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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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury found a Florida man guilty Wednesday on charges related to a 2024 shooting inside a Columbia restaurant. After a two-day trial and several hours of deliberations, jurors convicted Alexis Gonzalez, 38, of assault and armed criminal action. Gonzalez was acquitted of unlawful use of a weapon. Gonzalez, 38, of Orlando,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia teen pleaded guilty Wednesday to multiple Columbia shootings. Justin Lumley Jr. pleaded guilty to three amended charges, including second-degree assault, admitting to shooting one person in December 2024. He also admitted to shooting a gun from a car that caused property damage in January 2025, according to court records. The
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Severe storms produced giant hail as they moved through Kansas City last night, dropping quarter to baseball-sized hailstones for several hours. The first storms in the early evening generated the largest hail, measuring between 2 to 4 inches in diameter, as these cells had very high levels of atmospheric instability for fuel. High energy in
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TONIGHT: Gradual clearing and chilly with lows in the lower 30s. TOMORROW: Breezy and sunny with highs in the upper 50s. Winds could gust as high as 40-45 mph late in the day. EXTENDED: We’re much cooler behind a cold front that finally brought an end to rain this afternoon, with clouds eventually clearing out
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THIS AFTERNOON: Scattered showers through midafternoon, then drier by dinner. Temperatures cool into the 40s by the end of the day. TONIGHT: Some will see the sunset as clouds pull out this evening, with clear skies overnight. Lows fall to the lower 30s. EXTENDED: Sunshine returns on Thursday, warming temperatures into the 50s in the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was taken to the hospital after they were hit by a car at the intersection of Rangeline Street and Business Loop 70 on Wednesday morning. An ABC 17 News videographer arrived at the scene just after 7 a.m. and saw a person lying on the ground in the road, while
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TODAY: Wednesday is a cooler day, with temperatures in the 50s falling into the 40s during the afternoon. Scattered showers and clouds linger through the morning, clearing late in the afternoon. Winds are from the north around 10-15 mph. TONIGHT: Skies clear just in time for a sunset for some, and remain clear overnight. Light
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the likelihood of strong storms tonight. The threat for damaging winds and widespread heavy rain continues overnight as storms push ahead of a cold front. A Tornado Watch is in effect for Morgan, Camden, and Benton counties until 4:00 a.m. It’s been
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) To put it simply: the Mizzou baseball team cannot stop winning. On Tuesday, head coach Kerrick Jackson and his squad extended their winning streak to 13 games with a 14-6 win over Southern Indiana at Taylor Stadium. That victory moved the Tigers to 15-2 overall, ahead of the start of conference play
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Seven spring camp practices down, just six to go for Mizzou football. On Tuesday morning, the Tigers put the seventh practice of camp into the books, as they continue to blend the old and the new, in Columbia. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz brought on a lot of new faces on both the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The real March has finally begun for Mizzou men’s basketball. The No. 8-seeded Tigers are in the midst of their final preparations for the SEC Tournament in Nashville, Tenn. Head coach Dennis Gates and his squad are set to take the court at Bridgestone Arena at 11:30 a.m. on Thursday, facing either
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is prepared to use its alert system on Tuesday, as strong storms could move into the area. Parts of Mid-Missouri were under a tornado watch on Tuesday evening, stretching from Sedalia to Paris. Other areas risk seeing the possibility of damaging wind, large hail and rainfall as the
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: AI was used for background research of this article. Missouri’s rules on state census records were the focus of Tuesday’s arguments in the state Supreme Court as the months-long battle of Missouri’s true congressional map continues. The lawsuit, filed by Suzanne Luther and several other Missourians, challenges House Bill
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TONIGHT: Strong storms possible after sunset, with heavy rain and strong winds into Wednesday morning. Temperatures remaining in the 60s through late evening. TOMORROW: Rain and a few storms through about midday with falling temperatures to about 50 by late afternoon. EXTENDED: A Weather Alert Day is in effect as strong to severe storms are
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COOPER COUNTY, Mo, (KMIZ) One of Cooper County’s 12 battery-operated outdoor warning sirens was found to not be working properly following a recent test, according the Cooper County Emergency Management Agency. CCEMA Director Larry Oerly said the siren is located at Harley Park near the water treatment plant in Boonville. “Everything is working the way
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THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny and warm, with highs in the mid-80s. Winds from the south will be breezy at 10 to 20 mph, gusting up to 30 mph. TONIGHT: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect tonight for the threat of severe thunderstorms capable of all hazards, including a few possible tornadoes.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team is getting ready for postseason play. The Tigers are set to tip off Thursday morning as the tournament’s No. 8 seed. Hear from Coach Dennis Gates and players as they get ready for the game.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri drivers are seeing a sharp jump at the pump as average gas prices surged nearly 33 cents per gallon over the past week, reaching $3.01 per gallon statewide. According to GasBuddy’s survey of nearly 4,000 stations across the Show-Me State, the steep rise marks a significant month‑over‑month increase. Gas costs about
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