Indiana couple crashes into MSHP vehicle in Fulton after chase with deputies
A chase involving Callaway County deputies ended with a crash in Fulton on Monday and the arrest of two people.
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Officials tell residents to stay hydrated ahead of high temperatures hitting Mid-Missouri this week
While summer doesn’t officially start for almost two weeks, temperatures reaching into the 90s and humidity are expected to smother Mid-Missouri this week.
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Insider Blog: Hotter than average summer expected in Mid-Missouri
We’re coming off a stormy spring across Mid-Missouri ahead of another expected warmer than average summer. Monthly average temperatures this past spring were anywhere from 2-5 degrees warmer than normal, and we finally busted out of the drought area-wide with near average rainfall. Severe weather reports were much more frequent than normal, with 92 reports
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Mental health help available for first responders after deadly standoffs in Boone County
More than 80% of first responders experience traumatic situations while on the job, according to data from the Institutes of Health.
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Tracking one more nice day before heat and humidity return
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool with lows in the mid-50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and beautiful with highs near 80. EXTENDED: Northwest upper flow keeps us cool through tomorrow with highs just under our seasonal average, but upper high pressure building out west will move in our direction by mid-week, allowing temperatures to increase as winds
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Tracking a seasonal start to the week
THIS MORNING: Mostly clear and cool starting in the mid-upper 50s. Patchy fog is possible to the south where the heaviest rain fell over the weekend. TODAY: Mostly sunny and comfortable with low humidity and highs in the upper 70s. The UV index reaches very high levels that can cause sunburn in under a half
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Columbia Board of Education set to meet Monday evening
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will be holding one of its final Board of Education meetings of the school year Monday. There are several items listed on the agenda, but some of the biggest topics of discussion will be the attendance areas. Attendance area changes have been a big topic of conversation for several
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Brady Cook hosts first youth football camp, embraces ‘full circle’ moment
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou’s Brady Cook officially held his first youth football camp on Sunday afternoon. 175 people registered to participate in the Brady Cook Youth Football Camp, powered by TruEdge Sports, at Rock Bridge High School, which gave all the young athletes the opportunity to compete in football drills and learn from the Cotton
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Sunday Sit-Down with Aaron Ladd
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17’s Kyle Helms caught up with KSHB 41 sports anchor Aaron Ladd in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-Down to break down all three weeks of organized team activities (OTAs) for the Kansas City Chiefs ahead of mandatory mini camp, which starts on June 11 and ends on June 13. You
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MSHP reminds people of safety after three UTV crashes over the weekend
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding people who own a UTV to take safety precautions before riding. On Friday, Troop F posted to its ‘X’ account detailing the importance of safety equipment. The post came after Troop F responded to two UTV crashes at the Lake of the Ozark on Friday
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LGBTQ+ community members consider Columbia ‘safe place’ during pride month
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) When former President Barack Obama declared June as LGBTQ Pride Month in 2009. The LGBTQ+ community has celebrated their identities and achievements nationally. Last week, Columbia joined in this celebration by issuing a proclamation in support of the LGBTQ+ community, demonstrating the city’s commitment to inclusivity. Mayor Barbara Buffaloe emphasized the importance
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Tracking a cool start to the week followed by late week heat
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool with areas of patchy fog. Lows in the mid-upper 50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and comfortable with low humidity and highs in the upper 70s. EXTENDED: After a wet Saturday night, we have cleared out completely across Mid-Missouri with northwest upper flow continuing into the first part of next week. That
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Tracking Sunday morning rain and afternoon sun
TODAY: Showers linger behind storms that developed overnight. Showers will be widespread south of I-70 through the morning, and then taper by late morning, leaving most dry and clearing by noon. TONIGHT: After a viewable sunset, we’ll be mostly clear overnight, with temperatures falling into the 50s with a light north breeze. EXTENDED: Humidity will
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Auxvasse replaces storm siren that was “beginning to fail”
AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) With storms in the weekend forecast, the City of Auxvasse may get its first opportunity to use its new storm siren. The new siren was installed on May 31st and has increased range and decibel levels. The city says that the old siren was becoming unreliable. The city clerk wrote in a
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Local highlights and scores: June 8, 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Saturday, June 8, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. MIDWEST PREMIER LEAGUE JUNCTION FC (0) AFC COLUMBIA (2) FINAL WOMEN’S PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUE MISSOURI REIGN (1) FC WICHITA (2) FINAL MINK BASEBALL LEAGUE JEFFERSON CITY (3) WARREN CO. (0) FINAL JEFFERSON
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Weather Alert Day: Storms expected to bring wind and flooding threat tonight into Sunday morning
BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of severe storms tonight. Storms have begun to form, and there is a severe thunderstorm watch in effect until 1 a.m. for our southern counties. These will continue to move east and gradually south throughout the rest of the
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Tracking evening storms and overnight flooding
TONIGHT: I’m tracking increasing strong to severe storm potential to the south of Highway 50 after 5 pm. This is why an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been issued from 5 pm tonight to 6 am tomorrow morning. Large hail and damaging winds will be the main concern throughout the evening hours, although
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Tracking a stormy Saturday and some showers Sunday
TODAY: Showers from passing thunderstorms linger early this morning, but generally drier time ensues by 9 a.m. Then, spotty showers will be possible through the rest of the morning and early afternoon. By late afternoon, we’re tracking a better chance for thunderstorms. We’ll be warm and humid with temperatures in the mid-80s feeling more like
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Columbia fire chief candidate wants to utilize AI; CFD is open to the idea, spokeswoman says
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the city of Columbia continues to mull over its four options for its next fire chief, one of its four candidates said he would like to bring AI technology to the department. Brian Schaeffer has served as the assistant fire chief and fire chief of the Spokane Fire Department since 2005.
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Tracking overnight storms with more chances Saturday afternoon
TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the mid-60s as showers and storms roll through during the late overnight hours closer to 2 AM. Isolated strong winds and hail remain the primary threats with moderate downpours. TOMORROW: Saturday morning continues to see showers and storms passing through with a little bit of dry time throughout the late
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