WATCH LIVE: Drinkwitz, Mizzou football players take questions after bye week
Mizzou football is rested and ready to continue SEC play after its bye week.
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Tracking a cool day and a quiet week
TODAY: A cold front is actively moving through the region as I type this early Tuesday morning. This front will leave us dry and cool, with highs forecast near 70. Very low humidity settles into the region via a north breeze that may gust to 20-30 mph at times. TONIGHT: Clear and calm conditions settle
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Prosecutor says drivers can face fines, possible jail time for violating work zone laws
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, one lane in each direction of Highway 63 in Columbia will close over night until Oct. 12, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The passing lanes in both directions between Conley Road and Broadway will be closed 7 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 12,
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Landfill catches fire in Pettis County
PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A landfill outside of Sedalia caught fire on Monday, according to the Sedalia Fire Department and Pettis County Emergency Management. Sedalia-Pettis County Emergency Management wrote on its Facebook page that Oak Grove Lane “between Broadway and the Low Water Crossing” is closed. It also wrote that a closure occurred on another
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MU safety report shows increase in rape, liquor law arrests; drug arrests see significant decline
2024-Annual-Fire-Safety-and-Security-Report_Final-1-1Download COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri on Monday released its annual safety report and an uptick in rape reports and liquor law violations were noted. MU and other universities are required by federal law to publish safety reports each year. The 2024 Annual Fire, Safety and Security Report showed that rape increased from
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Expert says people should consider finances and lifestyle when deciding to rent or buy a home
Columbia resident Angela Keller is hopeful her family can buy a home soon, but for now, they just renewed their lease at their rental.
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City of Columbia water rates increase Tuesday
Residents of Columbia will see a rate increase for water starting with the city’s new fiscal year on Tuesday.
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Tracking cooler temperatures and gusty winds tomorrow
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool with lows in the upper 50s. TOMORROW: Breezy and cooler with highs in the upper 60s to low 70s. Winds could gust to 30 mph at times. EXTENDED: A nice push of cool fall air arrives tomorrow as a front works through early in the day, dropping temperatures into the
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Tracking sunny afternoon before an overnight cold front
TODAY: Monday is mostly sunny, with a high in the low 80s and variable winds this afternoon. This comes as we’re starting the day with north winds, and ending the day with weak southerly flow. Some humidity will linger today. TONIGHT: This southerly flow will peak overnight right ahead of a cold front that arrives
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Tracking sunshine and 70s with an exception or two through the next week
TODAY: Monday is mostly sunny, with a high in the low 80s and variable winds this afternoon. This comes as we’re starting the day with north winds, and ending the day with weak southerly flow. Some humidity will linger today. TONIGHT: This southerly flow will peak overnight right ahead of a cold front that arrives
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Mizzou football jumps to No. 9 in latest AP Poll, following bye week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football is a Top-10 team in the nation, once again. After an eventful weekend of college football, the Tigers jumped up two spots in the latest AP Poll. Drinkwitz and his team will head into Week 6 action ranked No. 9 in the country, following a bye week. The Tigers entered
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Mizzou Soccer snaps SEC winless skid on senior day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Soccer has secured its first SEC win since Sept. 15 of last season. The Tigers rode the momentum of two early goals to a 2-0 victory over the Florida Gators on senior night. The Tigers honored seven seniors before Sunday’s game, including midfielders Milena Fischer, Leah Selm and Jenna McCormick, defenders
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Sunday Sit-down with Calum McAndrew
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones caught up with the Columbia Tribune’s Mizzou Athletics beat writer, Calum McAndrew, in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.
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SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees 2024: Week 5
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Congratulations to our Week 5 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: Battle’s Vernell Holt Jr. went full Superman mode for a leaping interception in the end zone. Nominee No.
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Historic City of Jefferson hosts progress tour for Capitol Avenue redevelopment
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Historic City of Jefferson welcomed the public to a Progress Tour along Capitol Avenue from 1 p.m to 4 p.m. Sunday offering a glimpse into the ongoing Capitol Avenue Improvement Project. The tour gave residents the unique opportunity to witness the city’s efforts to restore and preserve its rich architectural
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Tracking warm and dry weather lasting through the week
TONIGHT: I’m tracking decreasing clouds throughout the evening and overnight hours. Winds will be calming down from the north at 5-7 mph, and temperatures will drop into the low 60s by the end of the night. TOMORROW: I’m tracking more sunshine throughout the day, leading to temperatures warming up into the low 80s by the
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Traffic impacts expected in downtown Columbia for Mid-Missouri PrideFest parade
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri’s 2024 PrideFest kicks off day two of the weekend event with its annual PrideFest parade on Sunday. Traffic impacts are to be expected in and around downtown Columbia. According to PrideFest’s website, the parade starts at noon at the Armory Sports and Recreation Center on E. Ash St. The parade will
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Tracking seasonably warm temperatures this week
TODAY: Partly cloudy and warm with highs up to 80 degrees. Winds will be lighter from the north at 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Sunnier and slightly warmer, highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: A brief cooldown is expected on Tuesday and Wednesday as a dry front tracks through. Highs will be in the low 70s and
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Local highlights and scores: Sept. 28, 2024
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOFTBALL JEFFERSON CITY (0) CAPITAL CITY (10) FINAL TOLTON (6) NEW BLOOMFIELD (4) FINAL TOLTON (5) SOUTHERN BOONE (3) FINAL EUGENE (4) SOUTHERN BOONE (10) FINAL ROCK BRIDGE (11) NIXA
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Tracking settled weather making a return to Missouri
TONIGHT: I’m tracking cloud cover slowly decreasing and winds from the north calming down slightly at 7-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph. Temperatures by the end of the night will drop into the low 60s. TOMORROW: I’m tracking another breezy day with winds from the north at 8-12 mph and gusts up to
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