House Committee to hear bill abolishing death penalty in Missouri
A Missouri House Bill abolishing the death penalty is set to head to committee Monday for a public hearing.
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A Missouri House Bill abolishing the death penalty is set to head to committee Monday for a public hearing.
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TODAY: I’m tracking a cool start to the day as temperatures start in the low 30s. During the morning hours, frost and patchy fog may be possible before the warmup begins. By the afternoon, plenty of sunshine and breezy southerly winds at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph are expected, leading to temperatures
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite a career effort from Tiger star Mark Mitchell, Mizzou could not come out with a win on senior day, as MU fell to No. 20 Arkansas 88-84 in overtime. You can watch the full postgame press conference with Mizzou head coach Dennis Gates, as well as forwards Mark Mitchell and Trent
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TONIGHT: Gradual clearing with patchy fog developing by daybreak in low lying areas. Lows in the mid-upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and pleasant with highs in the mid-upper 60s. EXTENDED: It was a chilly day following last night’s storms; we ended up with more than an inch of rain in Columbia and with clouds clearing
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fewer girls are participating in high school basketball across the country. According to the National Federation of State High School Associations, participation in girls basketball has dropped about 21 percent over the past 25 years. Missouri is among several states seeing an even larger decline, with participation down 34 percent. There were
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TODAY: I’m tracking showers and storms exiting throughout the morning hours, leading to a mostly dry but cloudy afternoon. The cold front that brought all this storm activity will now be bringing northwesterly winds at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 25 mph, leading to temperatures dropping into the mid-40s this morning, barely warming into
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An ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect for expected severe thunderstorms on Friday evening through the overnight. All types of severe weather are possible. A Tornado Watch is in effect until 1:00 a.m. for Camden, Miller, Morgan, Benton, Pettis, Cooper, and Saline counties. Howard, Randolph, Chariton, and Macon counties are in a watch
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou baseball’s second game against UIC got stalled out in the fifth inning due to weather delays, on Friday night. The Tigers will finish out the action against the Flames on Saturday at 2 p.m. with game three starting up 45 minutes after the conclusion of game two. Head coach Kerrick Jackson
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Friday, March 6, 2026. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS GIRLS BASKETBALL Jefferson City (49) Helias Catholic (62) FINAL – Class 5, District 5 Championship Rock Bridge (75) Grain Valley (48) FINAL – Class 6, District 7 Championship Boonville (60)
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Organizers of the annual True/False Film Fest said extensive safety measures are in place this weekend as thousands of people gather in downtown Columbia. To host the festival, the Ragtag Film Society was required to submit a detailed safety plan to the city outlining procedures for medical emergencies, severe weather, power outages
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TONIGHT: Isolated strong storms early, with widespread rain and storms overnight. Some storms could producing damaging winds late. Lows around 50. TOMORROW: Temperatures remain chilly behind the cold front, only making the low 50s. Clouds slowly decrease through the day with strong winds up to 25 mph. EXTENDED: Clouds and light showers have developed across
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One more game stands in between Mizzou men’s basketball and some tournament action. On Saturday, head coach Dennis Gates and his team will wrap up the regular-season with a rematch against No. 20 Arkansas at Mizzou Arena. Not only will that game be big for the NCAA Tournament projections and SEC Tournament
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Kehoe made opening remarks at Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri, on Friday for the 80th anniversary of the former British Prime Minister Winston Churchill’s speech “The Sinews of Peace.” “He [Churchill] warned of an Iron Curtain descending across Europe, but he also called for something far greater: unity among free
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football is hoping to return one of the team’s biggest successes from 2025. The Tigers are entering year three under defensive coordinator Corey Batoon, and are hoping to carry over their success from the first two years. During his stint in Columbia, he’s transformed this desense into one of the most
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 24-year-old Columbia man has been arrested and charged in connection with the deadly shooting of a 20-year-old on Wednesday in central Columbia, making this the second arrest in the case. Landen Ladaren Jackson is charged with second-degree felony murder, armed criminal action, illegal gun possesion and unlawful use of a weapon after
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TODAY: I’m tracking a system of storms in Western Missouri continuing to move into Central Missouri throughout the early afternoon hours, likely bringing heavy downpours and rumbles of thunder before exiting around noon. Temperatures will warm into the mid-70s by the afternoon hours. Another round of storms is expected by the late afternoon hours, where
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TODAY: I’m tracking a system of storms moving into parts of Central Missouri during the morning hours, likely bringing heavy downpours and rumbles of thunder before exiting around noon. Temperatures will start in the mid-50s, warming into the low 70s by the afternoon hours. Another round of storms is expected by the late afternoon hours,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Battle pitcher Tyler Putnam went ‘Beyond the Game’ with ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones, as the senior has a ‘summer of decisions’ ahead of him, following his final season playing for the Spartans. You can find the full transcript of the interview below. Nathalie Jones: “What’s up? We’re at Battle High
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are your local scores from Thursday, March 5, 2026. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BOYS BASKETBALL Battle (63) Grain Valley (57) – Class 6, District 7 semifinal Helias (77) Father Tolton (46) – Class 5, District 5 semifinal Capital City (73) Jefferson City (62) –
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COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) City leaders met Thursday with the City of Columbia Office of Violence Prevention to discuss how the city plans to address violence and reduce crime. The meeting wrapped up around 4 p.m. at City Hall. Media were not allowed inside the meeting, but attendees later shared details about what was discussed. Thursday’s
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