2024 was the year of extremes from the hottest temperatures in recorded history to the wettest year in the United States this decade. These overlapping extremes are becoming more common as climate change disrupts environmental cycles. Last year was wetter than any year in the United States since 2019, but there was considerable variation across
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Public Schools bus was involved in a crash Friday near the intersection of East Broadway and Old 63, near Stephens Lake Park. Multiple vehicles appeared to be involved in the crash. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark told ABC 17 News in a text message that 11 students are on the bus.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There are only two teams in the Southeastern Conference that have registered two Top-5 wins, so far, in the 2024-25 campaign. One of them is the No. 1 Auburn Tigers and the other is the Tiger team in the heart of Columbia, Missouri. Mizzou men’s basketball is getting set for another SEC
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers men’s basketball team is on a roll. Arkansas is coming to Columbia off the Tigers’ last game — a win against No. 5 Florida at Florida. The Tigers have now beaten two top-five teams and are hoping to keep that momentum going as SEC play continues. Watch a news
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THIS AFTERNOON: Very mild with highs in the 50s areawide. Winds from the south will be sustained around 10-20 mph and may gust to 30 mph at times. This will bring warmth, and also moisture. TONIGHT: A cold front approaches this evening with light showers first possible by sunset in southern Missouri. Showers fill in
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By Kit Maher (CNN) — Republican Sen. Josh Hawley — who said he believes the Supreme Court ruled correctly “on the law” with TikTok — said the problem right now is that China is preventing its sale to a U.S. buyer. “I think somebody would buy it if China would sell it. That’s the problem.
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TODAY: Friday is a warm day, as we reach near 50° areawide this afternoon. Winds from the south sustained around 10-20 mph may gust to 30 mph at times. This will bring warmth, but also moisture. TONIGHT: A cold front will approach this evening. Depending on how fast moisture fills in, showers may develop ahead
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County’s delegation to Jefferson City talked on Thursday about how future budget cuts might affect the University of Missouri. The Boone County Mizzou Alumni Association hosted the forum, to discuss how lawmakers might support higher education and the university. The 23rd annual event hosted at Grand Cru Restaurant in Columbia is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. NAIA WOMEN’S BASKETBALL CENTRAL BAPTIST (48) COLUMBIA COLLEGE (91) FINAL WILLIAM WOODS (47) MISSOURI BAPTIST (45) FINAL NAIA MEN’S BASKETBALL CENTRAL BAPTIST (85) COLUMBIA COLLEGE (81) FINAL WILLIAM WOODS (82) MISSOURI BAPTIST
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Red Cross chapter serving Mid-Missouri is planning to build a new facility in south Columbia. Rebecca Gordon, executive director of the Central and Northern Missouri chapter, said the new building on South Providence Road will serve as the nonprofit’s headquarters for its service area. The chapter covers 27 counties, stretching from
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University in Jefferson City held its Founders’ Day Convocation on Thursday. University officials say the tradition celebrates the school’s continued mission of education, diversity and service. The annual event commemorates LU’s founding in January 1866 by Civil War veterans of the 62nd and 65th United States Colored Infantries, a press release from
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Nearly 450 Red Cross responders are in California working to help the victims of the continued wildfires, according to a press release from the American Red Cross on Thursday.
ABC 17 News had the opportunity to speak with one of those volunteers, a man from Neosho, Missouri.
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) As Columbia sees a new Five Below and the anticipated addition of a HomeGoods and a Trader Joe’s, government officials and local consumers are excited about more retail locations. According to the Plaza Commercial Realty 2025 Market Report, the City of Columbia has more vacancies than the national average. Columbia’s vacancy rate
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear with patchy fog developing late. Lows in the mid-upper 20s. TOMORROW: Breezy and warmer with highs near 50. Increasing clouds with showers possible toward early evening, especially south of I-70. EXTENDED: We’ll enjoy one more mild day with even warmer temperatures tomorrow before colder air sets in for the weekend. We’ll see
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Extreme weather events have been driving up insurance premiums for years. However, a Columbia insurance agent said Thursday that the Los Angeles wildfires, which have caused billions of dollars in losses, are unlikely to have a direct effect on premiums here in the short term. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration says
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Temperatures were officially the warmest in recorded history across the globe and in the United States last year. The previous record was set just the year before in 2023, and trends for the future will likely continue to warm. Missouri experienced its second warmest year on record in 2024, with 2012 still holding strong on
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TODAY: Thursday will be another day with warmer temperatures. We’ll push the envelope today, with a high near 40. This means more melting is on the way after morning where some of us still haven’t dropped below freezing! TONIGHT: Overnight, we’ll have another mild night, but some will still fall below freezing, so watch out
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A look at some recent major product recalls.
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TODAY: Thursday will be another day with warmer temperatures. We’ll push the envelope today, with a high near 40. This means more melting is on the way after morning where some of us still haven’t dropped below freezing! TONIGHT: Overnight, we’ll have another mild night, but some will still fall below freezing, so watch out
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Mid-Missourians sighed a breath of relief Wednesday, while others were filled with mixed emotions following a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas. “Most people assume like we’ve seen so many people celebrating and they’re just so happy…to be honest with you, I’m more of a cautious optimist because we’ve seen this
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