TODAY: Monday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert day. Today is expected to be quite warm, in the mid-70s, as we are south of a warm front that exists somewhere near the Missouri/Iowa border. This will also put us squarely in the window for severe storms this afternoon and evening. Wind, hail, and tornadoes
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Council members will decide if they will authorize a first amendment to the collective bargaining agreement with the Columbia Police Officer Association that would authorize pay increases to officers and sergeants. Council members will review the agreement at its Monday night meeting at City Hall at 7:00 p.m. If approved
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on Mizzou football’s first-year defensive coordinator Corey Batoon in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. The pair discussed Batoon’s vision for the 2024 Tiger defense and what brought him to Columbia. The former South Alabama d-coordinator joined head coach Eli Drinkwitz’s coaching staff in Jan.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The potential for electrical dangers are high when there is a severe storm rolling in. An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is issued for Monday for the threat of severe storms capable of all severe hazards. There is a risk for 2″+ hail, 60 mph winds, and tornadoes. Power outages and
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking the chance for isolated storms to develop to the north of I-70 throughout the rest of the evening. If any storms become strong to severe, hail will be the main concern. Temperatures will only drop into the low 60s by the end of the night because of persistent cloud cover. TOMORROW: Monday
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EASTER: A front is tracking through the area today and will settle along I-70, leading to widely scattered morning showers. North of this front this afternoon, storms may produce hail up to 1″ though this is a very isolated risk and most stay dry. Highs remain above average in the 70s despite clouds and rain.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is set to discuss changes to the district’s attendance areas as new buildings are set to open, and as schools continue to grow beyond their capacity. Monday marks the beginning of Phase 1 for CPS as the district plans a series of meetings to discuss the changes to its
Continue Reading TONIGHT: I’m tracking light rain picking up in southern Missouri slowly lifting north throughout the night. At most a rumble of thunder could be heard as there is a lack of energy throughout the area. Temperatures will drop down into the low 50s by the end of the night. TOMORROW: I’m tracking scattered showers in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers across Missouri are expected to hit the roads today as they head toward their Easter Sunday plans and AAA has some advice to keep drivers and fliers safe and on time. Easter lines up with the end of Spring Break this year meaning that quite a few people are expected to
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SATURDAY: Today will still be dry for outside plans with highs around 70 degrees. Winds will be calmer from the northwest at 5-10 mph. Scattered showers and storms pop up after sundown. EASTER SUNDAY: Conditions are likely drier for sunrise services, but have a backup plan north of I-70 where slim rain chances exist in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Friday, March 29, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. NAIA BASEBALL Hannibal-LaGrange University (4) Columbia College (20) FINAL Hannibal-LaGrange University (6) Columbia College (16) FINAL NAIA SOFTBALL Hannibal-LaGrange University (1) Columbia College (10) FINAL Hannibal-LaGrange University (8) Columbia College (6) FINAL
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fertilizer spill into the Nishnabotna River containing 1,500 tons of a liquid nitrogen solution is annihilating the aquatic wildlife in the river, including the portion in Missouri. According to Ecological Health Unit Science Supervisor with the Missouri Department of Conservation Matt Combes, the spill has affected 60 miles of the Nishnabotna
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The collapse of the Francis Scott Key Bridge has highlighted the importance of America’s supply chain and what can happen if it is disrupted. While Missouri does not have any ports the size of Baltimore it’s ports still are vital to the state’s economy. According to the state Port Authority, Missouri waterways
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Columbia Ward 1 voters will be asked Tuesday if they want to retain or recall their councilman, Nick Knoth.
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TONIGHT: Overnight temperatures cool to the mid-50s as isolated showers and storms push through the region. Most of Mid-Missouri looks to remain dry, but some light showers and thunder remains possible. Winds remain out of the southwest with gusts up to 30 mph possible. TOMORROW: Saturday looks to see highs near 70 degrees with partly
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A retirement reception for Columbia Fire Chief Clayton Farr Jr. is set for Friday afternoon.
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ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.
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There are several ways to view the eclipse with filtered sunglasses or through a protected camera, and you can find more details in previous Insiders. You can also project the shape of the eclipse onto the ground by making your own kind of lens, which is surprisingly easy to do! Creating a pinhole projector takes
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ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.
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THIS AFTERNOON: Friday is warm and partly cloudy with gusty winds at times from the southwest. Winds will be sustained near 20 mph and gust up to 30+ mph, pushing temperatures into the mid-70s. TONIGHT: We’ll stay warm overnight ahead of a weak cold front. Some light showers will be possible but it’s likely that
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