COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz walked away from his team’s season-opening, 40-point win against Arkansas-Pine Bluff with mixed emotions, on Thursday night. “It was was a perfect night for me to be able to be excited in the first half and really mad in the second half,” he said. On one hand, the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Congratulations to our Week 2 SportsZone Football Friday Play of the Week Nominees! You can watch the nominees in the video player above and then vote for your favorite play here. Nominee No. 1: Southern Boone’s Graham McKim throws a cross-body dot to Kai Morris, who fights to stay on his feet,
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Walmart customers will soon notice a change at checkout. Walmart is rolling out its new tap-to-pay option at select Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations, giving customers more ways to pay using their phones, smartwatches and other supported devices. Walmart spokesperson Rob Edie told ABC 17 the rollout in Missouri will continue through September and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Heart of America Marathon is hosting its 67th annual race on Monday, and staff are taking extra precautions for runners because of the hot weather. The marathon will be hosted by the Columbia Track Club and President Trae Miller said it was “all hands on deck” to prepare because of the
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TONIGHT: I’m tracking a chance for showers in our western counties, though most should stay dry this evening. Temps will cool a bit more overnight, dropping to the mid 60s. TOMORROW: A slight chance exists for some lingering showers to the north to start our Labor Day, but most will remain dry and skies will
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CHICAGO (KMIZ) Collin Anderson takes viewers on a tour of Wrigley Field as the iconic stadium hosts two volleyball matches, capped off by Mizzou vs. No. 1 Nebraska. The match starts at 8 p.m.
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UPDATE: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through Sunday, as recently observed heat indexes in Mid-Missouri have reached dangerous thresholds and, although currently not forecasted to be as widespread, still pose a threat through the afternoon hours today. AN EXTREME HEAT WARNING HAS BEEN ISSUED AS CONFIDENCE IS STILL
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TODAY: I’m tracking yet another hot day, with temperatures still sitting in the low 70s as you walk out the door this morning. By the afternoon, expect low 90s for areas east and north of Columbia, with heat index values nearing 100. For areas west and south of Columbia, mid to upper 90s are expected,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia offices will be closed in observance of Labor Day, and some services will be affected as well. The city council will meet Tuesday instead of Monday, according to a Facebook post from the city. Curbside trash and recycling won’t be picked up on Monday; pickup will be delayed by
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With hot weather expected through Labor Day weekend, the Columbia Fire Department is recommending that community members take steps to stay safe while celebrating. Columbia Fire Assistant Chief Lester Shewmake said the department typically sees an increase in calls for grilling incidents and heat exhaustion during holiday weekends. “A lot more people
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers are set for a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity in the second leg of the SEC-Big 10 Challenge. Four volleyball teams have been selected to compete in an outdoor match at the historic Wrigley Field for this inter-conference competition on Sunday, Sept. 6. No. 3 Kentucky will face No. 13 Penn State at
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department is warning residents about an increase in vehicle break-ins and thefts after several vehicles were reportedly entered this week, including one vehicle that was stolen. The recent incidents have some residents raising questions about crime in the community and whether the city’s Flock cameras are being
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TONIGHT: Warm and muggy tonight with overnight lows in the mid 70s. A slight chance for pop-ups exists south of I-70. TOMORROW: A cold front moving through overnight will bring some much needed relief from the extreme heat. Temps will still be in the lower 90s, but will be cool enough to take us out
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court decided that a referendum challenging the 2025 “Missouri FIRST” map will go on the November ballot. That decision also means the general election must be held under the old map passed in 2022. At least two lawsuits have been filed challenging parts of this decision and take it
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TODAY: I’m tracking a mostly clear and quiet start to the day as temperatures begin in the mid-70s. By the afternoon hours, temperatures will once again warm into the upper 90s, with humidity driving heat indexes into the 105-108 degree range. This is why another ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day will be in effect
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MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) The future of Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall is uncertain after a potential buyer backed out of a deal to purchase the hospital, according to federal bankruptcy court documents. Fitzgibbon Hospital is suing Strawberry Fields and American Medical Administrators, seeking damages for costs, alleged harm and delays the hospital says resulted from the
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TONIGHT: Hot in the evening, with temperatures in the 90s through sunset. Lows fall to the mid-70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny and dangerously hot, with a heat index up to 105 degrees. Pop-up storms are possible to the southeast, but no relief is expected. EXTENDED: Saturday and Sunday mornings could both see isolated storms this weekend,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, the Missouri Supreme Court rejected the Attorney General’s attempt to appeal the high court’s decision regarding congressional maps. The Missouri Supreme Court ruled the People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and that Missouri voters will decide on the “Missouri First” map in November. The congressional map created in 2022
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Supreme Court of Missouri has rejected the Missouri attorney general’s attempt to appeal its decision striking down a new congressional map to the U.S. Supreme Court. Chief Justice Brent Powell signed the order, which simply states, “Respondent’s motion for a stay of injunction pending emergency appeal and application for stay
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Week 2 of the Missouri high school football season kicked off on Friday night. You can find scores from all of your Mid-Missouri teams below, as well as highlights in the video player above.
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