COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2024 edition of SEC Media Days will be a star-studded affair for the Mizzou football team. On Monday, the Southeastern Conference announced that, in addition to head coach Eli Drinkwitz, quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden and defensive tackle Kristian Williams will all be in attendance in Dallas. Mizzou’s appearance
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the most successful head coaches in Tolton baseball history is departing from the program to return to his alma mater. A school spokesperson confirmed to ABC 17 Sports on Monday that Ehrich Chick has informed Father Tolton Catholic High School that he will be stepping away from serving as its
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UPDATES: Tuesday Morning: There is little change to the forecast this morning, just an update in rainfall expectations. BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day ahead of the potential for more dangerous flooding as rain and storms return to Mid-Missouri tonight through Tuesday afternoon. The remnants of Tropical Storm
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TODAY: Tuesday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as widespread rain from the remnants of what was Hurricane Beryl move through the region. Widespread 2-4 inches of rain in southeast mid-Missouri will be an issue as it falls over already saturated, or near saturated grounds, causing a flood threat. The majority of the region
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A Boone County Firefighter died Monday morning while conducting a water rescue in Columbia.
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with scattered showers and storms moving in from the south. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Widespread rain and a few storms, with the heaviest rain along I-44. Flooding possible through late afternoon, especially south of I-70. Highs in the mid-70s. EXTENDED: The Weather Team is issuing a Weather Alert Day for the
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TODAY: Scattered showers push through Mid-Missouri throughout the day as highs reach into the lower 80s. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the upper 60s as showers and storms push into the area from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants. Flooding remains a concern as this system drops high rainfall rates through the region on already saturated grounds. EXTENDED:
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s holiday counting period is coming to an end Sunday evening. Nearly 71 million people across the country were expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. Travel has increased by 5% compared to 2023 and by 8% since 2019. AAA’s Senior
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17’s Kyle Helms brought on Hallsville’s new head football coach Paul Stevens in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down to preview the upcoming season and discuss his expectations for his first year leading the school’s football program. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking a line of storms that will move east into more central portions of Missouri by 4-7 PM. Highest concern with these storms are lightning and heavy downpours, but some storms could produce gusty winds and small hail stones. TOMORROW: I’m tracking storms dissipating throughout the morning but a mix of clouds and
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TODAY: The morning starts dry with temperatures racing to the 80s by noon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop in western Missouri midafternoon and this activity tracks east through the evening. Up to an inch of rain is possible today and flood impacts should remain low. TOMORROW: Rain chances linger most of Monday but there will
Continue ReadingColumbia, Mo. (KMIZ) Fourth of July gas prices are at its lowest since 2021, according to Axios. AAA projects a record 60.6 million people will travel by car over Independence Day week, which is 2.8 million more than last year. The projection comes from a GasBuddy estimate this week, stating that the $3.49 average cost
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One is heading to Texas Saturday morning, ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl, according to a social media post from the Boone County Fire Protection District. The Federal Emergency Management Agency activated the task force to deploy as a type three team, consisting of 37 members, plus 10 ground
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking mostly clear to partly cloudy sky conditions as temperatures drop into the mid 60s by the end of the night. Winds will shift into the SE at 5-7 mph with gusts up to 10 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a dry start to the morning with shower/storm chances beginning in the afternoon hours.
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TODAY: The weekend kicks off beautifully with the mid-80s and mostly sunny skies. Winds will be lighter out of the west. TOMORROW: Sunday also starts dry but scattered showers and storms track in by the afternoon and evening. Temperatures remain warm ahead of the rain in the 80s. EXTENDED: Monday looks even wetter with rain
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Firefighters are reminding the public to properly dispose of fireworks to avoid fires over the holiday weekend.
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TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 60s with winds out of the northwest. Skies remain mostly clear. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes highs into the mid-80s with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain out of the west at 4-8 mph. EXTENDED: Sunday becomes partly cloudy with highs into the upper 80s. Sunday late afternoon welcomes scattered shower
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Construction is underway on a building in downtown Columbia after a partial collapse following heavy rain Wednesday morning.
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A woman’s body has been recovered after she was presumed dead after her vehicle was swept up by floodwaters in Perche Creek in Boone County on Wednesday.
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THIS AFTERNOON: Highs reach the low 80s with a northwest breeze around 10-15 mph. It will feel very comfortable outside after a drop in humidity. TONIGHT: Skies remain mostly clear tonight with temperatures falling into the low 60s. EXTENDED: Saturday is a near repeat with a few added degrees in the afternoon. Low pressure and
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