Missouri senators add library funding back into state budget; remove anti-DEI wording
These funds were taken out by House Budget Chair Rep. Cody Smith (R-Carthage), who said libraries were wasting money with a lawsuit.
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Appeals court to allow jury to decide if whistleblower protection laws were violated
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An appeals court is allowing a Boone County jury to decide whether or not a former city manager violated Missouri’s whistleblower protection laws. Former City of Columbia employee Colleen Spurlock is suing the city over her resignation– which she says was forced by former City Manager John Glascock. She says he told her she would have
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City of Columbia parking garages in ‘good’ condition; report recommends removal of ‘potentially loose concrete’ at Sixth and Cherry Garage
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In wake of a New York City parking garage collapsing on Tuesday afternoon, which left one dead, five injured and hundreds of cars destroyed, the ABC 17 News Team dug into what the City of Columbia does to keep up with their parking buildings. The City of Columbia owns and operates six
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Tracking how the weather influences allergens
Mid-Missouri has seen an increase in temperatures across the region as winds pick up out of the south. Temperatures aren’t the only increase in conditions being felt, pollen levels have been on the rise. The last several mornings, a thin layer of pollen has covered many surfaces marking the peak of springs allergen season. The
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Tracking scattered storms tomorrow, cooling temperatures by Friday
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and breezy with lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Scattered storms by mid-late morning, continuing into the afternoon. Highs in the lower 70s. Some storms could bring brief heavy rain and small hail east of Highway 54. EXTENDED: Clouds have rolled in with a warm front to our north this afternoon, keeping
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Columbia Police investigate shooting in area of homeless camp near I-70/Highway 63 connector
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was shot early Wednesday in the area of a homeless camp near the intersection of two busy highways in Columbia. Officers found the person with gunshot wounds that were not life threatening after being called to the area near the Highway 63/Interstate 70 connector a little after 1 a.m., a
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Tracking a warmer afternoon before Thursday storms
Today: Afternoon highs peak into the lower 80s as winds remain out of the south at 15-20 mph with gust up to 35 mph possible. Skies remain partly cloudy. Pollen levels hold steady with very high levels of tree pollen. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the lower 60s with chances of showers and storms creeping
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Tracking summer air today ahead of tomorrow’s storms
TODAY: Wednesday is shaping up to be the warmest and driest day this week. Expect highs near 80, as winds pull in warmth from the south. We’ll have some clouds, but skies remain bright enough for sunglasses through the day. Some showers to our northwest this morning may drift into areas north of HWY 24
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Mizzou takes down Missouri State in walk-off fashion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou baseball team remained unbeaten against Missouri State on Tuesday night, with a 7-6 walk-off win. The victory came off the bat of Dylan Leach, who hit an RBI single in the ninth inning. The Bears and the Tigers had multiple lead changes and ties throughout the course of the game,
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Man taken into custody after standoff with law enforcement in Moberly
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A large law-enforcement presence was seen Tuesday night during a standoff in the 800 block of Franklin Street in Moberly. One man was taken into custody. Sgt. Bobby Calvert, of the Moberly Police Department, said one man was taken into custody. Calvert told ABC 17 that communications received a call around 7
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Jefferson City administrator resigns after nine years
The man who has run Jefferson City for nine years resigned Monday.
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Moberly Animal Shelter puts hold on animal intake
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Moberly Animal Shelter and Control announced on its Facebook page that the shelter is temporarily on an intake hold, due to capacity. “We are on an INTAKE HOLD until further notice. We have 22 total dogs we are caring for right now with 14 of those being here at
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Man found guilty of several child-sex crimes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury on Friday found a man guilty of several child-sex crimes following a four-day jury trial. Timothy McWilliams, 44, was charged after he was accused of molesting a 6-year-old girl in 2014. He was found guilty of first-degree child molestation, first-degree statutory, sexual exploitation of a minor and possession of
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DEA calls ‘tranq’ the ‘deadliest drug threat US has ever faced’
Another legal drug is contributing to the ongoing opioid crisis in America and becoming a growing threat to communities, law enforcement officials say.
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Tracking warm temperatures through Thursday, storms returning tomorrow night
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and mild with lows in the upper 50s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy, breezy, and warm with highs in the upper 70s to around 80. EXTENDED: A warm front continues to lift north, settling across northern Missouri late tonight. Winds pick up from the south tonight in response, bringing temperatures into the upper 50s
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Shooting of Kansas City teen who went to wrong house puts spotlight on self-defense laws
A white man in his 80s was charged Monday for allegedly shooting a Black teen boy twice when he went to the wrong house last Thursday.
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MoDOT promotes roadway safety at site of new Missouri River bridge
Representatives from agencies including MoDOT and the Missouri State Highway Patrol and contractors spoke about the issues and dangers that workers face on Missouri roads.
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Mother of the victim speaks about lawsuit against alleged CPS student assault
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) A local law firm held a press conference over a lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools, where the mother of the victim spoke. The office hopes to bring attention to the school district’s actions in a case of abuse. The alleged abuse dates all the way back between the years of 2015 and
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Mizzou softball falls just short of series win in extra innings against Ole Miss
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou softball team lost a heartbreaker to Ole Miss, 7-5, on Monday night. The Rebel win clinched the series and also put MU’s opportunity for the team’s first SEC series win of the season out of reach. The game was a nail-biter from start to finish, as it included multiple lead
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Tracking a warm front that brings warmer air and chances for rain
TODAY: A warm front will lift through the region today, bringing warmth, and a chance at some showers and thunderstorms. Most will see a high in the low 70s south of the front. The front will also drive rain showers and thunderstorms from the lake area around early to mid-morning, to near I-70 by mid-to-late
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