Super Bowl bets increase 22% nationally; attempts still blocked in Missouri
Although the Kansas City Chiefs won the Super Bowl, Missouri continues to lose out on sports betting revenue.
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Don’t fall for online romance scams this Valentine’s Day
Whether people are hoping to find someone to share Valentine’s Day with this year or casually scrolling through dating apps, the FBI is sharing tips to make sure people don’t go looking for love in all the wrong places.
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Toll to be removed from Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge by April 30
SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Tolls will no longer be collected on the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge, according to a Monday press release from the Lake of the Ozarks Community Bridge Transportation Development District. The tolls will stop being collected by April 30, when Community Bridge TDD expects to “fully pay all outstanding mortgage
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Woman seriously injured in Cole County crash on Saturday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 43-year-old Dixon woman suffered serious injuries Saturday in a crash in the westbound lanes of Highway 54 at Route D, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred when a 2011 Ford Taurus – driven by Tiffany Steen – was driving south on Route
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Kansas City Chiefs’ Mecole Hardman tells CNN he ‘blacked out’ after scoring the Super Bowl-winning touchdown
Kansas City Chiefs’ Mecole Hardman says he “blacked out” after scoring the game-winning touchdown in a thrilling Super Bowl LVIII in Las Vegas.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can the Chiefs win three in a row?
The Kansas City Chiefs are now repeat Super Bowl champions.
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Patrick Mahomes rallies the Chiefs to second straight Super Bowl title, 25-22 over 49ers in overtime
By ROB MAADDI AP Pro Football Writer LAS VEGAS (AP) — Patrick Mahomes, Travis Kelce and Andy Reid have made the Kansas City Chiefs a dynasty. They’re already thinking three-peat. First, they had to become the NFL’s first back-to-back Super Bowl champions in 19 years. Mahomes made sure of it, leading another super comeback on
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CHIEFS REPEAT AS CHAMPIONS, WIN ON WALK-OFF TOUCHDOWN
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s hard to repeat as champions. But the Chiefs needed just a little extra time in order to do it. After the San Francisco 49ers leaned on its running back during its only drive of overtime, the Chiefs had multiple chances to throw the game away. But the reigning champions showed why
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‘He tested that hip out’: Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid laughs off Super Bowl spat with Travis Kelce
It was footage that quickly became a meme, but Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid laughed off his spat with tight end Travis Kelce during the team’s 25-22 Super Bowl win over the San Francisco 49ers.
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Columbia Housing Authority requests $2.5 million for renovations and rebuilds
The Columbia Housing Authority, responsible for managing 749 affordable housing units and overseeing various office and community spaces, has submitted a funding application for financial assistance.
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Sedalia Retirement Community gains internet fame for Kansas City Chief’s cheer routine
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the “Primrose Cheerleaders,” more famously known as the “Senior Swifties” of Primrose Retirement Community did not expect their cheer routine to take the internet by storm. The group first caught viral attention when Connie Chevalier, activities director at Primrose, shared a video of the Senior Swifties doing their “Swag Surfin'”
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WATCH: Gameday in Las Vegas special
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.
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Kansas City Chiefs looking to add to a dynasty-like resume in Super Bowl LVIII
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
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Can watching the Super Bowl affect your heart?
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
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WATCH: The Road to Las Vegas special
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.
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KC man highlights cancer foundation with costume in Las Vegas
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,'”
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True/False grateful for community support after fire, festival set to go on Feb. 29
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,
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Camden County Sheriff’s Office recover what they believe is the rest of Donnie Erwin’s remains
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
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AAA and other organizations encourage safe driving ahead of Super Bowl Sunday
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
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Columbia bars gear up for Super Bowl, large crowds expected Sunday
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
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