Over a dozen protests across Missouri during third round of ‘No Kings’ rallies
Thousands of Missourians are expected to join millions of protesters nationwide Saturday in over 3,000 “No Kings” protests.
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Late rally from Mizzou baseball falls short against No. 25 Texas A&M
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers’ comeback fell short of an upset against the Aggies, 11-9. Despite falling behind 10-1, Mizzou stormed all the way back and had a chance to take down the No. 25 team in the nation. Texas A&M struck first, scoring the opening run of the game on a shallow RBI single
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Local highlights and scores: March 27, 2026
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Friday, March 27, 2026. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BASEBALL Centralia (7) Battle (4) FINAL Rock Bridge (14) Lauderdale County (6) FINAL Eldon (1) Mexico (11) FINAL Southern Boone (0) Moberly (4) FINAL St. Elizabeth (6) Eugene (3) FINAL HS
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Leader of ‘cult-like’ Amish community arrested on suspicion of sexual abuse, forced labor
COLUMBIA, Mo. The leader of an Amish community in Cooper County was arrested on Wednesday over claims of sexual abuse and forced labor at a rural retreat. Cooper County Sheriff Chris Class said Sam Shetler, 42, was arrested after a search warrant in the 11000 block of Hidden Valley Court at the Mercy and Truth-Amish
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Tracking a freeze tonight, milder temps this weekend
TONIGHT: A Freeze Warning is in effect for low temperatures dropping to the lower 30s, so cover sensitive plants or bring them indoors. Winds from the north and east could gust up to 20 mph. TOMORROW: Sunny and seasonal, with highs in the upper 50s. Expect a gentler breeze from the southeast at 5 to
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Boone Health files lawsuit against Missouri Heart Center, alleging contract breaches, data misuse
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health is suing a Columbia-based cardiology group, alleging breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information and plans to engage in unlawful competition. The lawsuit, filed in Boone County Circuit Court, targets Missouri Cardiovascular Specialists LLP, also known as the Missouri Heart Center or MO Heart, which has provided cardiology services to
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Area-wide freeze warning in effect tonight
Record-breaking warmth was in place yesterday, as temperatures got up to 93 degrees in Columbia during the afternoon hours. Today was a much different story, as a cold front has brought a noticeable cooldown into the area. With this cooldown, an area-wide freeze warning is in effect for all of Central Missouri tonight, as temperatures
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Columbia Board of Education candidate interview: Keary Husain
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dr. Keary Husain is the only person in the four-way race for three seats on the Columbia Board of Education who is not already on the school board. Husain will try to unseat one of three incumbents — April Ferrao, Paul Harper and John Lyman — in the April election. Three seats
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Columbia Board of Education candidate interview: John Lyman
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Board of Education President John Lyman wants three more years. Lyman is one of the three incumbents running for reelection to the school board in a four-way race. The board is made up of seven members, and the election has the opportunity to change one face on the board. Lyman’s opponents
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Columbia Board of Education candidate interview: Paul Harper
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Paul Harper is one of three Columbia Board of Education members seeking reelection in April. Like his fellow incumbent candidates, Harper has served one three-year term on the board. Four candidates are seeking three seats on the board. Harper is joined by the ballot by incumbents April Ferrao and John Lyman and
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Columbia Board of Education candidate interview: April Ferrao
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) April Ferrao is looking for another term on the Columbia Board of Education. Ferrao, who was first elected in 2023, is one of three incumbents seeking reelection this April. They are being challenged by Dr. Keary Husain. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome, everybody, to the ABC 17 News, Your Voice, Your Vote voter guide
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Tracking a short stretch of chilly weather before warmer temperatures return
TODAY: I’m tracking high temperatures in the mid-50s this afternoon as winds out of the north at 10-15 mph continue. Cloud cover will gradually exit throughout the afternoon hours, leading to the return of sunshine. TONIGHT: I’m tracking temperatures continuing to cool, dropping near and below freezing by sunrise Saturday morning. This has led to
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Tracking a chilly Friday, a freeze tonight, and a mild weekend
TODAY: Friday is chilly and starting a bit wet for some, as showers trail behind a cold front. Temperatures in the 40s this morning will seem seasonably warm at first, but in the greater context of a north wind, today is overall chilly. Highs will only reach the low to mid-50s this afternoon. Most of
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Residents hear pitch for public safety sales tax during ‘Let’s Talk Local’ discussion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents in Columbia got a closer look at a potential tax increase during a “Let’s Talk Local” meeting on Thursday evening. City leaders said the proposal could mean higher taxes, but argue it would help better support police and fire services across the community. During the meeting — which was held at
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Tracking showers and storms tonight, big cool down Friday
TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and breezy with scattered showers and a few storms. A few storms may produce heavy downpours and small hail. Lows in the lower to mid-40s. TOMORROW: Decreasing clouds and chilly with highs in the mid-50s. EXTENDED: Showers and a few storms develop behind the front tonight, and cooler air sets in by
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Missouri Gaming Division sees downward trend for arrests at Missouri casinos
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) An armed robbery at a Mid-Missouri casino Wednesday is drawing renewed attention to security measures at the state’s gaming facilities. Authorities say two men, one armed with a rifle and the other with a handgun, robbed the Isle of Capri casino in Boonville around 2 p.m. and fled with an unknown amount
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Columbia police hold active-shooter response training while schools are on spring break
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department announced in a social media post that it is using unoccupied school buildings for active-shooter response training this week while students are on spring break. More than 40 officers completed their training this week and more sessions will be held throughout the year, the post says. “The training
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Climate Matters: Extreme heat on Opening Day allows baseballs to fly farther
The 2026 Major League Baseball Opening Day in St. Louis is forecast to be impacted by extremely hot weather that could challenge century-old records. A historic heat dome that has stalled over the Desert Southwest for days is expanding east and bringing more record-breaking temperatures to the central U.S. for late March. Temperatures for the
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Tracking record-breaking heat today, storms and a cooldown tonight
THIS AFTERNOON: Increasing clouds, and hot temperatures in the upper 80s and low 90s. Columbia is set to break its record high of 86 degrees from 1910, with a forecast high of 91. TONIGHT: Dry through the evening, then scattered showers and storms develop in northern Missouri after sunset. This activity will move south around
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ATF joins highway patrol, local law enforcement in Boonville casino armed robbery investigation
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: A source’s name has been corrected. The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives joined the investigation of Wednesday’s armed robbery at the Isle of Capri Boonville casino as of Thursday morning. Lt. Eric Brown of the Missouri State Highway Patrol told ABC 17 News that the ATF joined in
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