How power outages are changing as technology tries to keep up
Even if you are spared from Mother Nature’s direct impacts this spring, there’s an increasing chance you’ll deal with a power outage.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Air fryers, air fryer ovens, cashews and turkey kielbasa recalled
A look at some recently recalled products nationwide.
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Storms cut power to thousands in Mid-Missouri
During early Thursday morning storms, several utility companies reported outages across Mid-Missouri.
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Tracking severe storms Thursday ahead of a quiet weekend
TODAY: Thursday is another ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, for potential for more hail, damaging wind, and tornadoes. Storms on radar early this morning will continue to bring heavy rain and severe storm potential through 7 a.m. We will then see a lull in thunderstorm activity. This will give the atmosphere time to recover,
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Three men face federal gun charges in relation to Chiefs Super Bowl parade shooting
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) Three Missouri men have been charged with federal firearms counts after a shooting at last month’s Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade and rally left one person dead and roughly two dozen others injured, federal prosecutors said Wednesday. The federal charges were unsealed Wednesday, three weeks after state authorities charged two other men,
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Case review for woman accused of murdering toddler set for August
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge has further delayed a case review for a woman accused of murdering a toddler in 2018. Quatavia Givens was charged with first-degree murder, child abuse, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and abandoning a corpse in relation to the death of 4-year-old Darnell Gray in 2018.. She
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Jefferson City reaches first state title game since 1993, Owensville to play for third
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in more than three decades, Jefferson City Boys Basketball has punched its ticket to a state championship. The Jays picked up a win in the Class 5 State Semifinals of the MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown on Wednesday while Owensville Girls Basketball will play for third place after falling in
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Homeowners insurance costs up 23% compared to last year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Missouri residents residents this year may have noticed a change in the cost of their home insurance. Data from Bankrate shows the cost of insurance is increasing across the country, including in Missouri. As of March 1, the national average cost of homeowners insurance was up 23% compared to rates in
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Demolition begins on land for new Columbia community center
Demolition of the old Columbia Health Care Facility at 1801 Towne Drive started Wednesday morning to make way for the new Beacon of Light Community Center.
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Bill to expand Medicaid coverage for hearing aids moves forward as advocates visit Missouri Capitol
People from all over the state gathered Wednesday to advocate for better accommodations for those with disabilities, including hearing aid coverage for low-income Missourians.
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Tracking the threat for severe storms tonight and tomorrow
TONIGHT: Scattered strong storms developing and pushing north late. Widespread rain and wind push back south overnight into the morning. Lows in the upper 50s to around 60. TOMORROW: Rain exiting early, with partly sunny skies through late afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s to around 80. Severe storms developing by late afternoon, bringing the
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WATCH: New video released of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain
A new video has been made public showing missing University of Missouri fraternity member Riley Strain.
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Tracking overnight strong to severe storms with a secondary round Thursday
TODAY: Highs look to increase into the upper 70s this afternoon with chances of storms beginning at 5 PM. Large hail up to 2″ in diameter remains the main threat, but winds up to 60 mph remain possible and a low but not zero risk of tornadoes remains. This threat starts near Jefferson City and
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Increased flooding is changing insurance
Weather disasters are on the rise and affecting more of the population and property as a result. The number of billion-dollar disasters in a single year has increased from single digits at the start of the century to several dozen as we began the 2020s. Of all these disasters flooding is an associated threat in
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Tracking a two-day threat for large hail and damaging winds
TODAY: Wednesday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, with potential for very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Most of the day is warm and quiet, with temperatures warming into the upper 70s under mostly sunny skies. Winds will be from the southwest near 5-10 mph through the day. TONIGHT: Storms will develop
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Town hall at Hickman High School discusses possible solutions to drug overdoses
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Boone County Overdose Response Coalition and Boone County Public Health and Human Services hosted a town hall meeting on Tuesday night at Hickman High School to discuss the ongoing drug overdose crisis. The coalition included a nine-person panel which included community activists, health professionals, the Columbia Police Department Chief, as well
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Mizzou running backs prepare to fill Cody Schrader-sized hole
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) There is a lot of continuity on the offensive side of the football for Mizzou, between offensive coordinator Kirby Moore returning, quarterback Brady Cook leading for another season and a stacked wide receiver room. However, head coach Eli Drinkwitz and company will have to figure out what the running back situation will
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Pitching continues to highlight No. 11 Mizzou softball’s hot start
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 11 Mizzou softball team is now 20-3 overall in 2024, which is the best start the program has seen since opening up 2013 on a 22-2 run. The Tigers can, in part, thank the pitching staff for that success. Senior ace Laurin Krings and sophomore Cierra Harrison have been a
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Nashville police release surveillance video of missing University of Missouri student
The Metro Nashville (Tenn.) Police Department on Tuesday released surveillance video of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain.
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How CAPE drives storms
When it comes to the formation of storms, there are several ingredients needed. These ingredients include moisture, instability, and a lifting mechanism. The element of instability boils down to CAPE which stands for Convective, Available, Potential, Energy. This is basically a long acronym that stands for the fuel for storm growth. Increased CAPE leads to
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