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Object seen in Mid-Missouri sky after reports of Chinese balloon

February 3, 2023 2:29 PM Matthew Sanders

An object resembling the Chinese balloon seen over the United States this week appeared in the Mid-Missouri sky Friday after a report of it flying near Kansas City.

Weather Alert Day: Tracking accumulating snow overnight into Wednesday

January 22, 2023 2:36 PM Jessica Hafner

Watch a live update at 8 p.m. in the player. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team is tracking a winter storm that could bring accumulating snow to much of the region, with heavy snow possible across southern and southeast Missouri between tonight and early Wednesday afternoon. Tuesday evening update: Low pressure is on track to

Columbia police investigate deadly pedestrian crash on Clark Lane

December 7, 2022 8:10 PM Katie Greathouse

Part of Clark Lane in east Columbia is closed for a “police incident,” according to a notification from Boone County Joint Communications.

Weather Alert Day: Accumulating snow likely tonight into tomorrow morning

November 12, 2022 12:46 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of accumulating snow between Monday night and early Tuesday morning. Watch live weather cameras and get weather updates in the player. A Winter Weather Advisory has been issued for counties north of I-70 as these areas have the greatest chance

Weather Alert Day: Strong wind gusts and isolated severe storms possible tonight

November 3, 2022 3:23 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of strong winds tonight into early Saturday morning, along with a few severe storms. SETUP: Winds have already started to increase as we transition away from upper high pressure working to our east and strong low pressure diving across the

Weather Alert Day: Heat subsiding, but severe storms possible tonight

July 7, 2022 3:21 PM John Ross

BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through late tonight as the threat for severe storms increases this evening. Storms with the potential of producing large hail, damaging winds, and the threat of an isolated tornado. SETUP: An active upper pattern has developed rounds of storms across the upper

Weather Alert Day: Dangerous heat and humidity continues through tomorrow

July 2, 2022 5:39 PM Jessica Hafner

UPDATE: Wednesday Evening Update: This blog has an updated forecast video and heat index tracker through Friday. BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through Thursday as dangerous heat is expected to impact much of the country, including Mid-Missouri. Heat index values could be in excess of 105 degrees,

Weather Alert Day: Damaging winds, hail, and heavy rain possible

June 15, 2022 10:08 AM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of a few strong to severe storms for areas north of I-70 tonight. THURSDAY EVENING UPDATE: Isolated strong storms have produced nickel to quarter sized hail along with heavy rain over Randolph and Monroe counties, where 2-3″ of rain has

Weather Alert Day: Strong storms possible Sunday

June 12, 2022 9:57 AM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of strong storms on Sunday. A complex of storms moving out of Nebraska will dive into Mid-Missouri early Sunday afternoon and bring the possibility of damaging winds and hail. SETUP: Hot and humid conditions across the region have ushered in

Weather Alert Day: Storms could bring hail, strong winds, and heavy rain late tonight

May 16, 2022 4:42 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the threat of strong to severe storms overnight Tuesday through Wednesday morning.

Weather Alert Day: Severe storms with wind, hail, and tornadoes possible early Wednesday

April 11, 2022 4:20 PM John Ross

Tuesday Evening Update: A warm front has lifted north of Mid-Missouri bringing clouds more humid air to the region. As the front pushes farther north, temperatures will warm, and skies will start to clear which will boost temperatures even further. Despite temperatures pushing into upper 70s to low 80s and dewpoints in the mid-60’s, a

Weather Alert Day: Tracking a few strong storms tonight

April 10, 2022 9:48 AM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the threat of severe storms tonight. Large hail and isolated damaging winds will be the main threats. A low pressure system to our northwest is pulling a warm front through the region today, bringing warmer air and gusty winds to Mid-Missouri, along

Weather Alert Day: Heaviest snow sliding south this morning

March 8, 2022 5:03 PM Jessica Hafner

THURSDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Snowfall amounts with this morning’s last-minute data is coming in a little higher. The highest amounts will still be expected in our northwestern counties, but more of us look to end up closer to 2-4″. Most of our accumulation will come with the wave expected tonight. WEDNESDAY EVENING UPDATE: As the storm

Weather Alert Day: Roads still slick this morning

February 22, 2022 2:41 PM Jessica Hafner

THURSDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Steady snow and sleet has now moved east of Mid-Missouri, taking the measurable precipitation with it. Low clouds will have just enough moisture to produce light freezing drizzle tonight into early Friday morning, creating a glaze of ice on untreated roads. Slick spots will be possible Friday morning as temperatures dip into

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking another morning with single-digit temperatures

January 17, 2022 10:28 PM Kevin Schneider

Temperatures have dropped and clouds exited as Arctic high pressure begins to settle over the Midwest for the rest of the work week, giving us some of the coolest air of the season so far. THURSDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Wind chills are in the single digits, and this is still expected to be the worst of

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Snow takes over in Mid-Missouri

January 12, 2022 10:15 AM Kevin Schneider

Watch a live-streamed newscast at 7 a.m. in the player below. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking the latest chance at accumulating snow that could impact Mid-Missouri early this weekend. With a complex situation, we’ll have the latest updates as we learn them below: SATURDAY MORNING UPDATE: Warm air has held stubbornly overnight

Columbia, Jefferson City public schools reinstate mask mandates as coronavirus cases set records

January 13, 2022 1:37 PM Zachary Farwell

Each district announced the changes in letters to parents and news releases Thursday.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Extreme cold settles in on Mid-Missouri

January 4, 2022 9:57 AM Kevin Schneider

A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Thursday, with frigid temperatures and snow expected.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking our first real taste of winter waiting until 2022

December 29, 2021 11:45 AM Kevin Schneider

Sunday Morning Update: Icy and slick roads remain a concern this morning with temperatures in the teens and wind chills plummeting below 0 degrees. Expect poor travel conditions for the rest of the weekend and try to stay home as much as possible. Current road conditions for Mid-MO can be found here. Brutal Cold Temperatures

Man hit by car after rollover crash in south Columbia

November 25, 2021 6:02 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 43-year-old man was hospitalized Thursday with serious injuries after being hit by a car in south Columbia after being involved in a separate crash beforehand. According to a press release from the Columbia Police Department, the man was driving in the 2000 block of Old Highway 63 when his vehicle was