CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man pleaded guilty to murder and other charges in relation to a 2022 shooting death. Ethan Bondurant, 20, pleaded guilty Monday to second-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal action, two counts of first-degree assault and one count of second-degree assault. A sentencing hearing is set for 2 p.m. Monday,
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Today: Afternoon highs reach into the lower 60s with mostly sunny skies. Winds remain very gusty up to the mid-30s from the northwest. The combination of a drier grounds, low humidity, and strong winds leads toward an elevated risk of wild fires. Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 30s with mostly clear conditions. Winds
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on KSHB sports anchor Aaron Ladd in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. The two broke down Kansas City’s 2023 NFL Draft, from top to bottom. Ladd noted that the Chiefs’ first pick in this year’s draft, defensive end Felix Anudike-Uzomah, fits the bill for
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defensive lineman DJ Coleman confirmed on social media Sunday afternoon that he has signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars as an undrafted rookie free agent. Coleman spent one season in Columbia where he action in all 12 games during the regular season, making three starts. He finished the regular season with 37 total
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TODAY: It’s a bright and breezy day today, with abundant sunshine being just enough to get temperatures into the low 60s. Northwest winds sustained near 20 mph will keep us breezy and cool through Monday afternoon. TONIGHT: We’ll stay mostly clear, with a light breeze overnight. Temperatures will fall into the high 30s overnight. EXTENDED:
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Institute of Mental Health and the UMSL Addiction Science Team have created a naloxone distribution pilot program that will be voted on at Monday’s City Council meeting. According to UMSL’s Science Addiction Team, opioid overdoses made up 72% of drug overdose deaths in Missouri. Naloxone, more commonly referred to as
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During Monday’s Columbia City Council meeting, the city could move closer to implementing a 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana in Columbia. Missouri residents voted to pass the legalization of recreational marijuana in November. It’s been almost three months since recreational marijuana was made legally available to Missouri residents over 21. Alongside
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and breezy with lows near 40. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and breezy with gusts up to 30 mph. Highs in the lower 60s. EXTENDED: We can expect more sunshine on Monday as low pressure slowly tries to work out of the Great Lakes region, but temperatures will still be cooler than average as
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou standout safety and Rock Bridge alum Martez Manuel confirmed on social media on Saturday night that he has signed with the Kansas City Chiefs as an undrafted rookie free agent. He said, “All I needed was a chance. Watch this.” The news was first reported by ESPN insider Jeremy
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cleveland Browns picked up Mizzou defensive end Isaiah McGuire in the fourth round of the 2023 NFL Draft, with the No. 126 overall pick. McGuire is the first Tiger to go in the Draft, which is hosted in Kansas City this year. He will work to add some depth to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team still has its point guard. Nick Honor announced that he will be returning to Columbia for another season on Saturday night. Honor transferred to MU from Clemson last season and was a part of a historic Tiger team, in head coach Dennis Gates’ first season at the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting Monday, May 1. the Voluntary Action Center is working to help keep the community cool ahead of summer temperatures with its annual Summer Fan Program. According to the CDC, 702 heat-related deaths occur each year. The VAC Summer Fan Program is scheduled to run until Sept 1. The VAC said the
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TODAY: Clear and cold to start with lows in the lower 40s and upper 30s. Clouds steadily blow in from the north today and limit highs to the upper 50s. Winds will be gusty up to 35 mph this afternoon. TOMORROW: Rinse and repeat with another chilly morning thanks to clear conditions. Sunshine sticks around
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Several people were taken into custody Friday night following a police chase in Jefferson City. According to a news release from the Jefferson City Police Department, a 21-year-old Jefferson City man, and 35-year-old Columbia were sent to Cole County Jail and are facing different charges. According to the release, the chase
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking chances for some brief showers late tonight along with a cold front, which will be affecting our lows for the first half of the week. Along with I’ll be tracking increasing winds from the NW at 12-15 mph, with gusts at 22. TOMORROW: Tracking mostly cloudy skies during the morning, with winds
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TODAY: Mostly sunny with highs in the mid to upper 60s. Scattered showers move into our northern counties around 5 pm and push south through the overnight hours. TOMORROW: Rain comes to an end well before Sunday morning, but temperatures will be a tad cooler from steady northerly winds. Highs top out in the lower
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Molly’s Miles 5k and 10k Run is scheduled to take place Saturday, and the city of Columbia is warning area travelers of the soft traffic impacts. The annual run benefits the Missouri Chapter of Concerns of Police Survivors and honors Officer Molly Bowden who was shot and killed during a
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A cave was discovered earlier this month during construction of the bridge on Highway 163 over the Bonne Femme Creek. Missouri Department of Transportation workers were excavating for the foundation of the new bridge on April 11 when they encountered an opening in the surface. “These underground voids were not encountered when MoDOT did our initial investigative borings that are part of our bridge design process, so
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police have arrested a juvenile in relation to the 2020 shooting death of Jermaine Spain, according to a press release from the Columbia Police Department. The youth was arrested in relation to a shooting at Cosmo Park on Nov. 2, 2020. The person who was arrested was not identified. The press
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The Columbia City Council could vote Monday to add a position in the Public Health and Human Services Department dedicated to helping the homelessness problem.
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