COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly JBS meat production line is still closed following a USDA notice of suspension in April. On April 3, the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service issued a notice of suspension to the JBS Prepared Foods facility in Moberly, immediately suspending inspection services for its Fully Cooked-Not Shelf Stable processes due
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Seven people were arrested on charges that included felony assault of a police officer during a brawl early Sunday in downtown Columbia. Officers were called to the fight near Ninth and East Walnut streets at about 1:30 a.m. Police who were at the scene had requested emergency assistance, according to a news
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the most legendary wrestlers to come through Mizzou announced that he is stepping away from competition, 19 years after first stepping onto the mat. On Monday, Keegan O’Toole said that he is retiring from competition, after a memorable run in Columbia and beyond. The Wisconsin native released a statement on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A majority “yes” vote on Amendment 5 on Aug. 4 would allow lawmakers to lower and eliminate the state income tax over time, but for people on fixed incomes, it could mean tightening their budgets. “During the legislative session, I looked a it and thought this is going to be bad for
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Revenue has delayed the second phase of its FUSION system, which goes in hand with vehicle sales tax and temporary tags. Missouri Senate Bill 28 was signed into law on July 2, 2025, with its main focuses being changes to vehicle sales tax and temporary license tags.
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and humid with lows in the upper 70s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with isolated to scattered showers and storms. Highs near 90 with a heat index between 100-105. EXTENDED: Tonight will be uncomfortably warm with lows remaining in the upper 70s to near 80. I’ll be tracking a slow moving cold front that
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Summer nights across Mid-Missouri are warming significantly due to climate change, increasing health risks through all hours of the day and night. Heat is already the deadliest weather-related hazard in the U.S., and health officials recommend staying hydrated and indoors as much as possible. Average summer low temperatures in Columbia have warmed by 3.1 degrees
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Former Jefferson City Councilman and owner of PMI hotels, Derrick Spicer, says he’s not a career politician, but no one will fight for Mid-Missourians like he will.
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Psychiatrist and former member of the Missouri House of Representatives, Lisa Thomas, wants to return to the Capitol Building in January.
She believes her experience serving from 2021 to 2025 and her background in health will help get important issues addressed in the Senate for Mid-Missourians.
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Rudy Veit has been a member of the Missouri House of Representatives from the 59th District since 2019. And he is looking to bring his experience to the State Senate.
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Presiding Commissioner of Camden County wants the opportunity to serve Mid-Missouri on a larger scale.
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The son of late senator Carl Vogel is hoping to get the chance to make his mark in the Missouri Capitol building come January.
Jake Vogel believes bringing his unique business experience to the Senate floor can drive positive change for the Show-Me State.
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ASHBURN, Va. (KQTV) From staff and KQ2 reports The wife of Kansas City Chiefs offensive coordinator Eric Bieniemy was shot in the couple’s home Sunday night in Virginia. According to the Loudoun County Sheriff’s Office, Mia Bieniemy was shot multiple times and taken to a hospital on Sunday night, as deputies responded to the Bieniemys’
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Missouri’s 6th Senatorial District has been represented by Republican Mike Bernskoetter since 2019. As his time serving Camden, Cole, Miller and Moniteau counties comes to an end due to term limits, voters have six Republican hopefuls vying to fill the seat.
Seeking the nomination in a crowded GOP primary are candidates Amber Buckles, Derrick Spicer, Todd “Ike” Skelton, Lisa Thomas, Rudy Veit and Jake Vogel.
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TODAY: Monday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day for more dangerous heat. It feels as hot as 105-110 again this afternoon. Some may pick up a storm or two this evening in the east, tied to a complex of storms that is forecast to roll from north to south along the Mississippi River this
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews are set to close one lane in each direction of Interstate 70 and the exit ramps for the Providence Road Bridge starting Monday night. Starting Monday at 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. MoDoT crews will be placing girders for the Providence Road Bridge, and due to this work, I-70 will be
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JEFFERSON CITY Mo. KMIZ The Cole County Fair organizers say they are not taking any chances when it comes to safety this year ahead of the gates opening to the public Monday. The fair will begin tomorrow at 5 p.m. and will run through August 1st. Hundreds of people are expected to attend this year.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were handcuffed and escorted off the Boone County Fairgrounds during its final night on Saturday. Jessie Kempf, the Boone County Fair Director, said Columbia police quickly took action after a fight broke out. She said the fight it all unraveled in about a minute and ended with those involved in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) All-American running back Ahmad Hardy made his first appearance since suffering a gunshot wound at a concert in Laurel, Mississippi back on May 10. Hardy held a meet-and-greet at the Pierpont General Store on Sunday afternoon, giving fans the first chance to take pictures, get autographs, or chat with him since the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Reporter Collin Anderson caught up with Mizzou Soccer coach Stefanie Golan in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-Down. You can watch ABC 17 Sports Reporter Collin Anderson’s full chat with Coach Golan on ABC 17 SportsZone at 10:30 on KMIZ. You can also find a full transcript of the
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