TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and cool, with temperatures falling into the mid-30s. Winds will be much calmer at 5 to 15 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and mild, with highs reaching the upper 60s and low 70s. Southerly winds will pick up to 10 to 20 mph. EXTENDED: Conditions remain mild through Saturday, but an ABC 17
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A lane of Interstate 70 eastbound in Columbia was closed Friday morning for emergency repairs, again. But engineers hope this time they have solved the problem. The area near mile marker 131 and the St. Charles Road exit has been closed multiple times for emergency repairs dating back to last year. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri saw a drop in sports betting activity in its second month of legalization, and once again, no tax revenue went toward education. After bringing in more than $543 million in wagers in December, sportsbooks handled just over $385 million in January. However, after accounting for payouts, voided wagers, and promotional credits,
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Winter-like weather is making a return for Central Missouri, and with that comes a complicated forecast. This is because of the stretch of warm spring weather that has been in place and will be in place leading up to Sunday. Today, temperatures got into the upper 50s, and tomorrow, upper 60s are expected. This means
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The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking a dynamic area of low pressure that is forecast to bring a chance for storms, snow, and deep cold into the region via gusty winds. SETUP & TIMING: A warm front will lift through the region on Saturday, lifting temperatures into the 60s across most of mid-Missouri if
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TODAY: I’m tracking mostly sunny conditions throughout the afternoon hours as northerly winds at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph continue. Temperatures can be expected to get into the upper 50s before sundown. TONIGHT: I’m tracking mostly clear sky conditions and southerly winds taking over at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation will begin its 2026 Callery Pear Buyback Program to stop the growth of the invasive tree across the state. Registration for the buyback begins on March 16 and continues until April 16. People who register to cut down one or more Callery Pear trees, commonly known as
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TODAY: Friday is bright and mild, despite a cold front working through overnight. Temperatures starting in the 50s this morning will give us a warm starting point, so despite weakening northwest winds, we can expect another day in the upper 50s under mostly sunny skies. TONIGHT: High pressure slides through tonight, on the other side
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An attack on a large Reform synagogue in Michigan has shaken Jewish communities across the country, including those in mid-Missouri. No one was hurt or killed when a suspect rammed a vehicle into the building Thursday, though the suspect was later found dead. Authorities said a security guard at the synagogue opened
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The St. Elizabeth and Tipton girls’ basketball teams both brought home a state title. In the class one bracket, St. Elizabeth dominated both the semifinals, and the championship game. After taking down Northeast Cairo 59-20, the Hornets took on the Delta Bobcats for the gold medal. After a close first quarter, St.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing to ban the commonly used abortion pill mifepristone. On Wednesday, Hawley unveiled the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, during a press conference in Washington, with a companion bill expected to be introduced in the House by Tennessee Rep. Diana Harshbarger. Hawley’s proposed bill would
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After less than an hour of debate, the Republican-led Missouri House approved Gov. Mike Kehoe’s income tax elimination bill with a 98-54 vote. It will now be sent to the Senate, and that chamber is likely to pick it up after spring break, which starts Friday, and legislators will be back
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hallsville school district broke ground Thursday on the second phase of a series of improvements to its facilities. Phase one of the district’s long-term facility master plan focused on improvements to the middle school. Upcoming work will include changes to sports facilities and expanded parking for students, as well as additional
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury made its recommendation on how much prison time a Florida man should face for opening fire in a Columbia restaurant. The jury recommended a seven-year sentence for second-degree assault, the maximum allowed under the law. The jury also recommended and eight-year sentence for armed criminal action after about
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and less cold, with temperatures dropping into the 40s. Winds will be strong from the south, gusting between 35 to 45 mph late tonight. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and mild, with highs in the 50s and low 60s. Blustery, with northwesterly winds gusting up to 30 mph in northern Missouri. EXTENDED: Warm and
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TODAY: I’m tracking sunny and mild weather as winds blow out of the south at 15-20 mph with gusts up to 35-45 mph. This will help temperatures get into the mid-50s by the afternoon hours. TONIGHT: I’m tracking mild weather overnight as winds continue to blow out of the south at 15-20 mph with gusts
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TODAY: Thursday is sunny and mild, with highs in the 50s thanks to south winds around 15-20 mph this afternoon. TONIGHT: Temperatures remain mild overnight, in the 40s through sunrise Friday. Skies remain mostly clear. EXTENDED: The weekend starts pleasant, with sunshine, and highs near 60 Friday, and in the mid-60s Saturday. Warm air is
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri House of Representatives budget committee voted to move forward with a bill Wednesday that would link state funding to student enrollment at public universities and colleges. This means universities that educate lots of students, like the University of Missouri System and the Missouri State University, would receive millions in
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COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County EMS responded to more calls in 2025 than the year prior, once again setting a new record. According to the county’s annual report, first responders responded to 14,071 calls in 2025, an increase of 445 calls compared to 2024, when they responded to 13,626 calls. This also marks a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers got back into the win column after a dominant showing against UT-Martin, winning 8-0 after just five innings. After being swept on the road in a close series against Florida, Mizzou returned home to take on the Skyhawks in the team’s second midweek contest of the year. Cierra Harrison set
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