Mid-Missouri resources available for people affected by Alzheimer’s and their families
This week, ABC 17 News is continuing our ‘Living with Alzheimer’s’ coverage leading up to the Jefferson City Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday.
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City of Columbia expected to announce the finalist for CPD’s Chief of Police
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After months of searching for a new police chief, the City of Columbia is expected to announce the finalists on Monday. The City closed its applications in September and has since spent time reviewing all the applicants, narrowing it down to the finalists. The city hired Public Sector Search and Consulting to search for
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Mizzou ties South Carolina 1-1, snaps four-game skid
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou soccer didn’t get back in the win column on Sunday afternoon at Audrey J. Walton Stadium, but the Tigers’ match with 13th ranked South Carolina did end in a draw on senior day. Sunday’s tie snapped Mizzou’s four-game losing streak. Neither team found the back of the net in the first
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RECAP: Mizzou football suffers first loss of the season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team fell by 10 points in a high-scoring, shootout on Saturday afternoon at Faurot Field. LSU managed to complete a comeback win against MU, 49-39, to hand head coach Eli Drinkwitz and company their first loss of the season. At the midway point of the season, the Tigers are
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One person dies from car crash involving pedestrian in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian Sunday afternoon. Police responded to the 200 block of Madison Street just after noon. One person was taken to a local hospital and died from their injuries there. Our news crew walked the area asking businesses in the
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Sunday Sit-down with KTGR’s Andy Humphrey
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on co-host of KTGR’s ‘The Big Show,’ Andy Humphrey 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 2023: Week 7
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Congratulations to our Week 7 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: Tolton’s Ryan Deakins tips a pass and Will Breitweiser dives in for the interception. Nominee No. 2: Rock
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Missouri remembers eight firefighters who died in the line of duty
KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson proclaimed October 8 as Fire Service Day in Missouri. The Firefighters Memorial Foundation of Missouri hosted its 21st Annual Memorial Service Sunday. Families and loved ones gathered to remember the lives of their loved ones who lost their lives rescuing others. Eight men were added to the monument
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Callaway County Sheriff arrests two after multi-county pursuit
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men in their early twenties were arrested Saturday after leading a Callaway County Sheriff’s Office vehicle on a multi-county chase. Liam Lee Austin, 21Courtesy: Callaway County Sheriff’s Office Liam Lee Austin, 21, was arrested for allegedly resisting arrest by fleeing, driving with a revoked license and speeding. He bonded out
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Columbia police investigate deadly motorcycle crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened Saturday night. Around 8 p.m. Saturday, Columbia Police found a single motorcycle crashed at Rock Quarry Road near Riback Road. The driver of the motorcycle was 26-year-old John Martin. Martin was taken to the hospital by ambulance Saturday night, but
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Tracking a cooler start to next week, active pattern setting up
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and chilly with lows in the lower 40s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and cooler with highs in the upper 60s. EXTENDED: Tomorrow will be cooler by almost 10 degrees as a weak cold front slides in tonight. We can expect sunshine through early Tuesday before a warm front begins to lift in from
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Tracking up and down temperatures and rainfall this week
Today: Winds have switched out of the south early Sunday, bringing highs to the low 70s this afternoon. These winds could gust up to 20 mph through the evening. Tomorrow: Monday is cooler again, starting in the 40s and only reaching the mid-60s in the afternoon. Skies remain mostly clear for the start of the
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Candlelight vigil held to honor fallen firefighters in Missouri
KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A candlelight vigil was held Saturday at 7 p.m. to honor Missouri firefighters who died in the line of service. A large crowd gathered for the vigil, which was held at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean was in attendance along with other
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Local highlights and scores: Oct. 7, 2023
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Saturday, Oct. 7, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS FOOTBALL HOGAN PREP (6) TOLTON (32) FINAL ROOSEVELT (6) CALIFORNIA (29) FINAL HS SOFTBALL KICKAPOO (4) ROCK BRIDGE (2) FINAL LEE’S SUMMIT WEST (6) ROCK BRIDGE (8) FINAL TOLTON (8) CARTHAGE
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Missouri politicians express support for Israel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s elected officials are outspoken about the attacks in Israel Saturday. Many proclaiming support for Israeli defenses. In a joint statement, Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher and Senate President Caleb Rowden expressed support for Israel. “We reiterate our unwavering support for the State of Israel and its inherent right to defend itself against
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Tracking mild conditions lasting into the work week
TONIGHT: I’m tracking mostly clear sky conditions and temperatures dropping into the low 40s/high 30s for mid-MO. Light winds from the NW are expected, which will help in the cooldown process. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a dry cold front pushing through in the morning and afternoon hours, bringing a partly cloudy sky condition and stronger winds
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Mizzou loses high-scoring battle with LSU 49-39, suffers first loss of the season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 21st ranked Mizzou football team lost its first game of the season on Saturday afternoon, losing to 23rd ranked LSU 49-39 at Faurot Field. Mizzou’s record is now 5-1 this season. You can watch the full postgame press conference with Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz in the video player below. https://youtu.be/_PzdtpYTluo
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Lincoln University wraps up Homecoming celebrations Saturday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday is the last day of homecoming celebrations for Lincoln University. Every fall, students and alumni return to the hill to appreciate their time at the university. There have been free events all week to celebrate. Culminating in the big homecoming game today against northeastern state. There’s also a concert Saturday
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WATCH: Mizzou coach, players take questions after tight loss to LSU
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The other Tigers took the day in Columbia on Saturday as LSU defeated Mizzou in a battle of ranked teams. The two teams traded scores well into the fourth quarter before LSU pulled away to win 49-39. Mizzou running back Cody Schrader had 100-plus yards and three touchdowns.
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Tracking below-average temperatures through gameday
TODAY: Conditions will be chilly in the morning with temperatures starting out in the upper 30s, reaching the 50s by noon. Highs will struggle to reach up to 60 degrees against a northerly breeze. Winds remain steady at 8-12 mph. TOMORROW: The morning will be much of the same on Sunday with lows around the
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