Victim hospitalized in Callaway County shooting; suspect remains on the run
Damin Davis’s criminal history dates back to 2006 when he was charged with tampering with a motor vehicle in Boone County.
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Cole County exceeds national standard in answering 911 calls
St. Louis emergency response times are being called into question after residents say they waited 30 minutes to get into contact with first responders when a woman’s car was crushed by a tree.
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Tracking a drier start to the week with above average temperatures
Today: Afternoon highs warm into the lower 90s with partly cloudy skies. Winds remain out of the southwest at 5 MPH. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 60s as skies remain partly cloudy with winds out of the southwest at 5-10 MPH. Extended: Tuesday remains dry across most of Mid-Missouri with the exception of
Continue Reading Suspect in Auxvasse shooting believed to have left area
The suspect in a shooting investigation in Auxvasse is believed to be on the run with his 10-year-old son, according to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office.
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Sunday Sit-down with Stephens College assistant AD/basketball coach Andre Bell
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17’s Chanel Porter brought on Stephens College assistant athletic director and head basketball coach Andre Bell, in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. Bell has spent two seasons as the basketball coach at Stephens leading the Stars to their most successful record in school history. Bell was also promoted in March
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Moberly police investigating two armed robberies
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly police are investigating after two armed robberies were reported in the area. According to Moberly Police, the first incident happened June 14. near the intersection of Windsor Place and Fisk Ave. The victim told police they were approached by a black man who pulled put a gun and demanded money. The
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Como Community Bail Fund parts ways with Race Matters Friends
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Como Community Bail fund announced on Facebook it is splitting ways with its former partner, Race Matters, Friends. On Friday, Como Community Bail Fund, formerly Race Matters Friends Community Bail Fund, posted a statement on Facebook sharing that it was told by the Race Matters, Friends executive board to “suspend operation as the
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Tracking a brief clearing before more storm chances later in the week
TONIGHT: I’m tracking a gradual clearing of skies across mid-Missouri as the last of the storms move out of the viewing area. There will be a calming of winds, as they’ll be going 3-6 mph, shifting to the west, and temperatures will be dropping down into the high 60s. TOMORROW: I’m tracking partly cloudy skies
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Travelers see lower gas prices compared to last year this holiday weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Independence Day weekend is on track to be the busiest on record with more than 43 million Americans expected to travel, according to AAA. Travelers can look forward to saving money at the gas pump. AAA says the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $3.55 which is $1.32 less than the price for
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Tracking drier conditions to start the week, storms possible on the holiday
TODAY: A stray shower or two is possible throughout Sunday, but conditions will be much drier overall. Highs today will be near-seasonal in the mid-80s. TOMORROW: Mid-MO stays dry to kick off the week, bringing highs back to around 90 degrees. This will likely be the best window of time this week to get outdoors!
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Weather Alert Day: Potential severe storms Saturday afternoon and evening
The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Saturday due to the potential for severe storms in the afternoon. SETUP This week’s heat dome has begun to recede, leaving a stationary front overhead and hot temperatures across the Mid-South. This front, along with moisture and wind shear supplied by a
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Local fireworks store hosts safety demonstration ahead of Fourth of July
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Spirit of ’76 held a Safety Saturday class to teach families basic rules of firework safety before the holiday. Kids of all ages watched as Store Manager Brian Gilmore gave customers some tips before they purchased fireworks of their own. Gilmore has there tips to keep people safe this holiday weekend: Read
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Tracking thunderstorms with severe possibility through the evening and overnight hours
TONIGHT: I’m tracking two rounds of storms with severe possibilities, the first being in the early to mid afternoon hours, and the second moving in the evening/overnight hours ahead of a cold front. Because of this, we are currently under a Weather Alert Day until threats have dissipated. The main threat with both of these
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Missouri’s operating budget for fiscal year 2024 gets noticeable provisions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday Gov. Mike Parson signed bills that will make up Missouri’s operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024. The first day of the new Fiscal Year starts Saturday. The state operating budget for Fiscal Year 2024 totals $51.8 billion with $15.2. billion in general revenue. Meanwhile, Gov. Parson also issued 201 line-item vetoes totaling a little
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Tracking another round of severe storms Saturday afternoon
This Morning: Scattered showers and storms move through in the early morning, mostly clearing by noon. This dry time will allow temperatures to still reach near 90 degrees today, big relief from the recent heat, but still enough to fuel stronger storms this afternoon. Today: Strong to severe storms develop after noon with the eastern
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Hand injuries common during July 4 weekend, according to MU doctor
By Grace Pankey The Department of Public Safety says more than 300 people statewide went to the hospital for firework-related injuries last year. Dr. Daniel London — a hand and microvascular surgeon at University Hospital — sees hand injuries from fireworks often this time of year. London says firework injuries can be devastating and have long-term
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Record travel numbers expected during Independence Day weekend, according to AAA
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The American Automobile Association is expecting record travel numbers this holiday weekend. Given the current forecast weekend, there are some things that drivers should be aware of before hitting the road. AAA projects more than 43 million Americans will be driving during Independence Day weekend, setting a new record for the holiday.
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MFA Oil acquires assets of Gygr-Gas
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MFA Oil Company acquired assets of Gygr-Gas on Monday, the company said in a Friday press release The purchase includes an office and warehouse in Boonville, trucks, and bulk storage tanks in Missouri near Desoto, Fulton, Moberly and Sunrise Beach, the release states. The Gygr-Gas office in Desoto was not part of
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How Missouri played a part in student loan debt forgiveness challenges
Missouri had a significant role in the legal challenges that led to the U.S. Supreme Court striking down President Joe Biden’s student loan debt forgiveness plan Friday.
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Tracking strong to severe storms Friday evening and Saturday afternoon
Tonight: Scattered storms begin after 5PM this afternoon with the potential of becoming strong to severe shortly after lasting into the overnight hours. The primary impacts look to be winds up to 70 MPH, hail up to 2″ in diameter, and brief downpours. Overnight lows cool to the lower 70s. Tomorrow: Saturday morning sees scattered
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