Missouri River race canceled with storms in forecast
The 18th annual Missouri River 340 race was canceled Wednesday as paddlers passed through Jefferson City on their way from Kansas City to St. Charles.
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NTSB: Crossing design contributed to deadly Chariton County Amtrak crash
National accident investigators say in their final report that the design of the railroad crossing in Mendon where a dump truck hit an Amtrak train last summer contributed to the deadly crash.
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Kansas City Chiefs return to training camp after rest day
ST. JOESPH, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs were back on the training camp field at Missouri Western Wednesday after having a day of rest on Tuesday. “It’s always tough coming from a day off, but the tempo was great,” said head coach Andy Reid. Watch extended highlights from Wednesday’s practice in the video player
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Tracking strong storms and heavy rain tonight
TONIGHT: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in place for tonight, as strong storms are expected between 6 p.m. and 12 a.m. Flooding will also be possible with these storms into the early hours of Thursday, in our eastern counties. TOMORROW: Some showers and weak storms will linger into early Thursday, but it’s
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LU to increase number of triple and quad rooms as housing becomes hard to find on campus
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Board of Curators for Lincoln University held a meeting Wednesday, with the topic of student housing being the top item to address. The board voted to increase the number of triple and quad rooms in order to combat the lack of available housing. LU President John Moseley says the school
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Insider Blog: Why flooding is so dangerous
Excessive rainfall has recently brought widespread chances for flooding to Mid-Missouri with more possible further into August. Some localized areas have seen instances of half a foot of rain falling in a few hours, which can bring flash floods in just minutes. It’s important not to take these events lightly, as flooding is an underestimated
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe storms and more flooding likely Wednesday night
UPDATE: Wednesday Afternoon A renewed Areal Flood Watch precedes what will likely be another round of flooding tonight into early Thursday morning. Storms will redevelop after 6 p.m. and bring a risk for heavy and repetitive rainfall, but also severe weather. The threat for severe weather will be higher tonight in comparison to the last
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Cause of deadly Columbia apartment fire undetermined; possibilities identified
Fire investigators in Columbia could not fully determine how a deadly apartment blaze that killed two children started in December, according to a report obtained by ABC 17 News.
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Man accused of murdering pregnant woman shows pattern of domestic violence
The Columbia man charged with the murder of a pregnant woman is scheduled to make his first court appearance Wednesday afternoon.
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Tracking afternoon storms bringing flood and severe risks
This Afternoon: Isolated nonsevere rain is possible early afternoon, with possible stronger storms developing after 5 PM. These will last through tonight bringing all severe hazards, winds up to 60 MPH, hail up to 1″ in diameter and a low but not zero chance for a tornado. Tonight: Severe storms exit the area likely around
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Columbia Fire Department’s response plan to flash floods around Columbia
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Severe storms rolled through Mid-Missouri early Wednesday morning and brought some flash floods to Columbia. A flash flood warning was in effect in Boone County until 7:15 Wednesday morning, and around 4 a.m. there was an attempted water rescue at Vandiver and Paris road. In the event of flash flooding, Assistant Fire
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Tracking strong to severe storms with possible flash flooding
Today: Showers and storms continue to make their way into eastern portions of Mid-Missouri throughout the early morning hours leading to flash flooding across portions of the region. Showers and storms throughout the morning remain until closer to noon where the region begins to dry. This afternoon sees partly cloudy skies with highs reaching into
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Bahner community reacts after historic St. John’s Catholic Church struck by lightning, destroyed by fire
BAHNER, Mo. (KMIZ) A 185-year-old Bahner church was burned to the ground after getting struck by lightning early Tuesday morning. St. John’s Catholic Church was struck by lightning around 5 a.m. which set the church ablaze. The Wildlife Ridge Winery was one of the first to see the flames and called 911. The building was
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Mizzou offensive line begins work under new leadership
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou offensive line headed into fall camp with some work to do, after head coach Eli Drinkwitz brought on Brandon Jones as the new o-line coach in April, after spring camp. Coach Drink made the hire after former line coach Marcus Johnson left his position to join the staff at Purdue.
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First responders, Cole County Fair organizers prepare for heavy rain
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ahead of severe thunderstorms head towards Mid-Missouri, the Jefferson City Jaycees Fair is working with local first responders to keep fairgoers safe. “Every night we have a meeting behind the building with Emergency Management and Sheriff’s Department, First Aid, and all of that stuff,” Fair Chairmen Derred Scheperle said. The Cole
Continue Reading Man charged with two counts of murder after pregnant Boone County woman’s death
One person is in custody after another was killed after an assault early Tuesday morning.
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Missouri sales tax holiday is this weekend, opt-outs not available for first time
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This weekend is Missouri’s annual sales tax holiday. Families will be able to shop for clothing and school items without paying sales or local tax on those items. The 2023 Back-to-School holiday will begin at 12:01 a.m. Friday and ends Sunday. This year’s holiday is different than previous years because local counties
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INSIDER BLOG: What are ‘Training’ storms and what it means for flood risk in Mid-Missouri
Heavy rainfall has inundated portions of central Missouri due to persistent storms tracking over the same regions recently. A specific atmospheric setup is needed for consecutive storms to move over the same area of land in quick succession; typically, the first round will use up most energy. However, our area has been seeing an influx
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Cole County Public Works to replace pipes after fuel leak
Cole County Public Works continues to work in the area of a fuel leak that happened last week at Lincoln University’s Alan T. Busby Farm.
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Tracking heavy rain, heat, and potential for strong storms
TONIGHT: Mostly dry conditions will stick with us through the dinner hour, with mild temperatures. We expect thunderstorms to redevelop later tonight, sometime around midnight. We have issued an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day from 10 p.m. tonight through 10 a.m. tomorrow for flooding. You can read more details in our ABC 17 Stormtrack
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