COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou baseball team couldn’t come away with a win on SEC opening weekend, as No. 6 Auburn swept the CoMo Tigers with a pair of wins in Saturday’s doubleheader. Head coach Kerrick Jackson and his squad had a couple of highly competitive games at the start of the series, losing to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eugene clinched its second state title in program history, just a year after they claimed their first, defeating Hayti 71-56. The Eagles took on the Indians for the Class two championship on Saturday, looking to become the first mid-Missouri boys program to win consecutive state titles. They started the game out hot,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In addition to bringing in dozens of players in the offseason, head coach Eli Drinkwitz also added several new coaches to his staff for the 2026 season. Alex Atkins, Lavorn Harbin, and Garrett Riley were all added as offensive and defensive assistants in hopes of raising the level of play at each
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers in Columbia should prepare for several road closures starting Monday, with some expected to last nearly a year. The longest closure will impact I-70 Southeast Drive from just west of Woodridge Drive to Glenstone Drive. The road is scheduled to close at 7 a.m. Monday. Officials said the closure is expected
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with mild temperatures in the upper 50s. Winds will be noticeable at 10 to 20 mph. TOMORROW: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been issued for high winds, blowing snow, and extreme cold on Sunday. The morning will be dry and warm in the 60s before a line of storms
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of shooting at a door-to-door salesman in Boone County was arrested on Friday night. Capt. Brian Leer, of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office told ABC 17 News in an email Mark Q. Streeter was arrested on suspicion of unlawful use of a weapon. Around 6:30 p.m. Friday, deputies were
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TODAY: I’m tracking a cool start to the day with temperatures in the mid-30s. Mostly sunny conditions are expected throughout the day as winds shift into the south at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph. These conditions are why temperatures will get into the mid to upper 60s by the afternoon hours. TONIGHT:
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In honor of International Women’s Month, ABC 17 News looked into women’s health trends in mid-Missouri. Missouri ranks 42nd in the country for women and children’s health, according to America’s Health Rankings. Dr. Elizabeth Wilson, an OB-GYN at Boone Health with 30 years of experience, said she has seen several changes in
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TONIGHT: Partly cloudy and cool, with temperatures falling into the mid-30s. Winds will be much calmer at 5 to 15 mph. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and mild, with highs reaching the upper 60s and low 70s. Southerly winds will pick up to 10 to 20 mph. EXTENDED: Conditions remain mild through Saturday, but an ABC 17
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A lane of Interstate 70 eastbound in Columbia was closed Friday morning for emergency repairs, again. But engineers hope this time they have solved the problem. The area near mile marker 131 and the St. Charles Road exit has been closed multiple times for emergency repairs dating back to last year. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri saw a drop in sports betting activity in its second month of legalization, and once again, no tax revenue went toward education. After bringing in more than $543 million in wagers in December, sportsbooks handled just over $385 million in January. However, after accounting for payouts, voided wagers, and promotional credits,
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Winter-like weather is making a return for Central Missouri, and with that comes a complicated forecast. This is because of the stretch of warm spring weather that has been in place and will be in place leading up to Sunday. Today, temperatures got into the upper 50s, and tomorrow, upper 60s are expected. This means
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The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking a dynamic area of low pressure that is forecast to bring a chance for storms, snow, and deep cold into the region via gusty winds. SETUP & TIMING: A warm front will lift through the region on Saturday, lifting temperatures into the 60s across most of mid-Missouri if
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TODAY: I’m tracking mostly sunny conditions throughout the afternoon hours as northerly winds at 5-10 mph with gusts up to 15 mph continue. Temperatures can be expected to get into the upper 50s before sundown. TONIGHT: I’m tracking mostly clear sky conditions and southerly winds taking over at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 20
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation will begin its 2026 Callery Pear Buyback Program to stop the growth of the invasive tree across the state. Registration for the buyback begins on March 16 and continues until April 16. People who register to cut down one or more Callery Pear trees, commonly known as
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TODAY: Friday is bright and mild, despite a cold front working through overnight. Temperatures starting in the 50s this morning will give us a warm starting point, so despite weakening northwest winds, we can expect another day in the upper 50s under mostly sunny skies. TONIGHT: High pressure slides through tonight, on the other side
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An attack on a large Reform synagogue in Michigan has shaken Jewish communities across the country, including those in mid-Missouri. No one was hurt or killed when a suspect rammed a vehicle into the building Thursday, though the suspect was later found dead. Authorities said a security guard at the synagogue opened
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The St. Elizabeth and Tipton girls’ basketball teams both brought home a state title. In the class one bracket, St. Elizabeth dominated both the semifinals, and the championship game. After taking down Northeast Cairo 59-20, the Hornets took on the Delta Bobcats for the gold medal. After a close first quarter, St.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Republican Sen. Josh Hawley is pushing to ban the commonly used abortion pill mifepristone. On Wednesday, Hawley unveiled the Safeguarding Women from Chemical Abortion Act, during a press conference in Washington, with a companion bill expected to be introduced in the House by Tennessee Rep. Diana Harshbarger. Hawley’s proposed bill would
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After less than an hour of debate, the Republican-led Missouri House approved Gov. Mike Kehoe’s income tax elimination bill with a 98-54 vote. It will now be sent to the Senate, and that chamber is likely to pick it up after spring break, which starts Friday, and legislators will be back
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