OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Fatima needs one more win to clinch its fourth state championship in program history. The Comets (19-13) stormed into their first state title game since the 2019 season, cruising to a 12-3 win over Holden (17-11) at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex. Wednesday’s game marked the program’s ninth appearance in the state semifinals,
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Severe storms hit northern Camden and southern Morgan Counties on Tuesday night, causing significant damage and leaving over 1,300 Ameren customers without power in the Lake of the Ozarks area.
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 60s with winds out of the northeast at 4-8 mph. TOMORROW: Thursday welcomes partly cloudy skies with isolated chances of spotty showers. Highs rise into the upper 70s. EXTENDED: Friday welcomes scattered showers and storms throughout the day. Highs rise into the upper 70s. Saturday welcomes more isolated
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 21-year-old man was charged Tuesday with six felonies and jailed without bond after his arrest during a Jefferson City police response that included long guns and an armored vehicle. Danaun C. Washington of Jefferson City remained in the Cole County Jail on no bond Tuesday after his arrest at a
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TODAY: Wednesday morning is wet, with ongoing showers after flooding concerns the night prior. Be mindful of streams and waterways that flood easily this morning as light rainfall continues to keep flooding a concern across the region. Rain will continue in waves from southwest to northeast along a similarly oriented cold front that will slowly
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FINAL UPDATE: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is over as our severe threat has come to an end. No severe watches or warnings are in effect. Flood alerts do remain in effect as rain continues to fall early this morning. There have been reports of tree damage and downed power lines across Pettis,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) What started out as a simple effort inspired by his son has now grown into an outpouring of support for one Columbia man. Daniel Edwards moved to Columbia when he was 12 years old and said he’s witnessed firsthand the lasting effects gun violence — especially involving children — can have on
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OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Winning championships has become a familiar feeling for the St. Elizabeth baseball team. On Tuesday, the Hornets won their fourth state title in six seasons with a 5-2 win over Faith Christian Academy High School. St. Elizabeth entered the home half of the first inning already down by one, after Knights plated
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As storms continued to impact much of Mid-Missouri on Tuesday night, power outages continued to climb. In Columbia at 8 p.m., there were nine reported outages impacting 2,510 utility customers. A number of outages were reported in West Columbia, though outages impacting a high-number of people were reported in central Columbia. That
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Almost every Missouri county — 111 out of 114 — is designated as a Health Professional Shortage Area, leaving many Missourians struggling to establish and maintain primary care. “We are struggling with primary care access, just like every state across the country,” said Dr. Heidi Miller, the chief medical officer with the
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TONIGHT: A line of storms will bring the potential of damaging winds and heavy rain with flash flooding. Lows fall into the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Morning showers exit with partly cloudy skies remaining. Highs in the lower 70s. EXTENDED: Severe storms have moved into Mid-Missouri ahead of a cold front that will sweep across the region
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Jefferson City police cruisers blocked a street in a Jefferson City neighborhood on Tuesday. An armored vehicle was also at the scene on Olive Street. Some officers wore body armor and were armed with long guns. An ABC 17 News reporter saw two officers walking a man in handcuffs over
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Severe weather is expected in Mid-Missouri on Tuesday evening, and drivers are being urged to take extra precautions. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team says heavy rain and strong winds are expected and could make road conditions dangerous and increase the risk of an accident. If you are caught driving in severe
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Electric Utilities is asking the Columbia City Council for $903,000 in funds from the electric operating budget to pay for repairs following the intense storms and EF1 tornado that hit Columbia on April 20. The storm knocked over dozens of power lines in the area, leaving thousands without power. It also
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OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Eugene ended its 2025 season as the second-best team in the MSHSAA Class 2 State Tournament. The Eagles (25-9) suffered a 7-1 defeat to No. 6 Miller (25-5) in the state title game, falling just short of the baseball program’s first-ever state championship. Eugene’s runner-up finish matches its best season in program
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Missourians could find themselves with more money in their pockets if proposed federal tax changes make it through the Senate.
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TODAY: Scattered showers and storms remain possible throughout the early afternoon hours with heavy downpours and lightning being the main threats. Highs climb into the lower 80s. Chances of strong to severe storms begin around 4 pm lasting through midnight. Winds up to 60+ mph, hail up to 1″+, and potential for flooding remains the
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TODAY: Scattered showers and storms remain possible throughout the morning and early afternoon with heavy downpours and lightning being the main threats. Highs climb into the lower 80s. Chances of strong to severe storms begin around 4 pm lasting through midnight. Winds up to 60+ mph, hail up to 1″+, and potential for flooding remains
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial is set to begin inside the Boone County Courthouse on Tuesday morning for a man charged in connection with a shooting in downtown Columbia last summer. Charlie Sneed, 41, was charged with shooting at or from a vehicle at a person, building, or car, first-degree assault and armed criminal
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some residents of a southwest Jefferson City neighborhood are worried a proposed construction project will cause traffic congestion in the area. The city is proposing building the “Walnut Hills Subdivision” off of Route C near Liverpool Drive and Rock Ridge Road. The Jefferson City Council approved the PUD plan, giving the
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