No major boating accidents reported at the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend
The Missouri State Highway Patrol has reported no drownings or boat crashes on the Lake of the Ozarks so far this Memorial Day weekend.
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Jefferson City Veterans Council holds Memorial Day ceremony
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The sound of “Taps” and the echo of a 21-gun salute filled the air around the Missouri Capitol on Monday as a Memorial Day ceremony wrapped up. Dozens of people gathered on the north side of the Capitol Grounds where the waterfall and reflecting pool honoring veterans sits. Speakers told the
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Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center opens after Sunday closure
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center in Columbia opened Monday, with staff keeping an eye on water conditions. This came after the pool remained closed Sunday– with operators reporting a mechanical issue and chemical imbalance in the water. The pool was expected to be open each day this past weekend.
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Tracking warming temperatures for Memorial Day
MEMORIAL DAY: Temperatures will be noticeably warmer this afternoon in the upper 80s. Luckily, humidity holds off for the holiday, making for a mostly comfortable and sunny day. TOMORROW: Highs break into the lower 90s as southerly winds increase, which also leads to an uptick in humidity. This heat and moisture combo could produce afternoon
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WATCH: Wreaths laid outside Boone County Courthouse on Memorial Day
The General Omar N. Bradley Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America honored fallen soldiers by placing wreaths outside the Boone County Courthouse on Monday.
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Tracking a hot Memorial Day and even warmer temperatures to follow
MEMORIAL DAY: Temperatures will be noticeably warmer this afternoon in the upper 80s. Luckily, humidity holds off for the holiday, making for a mostly comfortable and sunny day. TOMORROW: Highs break into the lower 90s as southerly winds increase, which also leads to an uptick in humidity. This heat and moisture combo could produce afternoon
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Veteran association holds Memorial Day celebration in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For Memorial Day, the Mid-Missouri Chapter of the Military Officers Association of America invited the public to the Boone County Courthouse to honor Boone County Veterans. Monday marked the 96th year of the Association’s Memorial Day tradition and the association held a wreath-laying ceremony at 9:00 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse monuments in the
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Some Mid-MO fireworks stores see rise in sales compared to last Memorial Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around mid-Missouri, some fireworks stores have seen an uptick in sales compared to last May. Brian Gilmore, the retail store manager of Spirit of 76 Fireworks said the store had seen an increase in sales compared to last year. Profits went from about $4,000 in 2022 to about $7,000 this year. And
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Grocery prices continue to rise since last Memorial Day Weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As consumers prepare for the holiday weekend, local grocery stores have seen an increase in certain products purchased, even with prices continuously rising. A worker at Mosers in Columbia told ABC 17 News that a big product being purchased this weekend is meat, along with any food that can be cooked on
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Sunday Sit-down with Laurence Bowers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on former Mizzou basketball standout Laurence Bowers, ahead of his annual Camp Bowers, in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above.
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Tracking a bright and warm Memorial Day, hotter for the week ahead
TONIGHT: Mostly clear with lows falling into the upper 50s. MEMORIAL DAY: Bright and sunny with highs in the low to mid-80s. EXTENDED: It’s been a beautiful Sunday with continued lower humidity, and we’ll close out the holiday weekend on a nice note Monday as highs reach the low to mid-80s with low humidity and
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MSHP reports multiple crashes so far for Memorial Day weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Memorial Day Weekend is underway, Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding all drivers to keep safety first as an increased number of troopers will be out watching the roads. AAA says over 37 million people are expected to travel by car this weekend. MSHP says troopers are focusing their attention on hazardous
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Tracking lower humidity through the holiday with mugginess returning later this week
TODAY: Mostly sunny and warmer with highs in the lower 80s. MEMORIAL DAY: Staying dry and warm with temperatures further into the 80s. Humidity could be noticeable Monday, but will make a bigger return the rest of the week. EXTENDED: We’ll be stuck in a blocking pattern next week with low pressure trapped underneath the
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Missouri state park beaches open after testing safe for bacteria levels
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A mix of good weather and Memorial Day weekend has made lakes a popular Missouri destination over the weekend. Thankfully for swimmers, all Missouri state park beaches are open. According to the Missouri Department of Natural Resources website, all 18 beaches on its state-wide map are open to visitors. Each area has
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Tolton punches ticket to state Final Four
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tolton girls soccer team officially has two more games standing between it and the program’s first-ever state championship. The Trailblazers topped Laquey, 4-0, in the state quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon. With the win, Tolton will head to St. Louis for Final Four action at World Wide Technology Soccer Park. The semifinals
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Helias soccer falls short of trip to Final Four
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Helias girls soccer team fell short of a trip to the state Final Four next week after falling to St. Pius Kansas City 4-2 in Saturday’s quarterfinal game. The Crusaders were down 3-0 at the half, but showed fight towards the end to get some points on the board. The
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MSHSAA State Track and Field completes final day at Adkins Stadium
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Classes 3, 4, and 5 finished up competition in the second and final weekend of MSHSAA State Championship Track and Field on Saturday. For the Class 5 boys, as a team Rock Bridge brought home the state title, Camdenton came in third and Capital City in fourth. For the Class 5
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Tracking a gorgeous Sunday and Monday before heat returns
TONIGHT: Mostly clear to partly cloudy with lows in the mid-upper 50s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and comfortable with highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: Easterly winds continue to keep temperatures right around average or just above the next few days with lower humidity through Memorial Day. Expect slightly warmer temperatures on Monday with a few
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Tracking climbing temperatures as conditions stay dry
TODAY: Mostly sunny and mild to start the holiday weekend with highs near 80 degrees. TOMORROW: Temperatures slowly rise due to repeated sunny days, and Sunday pushes further into the 80s in the afternoon. Humidity stays lower, keeping the feels-like near the air temperature. EXTENDED: We’ll reach the upper 80s by Memorial Day, and moisture
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Missouri can expect lower gas prices Memorial Day weekend
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A little over 37 million people are expected to be traveling by vehicle for Memorial Day Weekend, and AAA says those travelers can expect to see a slight decline in fuel prices. AAA also says more people are taking other modes of transportation this holiday, like buses and trains. These travelers are expected to total nearly two
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