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WATCH IN FULL: President Trump discusses aviators’ rescue, Iran war and Venezuela at White House
President Donald Trump held a news conference from the White House on Monday afternoon. The president began by talking about the operation to rescue two downed pilots from an F-15E in Iran before moving on to topics like the Iran war in general and the operation to bring Venezuela’s president to the United States for
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President Trump delivers address on Iran war
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night regarding the war in Iran.
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KMIZ and sister stations to air more than 30 Cards and Royals games this season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) KMIZ-TV and its sister stations will bring Mid-Missourians more than 30 baseball games this season, showcasing the state’s big-league teams. The combination of ABC 17, FOX 22 and MyZou 32 will air 31 regular-season games featuring the St. Louis Cardinals or Kansas City Royals. The games are part of an overall schedule
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People Not Politicians files appeal over decision on ballot language over ‘Missouri First’ congressional map
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) People Not Politicians has filed a notice of appeal over ballot language that would ask voters whether or not to approve the 2025 “Missouri First” congressional map. The group says the ballot summary written by the Missouri secretary of state was unfair and biased. The ballot language says the new congressional boundaries keep
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Cole County Commission discusses funding for victim advocates after federal cuts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Commission is trying to figure out how to pay for victims’ advocates. Right now, the county pays about $27,000 for two advocates and the rest is paid for by a federal grant. County Prosecutor Locke Thompson says cuts at the federal level means less money in Missouri for those
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Mexico City Council holds off on making decision for new city hall plans
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico City Council has temporarily turned down a bill that would start the design process to make the old county hospital into a new city hall. The bill – which was voted down by the council 3-2 on Monday night — would have sent $300,000 to a group to start plans
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Horses that got pulled out of mud near Harrisburg still being treated
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The horses who got rescued from a mud hole on Wednesday near Harrisburg are still at the MU Veterinary Clinic. They are being treated for pneumonia, complications for hypothermia, ulcers–and one of them suffered a foot injury. The horses got stuck in what was formerly an animal lagoon. It was in the
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WATCH: Mizzou women’s basketball gets ready to two-game road trip
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers women’s basketball team is preparing for a two-game road trip. The Tigers will take on Mississippi State on Sunday, then travel to Arkansas next week.
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WATCH: Trump speaks at White House press briefing on anniversary of second inauguration
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump took the occasion of the anniversary of his second-term inauguration to hold a long White House press briefing about his administration’s accomplishments.
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The Road to Jacksonville special
JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (KMIZ) ABC 17 SportsZone previews the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl in Jacksonville, Florida, where Mizzou will take on No. 19 Virginia. Kickoff is at 6:30 p.m. Saturday on ABC.
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