missouri happened in the same place? Warsaw, Missouri has the honor of holding both the record high and record-cold temperatures. On July 14, […]
University of Missouri essentially eliminates DEI division in restructuring
Following trends of other publicly funded universities where state governments are Republican controlled, the University of Missouri is reorganizing its Division of Inclusion, Diversity and Equity, essentially eliminating it. MU President Mun Choi made the announcement Tuesday in a letter to the university community. ...
Downtown Columbia will soon experience the flavors of Ethiopian cuisine
Downtown diners will have another savory option when Mahi's Ethiopian Kitchen moves into Alley A. The restaurant will be moving into the space at 905 Alley A, No. 101 recently vacated by Big Mama Chim's Noodle House. Facebook posts from last week show the restaurant's signage above the door with a message...
Mizzou Football: Phillip Roche Misses Practice after being Arrested on Monday Night
On Monday night in Columbia, Missouri, football safety Phillip Roche was arrested after disregarding three separate warrants for his required court attendance. These warrants were issued earlier this year after Roche missed multiple hearings related to his numerous speeding tickets. Roche is just 19 years old and is set to...
Columbia Police Department asks for community feedback on Flock camera system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has announced several public meetings to get the community’s feedback on the possible use of Flock cameras. CPD has previously suggested using a camera system in Columbia called Fusus, which the City Council rejected following community pushback at a November 2022 council meeting. The council voted 4-3 against The post Columbia Police Department asks for community feedback on Flock camera system appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Mizzou Hires Brad Loos as Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development
Former assistant basketball coach Brad Loos will be returning to the University of Missouri as the new Senior Associate Athletics Director of Development. With his extensive experience in building relationships over the years, Loos appears to be the ideal candidate for this role. The last time Loos was in Columbia,...
Trial scheduled for Columbia 1984 rape, assault case
The trial for the man accused of a rape and an attempted murder in 1984 has been scheduled. James F. Wilson was arrested in North Carolina in October 2020. At the time of Wilson's arrest, former Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones said the arrest was made after a detective ran DNA connected to the case.
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