KOMU-TV (Columbia, MO)

KOMU 8 made its inaugural broadcast on December 21, 1953. This station is a fully-powered NBC affiliate and operates as an independent commercial entity. Uniquely, KOMU 8 is the sole major network affiliate in the U.S. that functions as a university-owned commercial television station, using its newsroom as a practical training environment for students. Renowned in the broadcast sector as a leading training facility for television journalists, KOMU 8's newsroom offers students from The University of Missouri's esteemed School of Journalism a valuable real-world experience.

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English

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#78927

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#15961

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Mizzou's Bates & Grill sign NBA deals after going undrafted

1 day ago | komu.com | Ben Arnet

Former Missouri guard Tamar Bates was not taken in Thursday's second round of the 2025 NBA Draft but that doesn't mean his NBA dream is over. Shortly after the Draft's conclusion, Bates announced to a crowd of supporters at his draft party in Kansas City that he is signing a free agent contract with the Denver Nuggets.
Mizzou Football picks up class of '26 commitment for 3rd straight day

3 days ago | komu.com | Ben Arnet

COLUMBIA- The Mizzou Football team continued to build its 2026 high school recruiting class with another commitment. Edwardsville, IL wide receiver Devyon Hill-Lomax committed to Missouri on Wednesday. Recruiting website On3.com first reported the news which Hill-Lomax shared on his Instagram feed. Hill-Lomax is a 6'5" wide receiver from Edwardsville High School on the Illinois side of the St. Louis metro area. He is ranked as a 3-star prospect by 247 Sports, On3 and Rivals.
Mizzou's Bates prepares for life-changing NBA Draft

4 days ago | komu.com | Ben Arnet

Mizzou guard Tamar Bates is projected to be taken in this week's NBA Draft. KOMU-8 Sports Director Ben Arnet spoke with Bates one on one in the days leading up to the Draft. Watch the entire interview as Bates discusses his road to the Draft, how Mizzou prepared him for the pro's and what a life-changing moment it will be when he hears his name called. To report an error or typo, email [email protected].
Blues unveil new uniforms

4 days ago | komu.com | Ben Arnet

ST. LOUIS- The St. Louis Blues reverted to a throwback feel that's been a hit with fans in recent years with the unveiling of their new uniforms on Tuesday. The team also released a slightly new twist on their primary "blue note" logo along with several new secondary logos. The organization debuted a "powder blue" primary home jersey, very similar to the "heritage" sweaters they have been wearing periodically since 2019.
Forecast: Heat and humidity continues this week

5 days ago | komu.com | Kesley Kobielusz

The heat and humidity continues this week with not much change day to day in the forecast. Temperatures will be in the lower 90s this week with heat indices near or in the triple digits. There is not much coming our way in terms of relief. Very minimal rain chances, a hot breeze, and warm nights are in the forecast. There is the possibility for a few, brief pop-up showers and thunderstorms this week. But no widespread rain is in the forecast.
Columbia University protester Mahmoud Khalil freed from immigration detention

1 week ago | komu.com | Sophie Bates |Philip Marcelo

JENA, La. (AP) — Palestinian activist Mahmoud Khalil was released Friday from federal immigration detention, freed after 104 days by a judge’s ruling after becoming a symbol of President Donald Trump ’s clampdown on campus protests. The former Columbia University graduate student left a federal facility in Louisiana on Friday. He is expected to head to New York to reunite with his U.S. citizen wife and infant son, born while Khalil was detained.
Forecast: Hot and humid stretch, Heat Advisory issued

1 week ago | komu.com | Beth Finello

Good morning and happy Friday! It’s warm this morning with hot and humid conditions expected not only this afternoon but also into the weekend. A Heat Advisory has been issued through the start of next week. A Heat Advisory has been issued starting today at noon and continuing until Tuesday at 9 p.m. Feel-like temperatures over the next several days will climb into the lower 100s. Stay hydrated, stay cool, and don’t forget about your pets.
Los Angeles Dodgers and Trump administration at odds over presence of federal agents at Dodger Stadium

1 week ago | komu.com | Natasha Chen |Priscilla Alvarez

Los Angeles (CNN) — The Los Angeles Dodgers and the federal government are at odds over what happened on Thursday when federal agents were on or near Dodger Stadium grounds. Reports began to circulate that federal agents were present at the stadium outside downtown Los Angeles, sparking concerns that the Trump administration’s immigration crackdown was coming to the home of the World Series champions hours before a game against the San Diego Padres.
Forecast: Sunny, hot and humid heading into the weekend

1 week ago | komu.com | Beth Finello

Good morning and happy Thursday! It’s warm out the door with temperatures in the 60s. There is some patchy fog, add extra time to your morning commute. We climb into the 80s with sunshine today. Sunshine continues into the weekend with climbing temperatures. Temperatures will climb into the middle 80s this afternoon with mostly sunny skies. Winds will be out of the northwest at 5-15 mph. Overnight tonight temperatures will drop into the middle 60s with mostly starry skies.
Forecast: Storms still possible Wednesday afternoon, looking weaker

1 week ago | komu.com | Kesley Kobielusz

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