WATCH LIVE: ABC 17 News goes live at 7 a.m. as snow blankets Mid-Missouri
ABC 17 News went live at 4 a.m. Tuesday as snow continued to fall on Mid-Missouri during the first major snowstorm of the season.
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Tracking more snow that brings one last round of accumulations
TODAY: Tuesday is our second of two ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Days, as we continue to track rain and snow across the region this morning. This wintry mix favors rain in the southeast, and snow in the northwest early this morning, but will slowly changeover to snow through the morning. We expect all precipitation
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MSHP Troop F responds to 82 crashes during snow fall in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday marked the first significant amount of snow fall of the season in Mid-Missouri, with certain areas expected to receive up to five inches of snow into Tuesday. However, road conditions caused crashes across the area. Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F — which covers much of the Mid-Missouri area — stated
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Snow plow crews across Mid-Missouri tackle winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo., (KMIZ) Snow plow crews are preparing for more winter weather after Monday’s snow fall kept them busy. Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan said crews will be working 12-hour shifts along with an overnight crew. Columbia Public Works will be frequently updating its Facebook page. The department wrote on its social media on
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Mizzou gymnastics secures highest ranking in program history
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou gymnastics team is now the highest ranked SEC team in the land, coming in a No. 3 in the Road To Nationals rankings, on Monday. The Top-3 ranking is the highest in program history. The high placement comes just days after the Tigers recorded the best season opening score in
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Columbia senator drafting bill to increase swatting punishment after call to secretary of state’s house
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) is working on legislation that would increase the penalty for swatting, following a swatting call to the secretary of state’s house on Sunday night. Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft was a target of a swatting attempt at his home Sunday night, Ashcroft posted on his social
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Tracking snow showers, poor road conditions through late tonight
TONIGHT: Rain and snow, becoming all snow after sunset. Accumulation between 1-3″ with lows hovering near 32. Slick roads possible before precipitation slows down and changes to rain after midnight. TOMORROW: Snow showers return by mid-morning, bringing another 1-3″ of accumulation. Highs in the lower 30s with strong wind gusts up to 30 mph. EXTENDED:
Continue ReadingTracking impactful snow accumulating across much of Mid-Missouri
TODAY: Rainfall has switched over to heavier snowfall bands across much of Mid-Missouri leading towards more hazardous traveling conditions this afternoon. Reduced visibility and covered roadways remains possible with snowfall totals of up to 1″ per hour possible. Travel should be avoided this afternoon if possible. TONIGHT: Heavier bands of snowfall remains possible tonight as
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Sunday Sit-down with Chris Kwiecinski
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on the Columbia Tribune’s sports editor Chris Kwiecinski in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full conversation in the video player above.
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Tracking accumulating snow tonight with more winter on the way
TODAY: Monday starts dry and mild, with temperatures in the 30s early, before climbing to near 40 this afternoon. This comes as rain returns early this afternoon for some in the west. This will likely be short lived for folks north of I-70, as snow mixes in through the mid-to late afternoon. The same will
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Sophie Cunningham Classic highlights and scores: Jan. 7, 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your scores from the Sophie Cunningham Classic on Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Vashon (37) Hickman (68) FINAL Quincy (38) Battle (42) FINAL/OT Cairo (42) Tipton (69) FINAL Rock Bridge (50) Link Academy (51) FINAL
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Mizzou women fall to 0-2 in conference play with home loss to Alabama
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team remained winless in conference play, on Sunday, with a 79-64 loss to Alabama at home. With that loss, the Tigers dropped to 9-6 on the season. You can watch the full postgame press conference with head coach Robin Pingeton and players in the video player below. https://youtu.be/FdYhmz6JVUM
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Columbia homeless shelters prepare for winter weather
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Winter weather in expected to hit Missouri next week and local shelters that cater to the homeless are preparing to be full. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for Monday and Tuesday for the potential of accumulating snow, strong winds and road impacts early next week. Columbia
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Mid-Missourians prepare for expected snow storm
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents are preparing for the approaching snowstorm that is expected this week. ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for Monday and Tuesday for the possibility of accumulating snow with road impacts. ABC 17 visited local grocery stores and spoke to customers about how they’re preparing. “When I
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RECAP: Mizzou searches for new defensive coordinator, following Blake Baker’s departure
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is looking for a new defensive coordinator, after former DC Blake Baker left his post for the same job at LSU, on Friday. That news came just 15 days after he had signed a contract extension with MU. On social media, head coach Eli Drinkwitz said to Baker,
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Tracking heavy rain and snow moving in by tomorrow afternoon
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with lows in the upper 20s to around 30. TOMORROW: Cloudy, with highs reaching the lower 40s early in the day. Rain moves in by midday and could be heavy at times. Rain changes to snow by late afternoon into the evening. Snow accumulation is possible through late evening, with the higher
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Tracking a quiet Sunday ahead of a strong winter storm
TODAY: Clouds stick around for the end of the weekend but some sunshine is possible in between! Highs will climb to around 40 degrees today. Be sure to finish last-minute plans before an impactful winter storm this week. TOMORROW: Monday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day for the possibility of heavy snow and
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Jefferson City temporary waste drop-off site to close for the season Sunday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The temporary yard waste drop-off site in Jefferson City will be closing its gates on Sunday, and planning for the future is on their minds. The site will be open Sunday from 8 a.m. to noon for city residents only at 708 Ellis Blvd. At a meeting Tuesday, Jefferson City Public
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Sophie Cunningham Classic highlights and scores: Jan. 6, 2024
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your scores from the Sophie Cunningham Classic on Saturday, Jan. 6, 2024. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Harrisburg (43) North Shelby (38) FINAL Montgomery County (45) Southern Boon (34) FINAL Helias Catholic (59) Park Hill South (39) FINAL Moberly (69) Centralia (46)
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No. 12 Mizzou gymnastics dazzles in season opening win
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 12 Mizzou gymnastics team posted a program-best season opening score to win the Mizzou Invitational, on Saturday, with a 197.150. Lindenwood came in second place in the annual invite, followed by Northern Illinois and SEMO. The Tigers dominated from start to finish at the Hearnes Center, as head coach Shannon
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