COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is simplifying the time limits on on-street parking meters downtown by making operational changes. Starting the week after July 4, the city will reduce the number of time-limit options from six to four. The goal is to simplify payment, reduce confusion and increase parking turnover. Currently, drivers choose
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You might’ve heard the phrase “it’s not the heat, it’s the humidity.” However, when it comes to calculating the heat index, you need both values. As temperatures begin to climb towards the lower 90s this week, that heat index value will also experience some changes. The heat index is a measure of how hot it
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild with lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid with highs in the low 90s. Heat index values around 100 degrees. EXTENDED: Tonight will be mild and comfortable before upper high pressure starts to build in over the area tomorrow, sending winds back from the south. Gulf moisture
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While droughts are often attributed to a lack of rainfall, another aspect of the water cycle has been largely overlooked. The supply of rainfall is just one part of the process, and new studies examining water demand are revealing alarming signs. A study published in the journal Nature suggests that the atmosphere’s demand for water
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TONIGHT: The low pressure system that has been threatening our area with storms has moved far east. This leaves our area mostly clear overnight with temperatures bottoming out near the mid to upper 60s. TOMORROW: Temperatures will start their ascent tomorrow, peaking out around the lower 90s. The lack of clouds will provide for a
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TODAY: Thursday is mild and dry, with light variable winds and sunny skies. Highs will reach mid-80s, with enough humidity to be noticeable, but not enough to force a high heat index. TONIGHT: Skies stay clear, and temperatures fall into the upper 60s with an increasingly southwesterly flow. EXTENDED: Southwest winds increase to 10-20 mph
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Department of Emergency Medicine is seeking funding to launch a new safety initiative aimed at improving emergency response times and outcomes for crash victims in Mid-Missouri. The proposed initiative, called the Advanced Critical EMS Response Program, would temporarily equip a local emergency response vehicle with advanced care tools;
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KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Officials in Kingdom City on Wednesday held a groundbreaking ceremony for a bridge removal project. Crews are getting rid of the low-clearance railroad bridge, over Old Highway 40 between Baynum Avenue and Highway 54. The bridge was built for railroad use, and has a clearance of 13 feet, 1 inch. By removing
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Columbia community members on Wednesday gathered at Rose Music Hall in Columbia, soaking in the time to celebrate, before rain brought the celebration to an early end. “It’s just very important for us to recognize how much people have to go through for us to be free and give people in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Room At The Inn overnight homeless shelter in Columbia is extending its services by adding Saturday operations to fill service gaps in the community. Starting July 5th, the shelter will be open all day every Saturday to the homeless community. Executive Director at Room At The Inn John Trapp says the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of Zarian Simpson is speaking out after one of people accused in the robbery and killing of Simpson appeared in court on Wednesday. Simpson was killed on Sunday night at a Columbia apartment complex. Steven Padden, 34, of Columbia is charged with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and second-degree felony
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday night voted 5-1 to keep its current mission and vision statements after months of proposed change. President Donald Trump on Jan. 21 signed an executive order that targets the language surrounding diversity, equity and inclusion — commonly referred to as DEI. — alleging it promotes discrimination. There
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with storms exiting. Lows in the mid-60s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy to mostly sunny with lower humidity and temperatures in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: I’m tracking scattered showers and storms in the wake of this morning’s cold front through late this evening, with gradual clearing heading into Thursday morning. We’ll be cooler and
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EAST RUTHERFORD, N.J. (KMIZ) Mizzou Football’s all-time scoring leader is getting another opportunity with an NFL team. On Wednesday, the New York Jets officially announced that the franchise has signed kicker Harrison Mevis to the team’s active roster. The former All-American kicker was waived by the Carolina Panthers last offseason after signing with the franchise
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TODAY: Wednesday will be rainy to kick off the day, with a chance for storms but a very low severe threat. For the latest on our ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, read our online blog. Some clearing will happen, but this also opens up a window for more storm development by the afternoon and again into
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Men’s Basketball will face a 2025 NCAA Tournament team in 19 of its 31 games this season. The Tigers have announced the entirety of their upcoming non-conference slate and their opponents for Southeastern Conference (SEC) season. During their 31-game regular season, MU will host 10 teams who appeared in last year’s
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The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day effective for a storm threat that may redevelop on Wednesday SETUP: After watching storm energy struggle to build north on Tuesday night (see the “What Changed” section below), we will continue reap the benefits of this shift in the data again on Wednesday.
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TODAY: Wednesday will be rainy to kick off the day, with a chance for storms but a very low severe threat. For the latest on our ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, read our online blog. Otherwise, our severe threat is incredibly low and we’ll actually dry out by late morning into the early afternoon. Some
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The number of juveniles arrested Tuesday has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Children routinely gather at the Peace and Hope Center for Youth on Providence Road in Columbia, and Tuesday was no different. The nonprofit organization works with at-risk youth in the community. While there, they participate in activities such as going to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) NOAA Weather Radio broadcasts across much of central and southwest Missouri are temporarily offline as the National Weather Service in Springfield conducts a scheduled system upgrade, just as strong storms are forecast to impact the region. The service disruption began Monday morning and is expected to last through Wednesday, June 18. It
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