TONIGHT: Clear and chilly, with lows falling into the upper 30s and low 40s. Winds from the northwest will calm to between 5 and 10 mph. TOMORROW: Sunny in the morning, then increasing clouds. Highs in the upper 50s and low 60s. Expect a steady breeze from the north at 5 to 10 mph. EXTENDED:
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STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) Sturgeon Mayor Seth Truesdell is speaking out against the Missouri Department of Transportation’s plan reroute traffic from a dangerous crossroads, stating the plan could put residents, especially students at risk. In a post on social media, Truesdell criticized the agency for moving forward with a project he said would reroute heavy traffic
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TODAY: I’m tracking a cool but sunny start to Easter Sunday as temperatures begin in the mid-30s. Sunshine will persist throughout the afternoon hours as winds blow out of the northwest at 5-10 mph, leading to temperatures in the upper 50s and low 60s. TONIGHT: I’m tracking clear conditions persisting overnight as winds continue to
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A large vehicle fire blocked traffic from using an I-70 on-ramp in Boone County on Saturday night.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After losing to No. 20 LSU by a combined 20 runs in the first two games of the series, the Mizzou softball team was due for a clutch outing in the circle. Pitcher Cierra Harrison delivered just that, on Saturday, as the Tigers avoided getting swept with a 1-0 victory over the
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TONIGHT: Brisk and breezy, with temperatures falling into the 40s and 30s overnight. Winds will be strong from the northwest at 15 to 25 mph. EASTER SUNDAY: Chilly in the morning, with lows in the mid-30s. Mild by afternoon, with highs in the upper 50s, sunny skies, and a gentler breeze. EXTENDED: Mild weather is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 just west of Columbia were closed on Friday during rush hour after a crash. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, at around 5:45 p.m., a 27-year-old Columbia man was driving a 2021 Ram 3500 east on I-70 when he passed a 38-year-old Fayette
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TODAY: I’m tracking moderate to heavy downpours and storms exiting throughout the morning hours as temperatures start in the mid-40s. Clouds are expected to exit throughout the day as breezy northwesterly winds at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph continue, leading to temperatures only warming up into the low to mid-50s by the
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Editor’s note: The block number was corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a house fire that occurred Friday night in southern Columbia. The fire was reported at a home in the 200 block of West Old Plank Road. The fire is believed to have been started in the garage, though the cause
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An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect for the potential of severe storms that could produce damaging winds and quarter size hail through late tonight. Storms along the warm front have mainly dissipated after dropping a few tornadoes in Illinois, and now our focus overnight will be toward a broken line of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump on Friday announced an executive order that can change the landscape of college sports. College athletes can currently transfer schools after the end of a season, which reversed course a previous rule that made athletes sit out a year if they chose to play at the same level. Both
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TONIGHT: Scattered storms early, with a line of severe storms moving in late tonight, bringing the threat of damaging winds, heavy rain, and isolated hail. Lows in the upper 40s by daybreak. TOMORROW: Gradual clearing after morning showers. Chilly and breezy with highs in the upper 50s. EXTENDED: Cool air hangs around for the holiday
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Ryan Towner, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. Towner is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome, everybody, to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Gretchen Duckworth, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. Duckworth is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome, everybody to
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ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Trent Vallandingham, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. He is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome everyone to the ABC 17
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Cierra Griffin, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. Griffin is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome, everybody, to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Kris Scheperle, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. Scheperle is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome everybody, to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Michelle Rodemeyer, a candidate for the Jefferson City Board of Education. Rodemeyer is one of seven candidates seeking three seats. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome, everybody, to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ As severe storms approach Mid-Missouri after days of rain, Boone and Cooper County officials are reminding people to “turn around, don’t drown” when they see water on roadways. Cooper County is under a severe thunderstorm watch until 10 p.m. Friday. “We’ll be monitoring the weather all day,” Cooper County Emergency Management Agency
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TODAY: I’m tracking breezy southerly winds at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph that will help temperatures warm into the low 80s by the afternoon, before storm chances begin by 2-3 pm. Isolated strong to severe storms are expected during the afternoon hours, mostly north of I-70, but then a more widespread line
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