MSHP report: Boone County assistant fire chief drowned after boat ‘swamped with water’ tipped over
A Boone County Firefighter died Monday morning while conducting a water rescue in Columbia.
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Tracking another round of widespread rain late tonight into tomorrow
TONIGHT: Increasing clouds with scattered showers and storms moving in from the south. Lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Widespread rain and a few storms, with the heaviest rain along I-44. Flooding possible through late afternoon, especially south of I-70. Highs in the mid-70s. EXTENDED: The Weather Team is issuing a Weather Alert Day for the
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Tracking scattered showers this afternoon before Beryl remnants brings showers and storms Tuesday
TODAY: Scattered showers push through Mid-Missouri throughout the day as highs reach into the lower 80s. TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the upper 60s as showers and storms push into the area from Hurricane Beryl’s remnants. Flooding remains a concern as this system drops high rainfall rates through the region on already saturated grounds. EXTENDED:
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Injury crashes, fatalities on Missouri roads this Fourth of July weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s holiday counting period is coming to an end Sunday evening. Nearly 71 million people across the country were expected to travel 50 miles or more for the holiday weekend, according to AAA. Travel has increased by 5% compared to 2023 and by 8% since 2019. AAA’s Senior
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Sunday Sit-down with Hallsville football coach Paul Stevens
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17’s Kyle Helms brought on Hallsville’s new head football coach Paul Stevens in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down to preview the upcoming season and discuss his expectations for his first year leading the school’s football program. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.
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Tracking rain and storms to start the week
TONIGHT: I’m tracking a line of storms that will move east into more central portions of Missouri by 4-7 PM. Highest concern with these storms are lightning and heavy downpours, but some storms could produce gusty winds and small hail stones. TOMORROW: I’m tracking storms dissipating throughout the morning but a mix of clouds and
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Tracking showers and storms returning this afternoon
TODAY: The morning starts dry with temperatures racing to the 80s by noon. Scattered showers and thunderstorms develop in western Missouri midafternoon and this activity tracks east through the evening. Up to an inch of rain is possible today and flood impacts should remain low. TOMORROW: Rain chances linger most of Monday but there will
Continue ReadingFourth of July weekend gas prices hit lowest level since 2021
Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) Fourth of July gas prices are at its lowest since 2021, according to Axios. AAA projects a record 60.6 million people will travel by car over Independence Day week, which is 2.8 million more than last year. The projection comes from a GasBuddy estimate this week, stating that the $3.49 average cost
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Missouri Task Force One deploying to Texas ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One is heading to Texas Saturday morning, ahead of Tropical Storm Beryl, according to a social media post from the Boone County Fire Protection District. The Federal Emergency Management Agency activated the task force to deploy as a type three team, consisting of 37 members, plus 10 ground
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Tracking quiet conditions tonight and rain in the forecast
TONIGHT: I’m tracking mostly clear to partly cloudy sky conditions as temperatures drop into the mid 60s by the end of the night. Winds will shift into the SE at 5-7 mph with gusts up to 10 mph. TOMORROW: I’m tracking a dry start to the morning with shower/storm chances beginning in the afternoon hours.
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Tracking another dry day before rain chances return
TODAY: The weekend kicks off beautifully with the mid-80s and mostly sunny skies. Winds will be lighter out of the west. TOMORROW: Sunday also starts dry but scattered showers and storms track in by the afternoon and evening. Temperatures remain warm ahead of the rain in the 80s. EXTENDED: Monday looks even wetter with rain
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Firefighters urge people to properly dispose of fireworks
Firefighters are reminding the public to properly dispose of fireworks to avoid fires over the holiday weekend.
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Tracking near average temps and Sunday evening rain chances for the weekend
TONIGHT: Overnight lows cool to the lower 60s with winds out of the northwest. Skies remain mostly clear. TOMORROW: Saturday welcomes highs into the mid-80s with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain out of the west at 4-8 mph. EXTENDED: Sunday becomes partly cloudy with highs into the upper 80s. Sunday late afternoon welcomes scattered shower
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Repairs underway after Columbia building partially collapses
Construction is underway on a building in downtown Columbia after a partial collapse following heavy rain Wednesday morning.
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Woman’s body recovered Friday morning after vehicle swept up in floodwaters
A woman’s body has been recovered after she was presumed dead after her vehicle was swept up by floodwaters in Perche Creek in Boone County on Wednesday.
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Tracking better conditions to get outside this weekend
THIS AFTERNOON: Highs reach the low 80s with a northwest breeze around 10-15 mph. It will feel very comfortable outside after a drop in humidity. TONIGHT: Skies remain mostly clear tonight with temperatures falling into the low 60s. EXTENDED: Saturday is a near repeat with a few added degrees in the afternoon. Low pressure and
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Tracking a break from rain and humidity
TODAY: Friday is pleasant, with increasingly bright skies, and low humidity. Highs are forecast in the low 80s with a northwest breeze around 10-15 mph. TONIGHT: Overnight into early Saturday, skies remain mostly clear, with temperatures falling into the low 60s amid increasingly calm west winds. EXTENDED: High pressure keeps things calm and dry, with
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Rescuers called to Three Creeks Conservation Area for swift-water rescue
Two people clinging to tree branches were pulled from floodwater at Three Creeks Conservation Area on Thursday afternoon.
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Salute To America draws thousands, despite heat and area flooding
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In Jefferson City, Independence Day celebrations continued despite widespread flooding elsewhere in Mid-Missouri. As many celebrated Independence Day at the Capitol on Thursday for the annual Salute To America celebration, attendees were met with harsh heat. The heat index in Jefferson City ranged from 94-95 degrees from 3-6 p.m., according to
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Salute to America Fourth of July celebration has plans in case of stormy weather
Event organizers for Salute to America said they are prepared to keep people safe in the event of severe weather during Thursday’s celebration.
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