COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court decided that a referendum challenging the 2025 “Missouri FIRST” map will go on the November ballot. That decision also means the general election must be held under the old map passed in 2022. At least two lawsuits have been filed challenging parts of this decision and take it
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TODAY: I’m tracking a mostly clear and quiet start to the day as temperatures begin in the mid-70s. By the afternoon hours, temperatures will once again warm into the upper 90s, with humidity driving heat indexes into the 105-108 degree range. This is why another ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day will be in effect
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MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) The future of Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall is uncertain after a potential buyer backed out of a deal to purchase the hospital, according to federal bankruptcy court documents. Fitzgibbon Hospital is suing Strawberry Fields and American Medical Administrators, seeking damages for costs, alleged harm and delays the hospital says resulted from the
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TONIGHT: Hot in the evening, with temperatures in the 90s through sunset. Lows fall to the mid-70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and dangerously hot, with a heat index up to 105 degrees. Pop-up storms are possible to the southeast, but no relief is expected. EXTENDED: Saturday and Sunday mornings could both see isolated storms this weekend,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the Missouri Supreme Court rejected the Attorney General’s attempt to appeal the high court’s decision regarding congressional maps. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled the People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and that Missouri voters will decide on the “Missouri First” map in November. The congressional map created in 2022
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Supreme Court of Missouri has rejected the Missouri attorney general’s attempt to appeal its decision striking down a new congressional map to the U.S. Supreme Court. Chief Justice Brent Powell signed the order, which simply states, “Respondent’s motion for a stay of injunction pending emergency appeal and application for stay
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Week 2 of the Missouri high school football season kicked off on Friday night. You can find scores from all of your Mid-Missouri teams below, as well as highlights in the video player above.
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Take a drive past any sunflower patch across Mid-Missouri in late summer, and you will notice a striking sight: tens of thousands of massive, golden heads standing in uniform alignment, all facing the same direction. Every mature bloom is locked due east. A common misconception is that sunflowers follow the sun across the sky all
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TODAY: I’m tracking another hot, sunny afternoon as air temperatures get into the upper 90s and humidity makes it feel closer to the 105-108 degree range as winds blow out of the south at 5-10 mph. This is why an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect and will stay in effect at
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri drivers heading to recreation spots such as the Lake of the Ozarks for Labor Day weekend are paying nearly a dollar more per gallon than they were one year ago. The statewide average for regular gasoline reached about $3.82 per gallon Friday, according to AAA. That is nearly 93 cents higher
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TODAY: Friday is another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, with heat still in the forecast. Heat indexes are forecast in the 103-107 range for areas currently under an Extreme Heat Warning. We’ll be sunny and likely dry, though models suggest a spot shower or two is possible this evening in the south near I-44. TONIGHT:
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers picked apart Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the first game of the 2026-27 season 54-14. You can watch extended highlights of the win in the video player below. There were plenty of questions heading into the week one for Mizzou. An nearly entirely new cast on both sides of the ball, and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was found dead Thursday evening at Stephens Lake Park, according to Columbia police. Lt. Derek Moore told ABC 17 News at the scene that officers responded to someone being found dead. Moore said they are not sure about the manner of death yet and will not give identifies of the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two mid-Missouri Titans clash in week two of the high school football season. Jefferson City and Columbia meet in the second game of the season as Helias and Hickman go head-to-head. Both sides picked up wins in the opening week, and now two legendary coaches will face off for the final time.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members and supporters of Laborers’ Local 955 marched through the University of Missouri’s campus on Thursday and called for “livable wages” outside of the school’s new $250 million north end zone renovations. It was the opening game for the Mizzou Tigers’ season, and the first with the new upgrades to Memorial Stadium.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court handed down its opinions on three cases it heard arguments from on Wednesday. In the highly debated saga that had challenged the “Missouri First” congressional map that was signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe last year, the court ruled that People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers football season kicks off on Thursday night and the extreme heat has MU Health Care preparing to help out especially for heat-related illnesses. MU Health Care Medical Director Joshua Stilley said there are roughly 30 medical personnel located throughout Memorial Stadium. There is also 3 aid stations located on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City River Market opened to the public today with a ribbon-cutting held by city and county officials at 3 p.m. The contract for this project was approved in September 2024, and groundbreaking took place in May 2025. Jefferson City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said the project costs $8.3 million. That cost
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Mizzou football’s season opener is turning into a Thursday night ritual. Since 2022, the Tigers have kicked off four straight seasons on a weekday, and tomorrow makes five, when Mizzou hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 7 p.m. It’s a deliberate move by Coach Eli Drinkwitz to stuff the stands and snag some primetime visibility, all building
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