COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 19 high school athletes from Mid-Missouri have secured a spot on the final day of the wrestling season. You can watch the highlights from the action in the video players featured in the slideshow above. Heading into the semifinals, Hickman sits in second place in class four as a team with 87.5
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Friday, Feb. 27, 2026 You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOYS BASKETBALL Camdenton (40) Battle (52) FINAL Helias (65) Rock Bridge (53) FINAL Kirksville (61) Fulton (36) FINAL HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Helias (49) Rock Bridge (66) FINAL Centralia (67) Tolton (48)
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KIMZ) The city of Columbia could be looking at an additional $5.27 million price tag to make the McKinney Building usable for an event space. Members of the McKinney Building Task Force on Friday received an update on a feasibility study outlining potential renovation plans for the historic downtown structure, as officials continue
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers improved their season record to 8-2, picking up a win in their first home weekend series. Head coach Kerrick Jackson and company took down North Dakota State 11-5 in another impressive offensive outting. Javyn Pimental got the start on the mound and went straight to work against the Bison. He
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The horses who got rescued from a mud hole on Wednesday near Harrisburg are still at the MU Veterinary Clinic. They are being treated for pneumonia, complications for hypothermia, ulcers–and one of them suffered a foot injury. The horses got stuck in what was formerly an animal lagoon. It was in the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police suspect a Columbia teen who was charged as an adult with murder Friday could have fired a gun into the victim’s vehicle, according to a probable cause statement. Rodney Moore Jr., 16, is charged with second-degree felony murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action in the death of 18-year-old Zarian Simpson
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear, with temperatures falling into the 50s after sunset, and lows in the 40s. Winds will gradually ease overnight, dropping to around 5 to 10 mph from the north. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy and warm, with highs in the mid-60s. A brief period of light rain is possible midday, with up to a tenth
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Editor’s note: The vehicles involved in the crash have been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 35-year-old Columbia man was charged with a felony after authorities claim he was in a vehicle that cause a crash on Friday morning on Interstate 70 that involved two law enforcement officers. Deangelo Jones was charged on Friday afternoon with
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Sunday, March 1st, is the beginning of meteorological spring. Of course, Central Missouri gets to start this new season with winter weather, even after the spring-like conditions that have been in the area today and will be in place throughout Saturday. It may seem like the start of a new season should mean that the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 40-year-old man who was shot by Jefferson City police officers on Thursday has been charged with five felonies. Joey Hampton, of Jefferson City, was charged on Friday with two counts of first-degree assault, shooting at a vehicle, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He was not listed on the Cole
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Moberly advised residents not to burn anything on Friday, as the area is experiencing conditions that increase the risk of outdoor fires spreading out of control. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for most of Mid-Missouri on Friday, as the combination of dry vegetation and air,
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TODAY: I’m tracking a breezy and sunny afternoon as temperatures warm into the low 70s by the afternoon hours and winds blow out of the southwest at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. These conditions, paired with dry air, will lead to a fire weather warning for much of Central Missouri until the
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (KMIZ) The home stretch of the regular-season has arrived, as the Mizzou men’s basketball team is set to embark on its final two-game road swing of the year. On Saturday, head coach Dennis Gates and his team will tip off that two-game stretch with a rematch against Mississippi State, in Starkville. The Tigers
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TODAY: Friday is a warm and windy day. A red flag warning is in effect for most of mid-Missouri from noon to 6 p.m. Burning will be dangerous and is discouraged. Southwest winds around 15-20 mph will gust to 30 mph at times. Temperatures reach the low 70s with southwest wind and abundant sunshine. TONIGHT:
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Police shot a man in Jefferson City on Thursday afternoon. Details about the person’s condition were not available, but Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Kyle Green confirmed an officer-involved shooting had occurred in the 800 block of Broadway Street. MSHP Sgt. Bradley Germann told ABC 17 News that the Division of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four teams make the podium, and nine individuals bring wrestling titles back to Mid-Missouri. Christopher Ankenmen of Tolton Catholic became the 45th wrestler to become a four time state champion. North Callaway’s Collin Moore and Centralia’s Rex Bryson also defended their crowns, bringing home a second consecutive gold. In the class 1
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz is set to kick off his sixth spring camp at the helm of Tiger football, as the team’s first practice will come on Friday morning. On Thursday, Coach Drink and a couple of his returning starters addressed the local media, ahead of camp that will come with
Continue Reading BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two horses rescued from a muddy lagoon near Harrisburg on Wednesday night are recovering after being treated by veterinarians. A friend of the horses’ owners said the animals were at the vet until about 3 a.m. to ensure they made it through the night. They are being treated with antibiotics to
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TIPTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Tipton guard Madison Carvajal went ‘Beyond the Game’ with ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones, as the senior hopes to help guide her team the state championship stage in 2026. You can find the full transcript of the interview below. Nathalie Jones: “What’s up? We are at Tipton High School going beyond
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission unanimously approved a contract extension for the county’s special assistant prosecutor assistance on four murder cases. The contract would require Sue Boresi’s assistance in the prosecution of Anthony Marine, who is accused of murder in May 2025; James Caldwell, who is accused of killing one person and injuring
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