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Churches making adjustments for Easter weekend celebrations due to COVID-19
Many Church goers across Mid-Missouri are going to have to celebrate Easter from home this weekend amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Continue ReadingMany Church goers across Mid-Missouri are going to have to celebrate Easter from home this weekend amid the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic in the state.
Continue ReadingFRIDAY: After a chilly start, temperatures will rebound with plenty of sunshine and much less wind. Highs will reach the middle 50’s once again. TONIGHT: Clouds will increase late ahead of our next weather system. Wouldn’t completely rule out some spotty sprinkles, but it’s looking like the measurable rain will hold off for Saturday. Lows
Continue ReadingWith coronavirus continuing to spread across the globe it can be difficult to escape conversations about it. Depending on the child, the virus can also feel very intimidating, so experts say it’s important to be available to listen to and talk with your child.
Continue ReadingABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos to news@kmiz.com. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Andrew’s at-home sports from Thursday, April 9 in the video player above.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT: Winds diminish and skies clear, allowing frost to develop. A Freeze Warning is in effect for much of the area through 9AM Friday. Lows near 30. FRIDAY: Patchy frost early, mostly sunny. Highs in the mid-50s. EXTENDED: A warm front lifts north across Missouri on Saturday, bringing temperatures back into the 60s with chances
Continue ReadingBoone County Commissioner Fred Parry during a live interview Thursday on ABC 17 News joined the chorus of local officials saying stay-at-home orders are working to slow down COVID-19.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson on Thursday said he is ordering that all public and charter schools remain closed through the end of the school year.
Continue ReadingTONIGHT:Â Winds back off but mostly clear skies stick around as high pressure settles overhead. Temperatures will fall to or slightly below the freezing mark so any sensitive vegetation will need to be covered. EXTENDED: A pretty similar day for Friday, minus the blustery winds. Highs get back into the middle 50’s with more sunshine. Clouds will
Continue ReadingJefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin joined ABC 17 News This Morning to discuss the county’s efforts related to COVID-19.
Continue ReadingTHURSDAY: A bit quieter this afternoon. Temperatures have taken a hit and look to only manage the middle 50’s this afternoon behind the front. Winds will be the one issue we have to contend with out of the northwest. Sustained winds will be anywhere from 15-25 mph with gusts getting up around 40-45 mph. TONIGHT:
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is battling most of the same issues schools around the country are facing right now. JC Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum says the district is working with staff and parents to get students what they need to learn, including WiFi and food. “I’d say it’s going well but
Continue ReadingThe Alzheimer’s Association Greater Missouri Chapter is working to provide resources to individuals who have Alzheimers or another form of dementia and their caregivers.
Continue ReadingCity of Columbia and Boone County leaders said Wednesday that a stay-at-home order is working but residents need to continue to adhere to its restrictions on movement.
Continue ReadingAfternoon Update: Temperatures have skyrocketed into the 80s across Mid-Missouri with increasing southwest winds. A cold front has started to develop storms to our north that are capable of producing large hail. Storm Mode: Discrete (L) vs. Linear (R) Synopsis: A strong cold front will slide southeast across the area overnight, bringing the chance for
Continue ReadingABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos to news@kmiz.com. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Andrew’s at-home sports from Wednesday, April 8 in the video player above.
Continue ReadingColumbia Public Schools began alternative learning again Wednesday morning after a pause to refocus its methods for teaching remotely.
Continue ReadingGov. Mike Parson and state leaders are scheduled to hold a daily COVID-19 briefing at 3 p.m. Wednesday.
Continue ReadingTHIS AFTERNOON: We’re continuing to monitor the threat for severe storms to pop this afternoon. Temperatures will be very warm, in the mid to upper 80s across mid-Missouri. For the latest severe storm timing and threats, head over to the Insider Blog. TONIGHT: Those storms will move out of the area by 10 PM, leaving
Continue ReadingThe number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.
Continue ReadingThe FBI, state attorneys general and other agencies are alerting Americans to possible COVID-19 stimulus check scams.
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