TODAY: I’m tracking fog possible during the morning hours as temperatures start in the low 40s, but fog will quickly fall apart by noon as sunshine makes a return. Temperatures will warm into the low 60s by the afternoon hours as winds blow out of the north at 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: I’m tracking mostly clear
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The City of Columbia is looking to crack down on unregulated gaming machines with a new ordinance set to be presented Monday.
“Gray machines” or “no-chance machines” are similar to randomized slot machines but feature skill elements or sometimes the ability to show the outcome of the next roll. This requires the player to make a decision or skill-based action to play, making the legality of the games murky.
The ordinance was initially requested by the city council in October 2025 to address concerns about gaming machines. According to city documents, more than a dozen businesses operate a gaming machine.
The ordinance would make it illegal to offer the use of an electronic gaming machine, with violations being punishable by up to a $1,000 fine or 30 days jail time.
The ordinance will be on first reading at Monday’s city council meeting. The law requires that an ordinance be read three times for public notice before the Council votes on it, according to the city’s website.
The memo adds that if approved, CPD may need to adjust arrest and processing procedures, and enforcement of the rule may be delayed.
On Feb. 10, 2026, Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway also focused on unregulated gaming enforcement by suing five businesses with gaming machines in Dunklin County.
The Columbia City Council meeting is scheduled for 7 p.m. Monday.
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A Ballwin, Missouri woman was injured in a crash that shut down part of Interstate 70 in Cooper County Saturday evening.
According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the 34-year-old was driving a 2022 Hyundai Elantra eastbound on I-70 around 4:30 p.m., west of the Missouri River Bridge. The car hydroplaned and hit a guardrail near mile marker 133.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After stringing together three consecutive wins in the heart of the conference schedule, the Tigers fell in their return to Mizzou Arena against Texas, 84-68. Head coach Dennis Gates and his squad will wait and see how Saturday’s loss to the Longhorns will impact their NCAA Tournament hopes, as both teams reside
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department identified the suspect in custody after an armed robbery at a bank in downtown Columbia on Saturday morning. Police arrested 71-year-old Basil Kyles, of Columbia, on charges of first-degree robbery, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, unlawful possession of a firearm and tampering with evidence in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A work crew on scene of the former Fear Fest Haunted House tells ABC 17 News that a fire at the former attraction site in the 6300 block of West Highway 40 is a controlled burn. Boone County Fire Spokesman Gale Blomenkamp also confirmed to ABC 17 News that it was a
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TONIGHT: Rain will wind down late this evening and wrap up around midnight. Up to a quarter inch of rain is possible north of I-70, with totals increasing to an inch or more along and south of the interstate. Temperatures drop into the 40s overnight as winds shift to the north. TOMORROW: Clearing skies, with
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TODAY: I’m tracking widespread showers by 6-8 am, lasting throughout the entirety of the day. Temperatures will start in the mid-40s, only warming into the low 50s by the afternoon hours as winds blow out of the southeast at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph. TONIGHT: I’m tracking rain gradually exiting throughout the
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The United States Exercise Tiger Foundation is set to break a personal record Saturday at the group’s 5th annual Valentine’s for Veterans event.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia city council members will hear a presentation on Monday proposing a one-percent sales use tax to help generate funds for fire and police services. A presentation scheduled for a pre-council meeting on Monday showed the tax would generate an estimated $38 million in additional revenue for the city. According to the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Secretary of State Denny Hoskins is asking local election authorities to verify voters’ citizenship status after a federal program flagged people for potential illegal status. However, many county clerks have spotted citizens on the list. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon said Hoskins sent her a list of 74 voters in November whose
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TONIGHT: Increasing cloud cover, with temperatures in the 40s. TOMORROW: Widespread showers, with temperatures in the low 50s. Rain totals will sharply increase from north to south, with a few tenths of an inch of rain possible in Macon, Moberly, and Paris. Areas near I-70 can expect between half an inch to an inch of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tiger’s are looking for a fourth win in a row in their charge for the NCAA tournament. The current streak is the best since Mizzou started the season 8-0. Despite the conference schedule having its share of ups and downs, head coach Dennis Gates has his team playing at its best
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TODAY: I’m tracking temperatures warming into the low 60s by the afternoon hours. This is due to continued sunshine across the area and winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: I’m tracking increasing cloud cover throughout the overnight hours as temperatures drop back down into the low 40s. Winds will be out of
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TODAY: I’m tracking temperatures in the low 30s walking out the door this morning, quickly warming into the low 60s by the afternoon hours. This will be thanks to sunshine across the area and winds out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: I’m tracking increasing cloud cover throughout the overnight hours as temperatures drop
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia, Missouri, man who was deported to the Netherlands after more than four months in U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement custody says he endured overcrowded, unsanitary and inhumane conditions at the Camp East Montana detention facility in El Paso, Texas — a place he described as “the most horrific” he has
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Parents are raising concerns after the United Way’s United Cerebral Palsy Heartland approved a 45% tuition increase at its Columbia Child Development Center over the next two years. According to a letter from UCP Heartland shared to ABC 17 News by a parent, who wishes to stay anonymous to avoid impacts to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers are considering two bills that would require summer and day camps to be licensed and create emergency plans for inclement weather. The bill was prompted by a deadly Texas flood that killed 27 girls at Camp Mystic in July 2025. Rep. Cameron Parker (R-Campbell) introduced the legislation in the House,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A bill to strengthen protections for children against grooming and trafficking has cleared a Missouri House committee and is now headed to the Senate. The bill is sponsored by Rep. Ed Lewis (R-Moberly and Macon). The bill passed the full House on Monday with a 148–2 vote. Rep. Lewis described the
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