COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Diesel prices have reached all-time highs nationally, statewide and in Columbia on Labor Day, with averages roughly 60% higher than they were one year ago. The national diesel average reached about $5.90 per gallon Monday, according to AAA. That is up from $5.60 one week ago and about $3.71 one year ago
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group battling a mid-decade attempt to redraw Missouri’s congressional districts asked the U.S. Supreme Court on Monday to deny the state attorney general’s request to use the divisive map. People Not Politicians is asking the United States Supreme Court to deny the Missouri Attorney General’s attempt to use the 2025 congressional
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear with milder temperatures and lower humidity. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Hotter and more humid again, with highs in the upper 90s and a heat index above 100 degrees. EXTENDED: Our break from the humidity won’t last long, with a feels-like near 100 again on both Tuesday and Wednesday. However, a
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TODAY: I’m tracking ongoing isolated showers and storms continuing to decrease in coverage this afternoon as temperatures warm into the upper 80s and low 90s. Lower humidity will be present throughout this as winds blow out of the southeast at 8-12 mph, keeping the afternoon hours a bit more comfortable compared to recently. TONIGHT: I’m
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TODAY: I’m tracking any chances for isolated showers decreasing throughout the rest of the morning hours, meaning most will remain dry as temperatures start in the mid-to-upper 60s out the door. By the afternoon hours, partly cloudy sky conditions are expected as temperatures warm into the upper 80s. Lower humidity will be present throughout this
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CHICAGO, Ill. (KMIZ) What was set to be a historic match between Mizzou volleyball and No. 1 Nebraska at Wrigley Field took an unexpected turn, on Sunday night. After two lengthy stoppages in play due to unsafe conditions on the playing surface, officials announced that the game between the Tigers and the Cornhuskers was officially
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on Eli Hoff, who is the Mizzou Athletics beat writer for the Columbia Tribune, in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz walked away from his team’s season-opening, 40-point win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff with mixed emotions, on Thursday night. “It was was a perfect night for me to be able to be excited in the first half and really mad in the second half,” he said. On one hand, the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Congratulations to our Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the nominees in the video player above and then vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1: Southern Boone’s Graham McKim throws a cross-body dot to Kai Morris, who fights to stay on his feet,
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Walmart customers will soon notice a change at checkout. Walmart is rolling out its new tap-to-pay option at select Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations, giving customers more ways to pay using their phones, smartwatches and other supported devices. Walmart spokesperson Rob Edie told ABC 17 the rollout in Missouri will continue through September and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Heart of America Marathon is hosting its 67th annual race on Monday, and staff are taking extra precautions for runners because of the hot weather. The marathon will be hosted by the Columbia Track Club and President Trae Miller said it was “all hands on deck” to prepare because of the
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking a chance for showers in our western counties, though most should stay dry this evening. Temps will cool a bit more overnight, dropping to the mid 60s. TOMORROW: A slight chance exists for some lingering showers to the north to start our Labor Day, but most will remain dry and skies will
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CHICAGO (KMIZ) Collin Anderson takes viewers on a tour of Wrigley Field as the iconic stadium hosts two volleyball matches, capped off by Mizzou vs. No. 1 Nebraska. The match starts at 8 p.m.
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UPDATE: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through Sunday, as recently observed heat indexes in Mid-Missouri have reached dangerous thresholds and, although currently not forecasted to be as widespread, still pose a threat through the afternoon hours today. AN EXTREME HEAT WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED AS CONFIDENCE IS STILL
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TODAY: I’m tracking yet another hot day, with temperatures still sitting in the low 70s as you walk out the door this morning. By the afternoon, expect low 90s for areas east and north of Columbia, with heat index values nearing 100. For areas west and south of Columbia, mid to upper 90s are expected,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day, and some services will be affected as well. The city council will meet Tuesday instead of Monday, according to a Facebook post from the city. Curbside trash and recycling won’t be picked up on Monday; pickup will be delayed by
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With hot weather expected through Labor Day weekend, the Columbia Fire Department is recommending that community members take steps to stay safe while celebrating. Columbia Fire Assistant Chief Lester Shewmake said the department typically sees an increase in calls for grilling incidents and heat exhaustion during holiday weekends. “A lot more people
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers are set for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the second leg of the SEC-Big 10 Challenge. Four volleyball teams have been selected to compete in an outdoor match at the historic Wrigley Field for this inter-conference competition on Sunday, Sept. 6. No. 3 Kentucky will face No. 13 Penn State at
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department is warning residents about an increase in vehicle break-ins and thefts after several vehicles were reportedly entered this week, including one vehicle that was stolen. The recent incidents have some residents raising questions about crime in the community and whether the city’s Flock cameras are being
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TONIGHT: Warm and muggy tonight with overnight lows in the mid 70s. A slight chance for pop-ups exists south of I-70. TOMORROW: A cold front moving through overnight will bring some much needed relief from the extreme heat. Temps will still be in the lower 90s, but will be cool enough to take us out
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