COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Downtown Columbia is expected to be busy over the weekend as several colleges and universities across Mid-Missouri will hold graduation ceremonies along with other events taking place such as Summerfest. As with any other busy weekend, law enforcement says they will have an increased number of officers out to make sure that everyone
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COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Fire Protection District is investigating a fire that broke out in the 5400 block of Bangnell Drive in Cole County Saturday. Cole County Fire says crews were dispatched to a home around 4:30 a.m. Saturday. When crews arrived, they found the outside of the home above the front door
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TODAY: Saturday morning sees isolated storms that clear before noon. Afternoon highs warm into the upper 80s with some areas to the south breaking 90. Some isolated storms are possible this afternoon and evening. TOMORROW: Sunday is much of the same with less morning rain, but more persistent scattered activity during the afternoon and evening.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The bats of Luke Mann and Ross Lovich lifted Mizzou to a series-opening win against Georgia at Taylor Stadium on Friday night. The Tigers downed the Bulldogs in run rule fashion, 13-3. Mann came into Friday’s game just four home runs away from tying MU’s all-time home run record. After a two
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southeastern Conferenced named both Mizzou shortstop Jenna Laird and outfielder Alex Honnold to the All-SEC Second Team on Friday. The Tigers claimed two of the 21 total spots given on the All-SEC Second Team. It is the first time that Honnold has earned an SEC postseason honor. However, for Laird, it
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As the Missouri House of Representatives and Senate gavel in for their final day of legislative work for the regular 2023 session, some things identified as priorities by leadership still sit in limbo.
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May is when thousands of students across the country will graduate from universities, including here in Columbia.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri has been ranked among the worst states for businesses by a federal agency. According to data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics, Missouri has the second-highest rate of business failures. Washington D.C. sees the highest rate of business failures with 28% in the nation’s capital failing within the first year. Missouri
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Police Department arrest report gives the names of two officers under investigation and a man who was arrested early Sunday outside of a Downtown bar. A video was recorded by a resident showing officers attempting to detain a man who was on the ground. One police officer could be seen
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Tonight: Isolated pop-up storms are possible but remained short-lived. Moderate downpours and lighting will be the main threats with these cells. Overnight lows cool to the upper 60s as winds remain out of the south at 5-10 mph. Tomorrow: Saturday morning sees chances of isolated storms that clear by mid-morning. Afternoon highs warm into the
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) After this weekend, thousands of Mizzou students will begin their next new chapter in their journey as spring commencements get underway at the University of Missouri. The university says 6,019 students will be awarded degrees and honorary awards will be given to an accomplished orthopedic surgeon and a philanthropist. This year alone, there
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A warm front lifting north across the state will bring warmer temperatures on Friday afternoon as south winds pick up during the day. Highs reach the mid-80s by late afternoon, with humid conditions expected. With the front to our north, just about the entire state will see an increase in instability or energy we need
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TODAY: Storms in southwest Missouri will bring potential for morning rainfall locally. These storms are expected to spread into the region before sunrise near the Lake of the Ozarks, making it to Jefferson City and Columbia closer to 6 a.m. This activity will weaken, and overall rainfall totals are expected to be less than a
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After slowly finding out the 2023 NFL schedules over the last few days, the Kansas City Chiefs now have their full 18 week schedule set in stone. The defending Super Bowl champions will open up the season at Arrowhead Stadium on Sept. 7 against the Detroit Lions. KC will also have
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Thursday, May 11, 2023. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BASEBALL SMITH-COTTON (3) HELIAS (10) FINAL CAPITAL CITY (4) ROLLA (10) FINAL CALIFORNIA (2) RUSSELLVILLE (9) FINAL HS GIRLS SOCCER HICKMAN (1) HELIAS (3) FINAL MOBERLY (3) CANTON (1) FINAL
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There is a large police presence on Claudell Lane in Columbia. An ABC 17 News reporter on Thursday afternoon saw 14 Columbia Police Department vehicles at Columbia Square Apartments, including one K-9. Police told ABC 17 News that evidence of shots being fired was collected and there was property damage seen. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second man has been charged with murder in connection to a shooting at the Plush Lounge parking lot early Sunday morning that left one dead and four others hurt. Justin Lamarr Simpson, 40, is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a gun and attempted unlawful use of
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with isolated showers early, lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Partly sunny and hot with highs in the mid-80s. Isolated to scattered showers and storms by afternoon could be strong, with pea to quarter size hail and gusty winds. EXTENDED: Showers can’t be ruled out tonight, but widespread rain is not expected into
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With less than 24 hours until the Missouri Legislature must adjourn for the regular session, several items labeled as priorities by key lawmakers are still in limbo. Lawmakers must stop working at 6 p.m. Friday, under the legislative rules. Distracted driving A distracted driving bill that establishes the Siddens Bening Hands Free
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There is a large police presence near a church in in the 1800 block of Towne Drive as law enforcement investigates a burglary alarm Thursday afternoon. A Columbia police lieutenant told ABC 17 News that an argument led to one round being fired from a gun at a church. “They learned that
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