73-year-old man injured in Camden County motorcycle crash
A 73-year-old Osage Beach man suffered moderate injuries in a crash on Friday in Camden County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.
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First Missouri measles case of the year confirmed
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A case of measles has been confirmed in a southwest Missouri county and is tied to international travel, according to state health officials. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said Friday that a child who traveled to Taney County has contracted measles. The child’s vaccination status has not been verified,
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MU breaks ground on Mike Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri on Friday broke ground on the Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory. The facility – named after former Republican Gov. Mike Parson – is projected to open in 2026. According to the university, the lab will further enhance the capabilities of the nationally regarded college of
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Mizzou sustains 18th straight SEC loss, remains winless in conference action
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Baseball beat the rain but could not beat No. 18 Oklahoma this weekend. The Tigers (13-26) are still waiting on their first SEC win of the season, following a series sweep from the Sooners (29-10). Due to expected inclement weather this weekend, MU wrapped up the three-game set with a Friday
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Mizzou softball earns second win over No. 1 team to avoid a sweep
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the second time in the 2025 campaign, Mizzou softball has toppled the No. 1 team in the land. On Friday afternoon, the Tigers run-ruled No. 1 Texas A&M 9-1 in five innings to avoid getting swept at home. The loss snapped the Aggies’ 14-game winning streak, which dated back to the
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Tracking evening severe storms with weekend severe storms/ flooding
TONIGHT: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been issued lasting through 10 PM tonight. Large hail 1″+ in diameter, winds up to 60 mph, and a low but non-zero chances remain possible tonight. Storms begin after 4 PM starting out as scattered cells before becoming more linear deeper into the overnight hours. The
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Woman charged with six felonies including murder in Callaway County shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors charged a Holts Summit woman Thursday with six felonies in a shooting that killed one person and left two others injured. Heather M. Smith, 37, was charged with second-degree murder, child endangerment, armed criminal action and three counts of unlawful use of a weapon. She was in the Callaway County Jail
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Record-breaking disasters in 2025 estimated to cost billions
It has been a historic and costly start to 2025 as disasters have potentially racked up billions in damages in recent months. The year began with destructive wildfires in Los Angeles in January, fueled by a strong Santa Ana wind event. The Eaton and Palisades fires were the second and third most destructive fires in
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Columbia teen accused of shooting at car filled with people indicted by grand jury
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 16-year-old boy who is charged as an adult after he was accused of shooting at a vehicle filled with people in January has been indicted by a grand jury. Samiyon Myers, of Columbia, is charged with first-degree assault, delivery of a controlled substance, two counts of armed criminal action, two
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Mizzou rides ‘undeniable’ mindset to program’s first NCAA Championship Final
FORT WORTH, Texas (KMIZ) “We are undeniable.” No. 7 Mizzou Gymnastics has embodied that message throughout a record-breaking season. The Tigers have shattered numerous program-bests across its 15 competitions this year, including team score, individual event scores, and now, its first-ever NCAA Championship Final appearance. MU earned the right to compete for a national title
Continue ReadingTracking a risk of severe storms tonight, flooding and more storms this weekend
THIS AFTERNOON: Friday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day for the threat of severe storms that could produce hail and high winds. Highs reach the low 80s ahead of a cold front; this front will support the development of scattered severe storms through the evening hours. TONIGHT: The severe threat will wane overnight,
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University of Missouri to host ceremonies Friday to celebrate new facilities
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will host two ceremonies on Friday to celebrate its Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory and Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Lab. The university will celebrate the groundbreaking of The Michael L. Parson Meat Science Education and Training Laboratory from 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. at 1024 Ashland Road in
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Tracking a soaker of an Easter along with chances for strong storms
TODAY: Friday is a warm and mostly dry day before storms return this afternoon. Today is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day. Read our latest blog for more information. Highs will reach low 80s ahead of a cold front that will stir a chance for storms capable of hail and damaging winds primarily. Our tornado
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Mizzou falls to 0-16 in SEC play with series-opening loss to No. 16 Oklahoma
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou baseball team remains in the hunt for the group’s elusive first SEC win of the season, following a 17-4 run-rule loss in the series opener against No. 16 Oklahoma, on Thursday night. Skipper Kerrick Jackson and company are now 13-24 on the season and hold an 0-16 mark in conference
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Mizzou suffers pair of heartbreaking losses against Texas A&M
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Softball’s series-opening doubleheader with No. 1 Texas A&M ended in heart-wrenching fashion. The Tigers (22-26) fell just short of completing comebacks in both contests against the Aggies (39-5), losing the first game 7-5 before falling 4-3 in extra innings to wrap up Thursday’s twin bill. Madison Walker was the catalyst of
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Police were called to Cosmo Park prior to shots being fired on Saturday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A witness to a weekend shooting at Columbia’s Cosmo Park that left two people hospitalized says police were already at the park before gunfire erupted. Initial information suggests the gathering included fraternity and sorority members from Jefferson City and Columbia. Police do not currently have anyone in custody. Royal Lyon, a sophomore
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‘We need more lighting’: Lack of lighting in Northeast Columbia neighborhood raises safety concerns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Northeast Columbia has seen a high volume of shootings in recent years, with police being dispatched to Rice Road 35 times already this year, which includes a pair of shots fired calls. After covering multiple incidents in the area, one thing has stood out. The lack of lighting at night. The City
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Buffaloe win in mayor’s race powered by victories in precincts around Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mayor Barbara Buffaloe won more than three-fourths of Columbia’s voting precincts in April’s election on her way to secure a second term. Numbers released by the Boone County Clerk show that Buffaloe won 25 of 32 precincts on April 8. The performance is eight precinct groups better than her 2022 performance, flipping
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Tracking increasing flooding potential through Easter weekend
Much of Mid-Missouri is currently underneath an aerial flood watch that’s going to be in effect for portions of Boone County extending off to the southeast, mimicking I-70 as a dividing line. As we look into this upcoming weekend, we’re going to see a dramatic shift in weather conditions. Saturday and Sunday will be seeing
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Tracking potential severe weather Friday, rounds of heavy rain this weekend
TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with lows in the mid-upper 60s. Breezy with gusts up to 30 mph. TOMORROW: Starting off breezy and warm with highs in the low 80s. A Weather Alert Day is in effect for the potential of severe storms that could produce large hail and a few damaging wind gusts by late afternoon
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