COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in more than three decades, Jefferson City Boys Basketball has punched its ticket to a state championship. The Jays picked up a win in the Class 5 State Semifinals of the MSHSAA Show-Me Showdown on Wednesday while Owensville Girls Basketball will play for third place after falling in
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Missouri residents residents this year may have noticed a change in the cost of their home insurance. Data from Bankrate shows the cost of insurance is increasing across the country, including in Missouri. As of March 1, the national average cost of homeowners insurance was up 23% compared to rates in
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Demolition of the old Columbia Health Care Facility at 1801 Towne Drive started Wednesday morning to make way for the new Beacon of Light Community Center.
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People from all over the state gathered Wednesday to advocate for better accommodations for those with disabilities, including hearing aid coverage for low-income Missourians.
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TONIGHT: Scattered strong storms developing and pushing north late. Widespread rain and wind push back south overnight into the morning. Lows in the upper 50s to around 60. TOMORROW: Rain exiting early, with partly sunny skies through late afternoon. Highs in the upper 70s to around 80. Severe storms developing by late afternoon, bringing the
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A new video has been made public showing missing University of Missouri fraternity member Riley Strain.
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TODAY: Highs look to increase into the upper 70s this afternoon with chances of storms beginning at 5 PM. Large hail up to 2″ in diameter remains the main threat, but winds up to 60 mph remain possible and a low but not zero risk of tornadoes remains. This threat starts near Jefferson City and
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Weather disasters are on the rise and affecting more of the population and property as a result. The number of billion-dollar disasters in a single year has increased from single digits at the start of the century to several dozen as we began the 2020s. Of all these disasters flooding is an associated threat in
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TODAY: Wednesday is an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, with potential for very large hail, damaging winds, and tornadoes. Most of the day is warm and quiet, with temperatures warming into the upper 70s under mostly sunny skies. Winds will be from the southwest near 5-10 mph through the day. TONIGHT: Storms will develop
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Boone County Overdose Response Coalition and Boone County Public Health and Human Services hosted a town hall meeting on Tuesday night at Hickman High School to discuss the ongoing drug overdose crisis. The coalition included a nine-person panel which included community activists, health professionals, the Columbia Police Department Chief, as well
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) There is a lot of continuity on the offensive side of the football for Mizzou, between offensive coordinator Kirby Moore returning, quarterback Brady Cook leading for another season and a stacked wide receiver room. However, head coach Eli Drinkwitz and company will have to figure out what the running back situation will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 11 Mizzou softball team is now 20-3 overall in 2024, which is the best start the program has seen since opening up 2013 on a 22-2 run. The Tigers can, in part, thank the pitching staff for that success. Senior ace Laurin Krings and sophomore Cierra Harrison have been a
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The Metro Nashville (Tenn.) Police Department on Tuesday released surveillance video of missing University of Missouri student Riley Strain.
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When it comes to the formation of storms, there are several ingredients needed. These ingredients include moisture, instability, and a lifting mechanism. The element of instability boils down to CAPE which stands for Convective, Available, Potential, Energy. This is basically a long acronym that stands for the fuel for storm growth. Increased CAPE leads to
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Data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention show suicide deaths have been gradually increasing since 2020, with a rise in March each year.
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TONIGHT: Isolated to scattered showers and storms after sunset. A few could bring heavy downpours and small hail. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the upper 70s. Scattered storms develop by early evening. Some could be strong with large hail and gusty winds up to 50-60 mph. EXTENDED: A low pressure system out
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Abortion and reproductive issues have become a battleground in the 2024 elections, including in Missouri.
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TODAY: A warm day is ahead, with mostly sunny skies this morning and partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Winds from the south will be sustained from 10-15 mph and gust up to 20-25 mph at times. Temperatures reach into the 70s. TONIGHT: Isolated storms may develop this evening. Should storms develop early enough in the
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TODAY: A warm day is ahead, with mostly sunny skies this morning and partly cloudy skies this afternoon. Winds from the south will be sustained from 10-15 mph and gust up to 20-25 mph at times. Temperatures reach into the 70s. TONIGHT: Isolated storms may develop this evening. Should storms develop early enough in the
Continue Reading Police in Nashville are asking for help to find a University of Missouri student and fraternity member last seen at a bar over the weekend.
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