QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who will win the NBA Finals?
The NBA Finals have started, with the Miami Heat of the Eastern Conference taking on the Denver Nuggets of the Western Conference.
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Two teens killed, four injured after overnight shooting at a Boone County house party
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two teens were killed and four other teens are injured after a shooting at a vacant home in Boone County early Sunday morning. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office said they responded to the 2600 block of Oakbrook Drive at 12:47 a.m. to reports of shots being fired. After investigating, deputies determined
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Norma Hunt, mother of Chiefs CEO Clark Hunt, dies at 85
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Norma Hunt, the wife of the late Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt, has died at the age of 85, the Hunt family announced in a statement released by the team. Pegged by many as the matriarch of the Kansas City Chiefs, Hunt attended all 57 Super Bowls in her lifetime. She even
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Columbia summer lunch program starts Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Children 18 or younger can get free, healthy lunches at several Columbia locations, provided by the city and PowerHouse Community Development. Food is provided June 5 through August 11, Mondays through Fridays. All locations will be closed July 4. Central Armory Sports & Recreation Center, 700 E. Ash St. — lunch noon
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California, Missouri man dies in Motorcycle crash Saturday morning
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man died in motorcycle crash Sunday morning in Moniteau County. The crash happened around 6:35 a.m. John Lucas, 41, was driving a Harley Davidson south on Missouri Highway 5, when he drove off the side of the road. Lucas was taken to Windmill Ridge Funeral Home after the crash.
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No reported injuries following Loto Powerfest boat races
Editor’s Note: A correction was made to the fire chief’s name LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual boat race at the Lake of the Ozarks occurred Saturday from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. The event attracted large crowds, prompting law enforcement to take steps to ensure safety. The Lake Ozark fire department, Osage
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Columbia Art League to host “Art in the Park” at Stephens Lake Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Art League will host its 65th annual “Art in the Park” this weekend at Stephens Lake Park and the event will be free and open to the public. Art in Park will run Saturday June 3. from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Sunday June 4. from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00
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Westphalia man hurt following crash in Osage County Friday night
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 19-year-old Westphalia man was hurt late Friday evening after a crash in Osage County. The crash happened on westbound Route JJ before U.S. 63 around 11:40 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said, Gavin Holterman was traveling in a 1968 Ford Mustang when the vehicle crossed the
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Special Olympics Missouri to kick off State Summer Games
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ.) The Special Olympics Missouri State Summer Games will kick off with an opening ceremony Friday night at Mizzou Rec. This will be the group’s second full event since 2018. All summer games were canceled in 2019 after a tornado hit Jefferson City. In 2020, Special Olympics Missouri was canceled again because of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Report shows Black drivers in Missouri stopped at the highest rate for 23rd straight year
Black drivers in Missouri were pulled over at a higher rate based on their percentage in the population again in 2022, according to the state’s annual Vehicle Stops Report released Thursday.
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More than half of Jefferson City school buses ‘defective’ or ‘out-of-service,’ MSHP data shows
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol on Friday revealed the results of its annual school bus inspections. About 57% of Jefferson City School District buses were fell under either the “defected” or “out of service” categories. Buses with identified defective components require repair within 10 days. Buses placed out-of-service require correct components, a
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Special Olympics to be held in Columbia this weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 1,000 athletes will be in Columbia this weekend for the Special Olympics. The event officially kicked off Friday night. This year’s state summer games include volleyball, swimming, power lifting and track and field. The games will be held at the University of Missouri and Hickman High School all weekend.
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Fulton leaders celebrate new bridge
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton leaders celebrated the opening of a new bridge Friday morning on Second Street. City leaders met on the bridge for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and thanked the community for being patient during the bridge construction. The city says crews began working on the bridge in March. The construction cost around $1.5 million and was funded
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Westbound lane of Clark Lane reopens after vehicle collision
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The westbound lane on Clark Lane in Columbia was closed for about an hour Friday evening near The Links following a vehicle collision. First responders told an ABC 17 News reporter that there were no fatalities, but one person was injured and taken to an area hospital. A vehicle could be seen
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Albert-Oakland Pool reopens after Thursday closing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation announced on its social media that Albert-Oakland Pool reopened Friday with adjusted hours after it closed for a second time Thursday. The pool closed twice this week due to chemical imbalances and a mechanical issue. The pool was open from noon-3 p.m. Friday and will have those same
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Boone County Circuit Clerk announces retirement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Circuit Clerk has told ABC 17 News that she plans on retiring next month. Christy Blakemore, a Democrat, was first elected to the position in 2006. She won that primary election decisively over Missy Marlett and Beverly Steelman. She ran unopposed in the General Election each year after, including
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All rides at Centralia Anchor Fest pass inspection report
CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Centralia Anchor Festival kicked off Friday afternoon. The 2023 festival features 23 rides from Tinsley’s Amusements. A ride inspection report — conducted March 16 — shows all 23 rides passed inspection with satisfactory requirements. Some categories in the list of inspections needed to pass include safety restraints, having a fire
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WATCH LIVE: Biden delivers speech on debt ceiling deal
President Joe Biden is giving a speech Friday evening about the deal to raise the debt limit approved this week by the House and Senate.
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Osage Beach Board of Aldermen approves development plan for Oasis at Lakeport; construction to start ‘immediately’
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Construction will soon begin on a resort and entertainment district at the Lake of the Ozarks after the Osage Beach Board of Aldermen approved the development plans at its meeting Thursday. According to a press release from SkyView Partners – who is involved with the project, along with Tegethoff Development and
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Court ends execution delay in Randolph County double-murder
A federal appeals court has struck down a lower court judge’s stay of execution in the case of a man accused of killing two Randolph County jailers.
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