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Better Business Bureau warns of holiday shopping scams

November 29, 2019 10:37 AM Brittany Wiley

The Better Business Bureau is warning of holiday shopping scams.

Jefferson City man charged in Thanksgiving night killings

November 29, 2019 5:43 AM Brittany Wiley

Charges have been filed against a man accused in two Jefferson City shooting.

LIVE: Barry Odom on Missouri football victory over Arkansas

November 29, 2019 5:01 PM Matthew Sanders

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers ended their season with a .500 record by defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Battle Line Rivalry game Friday. The win made Missouri 6-6, allowing the Tigers to avoid a losing record in a disappointing season. Watch coach Barry Odom’s post-game news conference live in the player below.

Gloomy Black Friday

November 29, 2019 5:43 AM Maddie Est

TODAY: Starting off cloudy and cold with rain returning by late morning. Showers may clear for a few hours, however, they will return later in the evening. TONIGHT: A few rumbles of thunder are not out of the question tonight as those showers move through the areas. Lows will be in the mid 30’s. EXTENDED:

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Stores sold recalled items to customers

November 28, 2019 4:52 PM Katie Greathouse

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and The TJX Companies Inc. are warning customers that some stores including TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods sold more than a dozen products after they were recalled over the last five years. According to a news release, this involved 19 different products including portable speakers, sleepers, bar stools and

Rain and rumbles of thunder for Friday

November 28, 2019 3:39 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Light showers taper off, mostly cloudy. Temperatures stay in the mid-30s. A few slick spots possible north of Highway 24 on elevated surfaces. FRIDAY: Starting off cloudy and cold with rain returning by late morning. Showers are steady through the day with a few rumbles of thunder possible in the evening. Highs in the

Jefferson City Salvation Army full for holiday six months after tornado

November 28, 2019 2:15 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Salvation army kept its doors opened for Thanksgiving, serving meals to community members. More than six months after the EF-3 rated tornado left hundreds of people displaced, the Jefferson City Salvation Army continues to operate at full capacity. Captain Justin Windell of the Jefferson City Salvation Army said

Police, bars prepare for Thanksgiving festivities & keeping roads safe

November 27, 2019 6:45 PM Jasmine Ramirez

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department will have more patrols out Wednesday with more people out celebrating the holidays. Local bars are making preparations to ensure guests stay safe. “Traditionally, this is probably the busiest night in downtown Jeff City,” said J Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub Manager Mitch Rademan. He said

Report: Unsecured child seats contributed to five fatality crash on Missouri highway

November 27, 2019 5:51 PM Barry Mangold

Emergency responders with decades of experience said it was one of the most severe crashes they had ever seen. “I’ve been in law enforcement for 24 years and this is the first time I’ve gone to a one-vehicle, five-person fatality,” said Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Scott White. White was one of many who responded

Columbia donut shop plans to open 2 stores after lightning struck its original shop

November 27, 2019 11:50 AM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia donut shop is expected to reopen after lightning struck its electrical box. However, the owners are also going to open another location in Columbia. From one, to zero, and now two locations, it’s been anything but a sweet ride for Donut D-Light owners Cindy and Kevin Hicks. In August, the

Missouri State Highway Patrol increasing presence on roadways

November 27, 2019 7:25 PM Zach Boetto

According to multiple transportation companies, Wednesday night is the worst time for drivers to hit the road. “So with the large volume of traffic that we see during these peak travel periods, we understand that people have a tendency to get in a hurry and otherwise good drivers tend to kind of let those driving

Rain, wintry mix possible for chilly Thanksgiving Day

November 27, 2019 4:06 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cold with lows around 30. THANKSGIVING DAY: Scattered rain and snow, eventually transitioning to rain during the day. Little to no accumulation expected. Highs in the upper 30s. EXTENDED: Rain comes to an end Thursday evening, and with temperatures above freezing for most, road impacts should be fairly minimal Thanksgiving night.

Near hurricane-force wind gusts pound mid-Missouri Wednesday Morning

November 27, 2019 4:41 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Winds continue to diminish across the region. Sunshine won’t help temperatures too much as breezy winds will amplify wind chills. Bundle up out the door. TONIGHT: Clouds will increase throughout the overnight hours, but we’ll remain dry. Lows fall into the upper 20s. EXTENDED: Rain is expected to develop into Thursday afternoon. With

Endorsements: Why do they matter?

November 27, 2019 10:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at which Democratic presidential candidates are winning endorsements and why they matter. Video by Stringr.

Doctors see patients with sinus infections, stomach bugs

November 26, 2019 10:54 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Doctors at Broadway Urgent Care in Columbia are treating a variety of seasonal illnesses. Patients have been diagnosed with conditions including sinus infections, stomach bugs, pneumonia and strep throat.

Mizzou football parents say they are left with the bill after NCAA ruling

November 26, 2019 10:36 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Multiple parents of Mizzou football players have voiced concern over the NCAA’s ruling and uncertainty about what lies ahead. The NCAA denied Mizzou’s appeal and upheld all of the previous sanctions. Included in those sanctions are postseason bans for Mizzou baseball, softball and football this year. If Mizzou football beats Arkansas, it

Appeals court overturns decision in Business Loop CID case

November 26, 2019 10:27 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Western District Court of Appeals on Tuesday overturned a Boone County judge’s decision to throw out a case challenging the formation of a Columbia taxing district. The three-judge panel sent the case challenging the election that created the Business Loop Community Improvement District back to Boone County, overturning Judge Jodie Asel’s

Mid-Missouri authorities search for Mengqi Elledge

November 26, 2019 8:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

VIENNA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mid-Missouri Sheriff’s Dive Team posted on Facebook Tuesday authorities searched for Mengqi Elledge. The post shows divers didn’t find Elledge they were searching for. It also shows divers are expected to continue searching next week. According to a press release from city spokesman Steve Sapp, the search took place in the

Slow start leads to Mizzou basketball’s loss against Oklahoma

November 26, 2019 8:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Austin Reaves had 19 points and 10 rebounds, Brady Manek contributed 17 points and Oklahoma hold off Missouri 77-66 in the consolation game of the Hall of Fame Classic on Tuesday night. Kristian Doolittle scored 14 points and Alondes Williams added 12 as the Sooners led wire-to-wire. The Sooners (6-1)

Few severe storms, very strong winds overnight

November 26, 2019 4:08 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: A few strong thunderstorms, very gusty winds overnight. Winds could reach 50-60 mph through Wednesday morning. Lows in the mid-30s. WEDNESDAY: Mostly cloudy and breezy with sustained winds between 15-20 mph, gusts up to 35 mph. Highs in the low to mid-40s. EXTENDED: Winds begin to die down late Wednesday, but our next storm