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Anti-abortion advocates push for initiative petition reform

February 21, 2024 10:37 AM Hannah Falcon

Bills that aim to make it harder for Missourians to amend the constitution are advancing in both the Missouri House of Representatives and the Missouri Senate.

Tracking a few storms late tonight, cooler Thursday

February 21, 2024 2:42 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with a chance for rain and storms south of I-70 after midnight. A few could bring heavy downpours and small hail near the I-44 corridor. Lows in the upper 40s to around 50. TOMORROW: Chance of a shower in the morning, followed by decreasing clouds and cooler temperatures. Gusty north winds up

Google Fiber coming to Jefferson City after City Council approves agreement

February 21, 2024 4:50 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council on Tuesday night unanimously approved an agreement that would bring Google Fiber services to the city. Google Fiber is a broadband internet service ran by Google, the company most known for its search engine website. Google Fiber has been in Kansas City since 2012. Google Fiber spokeswoman

Tracking a warm afternoon with overnight shower and storm chances

February 21, 2024 1:17 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Wednesday is the warmest so far this week, with plenty more warmth ahead. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies today, with clouds being thin enough for you to want sunglasses through the day. Temperatures will soar to near 70 today, despite this added cloud cover thanks to a warm front moving in this afternoon.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors still seeing cases of the flu and COVID-19

February 21, 2024 10:26 AM Erika McGuire

A look at the sicknesses circulating in Mid-Missouri.

Tracking warmth and overnight storm chances

February 21, 2024 3:58 AM John Ross

TODAY: Wednesday is the warmest so far this week, with plenty more warmth ahead. Expect partly to mostly cloudy skies today, with clouds being thin enough for you to want sunglasses through the day. Temperatures will soar to near 70 today, despite this added cloud cover thanks to a warm front moving in this afternoon.

Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission set to meet Wednesday to discuss Improve I-70 Project

February 21, 2024 4:04 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Bicycle and Pedestrian Commission will meet Wednesday at 7 p.m. at City Hall to further discuss the Missouri Department of Transportation’s Improve I-70 Project. According to the meeting agenda, the group is set to discuss the award, layout and future meetings pertaining to the first stage of the I-70 expansion

Understanding Missouri self-defense laws after men charged for Chiefs Super Bowl rally shooting

February 20, 2024 8:00 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia criminal defense attorney said she believes the two men charged with murder and other crimes after the Kansas City rally shooting could claim self-defense, but it won’t be easy. Missouri prosecutors said on Tuesday that Lyndell Mays, 23, and Dominic M. Miller, 18 were charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal

No. 5 Tennessee completes second half comeback to top Mizzou

February 20, 2024 8:27 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team led No. 5 Tennessee after an ugly first half on both ends, however, the Tigers couldn’t come out with their first SEC win. The Volunteers came back for a 72-67 win over MU, on Tuesday. You can watch the full postgame press conference with head coach Dennis

Breaks of City of Columbia water mains could cost property owners

February 20, 2024 11:33 AM Morgan Buresh

The City of Columbia had almost 170 water main breaks in 2023, but what happens when one damages personal property?

Parson cites fentanyl concerns as Missouri plans to send 200 National Guard members to Texas border

February 20, 2024 7:47 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced his plans to send state resources to Texas to help secure the southern border during a Tuesday press conference. Earlier this month, Parson traveled to the southern border with 13 other governors to show support for Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s “Operation Lone Star.” Parson described the border

Rare cicada event occurs this spring

February 20, 2024 7:10 PM Chance Gotsch

Each year, the sound of cicadas can be heard into the mid to later summer months. This upcoming spring though, an even larger unearthing of cicadas looks to make an appearance filling the trees with these harmless insects. There are two typical categories of cicadas in terms of when they unearth. This year, Mid-Missouri will

2 adults charged in deadly shooting at Kansas City Super Bowl celebration

February 20, 2024 2:13 PM Ryan Shiner

Missouri prosecutors said Tuesday that two adults have been charged with murder in last week’s shooting that killed one person and injured 22 others after the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl parade.

Tracking a warm Wednesday with a few overnight storms possible

February 20, 2024 3:53 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear with increasing clouds by daybreak. Lows in the lower 40s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny and mild with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. EXTENDED: Tonight isn’t as cold as lows fall to around 40, and tomorrow looks even warmer as a south breeze pushes temperatures to the lower 70s. Storm chances

Mizzou set to embark on search for new athletic director

February 20, 2024 12:04 PM Morgan Buresh

The search for a new leader for Mizzou Athletics has started after news became public that former athletic director Desiree Reed-Francois took a job in Arizona.

WATCH: Parson says he’s sending 200 National Guard troopers to country’s southern border

February 20, 2024 4:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson was set to talk Tuesday afternoon about his deployment of Missouri resources to the country’s southern border.

‘Intent’ the difference-maker for No. 13 Mizzou softball in 2024

February 20, 2024 3:32 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou softball coach Larissa Anderson said ‘intent’ will be an overused word for her through the season, however, that’s the only way to describe the 2024 Tigers. No. 13 MU is undefeated, 10-0, to kickoff the year, which is the program’s best start since the 2009 season when the Tigers went 50-12

Missouri Freedom Caucus deletes posts erroneously blaming Kansas City shooting on illegal immigration

February 20, 2024 3:04 PM Hannah Falcon

Several Missouri state senators shared now-deleted social media posts claiming a man arrested at the Kansas City Super Bowl parade was an illegal immigrant.

Tracking continuously warming temperatures with Thursday morning scattered storms

February 20, 2024 12:58 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Afternoon highs rise into the lower 60s with mostly sunny sky conditions. Winds remain out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to around 40 degrees as skies remain mostly clear. Winds remain out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. EXTENDED: Wednesday sees highs climb toward 70 degrees with sunshine poking

Tracking spring-like temperatures and precipitation in the week ahead

February 20, 2024 3:48 AM John Ross

TODAY: Tuesday brings even more warmth, with temperatures starting warmer than on Monday morning. Expect highs to reach into the 60s under abundant sunshine, with a south breeze. TONIGHT: Temperatures stay even warmer overnight, with lows dipping only to near 40 thanks to more south winds. EXTENDED: This gives folks an even better jump point