January 2020

Snow has ended, another cold night ahead

January 20, 2020 4:01 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Snow has tapered off across mid-Missouri but slick roads (mostly side roads/neighborhoods) are still possible this evening, as well as the morning. Temperatures will fall into the low teens with wind chills in the middle single digits. TUESDAY: Temperatures will start out cold but an approaching warm front will allow temperatures to rise above freezing

Full road treatment teams deployed in Jefferson City, Cole County amid falling snow

January 20, 2020 3:13 PM Joe McLean

The 24 salt trucks in the Jefferson City Public Works fleet got to work just before Noon Monday as snow began to cover the city’s streets.

Mid-Missouri sheriff pans state plan to downsize prison system

January 20, 2020 2:24 PM Molly Stawinoga

In the State of the State address last week, Gov. Mike Parson announced a plan to downsize Missouri prison systems.

Traffic flowing again on Interstate 70 west after crash

January 20, 2020 1:14 PM Matthew Sanders

Westbound Interstate 70 traffic was being diverted onto Highway 40 on Monday afternoon because of a crash on the Missouri River bridge.

Cuonzo Martin takes questions before Tuesday’s Texas A&M game

January 20, 2020 12:38 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin took questions Monday ahead of a Tuesday night home matchup against Texas A&M.

Cold keeps temporary warming centers open

January 20, 2020 12:00 PM Amber Tabeling

The City of Columbia is opening a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station for the second night in a row because the cold weather.

Two dead in Kansas City nightclub shooting

January 20, 2020 4:17 AM Brittany Wiley

At least two people are dead and more than a dozen others hurt after a shooting at a Kansas City, Missouri nightclub on Sunday.

Tracking bitter cold and snow chances

January 20, 2020 3:56 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: Temperatures will only top out in the upper teens for highs this afternoon. Flurries have moved in this morning but a better chance for accumulations move in closer toward midday. A better chance to get closer to an inch looks to be southwest-which could lead to some slick spots this afternoon and evening. TONIGHT:

Authorities arrested Jason Jones after a shooting death in Johnson County

Kansas City man arrested after shooting death in Johnson County

January 20, 2020 12:11 AM Barry Mangold

Johnson County authorities charged a Kansas City, Kansas man with murder after a deadly weekend shooting.

Sunday Sit-Down with St. Louis Cardinals pitcher John Brebbia

January 19, 2020 11:32 PM Tyler Murry

St. Louis Cardinals pitcher John Brebbia joined ABC 17’s Tyler Murry for Sunday Sit-Down to discuss the upcoming season.

South Callaway girls basketball player battles through broken hand

January 19, 2020 11:27 PM Tyler Murry

MOKANE, (Mo.) – ABC 17’s Tyler Murry shares the story of Raeghan Meyer who continues to play at a high level through a broken hand.

SportsZone Basketball Play of the Week Nominees 2020: Week Two

January 19, 2020 11:11 PM Tyler Murry

Congratulations to our Week One Play of the Week Nominees! We will announce the winner during out 6:00 p.m. sportscast on Wednesday. You can watch the plays in the video player above. You can vote for your favorite play here. Play No. 1 – Hickman’s Maci Kuchta gets the block and makes heads up play after.

One woman in the hospital after police respond to assault with a weapon call

January 19, 2020 9:36 PM Connor Hirsch

One woman is in the hospital and another man is in custody after Columbia police responded to assault with a weapon Sunday evening.

Photo of a MODOT traffic came feed of traffic near the connector in Columbia around 8 p.m.

Traffic backed up on eastbound I-70 after crash

January 19, 2020 8:15 PM Barry Mangold

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Traffic began moving after authorities reopened I-70 eastbound. The Columbia Fire Department said in a tweet at 8:18 p.m. that the right lane of 70 was open, and that the passing lane was closed from the connector to the Lake of the Woods exit. TRAFFIC ACCIDENT UPDATE: Eastbound lane of I-70

Expert advice on preparing your car for bitterly cold temperatures

January 19, 2020 6:10 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With frigid temperatures sweeping through Mid-Missouri, experts have some advice on how to keep your car running smoothly. The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a weather alert day for Sunday and Monday as bitterly cold temperatures stay in the area. The store manager of Firestone Complete Auto Care in Columbia Vinnie

Tracking more bitter cold and a snow chance Monday

January 19, 2020 5:51 PM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Bitter cold temperatures continue tonight. Temperatures will fall into the upper single digits and low teens with wind chills between -5 and -10º. MLK DAY: Temperatures will start out in the low teens and struggle to get to 20, much like Sunday. We’re tracking a clipper system which will cruise southward into the late morning

Kansas City Chiefs advance to the Super Bowl

January 19, 2020 5:17 PM Tyler Murry

KANSAS CITY – For the first time in 50 years, the Kansas City Chiefs are heading to the Super Bowl. The Chiefs defeated the Tennessee Titans, 35-24, to win the AFC Championship. The Chiefs, again, had to make a comeback to win in the postseason. The Titans took a 10-0 lead and a 17-7 lead

Blackwell leads Mizzou to win over Ole Miss

January 19, 2020 3:55 PM Tyler Murry

OXFORD, Miss, – The Mizzou women’s basketball team snapped its three-game losing streak with a 71-57 win over the Ole Miss Rebels. With the victory, the Tigers improve to 5-14 (2-4 SEC). Freshman Aijha Blackwell led the way for Mizzou with 20 points and eight rebounds. Jordan Chavis scored 11 points and added five assists.