Take a drive past any sunflower patch across Mid-Missouri in late summer, and you will notice a striking sight: tens of thousands of massive, golden heads standing in uniform alignment, all facing the same direction. Every mature bloom is locked due east. A common misconception is that sunflowers follow the sun across the sky all
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TODAY: I’m tracking another hot, sunny afternoon as air temperatures get into the upper 90s and humidity makes it feel closer to the 105-108 degree range as winds blow out of the south at 5-10 mph. This is why an ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect and will stay in effect at
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri drivers heading to recreation spots such as the Lake of the Ozarks for Labor Day weekend are paying nearly a dollar more per gallon than they were one year ago. The statewide average for regular gasoline reached about $3.82 per gallon Friday, according to AAA. That is nearly 93 cents higher
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TODAY: Friday is another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day, with heat still in the forecast. Heat indexes are forecast in the 103-107 range for areas currently under an Extreme Heat Warning. We’ll be sunny and likely dry, though models suggest a spot shower or two is possible this evening in the south near I-44. TONIGHT:
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers picked apart Arkansas-Pine Bluff in the first game of the 2026-27 season 54-14. You can watch extended highlights of the win in the video player below. There were plenty of questions heading into the week one for Mizzou. An nearly entirely new cast on both sides of the ball, and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was found dead Thursday evening at Stephens Lake Park, according to Columbia police. Lt. Derek Moore told ABC 17 News at the scene that officers responded to someone being found dead. Moore said they are not sure about the manner of death yet and will not give identifies of the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two mid-Missouri Titans clash in week two of the high school football season. Jefferson City and Columbia meet in the second game of the season as Helias and Hickman go head-to-head. Both sides picked up wins in the opening week, and now two legendary coaches will face off for the final time.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members and supporters of Laborers’ Local 955 marched through the University of Missouri’s campus on Thursday and called for “livable wages” outside of the school’s new $250 million north end zone renovations. It was the opening game for the Mizzou Tigers’ season, and the first with the new upgrades to Memorial Stadium.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court handed down its opinions on three cases it heard arguments from on Wednesday. In the highly debated saga that had challenged the “Missouri First” congressional map that was signed by Gov. Mike Kehoe last year, the court ruled that People Not Politicians successfully made their arguments and will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers football season kicks off on Thursday night and the extreme heat has MU Health Care preparing to help out especially for heat-related illnesses. MU Health Care Medical Director Joshua Stilley said there are roughly 30 medical personnel located throughout Memorial Stadium. There is also 3 aid stations located on
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City River Market opened to the public today with a ribbon-cutting held by city and county officials at 3 p.m. The contract for this project was approved in September 2024, and groundbreaking took place in May 2025. Jefferson City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said the project costs $8.3 million. That cost
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Mizzou football’s season opener is turning into a Thursday night ritual. Since 2022, the Tigers have kicked off four straight seasons on a weekday, and tomorrow makes five, when Mizzou hosts Arkansas-Pine Bluff at 7 p.m. It’s a deliberate move by Coach Eli Drinkwitz to stuff the stands and snag some primetime visibility, all building
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and muggy with lows in the upper 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, hot, and humid with highs in the upper 90s. Heat index around 105°. EXTENDED: Dangerous heat continues as high pressure centered over the Mid-Atlantic works back to the west, putting us squarely under southwest flow and pushing dew points up into
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THIS AFTERNOON: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day has been issued for extreme heat today, with a heat index up to 105 degrees through late afternoon. The feels-like remains near 100 for Mizzou kickoff at 7 p.m. TONIGHT: Temperatures gradually fall to the mid-80s by the end of the game, and lows remain warm
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TODAY: Thursday is another hot day and an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day. Especially with outdoor activities surrounding Mizzou’s home opener, today’s heat could be dangerous. Heat indexes are expected in the 103-107 range today. An Extreme Heat Warning has been issued for Boone, Callaway, Audrain, Cole, Moniteau, Osage, Gasconade, Monroe, and Montgomery counties through
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football fans will see changes to their game-day experience at Faurot Field this season, including stadium upgrades, concession stand additions and travel impacts on I-70. Fan Experience Fans will see new enhancements to Memorial Stadium this season as Mizzou Football kicks off the 2026 season against the University of Arkansas-Pine Bluff
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A recent decision by a federal appeals court judge to dismiss a charge for ‘possession of virtual child sexual abuse material’ has raised concerns for one Missouri advocate. Steven Anderegg was originally charged with producing, distributing and possessing child sex abuse materials and sending the material to a minor. Anderegg allegedly produced
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After months of workouts and practices, the Mizzou football team is set to take the field for the first time Thursday as the 2026 season kicks off at Faurot Field. But much like the players on the field, the preparation to keep fans safe on game day starts months earlier — and
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Standing at 6-foot-6 and 265-pounds, Mizzou defensive end Langden Kitchen is difficult to miss on the football field….and, turns out, even more difficult to block. “He’s been a nightmare for our guys to block,” head coach Eli Drinkwitz said. Kitchen, who is in his second year in the program, is next in
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