Audrain County, City of Mexico partner to buy shuttered hospital
Local governments have partnered with a non-profit foundation to buy a shuttered hospital in Mexico, Missouri.
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Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches.
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Columbia Housing Authority breaks ground on new complex amid waiting list of over 1,400 households
The Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Thursday on its new apartment complex, Kinney Point Apartments.
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Infrastructure, housing, public safety among top priorities in Columbia’s fiscal year 2025 budget
Columbia city leaders revealed their fiscal 2023 budget Thursday at City Hall, citing priorities including infrastructure, housing, social services and public safety.
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Tracking increasing humidity with weekend storm chances
TODAY: Thursday is another warm and muggy day, with highs in the upper 80s, but feeling like low 90s. An isolated storm or two is possible, but we’re mostly dry. TONIGHT: Temperatures fall into the 60s under mostly clear skies. EXTENDED: Friday brings another mostly dry day with a chance for pop up storms and
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Tracking limited rain chances through the weekend and warmer air next week
TODAY: Thursday is another warm and muggy day, with highs in the upper 80s, but feeling like low 90s. An isolated storm or two is possible, but we’re mostly dry. TONIGHT: Temperatures fall into the 60s under mostly clear skies. EXTENDED: Friday brings another mostly dry day with a chance for pop up storms and
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25 apply to become members of Jefferson City homelessness task force
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City received 25 applications from residents hoping to become a part of its homelessness task force, according to a spokesperson for the city. City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said there are eight positions open, five of which are reserved for members from faith-based or nonprofit organizations and three members “at large.”
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Open Third Congressional District seat draws nine candidates
Nine candidates have filed for Missouri’s open Third Congressional District seat after Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer decided not to run again after serving in the position since 2009.
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Chiefs offense works to become a dominant force in 2024
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KMIZ) If you take a look back at the entire season leading up to Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVIII victory, it makes the win even more impressive. Time and time again the Chiefs’ defense took the spotlight in 2023, as quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the offense struggled to find its usual rhythm.
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Black bear population increases in Missouri
The black bear population is looking up as we head into the future across the state. This also means increased sightings possible across Mid-Missouri. Black bear populations are increasing at a rate of 8%. The current population estimation is just under 1,000 across the Show-Me State. This means in the next ten years, we could
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Luetkemeyer reflects on time in office
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) is retiring at the end of his term. ABC 17 News spoke with several candidates who are on the ballot in the Aug. 6 primary for the Third District seat. ABC 17 News anchor Meghan Drakas sat down with Luetkemeyer, who reflected on his time in office.
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Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing still without air conditioningÂ
The Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center’s inmate housing is still without air conditioning despite the Missouri General Assembly approving the funding for the installation more than a year ago.
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Locals join protests against Gaza war as Netanyahu addresses Congress
Mid-Missourians opposed to Israel’s war in Gaza took to the streets in Columbia on Wednesday — the same day Israel’s top politician is set to address Congress.
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Tracking a few spot storms and higher humidity tomorrow
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows in the upper 60s. Patchy fog in low lying areas. TOMORROW: Partly sunny with a few isolated showers and storms. Highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: We can expect another quiet night as temperatures fall into the upper 60s overnight. Fog won’t be as likely, but could be patchy in
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Third Congressional District candidate interview: Bethany Mann
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.
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Cole County EMS to get new bulletproof vests
Cole County emergency medical personnel have been approved for new bullet-stopping vests.
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Missouri Third Congressional District candidate: Kurt Schaefer
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.
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Missouri Third Congressional District candidate: Dr. Bob Onder
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.
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Expert: Wrongful arrests like in Fulton murder case are rare
A former Mid-Missouri turned defense attorney says wrongful arrests like one in a Fulton murder case last week don’t happen often.
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Tracking rising temperatures and isolated storm chances late week
TODAY: Wednesday will be much like Tuesday, with partly cloudy skies and a high in the mid-to-upper 80s, but likely a degree or two warmer and less of a chance for a pop-up shower. Dry conditions will likely remain through the day. TONIGHT: Skies will clear into the night, and temperatures will once again fall
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