MU Health Care hoping to decrease travel nursing staff after large increase post-pandemic
MU Health Care is hoping to reduce its travel nursing staff after records show it spent $52.5 million on travel nurses in fiscal 2023.
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Mizzou Athletics receives historic $62 million gift
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics announced that it received the largest gift commitment in university history, on Monday morning. The department received a $62 million philanthropic commitment, which will support the renovations at Memorial Stadium and department’s the Tiger Fund program. MU said that the donor wished to remain anonymous, but designated $50 million of
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Tracking spring like temperatures, limited rain chances
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with light winds and patchy fog. Lows near 30. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-50s. EXTENDED: With clear skies and light winds tonight, we may see some areas of patchy fog by daybreak, but we can expect another similar day tomorrow as high temperatures head into the mid-50s with sunshine.
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Late winter pollen heading towards spring
With warmer temperatures slipping their way into Mid-Missouri, many people start to look forward to spring. With spring, comes an increase in the pollen in the atmosphere. The start of February marks a start to the allergy season for many people. The two primary allergens right now are due to increased tree pollen across the
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While Chiefs head to Super Bowl, Missouri loses out on sports betting revenue
Bets placed on this year’s Super Bowl are expected to set records. Despite Missouri’s football team playing in the game, the state will not reap any of the benefits from sports betting.
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Tracking sunshine with a cooler northerly breeze
TODAY: Monday is a mild day, similar to Sunday, just not as breezy. Expect highs in the low 50s. We’ll be sunny with only a few high and thin clouds in today’s sky. TONIGHT: Temperatures fall to freezing overnight, with clear skies and calm conditions. With these conditions, fog will be possible. If fog develops,
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Tracking few clouds and a warm up into midweek
TODAY: Monday is a mild day, similar to Sunday, just not as breezy. Expect highs in the low 50s. We’ll be sunny with only a few high and thin clouds in today’s sky. TONIGHT: Temperatures fall to freezing overnight, with clear skies and calm conditions. With these conditions, fog will be possible. If fog develops,
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Sunday Sit-down with Mizzou softball coach Larissa Anderson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on Mizzou softball coach Larissa Anderson in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. The pair previewed the upcoming 2024 campaign, as the season will kick off on Friday, Feb. 10. Anderson said she is very excited about the group she has the season. “They’re extremely
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No. 5 Mizzou wrestling falls to No. 3 Oklahoma State in final home dual
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 5 Mizzou wrestling team dropped to 8-2 on the season with a 24-10 loss to No. 3 Oklahoma State, on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers lost five matches out of the gates, including a forfeit at 133, and could never recover from the 18-0 deficit. The reigning national champion at 165
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Mizzou women fall on the road to Tennessee
KNOXVILLE, Tenn. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team extended the losing streak to four games with a 80-69 loss at Tennessee on Sunday afternoon. With the loss, MU fell to 11-11 on the season and 2-7 in SEC action. You can watch the full postgame press conference with Mizzou women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton in
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Local businesses benefit from the Super Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the 58th Super Bowl showdown in Las Vegas approaches, the Kansas City Chiefs’ impending game sparks a surge in customers like never before. The team’s stellar performance has transformed stores into a magnet for fans nationwide, all demanding Chiefs merchandise. “We have seen a huge influx in customers. Saturdays have never
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Boone County hopes to get better mental health services for inmates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County has created a coalition of agencies and parts of the government in hopes to provide inmates with better mental health services. Prosecutors, public defenders, judges, county commissioners and public administrators are on board with the coalition. This coalition is working with the Missouri Association of Counties as it is pushing
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Tracking spring like temperatures and rain by the end of the week
TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with patchy fog possible north of I-70. Breezy, with lows near 30. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and comfortable with highs in the lower 50s. EXTENDED: Patchy fog could develop where skies clear to our north this evening if winds can ease a bit. Monday starts the week off on a nice
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Experts predict highest spending average for Super Bowl LVIII in over 15 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Super Bowl LVIII is just one week away from Sunday. Over 200 million adults are expected to tune in to watch the Kansas City Chiefs face off against the San Francisco 49ers, which means Super Bowl watch parties and festivities will be underway and could cost you more than years past. According
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Tracking rain clearing out by this afternoon
TODAY: Rain will slowly diminish to the southwest through the morning and come to an end areawide by noon. Despite clouds all day, temperatures remain above average in the lower 50s even in wet spots. Winds will be a nuisance behind the rain with gusts up to 20 mph. TOMORROW: The workweek starts out much
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One injury during Quail Drive shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police said one person was injured at a shooting-scene Saturday night, however it appears to not be from a gunshot wound. According to a Facebook post from Columbia Police, that person refused medical attention. Columbia Police told ABC 17 News Saturday night that no one was seriously hurt in the shooting
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Tracking minimal rain chances and more mild conditions
TONIGHT: I’m tracking rainfall held to our south and southwest most counties, with small chances (20-30%) to see sprinkles in mid-MO through the overnight hours. Breezy conditions remain with winds from the NE at 10-12 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Temperatures will drop into the high 30s by the end of the night.
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Business Loop 70 in Columbia reopens following crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Business Loop 70 in Columbia was closed off on Friday night near the intersection with Hathman Place for a crash investigation. Business Loop was closed from the Hathman Place Intersection to Sydenstricker Nobbe Partners. The crash was reported around 7 p.m. Friday and police tape began coming down around 8:53 p.m. An
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Tracking a mostly dry but cloudier weekend
TODAY: Mostly cloudy and breezy with easterly winds gusting up to 20 mph. Temperatures rise to the mid-50s in the afternoon. Rain tracks in after sundown for portions of southern Mid-MO extending from Saline County to Gasconade County. TOMORROW: Rain mostly heads out by sunrise Sunday, though the Lake of the Ozarks area may see
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18-year-old charged after deadly shooting at Columbia gas station, witnesses speak out
An 18-year-old has been charged with two felonies including murder after he is accused of shooting and killing a person at a gas station in Columbia on Thursday night.
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