RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism is scheduled to appear in a Randolph County courtroom Monday for a pre-trial conference after he was accused of driving while intoxicated in October 2022. Online court records show Chism is being charged with two misdemeanors including DWI and resisting arrest. The pre-trial hearing is scheduled for 10:30 Monday, July 31. The Randolph
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TODAY: Fog development is likely in the early morning in areas that saw heavy rain yesterday. Another round of storms will be possible this afternoon if a system tracking in from the north holds together. Temperatures are milder, but still hot in the lower 90s. TOMORROW: Storms redevelop early Monday before sunrise, and carry through
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday afternoon Team COMO held its Heart of the Community Summit to discuss how to steer youth community away from violence. City leaders and Columbia residents gathered at todays summit and discussed ways to help children in the community succeed. The main focus of Saturday’s summit: Columbia’s youth. “The youth and that was really the heart
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking low chances for isolated storms going into the rest of the night after this destructive storm system swept through mid-Missouri. These isolated storms have little chance to become severe, but if they do, main threats would once again be strong winds. TOMORROW: I’m tracking the possibility for a similar system to what
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A strong line of severe storms moved through Mid-Missouri early this afternoon causing widespread issues across the region. Winds up to 60 MPH have been observed with many of these storms causing downed trees which has led to power outages and damages to some homes. According to the City of Columbia, they
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Show-Me State Games are on a weather delay after strong storms in Mid-Missouri Saturday afternoon. Some soccer games were pushed back to starting at 5:45 p.m. 6 p.m. and at 7 p.m. Softball resumed at 5 p.m. Shooting bunker was rescheduled to Sunday, and baseball is canceled for the day. The show me
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UPDATE: Our ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been extended to include Saturday as heat will build ahead of a cold front that pushes through the region over the course of the day. Storms will also be forecast for Saturday, with some potential for strong to severe storms, but the overall threat is low.
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TODAY: Early morning isolated storms have developed and will bring a chance for strong winds and small hail. Shortly after sunrise, we’ll likely be eyeing stronger storms moving in from north of Kansas City. This will brush through our northern counties through midday, likely from late morning to early afternoon. This complex of storms may
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The man charged in connection with a shooting in downtown Columbia during the University of Missouri’s homecoming weekend last fall will head to trial in September. According to online court records, a judge scheduled Donye Jackson’s jury trial to start on September 7 at 9 am at the Boone County Courthouse. Jackson
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Heat illness can affect a child more seriously than an adult.
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On Friday, the Food Bank hosted the Commissioners which will include a check presentation and tour of its new location, the Food Bank Market.
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The weather team has extended our weather alert day into tomorrow due to strong heat hanging on. Temperatures will be slightly cooler, but because of morning rain chances, we’ll see an increase in humidity levels. These humidity levels play directly into the heat index, which will be in the 100-105 range, putting mid-Missouri in dangerous
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TONIGHT: After another hot and humid day, it’s going to be another night of slow to cool temperatures. We expect mostly clear skies, with lows only falling to the upper 70s by sunrise Saturday. TOMORROW: Shortly after sunrise, we’ll likely be eyeing storms moving in from north of Kansas City. This will brush through our
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking mostly clear conditions throughout the day, with temperatures reaching the 102-103 degree range, with the heat index reaching up into the 106-108 degree range, which is why we are still in a weather alert day. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a very slight dip in temperatures tomorrow, but still looking intense in terms of
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Today: Early Friday morning sees some light spotty showers with afternoon highs reaching up to 102 degrees. A Weather Alert Day has been issued as the heat index climbs up to 108 degrees. Winds remain out of the southwest at 8-12 MPH. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 70s with partly cloudy skies and
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) As Mid-Missouri remains dangerously warm this weekend, and with boating season in full swing, people should be aware of the effects heat can have on them, while out on the water. On a bright day, the sun’s rays will bounce off the water causing a higher risk of harm from sun exposure.
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The Missouri Department of Transportation is working to fill hundreds of open positions across the state.
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Temperatures are expected to hit triple digits once again on Friday and then the high 90s for the rest of the weekend. These temperatures pose a risk to athletes and outdoor workers which could be a problem for two large events in Columbia. The Show-Me State Games will begin the final weekend
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TONIGHT: Some light showers will work in from the west this evening, but outside of a few sprinkles, we should stay mostly dry. After baking in the extreme heat and humidity, mid-MO will see little in the way of relief, as temps only fall to near 80 by Friday morning, meaning much of the evening
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The heat is taking a toll on the sunflower field at MU’s South Farm in Columbia. The hotter temperatures are causing the sunflowers to start to droop, according to Donna Marie Thomas, with MU’S Central Missouri Research, Extension and Education Center. This means the flowers will need to be cut. “By Saturday
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