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Jefferson City Task Force calls for more shelters, centralized resources, and affordable housing

April 5, 2026 7:54 PM Euphenie Andre

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Task Force is set to present its homelessness action plan to the city council Monday. In a 10-page report, the group outlines several key priorities, including expanding shelter access, increasing affordable housing, strengthening employment support, enhancing mental health and safety services, and raising public awareness. According to Missouri

Tracking a cool end to Easter

April 5, 2026 3:32 PM Nate Splater

TONIGHT: Clear and chilly, with lows falling into the upper 30s and low 40s. Winds from the northwest will calm to between 5 and 10 mph. TOMORROW: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds. Highs in the upper 50s and low 60s. Expect a steady breeze from the north at 5 to 10 mph. EXTENDED:

Sturgeon mayor says MoDOT plan could put students at risk

April 3, 2026 3:21 PM Euphenie Andre

STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) Sturgeon Mayor Seth Truesdell is speaking out against the Missouri Department of Transportation’s plan reroute traffic from a dangerous crossroads, stating the plan could put residents, especially students at risk. In a post on social media, Truesdell criticized the agency for moving forward with a project he said would reroute heavy traffic

Tracking cool, dry conditions for Easter before warmer weather returns

April 5, 2026 3:52 AM Sawyer Jackson

TODAY: I’m tracking a cool but sunny start to Easter Sunday as temperatures begin in the mid-30s. Sunshine will persist throughout the afternoon hours as winds blow out of the northwest at 5-10 mph, leading to temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s. TONIGHT: I’m tracking clear conditions persisting overnight as winds continue to

Car hauler catches fire, closes westbound I-70 ramp in Boone County Saturday night

April 4, 2026 11:54 PM Haley Swaino

A large vehicle fire blocked traffic from using an I-70 on-ramp in Boone County on Saturday night.

Harrison’s complete-game shutout lifts Mizzou to win over No. 20 LSU

April 4, 2026 5:53 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After losing to No. 20 LSU by a combined 20 runs in the first two games of the series, the Mizzou softball team was due for a clutch outing in the circle. Pitcher Cierra Harrison delivered just that, on Saturday, as the Tigers avoided getting swept with a 1-0 victory over the

Tracking a chilly night, mild weather for Easter

April 4, 2026 3:26 PM Nate Splater

TONIGHT: Brisk and breezy, with temperatures falling into the 40s and 30s overnight. Winds will be strong from the northwest at 15 to 25 mph. EASTER SUNDAY: Chilly in the morning, with lows in the mid-30s. Mild by afternoon, with highs in the upper 50s, sunny skies, and a gentler breeze. EXTENDED: Mild weather is

Several injured after 3-vehicle crash leads to lane of I-70 closing, 1 driver arrested on suspicion of DWI

April 3, 2026 6:19 PM Ryan Shiner, Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 just west of Columbia were closed on Friday during rush hour after a crash. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, at around 5:45 p.m., a 27-year-old Columbia man was driving a 2021 Ram 3500 east on I-70 when he passed a 38-year-old Fayette

Tracking rain exiting as cooler weather takes over for Easter

April 4, 2026 3:49 AM Sawyer Jackson

TODAY: I’m tracking moderate to heavy downpours and storms exiting throughout the morning hours as temperatures start in the mid-40s. Clouds are expected to exit throughout the day as breezy northwesterly winds at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph continue, leading to temperatures only warming up into the low to mid-50s by the

4 kittens saved in south Columbia house fire

April 3, 2026 10:15 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: The block number was corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a house fire that occurred Friday night in southern Columbia. The fire was reported at a home in the 200 block of West Old Plank Road. The fire is believed to have been started in the garage, though the cause

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe threat remains near Lake of the Ozarks through late Friday night

April 1, 2026 10:47 AM John Ross

An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect for the potential of severe storms that could produce damaging winds and quarter size hail through late tonight. Storms along the warm front have mainly dissipated after dropping a few tornadoes in Illinois, and now our focus overnight will be toward a broken line of

Trump’s executive order limits college athletes to 5 years of play, 1 transfer

April 3, 2026 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump on Friday announced an executive order that can change the landscape of college sports. College athletes can currently transfer schools after the end of a season, which reversed course a previous rule that made athletes sit out a year if they chose to play at the same level. Both

Tracking severe storms with damaging winds and heavy rain through late Friday night

April 3, 2026 3:45 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Scattered storms early, with a line of severe storms moving in late tonight, bringing the threat of damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated hail. Lows in the upper 40s by daybreak. TOMORROW: Gradual clearing after morning showers. Chilly and breezy with highs in the upper 50s. EXTENDED: Cool air hangs around for the holiday

Jefferson City Board of Education candidate interview: Ryan Towner

April 3, 2026 5:08 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Ryan Towner, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. Towner is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome, everybody, to

Jefferson City Board of Education candidate interview: Gretchen Duckworth

April 3, 2026 5:07 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Gretchen Duckworth, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. Duckworth is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome, everybody to

Jefferson City Board of Education candidate interview: Trent Vallandingham

April 3, 2026 5:03 PM Lucas Geisler

ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Trent Vallandingham, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. He is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome everyone to the ABC 17

Jefferson City Board of Education candidate interview: Cierra Griffin

April 3, 2026 4:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Cierra Griffin, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. Griffin is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome, everybody, to

Jefferson City Board of Education candidate interview: Kris Scheperle

April 3, 2026 4:56 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Kris Scheperle, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. Scheperle is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome everybody, to

Jefferson City Board of Education candidate interview: Michelle Rodemeyer

April 3, 2026 4:52 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Michelle Rodemeyer, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. Rodemeyer is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome, everybody, to

Cooper, Boone County officials ask drivers to ‘turn around, don’t drown’ ahead of more storms

April 3, 2026 4:14 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ As severe storms approach Mid-Missouri after days of rain, Boone and Cooper County officials are reminding people to “turn around, don’t drown” when they see water on roadways. Cooper County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Friday. “We’ll be monitoring the weather all day,” Cooper County Emergency Management Agency