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WATCH: Gameday in Las Vegas special

February 11, 2024 9:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Anchor Lucas Geisler and Sports Director Nathalie Jones have been in Las Vegas this week covering the lead-up to Super Bowl LVIII, with the Kansas City Chiefs taking on the San Francisco 49ers.

Kansas City Chiefs looking to add to a dynasty-like resume in Super Bowl LVIII

February 11, 2024 7:34 AM Nathalie Jones

LAS VEGAS, Nevada. (KMIZ) The 2000’s New England Patriot set the standard for NFL dynasties in recent history, with nine Super Bowl appearances and six Super Bowl wins in 18 years. Now-a-days, the Kansas City Chiefs have taken over that role of villains of the league. On Sunday, the Chiefs will play in their fourth

Can watching the Super Bowl affect your heart?

February 10, 2024 5:47 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fans all over the world will be tuned in for the Super Bowl on Sunday, but can watching the Super Bowl affect your heart? MU Health cardiologist Dr. Brian Bostick says yes. According to the American Heart Association, die-hard sports fans are at risk for cardiac events, typically those who have a

WATCH: The Road to Las Vegas special

February 10, 2024 6:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News Anchor Lucas Geisler and Sports Director Nathalie Jones are in Las Vegas covering the Kansas City Chiefs’ attempt at a second straight Super Bowl championship.

KC man highlights cancer foundation with costume in Las Vegas

February 10, 2024 6:22 PM Lucas Geisler

LAS VEGAS (KMIZ) – It doesn’t take long to find reflections of New York, Paris and Egypt along the Las Vegas Strip. But below the soaring monuments, a man in a cow costume and red Chiefs shirt roams the streets. “I did it snowblowing, and so I was like ‘Why not? We’re a cow town,'”

True/False grateful for community support after fire, festival set to go on Feb. 29

February 9, 2024 7:10 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) True/False Film Fest prepares for its annual festival Feb. 29-March 3 after recovering from a September fire. A fire broke out in a Downtown Columbia building at the corner of Ninth and Broadway streets on Sept. 15. True/False Executive Director Arin Liberman told ABC 17 News that the fest’s day-to-day operations kept moving. However,

Camden County Sheriff’s Office recover what they believe is the rest of Donnie Erwin’s remains

February 10, 2024 8:23 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Marina Diaz

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office and firefighters from the Mid-County Fire Protection District believe they found the rest of Donnie Erwin’s remains on Friday, who was pronounced missing back in December 2013. The Camden County Sheriff’s Office released a statement Saturday morning about their discovery process. According to the release, due

AAA and other organizations encourage safe driving ahead of Super Bowl Sunday

February 10, 2024 4:46 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to take on the San Francisco 49ers, AAA and other Missouri organizations provide suggestions for fans and game watchers who may have alcohol or recreational marijuana in their party plans. According to the National Traffic Safety Institute, there is a big increase in DUI arrests on

Columbia bars gear up for Super Bowl, large crowds expected Sunday

February 9, 2024 7:40 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia bars are preparing for an influx of people flocking to the downtown area, as the Kansas City Chiefs face the San Francisco 49ers in Super Bowl 58 on Sunday. General Manager of Harpo’s Bar & Grill Jack Stephens said the business has already purchased extra tables, chairs and food ahead of

Callaway prosecutor: No charges filed against Columbia officers involved in shooting of suicidal man

February 9, 2024 2:31 PM Ryan Shiner, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No charges will be filed against the Columbia police officers who were involved in the shooting of a suicidal man at a Columbia apartment complex in August. Marquis Rivera, 22, was shot and killed by Columbia police officers on Aug. 4 after police said Rivera shot into the air and then shot

Super Bowl visitors consider bets for big game

February 9, 2024 9:41 PM Lucas Geisler

LAS VEGAS (KMIZ) Many Super Bowl attendees are putting some cash on the line for this year’s game. The American Gaming Association estimates that Americans will put more than $23 billion up in sports bets on the game. That survey reflects a 44% increase from last year’s wagering. While Missourians are still not allowed to

Avoid scams when shopping for Super Bowl merchandise

February 9, 2024 11:12 AM Morgan Buresh

The Better Business Bureau is warning people to watch out for fakes when shopping for team gear and sports memorabilia around the Super Bowl.

Parson orders Capitol dome to light up red and gold to support Chiefs’ Super Bowl run

February 9, 2024 6:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Friday ordered the Missouri Capitol to be lit red and gold, according to a press release from the governor’s office. The dome will be lit through Sunday in support of the Kansas City Chiefs as they play in the Super Bowl. The Chiefs play the San Francisco

Katy Trail closure postponed

February 9, 2024 6:17 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The work has been postponed to an undetermined date. ORIGINAL: A section of the Katy Trail near the Rocheport Bridge will be closed Thursday, according to a Friday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. About a 1½ miles of the trail will be closed from 7 a.m.-6 p.m.

Lobby at Wabash Bus Station in Columbia reopens Monday

February 9, 2024 4:31 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The lobby at Wabash Bus Station in Columbia will reopen to the public on Monday, according to a Friday press release from the city. The lobby will be open 7 a.m.-6 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Saturdays. The release states the lobby has not been open to Go COMO

Kansas City fans revel in Super Bowl, sports success

February 9, 2024 4:28 PM Lucas Geisler

Kathy Coker made sure she had plenty of red Kansas City Chiefs gear to match the football team’s jerseys for Super Bowl LVIII.

WATCH: Sedalia retirement community cheers on Chiefs with dance routine

February 9, 2024 4:19 PM ABC 17 News Team

Residents at a Sedalia retirement community have found a fun way to cheer on the Chiefs this Sunday.

Change of venue granted in Jefferson City murder case

February 9, 2024 4:12 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man who was accused of stabbing the mother of his child to death has been granted a change of venue. Sergio Sayles, 36, of Jefferson City, was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, evidence tampering, second-degree stalking and second-degree harassment in the death of Jasmine King. Cole

Wrongful death lawsuit filed against man in 2022 crash that killed Moberly woman

February 9, 2024 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The father of a woman who was killed in a September 2022 crash in Cooper County has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the driver. Randall Hendricks filed the lawsuit on Thursday against Inocente Prisciliano-Miranda, of Sedalia, in the Cooper County Circuit Court. A summons was issued for Prisciliano-Miranda. Belinda Hendricks was

Bust honors former governor Mel Carnahan; Jean Carnahan memorial set

February 9, 2024 10:35 AM Madison Stuerman

A bronze bust was dedicated to Mel Carnahan on Thursday in Carnahan Gardens at the Missouri Governor’s Mansion, two days ahead of his late widow’s public memorial service.