Missouri lawmakers push to legalize sports betting
It’s Super Bowl week and last year, over 23 million Americans wagered a record $4.3 billion on the Super Bowl, but none of that happened in the state of Missouri.
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Family-fun arcade coming to Jefferson City this March
A family-fun arcade and bowling alley, called Strikers, is coming to Jefferson City on March 1, with help from a tax break.
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City of Columbia celebrates Black History Month
A month-long history exhibit at the Armory Sports Center in downtown Columbia is among the ways the City of Columbia will mark Black history this month.
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Columbia Public Works to continue treating roads Saturday
The City of Columbia’s public works department said in a Facebook post, that crews are set to be back Saturday at 9:00 a.m. to continue to address lingering impacts on Columbia roads.
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Southern Boone School Board seeks no-tax-increase bond issue for stadium repairs
The Southern Boone School District is asking the public to vote on the $3 million no-tax-increase bond issue.
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Several universities in Missouri starting the semester with COVID-19 protocols
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) In Missouri, many students have returned back to class from their winter break, but not all students will continue their education inside a classroom this semester. Columbia College announced its plan to deliver courses virtually at the beginning of the Spring 2022 semester. The district said in a press release, “Due to
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Grant for minority-owned businesses announced in efforts to bring more diversity to the Downtown Columbia area
The Downtown Community Improvement District (CID) announced a minority-owned business grant Monday to take steps towards making the Downtown Columbia area more diverse.
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How to prepare for getting stranded in your car during the winter
best to stay off of the roads during a winter storm but at times that can be unavoidable.
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American Airlines joins United in decreasing flights out of Columbia Regional Airport
Columbia Parks and Recreation confirmed with ABC 17 News that American Airlines is set to reduce the number of flights out of Columbia Regional Airport beginning in February.
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Private health insurers will cover the cost of at-home COVID-19 tests starting Saturday
Starting Saturday, private health insurers will be required to cover up to eight at-home COVID-19 tests per month for people on their plans.
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Warming centers open across Columbia as city deals with single-digit temperatures
In a press release Wednesday, The City of Columbia announced it would temporarily open an overnight warming center at The Wabash Bus Station.
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Whiteman Air Force Base cancels 2022 air show, citing ‘competing mission priorities’
Whiteman Air Force Base canceled Tuesday the 2022 Wings over Whiteman Air and Space Show.
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Highway Patrol reminds everyone to celebrate New Year’s safely
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebrations and to end 2021 on a safe note. MSHP says no one wants to start 2022 with a traffic crash or a DUI arrest. The Missouri State Highway Patrol began their New Year’s Holiday crash
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Two hurt after weather-related crash on Highway 63 near Clark
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt on Friday morning after a crash on northbound Highway 63 near Clark, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an SUV hit a guard rail after the driver lost control on the ice-covered highway around 7:05 a.m. Troopers said Kimberly F. Petre, 44, and Sheryl L.
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Law enforcement gives travel advice ahead of possible winter mix surrounding the New Year’s holiday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) AAA is predicting that in Missouri there will be about 2.2 million travelers total between Christmas and New Year’s travel with about 2 million of them driving. Not only are more drivers going to be on the roads, but roadways may not be clear during this time. ABC 17 Stormtrack Meteorologist John
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Highway Patrol reports at least 19 crashes across Missouri since holiday counting period began
The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s holiday crash counting period started Thursday at 6:00 p.m. and will end Sunday at midnight.
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Highway patrol expects heavy traffic over holiday weekend
Green pointed out three common causes for car accidents on Missouri highways: speeding, texting and drinking.
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Fire district official killed in Interstate 70 crash in Boone County
The district said in a news release that Bryant Gladney died at the scene after the crash involving a tractor-trailer near Route Z. Gladney was going to the scene of a crash when a westbound tractor-trailer hit Gladney’s firetruck at high speed before hitting a University Hospital ambulance and the vehicle involved in the original crash, according to the release.
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Highway Patrol, local police urging Missourians to drive safely over the holidays
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and local police departments including Jefferson City are reminding drivers to stay safe on the roads this holiday season.
Continue Reading Mizzou releases guidance for student holiday travel as fall semester concludes
The University of Missouri is reminding its students to ensure they are prepared before heading home for the holidays, as the 2021 fall semester concluded on Friday.
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