THIS MORNING: Patchy fog, with cool temperatures in the 60s. TODAY: Skies remain mostly cloudy, but some sunshine is possible in the afternoon. Highs remain mild in the 70s with a steady northerly breeze. EXTENDED: Tuesday looks like an even better day to get outside with sunny skies and highs in the 70s. Rain chances
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UPDATE (06/21/26 @ 6:00 PM): The first round of storms has passed through central Missouri, and lots of rain was brought with it. Rain totals have already reached nearly 2 inches in some spots. Flooding will continue to be a risk for our southern counties, as a second round of storms is starting to form
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Anchor Collin Anderson caught up with Fox 4’s Harold Kuntz in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit Down. You can watch ABC 17 Sports Anchor Collin Anderson’s full sit down in the video player above. You can also find a full transcript of the interview below. Collin Anderson: “What
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) With the Fourth of July approaching in under two weeks, fireworks shops and tents are gearing up for more shoppers. “We’re really excited this year to celebrate the 250th birthday of America,” Shawn Pettigrew, the owner of Freedom Fireworks in Fulton, said. “We’re hoping to have a great turnout. I’ve stocked up
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TONIGHT: The first round of storms are well clear of the viewing area, but more storms are expected tonight. Northern counties will stay dry, but counties along and south of I-70 can expect to be impacted, and should be mindful that all severe threats are still possible with this system. This includes high winds, hail,
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TODAY: I’m tracking a widespread line of showers and storms moving into Mid-Missouri during the morning hours, bringing heavy downpours, lightning, and potentially gusty winds as temperatures walking out the door will be in the upper 60s. A brief break in precipitation can be expected closer to lunch, but by 3-5 pm as temperatures get
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in the nation’s history, Curaçao qualified for the World Cup. The small island nation of 160,000 people punched its first ticket to the global tournament, and its second group stage match took the country to Kansas City. “We’re very excited to be here, very happy, and we’re
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the second FIFA World Cup match of the week wrapped up Saturday, many fans were still taking extra precautions when traveling from the FIFA Fan Festival to Arrowhead Stadium after transportation issues earlier in the week left some supporters frustrated. To see whether travel conditions had improved, an ABC 17
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TONIGHT: Clouds will start to build in ahead of an approaching storm system that will impact much of mid-Missouri for Father’s Day. Expect winds to increase to 10-15 mph ahead of the front. Temperatures dropping to the mid 60s. TOMORROW: Widespread showers and thunderstorms are expected throughout the day Sunday, with two rounds possible. An
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A shooting late Friday night in Sedalia left two people injured, one critically, according to a post from Pettis County Sheriff Brad Anders.
Around 11:15 p.m., deputies responded to the 23000 block of Mather Road for a reported nuisance, the post says. A deputy was reportedly speaking with the property owner when gunshots were heard from another area of the property. This made bystanders flee.
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TODAY: I’m tracking a mild start to the day with temperatures in the mid-60s across the area. There will be a brief shot of spotty lighter showers during the morning hours, but by the afternoon, most should stay dry as temperatures warm into the low 80s. A mix of clouds and sun can be expected
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City FIFA World Cup 2026 group is looking to avoid a repeat of Tuesday’s long lines and delays as thousands of fans prepare to attend Saturday’s match between Ecuador and Curaçao. Many fans took to social media after Tuesday’s match to complain about hours-long traffic delays, parking issues and difficulties
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) People around Columbia celebrated Juneteenth on Friday. Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in the United States. Volunteers helped Powerhouse Community Development put on its third annual event on Friday at Cosmo Park. A community luncheon and another event were held at Douglass Park the same day.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri officials say they are investigating multiple cases involving alleged fake nursing credentials as authorities warn the issue is becoming more common nationwide. A spokesperson for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office told ABC 17 News the agency is currently investigating another nursing credentials case in addition to the one filed this week
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COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) Gas prices across the state have fallen again this week, just two weeks before Independence Day. According to AAA, the state average for a tank of gas sits at $3.65. That’s down 11 cents from last week but still up 83 cents compared to last year at the same time. The current
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was flown to a hospital, and another person was found dead when Osage County deputies and state troopers responded to a shooting Friday morning. A release posted on the Osage County Sheriff’s Office’s Facebook page says deputies and troopers were sent to a home on County Road 623 on a
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, with spotty showers possible along and north of I-70. Lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Isolated showers before midmorning, then mostly sunny and hot, with highs in the mid-80s. EXTENDED: Get outside on Saturday, as widespread showers and storms return early Father’s Day morning, with another round of storms developing in the
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TODAY: The afternoon continues to look beautiful with a high temperature right in the low to mid 80s. Some scattered high clouds will leave plenty of sunshine for the day. A slight chance for a few raindrops does exist tonight, though most will stay dry. TOMORROW: The early morning looks to bring some thunderstorms, mostly
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In the year 2026, the United States of America celebrates its 250th anniversary of freedom and independence. However, on July 4, 1776, not everyone in this country was free. It was another 82 years before the South was ordered to free all slaves when President Abram Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation at
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TODAY: I’m tracking fog developing before sunrise this morning as temperatures begin in the upper 50s and winds are light, blowing out of the northwest. This will quickly become less of a factor in the forecast as sunshine persists throughout the afternoon hours and temperatures jump back up into the low 80s. TONIGHT: I’m tracking
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