Opinion in marijuana sales tax caseDownload JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court has ruled local governments cannot stack their marijuana sales taxes on top of each other. The ruling, issued Tuesday, prohibits local governments from imposing taxes in incorporated areas where a local sales tax already exists. For example, a county can’t charge
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With extreme temperatures expected to linger in Mid-Missouri, cellphones and other electronic devices could be at risk for serious heat damage. If you’re not careful, that damage could leave you with a hefty repair bill — or worse, needing a full replacement. High temperatures can cause phones, tablets, and even laptops to
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CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mid-County Fire Protection District is urging boaters get their boats serviced and to follow proper safety protocols after multiple boat fires have occurred since the end of June. Boating incidents this summer included two boat explosions on June 27 and July 8, and a boat fire on July 13. “We probably
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It’s no secret that it’s been hot across much of the midwest including Mid-Missouri. Many people have been wondering what’s causing such a long heat wave to remain across the region. The main culprit behind this heat, is a slow moving high pressure system. When looking at the upper-level jet-stream, meteorologist often try to find
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows in the lower to mid-70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and dangerously hot with highs in the low 90s and a heat index between 103-105. EXTENDED: Dangerous heat continues with the heat index approaching 103-105 degrees the next two days. We could see a cluster of storms trying to work
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ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City’s season ticket holders have gotten an exclusive first look at this year’s team. The Chiefs kicked off training camp at Missouri Western State University on Tuesday morning, exclusively with season ticket holders in attendance. Fans had the opportunity to watch the first practice of training camp and receive full
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motion for a new trial filed by legal counsel for a former state trooper found guilty of sexual abuse and kidnapping was denied Tuesday by a Boone County judge. Judge Joshua Devine said his decision was due to Jeffery Durbin’s defense counsel filing its motion on April 3, after the Feb.
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TODAY: It’s another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day with highs forecast in the 90s, and heat index values in the triple digits. This afternoon, it will feel like near 105. Otherwise, a calm sunnier day is in store. TONIGHT: Temperatures settle in the 70s overnight, with mostly clear skies. EXTENDED: Wednesday and Thursday are similarly
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As extreme heat continues to affect Mid-Missouri, it’s essential to be aware of your surroundings and not forget your children in the car. So far in 2025, there have 15 child deaths in the U.S., according to the National Safety Council. In 2024, there was a total of 39 child deaths due
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TODAY: It’s another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day with highs forecast in the 90s, and heat index values in the triple digits. This afternoon, it will feel like near 105. Otherwise, a calm sunnier day is in store. TONIGHT: Temperatures settle in the 70s overnight, with mostly clear skies. View Post EXTENDED: Wednesday and Thursday
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and local union LiUNA 955 remain locked in wage negotiations, with the next bargaining session scheduled for July 24. The union has criticized the city for only offering a 1% cost-of-living adjustment. Talks have been ongoing since April as union members continue to push for higher wages, citing
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The $2.13 million grant awarded to the to improve Business Loop 70 in Columbia has been canceled by the federal government.
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Rounds of heavy rain fell across parts of Mid-Missouri over the weekend through Monday morning, prompting flash flood warnings as water covered roads were still being reported as of Monday afternoon in areas along and north of I-70. Some of the highest rainfall amounts came between Randolph, Macon, Monroe, Audrain, and Montgomery counties on Sunday
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council voted to accept an almost $60,000 grant for the purchase of a new drone for the Jefferson City Police Department. The grant is from the Jefferson City Missouri Police Foundation, a non-profit formed by local businesses to support the JCPD. “We currently have drones, but they are
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and muggy with lows in the lower 70s. TOMORROW: Dangerously hot with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-90s. Heat index values approaching 105 degrees. EXTENDED: Showers and storms continue to dissipate this afternoon as the frontal boundary continues to lift north and lower level winds decrease tonight. High pressure continues
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A boom that triggered emergency dispatchers to send out a warning about an “underground explosion” in a residential area of Columbia might have been fireworks, a city employee told ABC 17 News on Monday. ” I think maybe a firework, somebody probably threw one into the storm drain, ” City of Columbia
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman found dead Saturday night in her car was shot in her vehicle after an argument with her boyfriend, according to court documents. Isaiah N. Goins, 26, of Columbia, was arrested Sunday at work on suspicion of killing the woman, whose name has been kept under wraps by the sheriff’s department.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 36-year-old man accused of running over a motorcyclist, who later died from his injuries, was charged Monday with murder. Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Johnson told ABC 17 News in an email that charges against Donald J. Legleiter had been changed to include second-degree murder in the death of Jeffrie W.
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TODAY: Scattered showers and storms continue to push through the region throughout the afternoon hours. This aids in a slight cool down across the area providing some relief from the dangerous heat. Highs remain into the upper 80s and lower 90s. TONIGHT: Lows fall into the mid-70s leaving it tough to cool of spaces with
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TODAY: Monday is a hot one, and so it will be another Weather Alert Day. Every day through Friday will be a Weather Alert Day as heat indices reach to near or above 105 each day. Monday is Partly Cloudy after morning rain. Rain lets up by the afternoon. Monday’s high temperature is forecast in
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