Sunday Sit-down with Power Mizzou’s Cody Goodwin
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Anchor Collin Anderson brought on Cody Goodwin, who is sports writer for Power Mizzou, in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.
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Trump first president to survive three active assassination attempts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump has now been in proximity to an active shooter or attempted assassination and survived at three different events. Law enforcement is working to learn more about 31-year-old California man Cole Tomas Allen, who was arrested Saturday evening after reportedly firing several shots during the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Trump
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Tracking strong storms tonight, another round of severe
TONIGHT: Scattered storms, some strong with heavy rain and damaging winds possible overnight. Lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Morning storms followed by potential severe weather in the afternoon. Highs in the low 80s. EXTENDED: Clouds have spread in ahead of a cluster of severe storms capable of large hail, 60 mph winds, and a
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Weather Alert Day: Severe storms with very large hail and tornadoes possible through Monday evening
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day that will continue through about sunset Monday night, as the severe weather threat increases throughout the afternoon. A Tornado Watch has been issued south of I-70 for the counties in yellow until 9:00 p.m. Thunderstorms Sunday night and Monday morning
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Tracking dry time before a stormy stretch Sunday night through Monday afternoon
TODAY: I’m tracking a mostly clear start to the day as temperatures start in the mid-50s before clouds begin to enter the area during the later morning hours. By the afternoon, temperatures will top out in the upper 70s as winds blow out of the southeast at 8-12 mph with gusts up to 20 mph.
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Mizzou baseball takes down No. 24 Arkansas to end losing streak
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers toppled the Razorbacks for the first time since 2022, winning 6-1. Head coach Kerrick Jackson and company came out in game three against Arkansas firing on all cylinders. Jase Woita and Kam Durnin opened the game with a pair of singles, and a walk followed by a hit-by-pitch brought the
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President Trump speaks after shots fired at White House Correspondents’ Dinner
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch President Donald Trump hold a news conference with Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche and FBI Director Kash Patel after shots were fired at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner.
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Two more Mizzou Tigers taken on final day of the 2026 NFL Draft
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Head coach Eli Drinkwitz had two more of his players selected on day three of the draft. Mizzou receiver Kevin Coleman Jr. and cornerback Toriano Pride Jr. both heard their names called during the last rounds. Coleman was taken by the Miami Dolphins with the 37th pick in the fifth round. The
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Tracking a quiet Saturday night and Sunday before storm chances Sunday night and Monday
TONIGHT: A warm and quiet evening lies ahead, with sunset still visible through some high, thin cloud cover. Temperatures fall into the 50s early Sunday morning. Some isolated showers are possible overnight. TOMORROW: Sunday is largely dry and quiet, with storms possible late in the evening. Highs are forecast in the 70s under partly to
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Columbia police name suspect in Benton-Stephens apartment stabbing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has named the man it claims stabbed another man on Friday in the Benton-Stephens area. Grant Buxton, 44, was arrested on suspicion of first-degree assault, armed criminal action and drug possession, CPD wrote in a Friday night social media post. Earlier on Friday, Columbia police put up crime
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Tracking dry, sunny weather before storm chances return Sunday
TODAY: I’m tracking a cool and mostly clear start to the day as temperatures begin in the low 50s and winds blow out of the northeast at 8-12 mph. By the afternoon hours, temperatures will warm into the upper 70s as winds shift into the southeast at 8-12 mph and clouds gradually return. TONIGHT: I’m
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Chris McClellan jumps into the round three as the third Tiger drafted
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football now has three names in the 2026 NFL rookie class. Defensive tackle Chris McClellan was selected by the Green Bay Packers with the 77th pick in the 2026 draft. The senior ended his 2025 campaign with the fifth most tackles on the team with 48, and the third most sacks
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Mizzou’s Zion Young and Josiah Trotter taken back-to-back in the 2026 NFL draft
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Head coach Eli Drinkwitz has his first players selected in the 2026 NFL Draft Mizzou edge rusher Zion Young was selected by the Baltimore Ravens in the second round with the 45th pick in the NFL draft. He is the first player selected from the Tigers roster this season. During his senior
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Boone Health hires nearly three-dozen people for new heart clinic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health says it is moving forward with its split from Missouri Heart Center. Boone Health spokesman Christian Basi wrote in an email on Friday that the hospital is transitioning data for thousands of patients and that three-dozen staff members and providers have been hired for the hospital’s new clinic. Basi added
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Tracking a mild start to the weekend, strong storms by Sunday night
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool, with lows falling to the upper 40s. Northeast winds will be light at 5 to 10 mph. TOMORROW: Sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 70s and a light easterly breeze. EXTENDED: The weekend will start sunny on Saturday, but clouds will roll in Saturday night, bringing a chance
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Why tornadic storms often also produce large, damaging hail
After a volatile Thursday that saw tornado watches and 2-inch hail reports across the Midwest, Central Missouri is finally seeing a break in the action. Something you may have noticed, though, is that the majority of these tornado-producing storms also had this large hail to accompany them. While they look like two completely different beasts,
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Tracking a brief break in activity before more storm chances arrive
TODAY: I’m tracking dry, sunny weather for most this afternoon as winds blow out of the north at 8-12 mph and temperatures warm into the mid-70s. The only chance for precipitation will be potential isolated showers and lightning near I-44 this afternoon. TONIGHT: I’m tracking a clear and cool evening as winds continue to blow
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Jury recommends 25 years in prison for Holts Summit murder conviction
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury suggested sentencing a Holts Summit woman convicted of murder to up to decades in prison on Friday. The jury deliberated the sentence of Heather Smith, 38, on a change of venue from Callaway County. She was convicted on five criminal counts on Thursday, including felony murder. Smith was
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Hundreds interviewed by police, still no suspect 17 years after violent murder of Columbia homeless man
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Even with hundreds of witness statements, Columbia Police criminal investigator Lt. Matt Gremore says 17 years later that no clear suspect has been identified in the death of 49-year-old Mark Dailey. “To this day, we have no idea who the suspect is or even what the motive was for the killing,” Gremore
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Tracking a pleasant weekend that ends with storms
TODAY: Friday is mostly dry, after showers exit early this morning. Some rain may linger near I-44 for the morning drive. From 7 a.m. on, we expect dry weather until isolated showers and storms pop up in the south this afternoon. Our best chances for isolated rain and lightning will be near I-44. Dry weather
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