UPDATE: Storms packed a punch in the west Saturday night, causing at least two reports of damage in both Saline and Pettis counties. More reports may trickle in with time, but these consist of damage to a metal roof in Columbia and damaged power poles with downed lines near Malta Bend. Wind has been the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County/Jefferson City Office of Emergency Management is working on a new storm damage portal to streamline the recovery process. OEM Deputy Director Mackinley Kennedy said the portal isn’t open to the public yet, but once it is, residents will be able to upload photos of damage like flooding, damaged trees,
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TONIGHT: A Weather Alert Day is in effect for storms late this evening into the overnight hours tomorrow. The greatest confidence in timing places arrival time around 10-11 pm for northwestern Missouri. As the system tracks southeastward, central and southern Missouri look to be impacted closer to midnight, perhaps later in some spots. Flooding will
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Columbia residents will be able to drop off glass and other recyclables Saturday during a city recycling drop-off event.
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TODAY: I’m tracking isolated to scattered storms during the morning hours as temperatures start in the low to mid 60s. Some of these could be stronger, producing heavy downpours, lightning, gusty winds, and small hail, briefly having the opportunity to produce larger hail and stronger winds as instability builds after sunrise as these storms move
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A proposed apartment complex in south Columbia drew significant public attention at Thursday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, where traffic concerns dominated the discussion and ultimately led to a stalled outcome. The property, which is currently unaddressed, was located about 350 feet north of the end of Gray Oak Drive. Developers asked
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation confirmed a black bear sighting in Columbia after receiving reports on Sunday and again Thursday night. Nate Bowersock, a department black bear expert, said a black bear was spotted Sunday night on Silvey Street, followed by a sighting near the Planet Fitness on East Nifong Boulevard on
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, with an isolated storm possible after midnight. Temperatures fall to the mid-60s. TOMORROW: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect for severe storms on Saturday, with the potential for two rounds in the morning and evening. Morning storms between 6 and 10 a.m. will primarily affect the Lake area and I-44,
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Midwest summers are famous for explosive severe weather. Following Wednesday’s tornadoes and a string of severe alerts across Central Missouri yesterday, terms like MCS, QLCS, and MCV have been frequently used in the forecast. When severe weather threatens Mid-Missouri, these technical acronyms are often tossed around. While they all describe clusters of thunderstorms capable of
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COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) Tthe Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging drivers to stay alert following a string of recent crashes near Columbia. Columbia Fire and Rescue Dispatch logs show 25 collisions have occurred in construction zones on Interstate 70 in the city since May 1, six of which occurred this week. Lairyn McGregor, a Missouri
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TODAY: I’m tracking plenty of sunshine throughout the rest of the afternoon hours as temperatures warm into the low 80s thanks to the cold front last night that brought strong to severe storms. Winds will be light and out of the north during the day. TONIGHT: I’m tracking an increase in clouds during the evening
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri history will be made this summer, as the state hosts its first World Cup matches. It’s a moment that has been more than 30 years in the making, as Missouri originally tried to host World Cup games the first time the global event came to the United States in 1994.
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It’s one of America’s defining origin stories— the Lewis and Clark Expedition. And Missouri was at the center of it all.
The nearly three-year journey began up the Missouri River 222 years ago.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A five-vehicle crash on Interstate 70 in Boone County caused traffic backups late Thursday. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash happened around 9:30 p.m. at the 121-mile marker in the westbound lanes. Four cars were stuck in traffic due to a lane closure when a 2026 Peterbilt
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in connection with a deadly 2024 shooting in Columbia will be in front of a new judge at the Boone County Courthouse Friday afternoon. Jordan Brantley will be in the courtroom at 1:30 p.m. for a status hearing. Brantley is charged with first-degree assault, second-degree murder and armed criminal
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TODAY: Mostly sunny skies and low humidity are forecast with highs in the low 80s. Winds are from the west at 5-10 mph. Dewpoints in the 50s will make today feel much less humid. TONIGHT: Skies are clear at sunset, but storms return overnight for some, with clouds for most. EXTENDED: Scattered thunderstorms are possible
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Thursday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day; the team will be tracking the potential for severe storms with all threats possible. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Macon Co. until 9:00 p.m., and a Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect for the rest of Mid-Missouri until 9:00 p.m. The main concerns will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A major redevelopment project could reshape downtown Columbia and replace several existing buildings near the University of Missouri’s campus. Developers asked the Planning and Zonning Comission during at Thursday night’s meeting to rezone property between Paquin Street and College Avenue to make way for a new apartment complex called “Theory Sterling Mizzou.”
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For just the second time since 1930, the FIFA World Cup will kick off in the United States on Thursday. However, the 2026 edition of this tournament won’t just be making U.S. history, but also some international history. It will be the first time that the World Cup will feature 48
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COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) The National Institute of Criminal Justice Reform provided updates on the progress of the ongoing work to prevent violence around the City of Columbia. The group was contracted in early January to explore ways the city can curb violent crime. Since the NICJRs contract started the group has been working on 2
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