COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools welcomes thousands of students back to campus for the first day of school on Tuesday. With classes back in session, drivers need to be mindful of traffic impacts as the school year kicks off. Crews have finished the roundabout project at Sinclair Road and Southampton Dr., which leads to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Legendary country music singer and humanitarian Dolly Parton died after a bout with cancer, Parton’s team announced on Tuesday. Nearly 170,000 children in Missouri benefitted from Parton’s Imagination Library, though the program had to stop taking in new enrollees in July after state budget cuts affected the Department of Elementary and Secondary
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Out west, dry conditions are fueling dangerous wildfire growth. In Nevada and Texas, months of below-normal rainfall have left vegetation critically dry, and that dried-out landscape is turning into fuel for fast-moving fires. Firefighters in both states are battling blazes that are spreading quickly, pushed along by gusty winds and low humidity. Officials say the
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Staffing at the Jefferson City Fire Department has been stagnant for about two decades, according to Chief Matt Schofield.
And despite a significant increase in call volume during that period, additional fire personnel and some equipment remain unfunded in fiscal year 2027.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri President Mun Choi and Provost Matthew Martens warned students to stay away from an area of downtown at night in an email sent to students on the first day of classes. “Incidents downtown typically occur between midnight and 3 a.m.; make sure you’re home safely before then,” the officials
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with a few showers and storms before daybreak, especially east of Highway 63. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Scattered storms across eastern Missouri possible through late afternoon. Highs in the upper 80s with a heat index around 90. EXTENDED: After a warmer Tuesday, I’m tracking a weak cold front moving in
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (CNN Newsource) Dolly Parton visited Kansas City in 2024 to announce the state’s participation in her Imagination Library with Gov. Mike Parson. Video provided by CNN Newsource.
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THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny and warmer, with near-average temperatures in the upper 80s. TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, with a spot shower possible after sunset. Lows fall to the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Scattered showers and storms may continue into Wednesday morning south of Hwy 50, but many will stay dry. Highs climb to the upper 80s with dry
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TODAY: Tuesday is a warmer day with highs forecast in the mid-80s under mostly sunny to partly cloudy skies. Winds are variable today, from the east to southeast through the day. TONIGHT: A few showers and thunderstorms are possible after 5 p.m. tonight. EXTENDED: This rain continues into Wednesday with morning shower chances, but coverage
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The spelling of a source’s name has been corrected. A man who fell over a railing at Harpo’s bar in downtown Columbia was a former University of Missouri student and a 2023 graduate of Chilicothe High School. As of 7:30 pm Monday, MU Health said that Corbin Rodenberg, 21, was
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild with lows in the mid-upper 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny to partly cloudy with highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: I’m tracking a weak disturbance that has been bringing scattered clouds and a few sprinkles to our north, but not much of that makes it to the ground heading into Tuesday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 21-year-old man fell from the rooftop of Harpo’s Bar and Grill, located at 29 South Tenth St. on Sunday night, and he’s in critical condition. CFP responded to the medical emergency just after Corbin Rodenberg fell around 9:10 p.m. First responders provided medical aid before he was transported to a hospital,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new roundabout at Sinclair Road and Southampton Drive was open to traffic on Monday. A portion of Sinclair Road had recently closed for about a month between Nifong Boulebard and Muirfield Drive to complete a roundabout. A Columbia Public Works spokesman told ABC 17 News in an email that a concrete
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roundabout construction started on Monday morning at Clark Lane and Hanover Boulevard in Columbia. The construction lead to a portion of Clark Lane to close, with construction lasting around 60 days, according to previous reporting. During the closure, the business entrance west of the intersection will be closed, but the entrance on
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As we head into September, forecasters are already eyeing the pattern for the start of fall, but summer isn’t quite ready to let go. Early signs point to a warmer-than-average stretch for Central Missouri. According to the Climate Prediction Center’s 8-to-14 day outlook, which covers September 1st through the 7th, the odds are tilted toward
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MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ The victim of a deadly Sunday night shooting in Moberly has been identified as a 57-year-old woman. Family members told ABC 17 News that Cheryl Gravitt, 57, was the victim of the weekend shooting. Moberly Police confirmed her identity Monday afternoon. An ABC 17 News reporter spoke with multiple family members Monday
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THIS AFTERNOON: Partly cloudy and mild with highs in the lower 80s. A few showers are possible, but most will stay dry. TONIGHT: Lingering clouds, with lows in the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Mild weather continues through the week, with highs in the 80s each day and little to no rain chances. A weak cold front
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TODAY: Monday starts the week on a dry note. Temperatures and dew points are almost reminiscent of early fall as students in some districts head back to class today. Temperatures and dew points are being recorded in the east this morning. Patchy fog is possible in low-lying areas. A thin band of light rain showers
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is kicking off the 2026-27 school year Monday morning. All elementary schools in the district will be open from 7:45 a.m. to 2:45 p.m., and buildings will be open for students at 7:15 a.m. Middle school students will begin class at 8:50 a.m., and students will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The road where a fatal crash happened Saturday was supposed to have safety improvements installed years ago, but the project was delayed due to its cost and large scale. A man died after hitting another car head on in the 2900 block of Forum Boulevard, near Wilsons Fitness Center Saturday. Construction for
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