Jefferson City School District has had ‘smooth’ transition to new bus vendor ahead of school year
A spokesperson for Fulton Public Schools says while the district has its routes covered, there are still driver positions available.
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Tracking a brief warm up tomorrow followed by a cool end to the week
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild with lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Increasing clouds and warm with highs in the mid-upper 80s. Few spotty showers possible late. EXTENDED: Tonight, clouds hold and temperatures fall back into the low 60s again before rising into the mid-upper 80s tomorrow ahead of another cold front. We could see
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Eastern Missouri man killed in Callaway County I-70 crash
An eastern Missouri man was killed when his utility truck lost control on Interstate 70 in Callaway County on Wednesday morning.
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Tracking a cooling trend with dry conditions
TODAY: Wednesday is a cooler day, as we start in the 60s around sunrise, and only look to warm around 20 degrees with winds from the north and increasing sunshine through the day. Highs will settle in the low 80s. TONIGHT: Skies are mostly clear. As winds remain light, they will shift from the northeast.
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Tracking cooler air and another drop in humidity
TODAY: Wednesday is a cooler day, as we start in the 60s around sunrise, and only look to warm around 20 degrees with winds from the north and increasing sunshine through the day. Highs will settle in the low 80s. TONIGHT: Skies are mostly clear. As winds remain light, they will shift from the northeast.
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Bush beats Basinger in 50th District Democratic race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gregg Bush defeated Jeff Basinger on Tuesday to become the Democratic nominee for the 50th District seat in the Missouri House. Bush won by fewer than 600 votes (1,736-1,152) and will take on Republican nominee Joshua Blakeman in the November election. Blakeman ran unopposed in the Republican primary. The district includes much
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Ashcroft concedes Republican gubernatorial nomination
Jay Ashcroft has conceded the governor’s race to Mike Kehoe.
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Kehoe declares victory in Republican gubernatorial primary
Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe accepted victory in his race for the Republican gubernatorial nomination Tuesday night.
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Scharf concedes, Missouri approves Parson’s pick
Will Scharf is hoping to secure the Republican nomination in the race for Missouri’s next attorney general Tuesday.
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Bailey wins first election as Missouri attorney general in Republican primary
Republican candidate Andrew Bailey claimed his first election victory as attorney general in Tuesday’s primaries.
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Onder takes Republican nomination in Third Congressional District
Dr. Bob Onder defeated a Mid-Missouri politician to take the Republican nomination for the Third Congressional District on Tuesday.
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John Martin wins Republican nomination in Missouri 44th House District race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) John Martin bested Bryce Beal to become the Republican nominee in Missouri’s 44th House District race. The district encompasses most of southern and eastern Boone County outside of Columbia. Martin earned the nomination with 2,755 votes to Beal’s 1,744. Following the nomination, Martin told ABC 17 News he is very grateful and appreciates
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Tracking cooler temperatures for the rest of this week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and mild with lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Gradual clearing with highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: Clouds hold on overnight as a passing cold front continues to slide south. We’ll see gradual clearing tomorrow as highs get back into the lower to mid-80s with afternoon sunshine. Thursday will be slightly
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Newcomers find their roles during Mizzou fall camp
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team brought on a lot of talented freshmen in the offseason, but also found more depth in the transfer portal. As those new faces integrate into the team, it’s all about finding their role on a squad that will look to follow up 2023’s success. Cornerback Toriano Pride Jr.
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Video shows moments before, during and after deadly Interstate 70 crash
A dashcam video submitted to ABC 17 News shows the moments leading up to a deadly crash Monday involving seven vehicles on Interstate 70.
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2 killed in Interstate 70 crash after tractor-trailer crosses median
Seven vehicles including at least one tractor-trailer were involved in an Interstate 70 crash in west Columbia that killed two Monday afternoon.
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Tracking a noticeable cooldown
TODAY: Tuesday is one last day of heat and humidity before a prolonged break, as a cold front is expected to slide through this morning. Some will feel more mild in the north, but it stands to be a muggy morning and early afternoon for those From I-44 to Jefferson City. From Columbia, northward, we’ll
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What you need to know before you head to the polls
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tuesday is Election Day for the Missouri Primaries and there are somethings people need to know before they cast a ballot. First, you need to make sure you bring a valid I.D. to the polls. It can be a non-expired Missouri drivers or non-drivers license, a non-expired military I.D. including a veteran’s
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Columbia City Council receives some pushback over proposed water utility rate increase in 2025 budget
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council held its first-of-three public hearings over the proposed 2025 fiscal year budget during Monday night’s meeting at City Hall. A proposed water utility rate increase was the hot topic of conversation. The proposed rates are designed to implement a revenue increase to maintain adequate cash reserves and to
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Columbia man charged in Saturday morning downtown shooting
A Columbia man was charged with three felony counts Monday after he was accused in a Saturday shooting in downtown Columbia.
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