Another youth arrested as Southern Boone dismisses early, cancels Tuesday classes
Several parents of Southern Boone Middle School students held a tense meeting with district administrators over apparent threats made by a student.
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Mizzou kicker named SEC Special Teams Player of the Week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou kicker Blake Craig was named the SEC Special Teams Player of the Week, on Monday, after going 4-for-4 in his team’s Top-25 win over Boston College. It is Craig’s first time earning an SEC honor in his young career. He nailed kicks from 31 and a couple from 38 yards, but
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Columbia Police Department to introduce license plate reading Flock camera system
The Columbia Police Department will present its plan to the Columbia City Council to contract with Flock Safety to install security cameras throughout the city.
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Tracking a hot week with limited rain chances
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with patchy fog developing. Lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the mid-upper 80s. EXTENDED: We’re in for a hot and largely quiet week with a blocking pattern holding strong across the region. Low pressure out to the west can’t get too far east thanks to
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Two Mizzou volleyball players earn SEC weekly honors
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After sweeping their home-opening tournament, two members of the Mizzou volleyball team earned SEC weekly honors on Monday. The Southeastern Conference tabbed rightside hitter Jordan Iliff as the Co-Offensive Player of the Week and Marina Crownover as the Setter of the Week, following their team’s 3-0 run in the Mizzou Invitational. Iliff
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Tracking a hot and quiet week ahead
THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny and hot with highs in the mid-80s. A few isolated showers possible near I-44. TONIGHT: Mostly clear and slightly cooler with lows in the lower 60s. EXTENDED: We’re in for a hot and largely quiet week with a blocking pattern holding strong across the region. Low pressure out to the west
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Tracking a dry and warm end to summer
TODAY: Monday is Partly cloudy with an isolated chance for showers this morning, and a pop up thunderstorm this afternoon as tropical moisture lingers in Francine’s wake. Temperatures Monday will reach mid-80s, with dewpoints in the 60s, keeping a humid feel to the air. Winds are generally from the southeast, but will be variable at
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Jefferson City Council to discuss development agreement for Capitol Avenue buildings on Monday
Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ. On Monday, the Jefferson City Council will discuss a redevelopment agreement for properties along Capitol Avenue and Adams Street. According to the city’s East Capitol Avenue Blight Study, multiple issues were identified in the area including: Poor or inadequate street layout Unsanitary or unsafe conditions Worn-out or damaged property improvements Incorrect
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MU picks up win over Lindenwood, finishes 3-0 in Mizzou Invitational
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dawn Sullivan’s squad successfully defended its home court during its home-opening weekend. The Tigers closed out the Mizzou Invitational with a four-set win over Lindenwood, posting a perfect record in its first three games at the Hearnes Center this season. Mizzou comfortably won each of the first two sets, defeating Lindenwood by
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RECAP: Mizzou toughs out first ranked test of the season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team survived their first real test of the season, on Saturday, beating then-No. 24 Boston College 27-21. Despite the ranked win, the Tigers dropped one spot in the AP Top-25, sitting at No. 7. In the words of head coach Eli Drinkwitz, it was not a pretty win, but
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Sunday Sit-down with the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Eli Hoff
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on Eli Hoff, the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Mizzou Athletics beat writer, 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 3
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Congratulations to our Week 3 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: Rock Bridge’s Crew Norden takes an interception more than 80 yards to the house. Nominee No. 2: Blair
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Tracking limited rain and hot temperatures this week
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with an isolated storm before midnight. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Hot and partly cloudy with a pop up storm possible. Highs in the mid-80s. EXTENDED: Summer like weather sticks around unfortunately as a blocking pattern holds on for much of the week ahead. A few spot storms are possible on
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13-year-old boy shot in Boonville early Saturday
Boonville, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boonville Police Department is investigating a shooting from early Saturday morning that left a 13-year-old boy hurt. According to a Facebook post from the department, officers responded to reports of shots fired in the 200 block of Third St. a little after midnight on Saturday. When officers arrived they found a
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Large police presence in Southwest Columbia Sunday morning
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large police presence was seen in a Southwest Columbia neighborhood early Sunday morning. An ABC 17 News reporter saw multiple Columbia police department vehicles on West Georgetown Dr. just after 11 p.m. The reporter overheard police yelling at a person inside a home to come out with their hands above their
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Tracking a cloudy end to the weekend
TODAY: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers in the afternoon and evening. Rainfall will only amount to a few tenths of an inch in isolated areas. Highs will still be warm in the mid-80s. TOMORROW: Monday is a near-repeat with clouds and rain lingering but the second half of the day is clearer. Temperatures will again
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Local highlights and scores: Sept. 14, 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS SOFTBALL EUREKA (4) HELIAS (1) FINAL EUREKA (7) HICKMAN (4) FINAL LAFAYETTE WILDWOOD (8) HICKMAN (9) FINAL LAFAYETTE WILDWOOD (7) ROCK BRIDGE (4) FINAL/9 TOLTON (2) HILLSBORO (0) FINAL TOLTON (6)
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William Woods hosts first-ever home football game, falls to Saint Ambrose
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) College football is now a staple on the campus of William Woods University. In Week 3 of its inaugural season, William Woods Football hosted an opponent on its home turf for the first time in its young program’s history. However, the Owls are still seeking their first-ever team win. Saint Ambrose spoiled
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Tracking isolated showers before a warm week ahead
TONIGHT: Temperatures cool to the mid-60s overnight with isolated showers possible. Most of the region remains dry. TOMORROW: Sunday welcomes scattered chances of showers throughout the day. The best chance to see rain remains towards the I-44 corridor. Rainfall amounts look to total up to 1/4″ but most of the region remains well below those
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No. 6 Mizzou flips momentum in first half, wins battle of ranked teams
After facing its first deficit of the young season, No. 6 Mizzou Football turned the tide, shutting down No. 24 Boston College’s offense to come back and claim a 27-21 win in front of Faurot Field’s eighth straight sellout crowd. The Tigers remain perfect in their 2024 campaign, improving their record to 3-0.
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