COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No. 25 Mizzou volleyball fell short in a five-set thriller against No. 21 Florida, on Friday night, losing 3-2 in the team’s first match as a ranked squad. Head coach Dawn Sullivan and company came out of the gates strong with a set one win, 25-15. However, the Gators responded with wins
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Mid-Missouri saw a spring and summer that featured plenty of active weather with dozens of tornadoes and periods of flooding. Now it’s time to look ahead to winter with the annual ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special. In the 30-minute special, viewers will get an interactive look at how humidity can affect our bodies in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department on Friday held a meeting at City Hall with businesses who are experiencing a high volume of shoplifting to discuss ways to reduce the number of incidents, and handle them more efficiently. According to city spokeswoman Sydney Olsen, CPD invited businesses facing the highest volume of shoplifting incidents
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is requesting $208,934 in seized money to buy gun identification technology. The request will be presented at the City Council meeting Monday. If approved, CPD will have a direct connection to the federal Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives National Integrated Ballistic Information Network. The purchase would
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged Friday with three felonies for allegedly pulling a gun after trying to shoplift a sleeping bag at the Conley Road Walmart. Police say they never found a gun, but they did find a cartridge and pellets for an airsoft gun. Braxton B. Sifrit, 32, tried to take
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When we talk about wrap around precipitation on the backside of low pressure system, those can be a little bit different from typical frontal events. What you can typically expect with these systems is going to be focused on the western side of a cold front. Cooler air with this rain, will bring those lighter,
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THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny and mild with highs up to 60 degrees. TONIGHT: Clear with chilly lows in the upper 30s. Clouds return after midnight. EXTENDED: Temperatures inch further into the low 60s tomorrow with partly sunny skies. Cloud cover steadily increases into Sunday with a spot shower possible. Widespread showers and storms are expected on
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COLUMIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team dominated Mississippi Valley State 111-39 for the team’s third-straight win, on Thursday night. Overall, the Tigers improved to 3-1 on the season. You can watch the full postgame press conference with head coach Dennis Gates, guard Marques Warrick and forward Jacob Crews in the video player below.
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TODAY: Friday starts foggy. A Dense Fog advisory is in place through nearly all of the region through 9 a.m. Mostly sunny skies result after fog clears, which help us get to just near 60 for highs. Winds increase from the south by the afternoon, sustained around 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Temperatures are chilly again overnight,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Farm Bureau is concerned about how a new plan to consolidate mail delivery will impact rural Americans. The U.S. Postal Service has rolled out a new proposal to consolidate morning and afternoon drop-off and pickup into a single route for ZIP codes that are more than 50 miles away from
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) During the second Jefferson City Taskforce on Homelessness meeting Thursday, members discussed critical gaps in available resources for those experiencing homelessness. The taskforce — whose creation was approved by the Jefferson City Council in June — brings together various groups such as law enforcement, community recreation, legal professionals and resources like
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TONIGHT: Clear with dense fog developing late. Lows in the mid-upper 30s. TOMORROW: Gradual clearing with late day sun. Highs in the low 60s. EXTENDED: Dense fog develops late, lowering visibility to around a quarter mile or less through mid-morning for much of Mid-Missouri, especially east of Highway 63. Once fog clears, we’ll see more
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia teenager accused in the shooting death of a Moberly man on Sunday will be charged with murder. Randolph County Sheriff Aaron Wilson told ABC 17 News that a 16-year-old boy from Columbia will be charged with second-degree murder and robbery in the death of Ethan March. A 15-year-old girl from
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THIS MORNING: Temperatures remain chilly in the 40s with morning clouds. Winds from the northwest will be gusty up to 20 mph. TODAY: Sunshine returns by the afternoon as highs struggle to reach the mid-50s. EXTENDED: Sunshine continues into the weekend bringing highs back to the 60s. Clouds fill in on Sunday ahead of rain
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) GMC vehicles General Motors has recalled 460,000 diesel vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration says the recall was issued because of a transmission problem. A transmission valve can wear down over time and cause the rear wheels to lock up, increasing the risk of a crash. The automaker recalled 24 truck
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THIS MORNING: Temperatures remain chilly in the 40s with morning clouds. Winds from the northwest will be gusty up to 20 mph. TODAY: Sunshine returns by the afternoon as highs struggle to reach the mid-50s. EXTENDED: Sunshine continues into the weekend bringing highs back to the 60s. Clouds fill in on Sunday ahead of rain
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The two teams chasing Kentucky for the top spot in the SEC standings are preparing to battle on Friday night at the Hearnes Center. No. 25 Mizzou is getting set to host No. 21 Florida, seeking to extend the program’s winning streak to 10 consecutive games. MU’s recent string of success has
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Earlier this week, millions of Americans celebrated our nation’s veterans. While serving your country can be a tremendous source of pride for some, the unseen battle scars of war can leave long-lasting consequences.  Data from the Veterans Administration estimates that in 2016, 8,000 post-9/11 veterans were dealing with some form of post-traumatic
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Safety concerns have caused the owners of a few buildings around Jefferson City to seek demolition. Built in 1887, 626 Jefferson Street served as a range of businesses, but has been empty since April 2021. Due to the building’s age, the property’s owner Prairie Farms applied for a demolition request on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou winter sports season has arrived. Along with MU men’s and women’s basketball, several programs like wrestling and swim and dive have officially kicked off their 2024-25 campaigns while gymnastics is continuing its preparation for its season opener on Friday, Jan. 3. In the winter sports spirit, head coaches and athletes from
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