ABC 17 SportsZone Kickoff at the Zou special
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Missouri Supreme Court considers final attempt to get ‘Missouri First’ map on November ballot
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments for two lawsuits from a group trying to get the mid-decade “Missouri First” congressional map Map on the November ballot. This is the final attempt to get the map, which lawmakers passed during a special session on mid-decade redistricting, in front of voters. People Not
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Jefferson City Salvation Army to double occupancy
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Salvation Army says it is doubling the number of beds at its shelter. According to a Facebook post, the Center of Hope shelter is undergoing a full renovation that will double its capacity from 31 to 62 beds. The project includes adding a new family wing, transitioning open
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Tracking a mild night, brutal heat Thursday
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and warm with lows in the mid-upper 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and brutally hot with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index between 103-104. EXTENDED: Tomorrow looks similar with a start in the mid-upper 70s and highs around 96-97. Kickoff temperatures at Memorial Stadium will be in the low 90s with a
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The great monarch migration: how weather and nature play a role in their journey
As late summer fades into early autumn, subtle shifts in our atmosphere trigger one of the most incredible migrations on Earth, and you most likely notice it right in your backyard. Monarch butterflies are starting to make their way back from the Northern United States, and they have a long journey ahead, traveling to areas
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Tiger Secondary an early highlight from training camp
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou’s defense is taking shape ahead of the opening game. Corey Batoon’s unit has been filled with question marks since the portal opened up back in January. Nearly every starter from the 2025-26 group is no longer in Columbia, leaving quite the hole in the defense. Fortunately, the defensive line has many
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Tracking brutal heat lasting into the weekend
THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny and dangerously hot, with a heat index near 100 degrees. Winds from the southwest will be noticeable at 5 to 15 mph. TONIGHT: Temperatures remain warm through sunset in the upper 80s. Lows fall to the upper 70s by the end of the night. EXTENDED: A Heat Advisory remains in effect areawide
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Missouri Supreme Court to hear three cases on November ballot measures
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Missouri Supreme Court hearings are set to take place Wednesday regarding potential November ballot measures. Respect Missouri Voters will be at the Supreme Court as the group continues to fight for Amendment 6 regarding the citizen-led petition to be on the November ballot. The group looks to add new rules
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Centralia’s Robinson wins Week 1 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Centralia’s Charlie Robinson is our Week 1 SportsZone Football Friday play of the week winner! You can watch the play in the video player above. Up next – the Panthers will host Hallsville on Friday, Sept. 4 at 7 p.m.
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Respect Missouri Voters rallies outside Capitol
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Tracking heat through the weekend with little relief ahead
TODAY: Wednesday is hot and sunny, again, much like each day so far this week. Expect highs in the upper 90s, and heat index values in the 100s. TONIGHT: Some cumulus clouds are expected to develop this afternoon, but these will fall with sunset. Clear skies are expected, but temperatures only fall into the 80s
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Mizzou falls to No. 25 Oregon, despite fast start
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou volleyball team couldn’t keep its undefeated start to the season going, on Tuesday night, falling to No. 25 Oregon 3-1. Head coach Dawn Sullivan’s team had about as fast of start as you could’ve hoped for against the Ducks, taking set one by a six-point margin. However, they couldn’t sustain
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2 detained after standoff at East Broadway intersection led to road closure
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Part of East Broadway was closed Tuesday afternoon in Columbia as police were in a standoff. A photo submitted to ABC 17 News showed a police Bearcat armored vehicle in the area of East Broadway and Fyfer Place, adjacent to Boone Hospital. The Columbia Police Department wrote in a social media post
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SNAP recipients want more transparency on verification requirements
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) SNAP recipients are wary of the new SNAP verification requirements set to roll out on Oct. 1. The change will require applicants and recertifiers to bring documentation for their expenses instead of self-reporting. Proof will be required for: Shelter costs, such as rent, mortgage and utilities Dependent care or childcare expenses Countable
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Shiloh Bar and Grill set to close in December as historic Katy Station Building faces potential redevelopment
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A longtime Columbia staple is set to close its doors this winter. Shiloh Bar and Grill announced on Facebook that this upcoming college football season will be its last. Owner Nic Parks later confirmed to ABC 17 News that the bar will close in December. Parks said the closure is tied to
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Construction work continues on I-70 after semi-truck crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday morning, a semi-truck hit a concrete barrier, closing westbound Interstate 70 in Columbia for approximately two and a half hours. “We had extraordinary response from fire, EMS and police. They were able to clear the crash within about 2.5 hours. So the delays to the construction work were very minimal,”
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WEB EXTRA: Full one-on-one chat with the ‘Voice of the Tigers’ Mike Kelly
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones spoke with the Mike Kelly, the voice of the Missouri Tigers, ahead of the Mizzou football’s season opener against Arkansas-Pine Bluff. Tiger Talk is a weekly radio show hosted by Kelly, which previews the upcoming football games with Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz, assistant coaches and
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Tracking triple-digit heat through the end of the week
TONIGHT: Temperatures remain in the low 90s through sunset, then gradually fall into the 80s. Lows in the mid-70s. TOMORROW: Sunny and hot, with a heat index near 100 degrees. Winds from the southwest will be steady at 5 to 10 mph. EXTENDED: A Heat Advisory remains in effect areawide through Saturday for a heat
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Video shows Columbia police standoff that shut down East Broadway
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Semi-truck hits concrete barrier, closing westbound Interstate 70 in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Westbound Interstate 70 is closed past exit 128A in Columbia due to a crash Tuesday morning. According to the MoDOT Traveler Map, the crash was reported at 8:01 a.m., and the lanes reopened at about 10 a.m. ABC 17 videographer saw a single semi-truck on its side underneath the overpass. A tow
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