Missouri State Highway Patrol encourages water safety as summer wraps up
The Missouri State Highway Patrol is encouraging people to boat safely as the summer season nears an end.
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Audits show some Columbia pools received 3-star ratings in 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Audits from the City of Columbia ABC 17 News received show some pools received a three-star rating in 2024. Superintendent for the Activity and Recreation Center Cavelle Cole-Neal said the city completes one audit in the winter, one in the spring and one at each pool during the summer months. According to
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Osage Beach officer’s death highlights rising fatalities on the road
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage Beach police officer killed in a car crash over the weekend was the 32nd U.S. police officer killed in a car crash this year while working, which marks a 45 percent increase from this time last year. Phylicia Carson was killed in a traffic accident on Route A near
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Report recommends Missouri legislature expand perinatal resources
Missouri health leaders say the state needs to do more to lower rates of maternal mortality in their annual report.
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Tracking another cool night, warming up mid-week
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with river valley fog possible. Lows in the mid-50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with some afternoon clouds. Highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: We can expect a cool night as lows dip into the mid-50s and potential river valley fog again in the morning. Tomorrow is similar with highs in the upper 70s
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Tracking cooler temperatures with late week storm chances
TODAY: Monday is cool and clear, with highs in the mid-70s and mostly sunny skies, thanks to high pressure that brings winds in from the ENE around 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: High clouds move in by sunset but should still let some light through. We will see them thicken overnight, as winds remain from the ENE
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RECAP: Mizzou starts 1-0 courtesy of a season-opening rout
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team thoroughly dominated Murray State in the season opener, on Thursday, showing off its newcomers on the offensive and defensive side of the the ball. The 51-point shutout is a good way to start the season, but head coach Eli Drinkwitz and company aren’t patting themselves on the back.
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Tracking a cooler than average week ahead
TODAY: Monday is cool and clear, with highs in the mid-70s and mostly sunny skies, thanks to high pressure that brings winds in from the ENE around 5-10 mph. TONIGHT: High clouds move in by sunset but should still let some light through. We will see them thicken overnight, as winds remain from the ENE
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RECAP: Mizzou puts Murray State away early, starts season 1-0
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Behind a historic start to its season-opener, Mizzou Football kicked off the 2024 season with a 51-point rout of Murray State. The Tigers scored three touchdowns by the 9:41-mark of the first quarter, putting 21 points on the scoreboard in its fastest time in program history. Eli Drinkwitz previewed the Murray State
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Sunday Sit-down with Calum McAndrew
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17’s Kyle Helms brought on the Columbia Tribune’s Mizzou Athletics Beat Writer Calum McAndrew in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down to break down Mizzou Football’s 2024 season debut against the Murray State Racers. The Tigers shut out their season-opening opponent 51-0 on Thursday, Aug. 29. You can watch their full
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SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees 2024: Week 1
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Congratulations to our Week 1 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the nominees in the video player above and then vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1: Harrisburg’s Caleb Sager bulldozes his way into the end zone for a touchdown. Nominee No. 2: Blair Oaks’ Brady Dapkus
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Tracking a beautiful Labor Day, gorgeous week ahead
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and comfortable with lows in the mid-upper 50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and nice with highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: The week will get off to a great start on Monday as high pressure centered to our north keeps sunshine around for the first half of the week. Temperatures will be cooler
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Camdenton man charged in connection with Osage Beach police officer’s death
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man is facing charges after allegedly causing the death of an Osage Beach police officer, the Camden County prosecuting attorney confirmed on Sunday. According to a press release, Christopher Aaron Bishop Wehmeyer, 23, of Camdenton was charged with the Class A felony of aggravated fleeing a stop or detention
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New law on fleeing a police stop may affect Osage Beach case
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A newly implemented Missouri law could affect the charges of the suspect who fled Osage Beach Police, resulting in the death of Officer Phylicia Carson early Saturday morning. During a news conference Saturday, Camden County Prosecuting Attorney, Richelle Grosvenor, said that while charges are still pending for the suspect, Valentine’s Law could
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Tracking cooler air rolling in for the holiday
TODAY: Temperatures reach the low 80s this afternoon with constant sunshine. Winds out of the north could gust up to 15 mph. LABOR DAY: Milder air settles in for the holiday with morning temperatures in the 50s and highs sticking to the 70s. EXTENDED: Slightly below-average temperatures are expected throughout the week with plenty of
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Osage Beach police officer dies during pursuit
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage Beach police officer died in a car crash while chasing another vehicle, the department said on Saturday morning. The Osage Beach Police Department said that Officer Phylicia Carson died on Saturday while pursuing another car. Chief Todd Davis said in a news conference on Saturday that officers saw a
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Local highlights and scores: Aug. 31, 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOCCER TOLTON (1) BATTLE (6) FINAL NIXA (1) ROCK BRIDGE (3) FINAL KICKAPOO (1) HICKMAN (4) FINAL MOBERLY (2) JEFFERSON CITY (0) FINAL MARSHALL (2) SMITH-COTTON (0) FINAL CAMDENTON (0) CARTHAGE
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Tracking more pleasant conditions to start the week
TONIGHT: I’m tracking a mostly clear evening with temperatures dropping into the low 60s by the end of the night. Winds will be out of the north at 3-6 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking another calm and clear day with temperatures warming up into the low 80s by the afternoon hours. Winds will still be out
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Tracking isolated storms before a dry rest of the weekend
Today: A few isolated showers and storms remain but looking to push to the southeast towards I-44. Moderate downpours and lightening become the primary threats with a flare-up of these storms possible this afternoon remaining mostly south of the I-44 corridor. Highs rise into the lower 80s with clearing sky conditions this afternoon. TONIGHT: Skies
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SportsZone Football Friday 2024: Week 1 highlights and scores
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri high school football season kicked off Friday with some Mid-Missouri teams playing host and others on the road. Below are the scores from games involving Mid-Missouri teams.
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