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Tracking dangerous heat over the weekend
TODAY: Friday is another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, with heat still in the forecast. Heat indexes are forecast in the 103-107 range for areas currently under an Extreme Heat Warning. We’ll be sunny and likely dry, though models suggest a spot shower or two is possible this evening in the south near I-44. TONIGHT:
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Mizzou dominates in season opener behind stellar offensive play
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers picked apart Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the first game of the 2026-27 season 54-14. You can watch extended highlights of the win in the video player below. There were plenty of questions heading into the week one for Mizzou. An nearly entirely new cast on both sides of the ball, and
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1 found dead in lake at Stephens Lake Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was found dead Thursday evening at Stephens Lake Park, according to Columbia police. Lt. Derek Moore told ABC 17 News at the scene that officers responded to someone being found dead. Moore said they are not sure about the manner of death yet and will not give identifies of the
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SportsZone Football Friday Preview: Helias vs. Hickman
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two mid-Missouri Titans clash in week two of the high school football season. Jefferson City and Columbia meet in the second game of the season as Helias and Hickman go head-to-head. Both sides picked up wins in the opening week, and now two legendary coaches will face off for the final time.
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LiUNA Local 955 calls for restoration of MU Health Care benefits, higher wages during campus rally
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members and supporters of Laborers’ Local 955 marched through the University of Missouri’s campus on Thursday and called for “livable wages” outside of the school’s new $250 million north end zone renovations. It was the opening game for the Mizzou Tigers’ season, and the first with the new upgrades to Memorial Stadium.
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Missouri Supreme Court puts congressional map question, IP reform question on November ballot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court handed down its opinions on three cases it heard arguments from on Wednesday. In the highly debated saga that had challenged the “Missouri First” congressional map that was signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe last year, the court ruled that People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and will
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MU Health Care reminds football fans to drink water as the Tigers kick off their season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers football season kicks off on Thursday night and the extreme heat has MU Health Care preparing to help out especially for heat-related illnesses. MU Health Care Medical Director Joshua Stilley said there are roughly 30 medical personnel located throughout Memorial Stadium. There is also 3 aid stations located on
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Jefferson City River Market opens to public
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City River Market opened to the public today with a ribbon-cutting held by city and county officials at 3 p.m. The contract for this project was approved in September 2024, and groundbreaking took place in May 2025. Jefferson City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said the project costs $8.3 million. That cost
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Mizzou faces hottest weekday football game in a decade
Mizzou football’s season opener is turning into a Thursday night ritual. Since 2022, the Tigers have kicked off four straight seasons on a weekday, and tomorrow makes five, when Mizzou hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 7 p.m. It’s a deliberate move by Coach Eli Drinkwitz to stuff the stands and snag some primetime visibility, all building
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Tracking dangerous heat continuing into the start of Labor Day weekend
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows in the upper 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index around 105°. EXTENDED: Dangerous heat continues as high pressure centered over the Mid-Atlantic works back to the west, putting us squarely under southwest flow and pushing dew points up into
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Tracking extreme game day heat
THIS AFTERNOON: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been issued for extreme heat today, with a heat index up to 105 degrees through late afternoon. The feels-like remains near 100 for Mizzou kickoff at 7 p.m. TONIGHT: Temperatures gradually fall to the mid-80s by the end of the game, and lows remain warm
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Tracking a hot kickoff for week 1 at Faurot Field at Memorial Stadium
TODAY: Thursday is another hot day and an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day. Especially with outdoor activities surrounding Mizzou’s home opener, today’s heat could be dangerous. Heat indexes are expected in the 103-107 range today. An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Boone, Callaway, Audrain, Cole, Moniteau, Osage, Gasconade, Monroe, and Montgomery counties through
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New stadium upgrades and concessions in place ahead of Mizzou football home opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football fans will see changes to their game-day experience at Faurot Field this season, including stadium upgrades, concession stand additions and travel impacts on I-70. Fan Experience Fans will see new enhancements to Memorial Stadium this season as Mizzou Football kicks off the 2026 season against the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
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A court’s ruling on AI-generated child sexual abuse material could lead to complications in Missouri investigations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A recent decision by a federal appeals court judge to dismiss a charge for ‘possession of virtual child sexual abuse material’ has raised concerns for one Missouri advocate. Steven Anderegg was originally charged with producing, distributing and possessing child sex abuse materials and sending the material to a minor. Anderegg allegedly produced
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How emergency crews prepare to keep thousands of Mizzou fans safe on game days
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After months of workouts and practices, the Mizzou football team is set to take the field for the first time Thursday as the 2026 season kicks off at Faurot Field. But much like the players on the field, the preparation to keep fans safe on game day starts months earlier — and
Continue Reading From Huntsville to Mizzou: Langden Kitchen ready for his turn as a starter
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Standing at 6-foot-6 and 265-pounds, Mizzou defensive end Langden Kitchen is difficult to miss on the football field….and, turns out, even more difficult to block. “He’s been a nightmare for our guys to block,” head coach Eli Drinkwitz said. Kitchen, who is in his second year in the program, is next in
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Police staffing among concerns for bar owners talked about during CPD downtown roundtable
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Department hosted a roundtable on Wednesday afternoon for downtown Columbia bar’s and businesses over downtown safety concerns. Police Chief Jill Schlude said that the reason for this meeting was to reengage withowners and have a better line of communication between them and personnel. “This is just kind of trying to
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Crowds rally in favor of citizen petition lawsuit at Missouri Supreme Court
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court has still not made its decision after hearing arguments on a Respect Missouri Voters lawsuit against Secretary of State Denny Hoskins. The lawsuit focuses on Hoskins’ rights to approve or deny citizen-led initiative petitions. Three Missouri residents, including Jamie Howard of Jefferson City, filed the case against
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ABC 17 SportsZone Kickoff at the Zou special
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)
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