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Snowy weather shuts down some Mid-Missouri health care clinics Sunday

January 25, 2026 7:59 AM Haley Swaino

Snowy weather conditions caused multiple MU Health Care and Jefferson City Medical Group locations to close on Sunday.

MSHP responds to more than 800 calls for service as snow continues through Sunday

January 25, 2026 5:30 AM Marie Moyer, Olivia Hayes

Snow is expected pick back up Sunday morning, adding at least one to two inches to already snow-packed roads.

An ABC 17 News Stormtrack meteorologist reported measuring about five inches of snow in Columbia around 5 a.m. Sunday.

Guilty verdict reached in killing of Hermann police officer

January 24, 2026 9:29 PM Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Greene County jury found the man charged with killing a Hermann police officer guilty Saturday. The Hermann Police Department shared on Facebook that a jury found Kenneth Simpson guilty of killing Sgt. Mason Griffith and wounding Officer Adam Sullentrup in March 2023. Bill Miller Jr. from the Missourian, pool camera for

Columbia Public Works tackles snowfall Saturday

January 24, 2026 7:58 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Works snow crews are working to keep roads clear as a snowstorm coats downtown roads, making travel difficult Saturday. The snow stalled for a few hours, but picked back up Saturday evening. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team expects snowfall to pick up during the night and taper off Sunday

WINTER STORM UPDATES: City of Columbia reminds drivers to move vehicles

January 24, 2026 2:31 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia reminded drivers to move their vehicles that are parked along heavily trafficked roads as snow continued to build up on the ground Saturday evening. Columbia Public Works wrote in a social media post that a 26-person snow-removal crew reported to work at 7 p.m. and will work overnight

Montreal man seriously injured in Miller County crash Saturday morning

January 24, 2026 7:27 PM Nia Hinson

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Montreal man was seriously injured in a crash in Miller County early Saturday morning. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the 23-year-old was driving a 2007 Ford F150 south near Forgotten Lane around 2 a.m. The report states the man failed to negotiate a curve– traveled off

Ameren cancels energy conservation alert, but warns more could be needed as cold continues

January 24, 2026 5:36 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren has canceled its alert asking customers to conserve energy as extreme cold drives up electricity demand across the region. The cancellation comes after the Midcontinent Independent System Operator– which oversees the Midwest power grid– urged energy companies to reduce usage. Ameren said it is still monitoring conditions and warned customers may

WATCH: ABC 17 News Weather Alert Day special coverage

January 24, 2026 2:58 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch live online newscasts with winter storm updates here. The first one airs at 3 p.m.

Fire destroys home in Howard County

January 24, 2026 12:57 PM Steven Lambson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire destroyed a home in Howard County late Thursday, according to the Glasgow Fire District. In a post on Facebook, GFD said crews responded to a home near Boonsboro at around 11:20 p.m. The fire had spread to the entire home as crews arrived, the post said. The fire district reported

Snow coats Mid-Missouri roads Saturday, slick conditions expected

January 24, 2026 11:16 AM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri roads saw snow collecting starting a little before 8 p.m. Saturday, leading to slick roads and lowered visibility. Two to three inches of snow are expected to be on the ground in Columbia by the afternoon with heavier snow expected to begin overnight and into Sunday morning. Travel is expected to

Columbia fire crews fight freezing conditions during structure fire Saturday

January 24, 2026 2:41 AM Haley Swaino, Marie Moyer

A large police and firefighter presence was seen on Vandiver Drive in northeast Columbia early Saturday morning.

An ABC 17 News reporter arrived on scene around 2:15 a.m. and saw heavy smoke coming from a home in the 1300 block of Vandiver Drive. At least three Columbia Fire Department engines, four Columbia police cruisers, a Boone Health ambulance and an air truck was seen.

Champions Drive closed at Providence Road due to weather

January 24, 2026 10:25 AM Steven Lambson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Winter weather early Saturday morning prompted a closure of Champions Drive at Providence Road shortly after 10 a.m. The closure impacts one of the road’s two entry points ahead of a home game at Mizzou Arena between the Mizzou Tigers and Oklahoma Sooners. The game tips off at 1 p.m. Snowfall has

Columbia Public Works employee checks plow truck ahead of winter weather

Columbia activates 27-person overnight road crew for winter weather

January 23, 2026 4:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia plow crews will report for duty at 10 p.m. Friday night in preparation of impending snow that is expected to hit the area. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is indicating that 6-9 inches could fall throughout Boone County this weekend. The area is in a winter storm warning through Sunday.

MU officials raise concerns as Missouri Gaming Commission denies NCAA player prop bet ban

January 23, 2026 7:36 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Gaming Commission has denied a request from the NCAA to ban wagers on individual student-athlete performance, including player prop bets and first-half wager spreads on college basketball games. NCAA President Charlie Baker sent a letter to the commission on Jan. 15 urging the state to restrict these bets, citing

Missourians face risk of power outages as winter storm approaches

January 23, 2026 7:46 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri residents are being warned about potential power outages this weekend due to an incoming winter storm, according to the Southeastern Electric Reliability Corporation. The organization serves more than 91 million customers across the south-central United States. Under normal winter conditions, SERC said there is enough power to meet demand. However, if

Columbia Fire: Blaze started in basement of north Columbia home ruled accidental, started from a clothes dryer

January 23, 2026 2:44 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department says a large fire started Friday in the basement of a home in the 4300 block of Langham Drive. Columbia Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer said firefighters were called to the neighborhood just after 11 a.m. after a neighbor saw smoke coming from the back of the house. Schaeffer

Zion Young charged with DWI, speeding

January 23, 2026 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Star defensive end for the Missouri Tigers Zion Young was officially charged on Friday with a pair of misdemeanors. Young, 21, of Covington, Georgia, was charged in Boone County with driving while intoxicated and speeding 11-15 miles over the speed limit. Missouri State Highway Patrol reports show he was arrested on Dec.

‘Sovereign citizen’ arrested; accused of DWI, hitting house with pickup truck

January 23, 2026 4:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement arrested a “sovereign citizen” this week in Miller County who was accused of driving drunk and trying to escape confinement. Korey Nelson, 26, of Dixon, Missouri, was charged earlier this week with aggravated fleeing, first-degree property damage, leaving the scene of an accident and four misdemeanors, including reckless driving, driving

Osage Beach to honor fallen police officer with bridge dedication ceremony Friday

January 23, 2026 1:55 PM Alison Patton

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Osage Beach Officer Phylicia Carson died during a police chase in August 2024, and over a year later, the city is holding a bridge dedication ceremony in her honor. The Officer Phylicia Carson Memorial Bridge on Highway 54 runs over the Grand Glaize Arm of the Lake of the Ozarks. The

Man who previously served time for manslaughter sentenced 40 years for police chase

January 23, 2026 3:28 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was sentenced on Friday to 40 years in prison after he was found guilty of two felonies related to a 2024 chase with law enforcement. Javion Lawhorn, 36, was found guilty on Dec. 10 by a Boone County Jury for aggravated fleeing and armed criminal action. He has previously