MoDOT gives update on opening of St. Charles Road bridge
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Tracking morning rain chances and afternoon heat
TODAY: Monday is another ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day with more heat and humidity on tap to kick off the week. One feature that may limit this heat is a rogue shower and storm chance early this morning. Guidance is not modeling them well, but showers and storms are entering the region early this morning
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MoDOT to host ribbon-cutting for St. Charles Road bridge in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to hold a ribbon-cutting ceremony Monday morning for the St. Charles Road bridge over I-70 in Columbia. The ribbon-cutting will begin at 10:30 a.m. on the St. Charles Road bridge. Guests are encouraged to park at the shopping center on the north side of the
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Sunday Sit-down with Mizzou wrestling legend Keegan O’Toole
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones caught up with Mizzou wrestling legend and assistant coach Keegan O’Toole in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-Down, as the pair broke down O’Toole’s recent decision to retire from competition. You can watch ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones’ full chat with O’Toole in the video
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Sunday morning Columbia shots-fired suspect previously charged in 2022 murder
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is back in custody after police said he fired shots in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning. The Columbia Police Department identified the alleged gunman as 20-year-old Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick. Police claim Williams-Patrick was seen holding a gun and attempting to place it on a sidewalk before officers arrested him.
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Tracking continued extreme heat, increased rain chances starting Thursday
TONIGHT: Muggy conditions continue overnight as temperatures hover around the mid 70s. A pop-up shower or storm is possible in the early morning hours. TOMORROW: A Weather Alert Day continues to be in effect through Wednesday for extreme heat. Tomorrow’s high temperatures are expected to reach the mid 90s, with heat indexes well into the
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Columbia man arrested on suspicion of early morning shots-fired
EDITOR’S NOTE: The headline was updated to accurately reflect the incident. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has identified 20-year-old Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick of Columbia as the suspect who allegedly fired shots in downtown Columbia early Sunday morning. According to a CPD press release, officers on foot heard shots being fired in the 800
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Tracking chances for showers and storms as extreme heat takes over
TODAY: I’m tracking isolated to scattered chances for showers and storms throughout the morning hours, mainly along and north of I-70, as temperatures begin in the low 70s. This could locally delay how quickly areas warm up throughout the day. By the afternoon hours, precipitation chances will come to an end, but what’s left will
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Mizzou football looks to dominate the trenches again in 2026
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Tigers have been one of the most impressive and consistent teams on the offensive and defensive lines for the past few seasons. Mizzou has finished with one of the best rushing attacks in the nation in 2025, finishing inside the top 10 in rush yards per game. With much of the
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Columbia City Council works on public safety funding after voters approve 1% sales tax
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Voters approved a 1% public safety sales tax in Columbia’s Tuesday election, and now city leaders are working to determine how the new revenue will be incorporated into the city’s budget. Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon said 75 additional ballots were counted during Friday’s certification process. That includes two military and overseas
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Tracking intense heat over the next several days, storm chances to follow
TONIGHT: Clear but muggy, lows dropping to the mid 70s as dew points remain strong overnight. TOMORROW: The first of several triple digit heat index days comes tomorrow afternoon, as temperatures climb into the lower 90s. Moisture continues to move into the region bringing heat indexes into the 105 degree range. A Weather Alert Day
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Missouri back-to-school sales tax holiday runs through Sunday
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ). Missouri’s annual back-to-school sales tax holiday is underway, waiving state and local sales taxes on qualifying clothing, school supplies and technology through Sunday at midnight. The three-day holiday weekend begins annually on the first Friday in August at 12:01 a.m. To qualify for the tax exception, purchases must be for personal use;
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Tracking mostly dry conditions each day as intense summer heat returns
TODAY: I’m tracking mostly dry and sunny conditions, except for haze from wildfire smoke, out the door this morning as temperatures begin in the upper 60s and low 70s. By the afternoon hours, temperatures will warm into the upper 80s, with humidity making it feel closer to the mid-90s, as winds gradually shift into the
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More road closures, traffic changes coming to Boone, Callaway counties
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers in Boone and Callaway counties should prepare for several road closures and traffic changes as construction projects continue across Mid-Missouri. The Missouri Department of Transportation announced Friday that crews will make several changes to traffic patterns beginning this week. While drivers will have to navigate more construction, there is some good
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New faces of Mizzou football settling in after first week of camp
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Head coach Eli Drinkwitz brought in 30 new transfers to his squad ahead of the 2026 season. With all of that change across both sides of the ball, the biggest challenge won’t be strictly performance based, but a question of how well they integrate into the system. “We have a big group
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Despite sports betting bump from World Cup, Missouri sees second-lowest monthly total in taxable revenue
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri schools are finally starting to see money from the state’s sports betting industry, which was legalized in December. According to Liz Hoffman of the Missouri Gaming Commission, $1.084 million was transferred to the Sports Wagering Education Fund on June 9, marking the first distribution to education since sports betting was legalized.
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‘Respect Missouri Voters’ rallies in Jefferson City days after Hoskins rejected ballot initiative
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Respect Missouri Voters held a rally on Friday at the Missouri Secretary of State Office this afternoon. The rally comes after Secretary of State Denny Hoskins decided on Tuesday to reject the group’s proposed constitutional amendment from appearing on the November ballot. The group filed a lawsuit on Thursday in an
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Tracking increasing heat and humidity this weekend
TONIGHT: Mostly clear and mild, with lows around 70 degrees and a light southwest breeze. TOMORROW: Hot and humid, with highs near 90 and a heat index up to 100 degrees. Skies could be hazy due to wildfire smoke, but air quality at the surface remains good. EXTENDED: Dangerous heat will move in this weekend,
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Mizzou football players take questions after first week of fall camp
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Continue Reading Initiative petition advocates hold rally in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Supporters of Amendment 6, which would increase legal protections for Missouri’s initiative petition process that allows citizens to change the constitution with a vote, rallied in Jefferson City on Friday. The rally comes after their petition was rejected by the secretary of state, prompting the group to sue.
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