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Jefferson City Council Fourth Ward: Randall Wright

March 29, 2024 5:33 PM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.

Insider Blog: Making a pinhole camera to view the eclipse

March 29, 2024 3:39 PM Nate Splater

There are several ways to view the eclipse with filtered sunglasses or through a protected camera, and you can find more details in previous Insiders. You can also project the shape of the eclipse onto the ground by making your own kind of lens, which is surprisingly easy to do! Creating a pinhole projector takes

Jefferson City Council Fourth Ward: Chris Lueckel

March 29, 2024 5:34 PM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.

Tracking pleasant conditions ahead of Easter storms

March 29, 2024 11:51 AM Nate Splater

THIS AFTERNOON: Friday is warm and partly cloudy with gusty winds at times from the southwest. Winds will be sustained near 20 mph and gust up to 30+ mph, pushing temperatures into the mid-70s. TONIGHT: We’ll stay warm overnight ahead of a weak cold front. Some light showers will be possible but it’s likely that

Tracking Easter thunderstorm chances

March 29, 2024 3:56 AM John Ross

TODAY: Friday is warm and partly cloudy, with winds breezy at times from the southwest. Winds sustained near 20 mph will gust to 30+ mph and climb temperatures into the mid-70s despite some added clouds. TONIGHT: We’ll stay warm overnight, ahead of a weak cold front. Some light showers will be possible ahead of and

Consumers projected to spend over $22 billion on Easter this year

March 29, 2024 4:14 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Easter Sunday is quickly approaching, some folks may still be getting some preparations done for the holiday, and it could cost them more than expected. According to a survey conducted by the National Retail Federation, consumer spending for the holiday is projected to sum up to $22.4 billion. The survey also

Police: Two in custody after shots are fired in neighborhood south of Interstate 70

March 28, 2024 7:26 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are in custody after shots were fired in a neighborhood just south of Interstate 70 on Thursday afternoon, according to a Columbia Police Department spokeswoman. No injuries or property damage was reported. CPD spokeswoman Jenny Hopper said officers responded to the area near Spencer Avenue and Patsy Lane around 2:20

RECALL ROUNDUP: Subaru vehicles and Fisher-Price toy figures recalled

March 28, 2024 10:51 AM Erika McGuire

A look at major recalls over the past couple of weeks.

Boone County residents to vote Tuesday on possible property tax break for seniors

March 28, 2024 11:04 AM Morgan Buresh

On Tuesday, voters in Boone County will be able to vote on whether the Boone County Commission can give seniors a property tax break.

Insider Blog: Safely taking photos of the total eclipse

March 28, 2024 5:20 PM Nate Splater

While you’re grabbing filtered sunglasses to view the upcoming eclipse don’t forget to get extra gear if you’re trying to snag some good photos. Taking good shots of faraway objects in space is difficult and the lighting changes dramatically during an eclipse. Before anything, you should never look at the eclipse directly even in totality,

Tracking a warmer Friday with chances of Easter storms

March 28, 2024 3:51 PM Chance Gotsch

TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool tp the mid-40s as skies look to remain partly cloudy. Winds continue out of the southwest at 5-10 mph. A slight haze will remain possible due to controlled burns to the southeast of Mid-Missouri and wild fires in Oklahoma. TOMORROW: Friday remains partly cloudy with highs into the mid-70s by the

Contractors begin working on Deerfoot Way house involved in murder case

March 28, 2024 11:52 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Contractors have started working on a burnt-out house on Deerfoot Way in southwest Columbia that has been standing for around two months after a man was found dead inside.

Jefferson City Council First Ward: Jack Deeken

March 28, 2024 5:39 PM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.

Jefferson City Council First Ward: Randy Hoselton

March 28, 2024 5:36 PM Matthew Sanders

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for key races in the April election.

Tracking warming temperatures to close the week

March 28, 2024 11:57 AM Nate Splater

THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny with a light breeze from the southwest. This brings temperatures into the 60s today. TONIGHT: Conditions remain more mild due to south winds with lows in the 40s. EXTENDED: This south flow amps up a bit on Friday, driving temps into the 70s. This comes ahead of a weak front that

Citizens set to protest Israel-Hamas war at Senators’ Columbia Offices Thursday afternoon

March 28, 2024 4:13 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) People will gather in Columbia Thursday afternoon to protest the death toll of Palestinians and Gazans in the Israel-Hamas war. The protest is set to take place outside Senators Josh Hawley and Eric Schmitt’s Columbia offices. The protest is scheduled to begin at 12:15 p.m. at the St. Francis House on Rangeline.

Tracking the return of spring warmth

March 28, 2024 3:57 AM John Ross

TODAY: Thursday is mostly sunny, with a light breeze from the south west. This combination brings temperatures from the 30s into the 60s this afternoon. TONIGHT: Winds from the south keep things stirred up a bit overnight, keeping us rather mild compared to nights past. Temperatures settle in the 40s overnight. EXTENDED: This south flow

Cause of fire at Noodles and Company likely ‘suspicious,’ Columbia Fire Department says

March 27, 2024 3:31 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The cause of a March 17 fire at a restaurant in downtown Columbia “appears to be suspicious,” according to a Wednesday press release from the Columbia Fire Department. A spokeswoman for CFD said the department could not specify why the fire is suspicious, due to it being an ongoing investigation. No injuries

Local highlights and scores: March 27, 2024

March 27, 2024 10:16 PM Kyle Helms

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Wednesday, March 27, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS SOCCER CAPITAL CITY (1) HELIAS (0) FINAL/2OT BLAIR OAKS (1) SACRED HEART (2) FINAL HS BASEBALL TOLTON (11) CARTHAGE (7) FINAL HICKMAN (14) ERIE (PA) (4) FINAL HICKMAN (6)

Two Columbia businesses lose marijuana microbusiness licenses over ineligibility

March 27, 2024 8:10 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Two Columbia businesses have had their marijuana microbusiness dispensary business licenses revoked. On Wednesday the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services announced in a press release that the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation had revoked nine microbusiness cannabis facilities due to ineligibility. This included two Columbia-based businesses under the names of