WATCH: Cotton Bowl Clash bowl game special
The No. 9 Mizzou Tigers will take on the No. 7 Ohio State Buckeyes on Friday on ESPN and ESPN+.
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Sedalia officials say 911 harassment ordinance yields results
City officials say an anti-harassment ordinance implemented by the city of Sedalia has reduced the number of non-emergency harassment calls to 911.
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Central Missouri Humane Society obtains land for new shelter
In a news release Thursday, CMHS spokesperson Michelle Casey said the shelter obtained 17.5 acres of land near its current location on Big Bear Boulevard.
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Columbia Public Works to have 10-person crew for possible snow
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Department of Public Works stated in a social media post that it will have a 10-person crew on duty Thursday night into Friday morning, as snow is expected to come into the area. The ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather team is predicting about an inch of snow to fall in
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Petition against Columbia Councilman Nick Knoth gains enough signatures for recall vote
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A petition submitted by First Ward residents to recall Columbia City Councilman Nick Knoth was determined to have enough signatures for a vote on a ballot, according to an email from city spokeswoman Sydney Olsen. Olsen said the petition was submitted to the city on Dec. 15, and said she did not
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Head coaches hold one more press conference before the Cotton Bowl
ARLINGTON, Texas. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz and Ohio State head coach Ryan Day met with the media one more time, on Thursday, before the two clash in the Cotton Bowl on Friday, Dec. 29. The two posed for a photo with the famous Cotton Bowl trophy, but only one team will lift it
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Federal regulators recall BlendJet 2 blenders, kids’ play dress-up sets and fish fillets
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled 4.8 million BlendJet 2 Portable Blenders.
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Tracking light snow tonight bringing slushy roads
THIS AFTERNOON: Despite sunshine temperatures struggle out of the 30s today. Light snow returns by sundown from the north and fills out overnight. TONIGHT: Light snow returns from the northeast after sundown with 1-2″ of accumulation possible east of Hwy 63. Roads could be slushy for Friday morning but impacts are still expected to be
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Tracking another round of light snow to round out the week
TODAY: Flurries and drizzle come to an end early morning but clouds and cold will stick around. Temperatures hover in the 30s through the afternoon. TONIGHT: Light snow returns from the northeast this evening with 1-2″ of accumulation possible east of Hwy 63. Roads could be slushy for Friday morning but impacts are still expected
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Mizzou enjoys final practices of 2023, ahead of a Cotton Bowl clash
ARLINGTON, Texas. (KMIZ) The No. 9 Mizzou football team recognizes the moment. The Tigers are playing in a premiere bowl game against a premiere opponent, however, the team also recognizes the importance of having some fun along the way. The Tigers shared in a bit of a bonding moment before practiced kicked off at AT&T
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Mizzou defense blocking out uncertainty with Ohio State offense
ARLINGTON, Tx. (KMIZ) Despite eight players on Ohio State’s offense entering the transfer portal, including their starting quarterback, and the uncertainty surrounding if wide receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. will suit up for the Cotton Bowl, Blake Baker and the Mizzou defense are blocking out the distractions. “It’s about us, and every week that’s what we
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Tracking light snow tonight, another round tomorrow night
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with light snow. A dusting to 0.5″ on grassy areas is possible overnight. Lows near 30. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with snow exiting early. Highs in the upper 30s. EXTENDED: Light snow continues tonight and could mix with rain until about 6-7:00 tomorrow morning. Limited impacts are expected, but elevated surfaces may be
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Columbia Public Works has vacancies heading into winter, Jefferson City now fully staffed
A spokesperson for Columbia Public Works, John Ogan, said the department has a crew in place who are ready to address any weather that comes throughout the day.
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Tracking a rain and snow mix with more chances lasting through Friday am
TODAY: A scattered rain and snow mixture will remain with us here in Mid-Missouri lasting through out the daytime hours. Highs warm into the mid-30s. Roadways are expected to see little to no accumulations of snowfall. Wet and at most slushy roadways will have lower impact on travel Wednesday, but grassy accumulations up to 1″
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Mizzou football looks forward to more time with offensive coordinator Kirby Moore
ARLINGTON, Texas. (KMIZ) The No. 9 Mizzou football team made two big moves before closing out the season against Ohio State in the 2023 Cotton Bowl. The program extended both defensive coordinator Blake Baker and offensive coordinator Kirby Moore’s contract – a big win for a Tiger team with a lot of momentum. No details
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Mizzou offense prepares for stout Ohio State defense
DALLAS, Tx. (KMIZ) During a press conference on Wednesday, Dec. 20, Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz said Ohio State will be one of the best, if not the best, defense his team will face this season. Drinkwitz’s crew is now just three days away from facing that challenge. On Tuesday afternoon, Mizzou practiced for the
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Flu, COVID-19 numbers show increase in Missouri before holiday travel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been 639 cases of influenza in Missouri as of Dec. 16, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. Based on data from the Centers for Disease and Control, there have been 712 people hospitalized in Missouri due to COVID-19 with the most recent numbers dated on Dec.
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Missouri braces for wintry mix following Christmas travel chaos in the Midwest
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is advising drivers to use caution during their post-holiday travels as a wet, wintry mix heads towards Missouri. The Columbia Department of Public Works has already begun preparations, as it announced in a post on its social media that a team of nine city snowplow operators will
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Tracking rounds of wet and wintry weather
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with showers early, shifting to snow at times into Wednesday morning. Lows in the lower 30s. TOMORROW: Rain and snow likely, dusting to 2″ of accumulation possible by late evening. Slushy roads possible. Highs in the lower 30s. EXTENDED: Low pressure that brought blizzard conditions to the Plains on Christmas Day is
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The science of snowflake shapes
You might have heard the saying “No two snowflakes are exactly the same.” This is actually a true statement. Snowflakes all look different, but can be categorized into the 35 separate categories. In the beginning of their formation process, they all start as the same six-sided Basal Facet, which is known as their originally shaped
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