Cole County residents voting on library tax increase
Missouri voters in certain counties can now go out to the polls for the August elections.
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Tracking a sharp warmup today ahead of evening storms
THIS MORNING: Isolated storms are possible early this morning in southern Missouri but we are generally expected to stay dry. Temperatures quickly rise to near 90 before noon. TODAY: The early afternoon could see temperatures in the upper 90s today, with moisture adding on a few degrees. Some scattered showers are possible this evening, beginning
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Experts say to be wary of lottery scams as Mega Millions jackpot increases
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Lottery fever has been heating up drawing people to buy lottery tickets. The Powerball last week was more than $1 billion and Tuesday’s Mega Millions drawing currently sits at $820 million. When Mega Millions and Powerball jackpots grow, scammers will lure people on social media. “Let’s say (there is a paid advertisement
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Lawyer for man arrested, seen in May CPD video still looking at ‘remedies’ in court
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The lawyer representing a man seen on video getting hit in the face while Columbia police officers arrested him say he’s still investigating the situation. Bharat Varadachari told ABC 17 News on Monday that he is still exploring different “remedies” in civil court for Lee Martin. “I have great respect for police
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Tracking intense heat building throughout the work week into the weekend
TONIGHT: I’m tracking a general clearing for mid-Missouri as most of the higher storm chances exit the viewing area. Temperatures will be dropping down into the low 70s, and winds will be blowing at 5-10 mph from the SSW. TOMORROW: I’m tracking early morning isolated rain and storm chances that decay as the morning continues.
Continue ReadingMSHP gives boat safety tips after weekend crash lands 8 in hospital
Three out of the eight people involved in this weekends boat crash at the Lake of the Ozark are still hospitalized, according to Cpl. Kyle Green from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F.
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Diesel fuel leak reported in Cole County, found in creek near Lincoln University farm
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Public Works announced in a Monday afternoon release that a diesel fuel leak appeared in a creek on the Lincoln University Alan T. Busby Farm south of Jefferson City. Public Works said that the Missouri Department of Natural Resources was alerted by Lincoln University staff about a diesel fuel
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Persistent heat dome could bring extreme heat for weeks
After a busy July full of rain chances and milder conditions, the long-term pattern looks to somewhat dry up and quiet down. A ridge of high pressure is currently building across the western United States, and this system could be in place through the rest of the month. Heat alerts are already up from the
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Columbia City Council meets with Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss short-term rentals
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council met with the Planning and Zoning Commission Monday evening for a joint work session regarding the years-long discussion of short-term rental regulations. Council and commission members reviewed public feedback and research gathered by the Planning and Zoning Commission. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner said the public will get
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Tracking drier conditions late today
This Afternoon: A storm complex tracking through western Missouri is heading south of our area, and any redevelopment of storms looks unlikely heading into this evening. Temperatures will reach the lower 90s as conditions dry out. Tonight: Some clouds linger as lows cool to the lower 70s. Winds remain out of the west at 5-10
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Intense heat this week could be danger for outdoor workers
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Every year, dozens of workers die and thousands more become ill while working in hot or humid conditions, according to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. With dangerous heat levels expected across the United States this week, OSHA says those numbers have the potential to get worse. Given the current conditions, the
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Tracking scattered late morning/ early afternoon showers and storms
Today: Scattered showers and storms begin in western portions of Mid-Missouri after 10 PM lasting until the late afternoon hours. An isolated strong to severe storm remains possible. The overall risk of widespread severe storms remains very low. Strong winds and brief downpours remain the primary impacts. The afternoon highs climb into the lower 90s.
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Columbia’s ARPA evaluation committee to score proposals Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ARPA evaluation committee is set to meet Monday morning to discuss how to spend $25.2 million dollars. The committee will evaluate scoring and submit their recommendations to Columbia City Council next month. Over 50 organizations scored high enough to move on to the current phase of the project and had until
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Former Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton deemed ‘commander’ of Chiefs defense
ST. JOESPH, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou linebacker Nick Bolton took the field Sunday at Missouri Western for his third training camp with the Kansas City Chiefs. After a breakout year last season, the team is looking for Bolton to step into a leadership role. “Nick is the leader of the defense in that the play
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All eight people involved in boat crash alive; driver arrested for boating while intoxicated
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) All eight people onboard a boat that crashed into a house at the Lake of the Ozarks are alive, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol. Eight people were sent to the hospital after a boat crashed into a home on the Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri State Highway Patrol
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Sunday Sit-down with Dave Matter
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on the St. Louis Post-Dispatch’s Dave Matter in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the pair’s full conversation in the video player above.
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Chiefs kick off training camp without veteran Chris Jones on the field
ST. JOESPH, Mo. (KMIZ) Kansas City Chiefs training camp kicked off at Missouri Western on Sunday and defensive tackle Chris Jones did not take the field with the rest of the team. According to head coach Andy Reid, Jones and the Chiefs are “in communication” to reach an agreement on a new contract. Jones has
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Tracking a couple more rounds of storms before a hot work week in the Futuretrack
TONIGHT: I’m tracking chances for more isolated storm chances making their way through mid-Missouri, with the strongest chances spread throughout 4-8 PM. These storms are expected to stay sub-severe, but if they evolve, main threats will be strong winds and hail. Even at the sub-severe level, some of these storm systems could produce winds up
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Show-Me State Games wraps up first weekend encouraging athletes to stay cool
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As temperatures rise, and this summer being the hottest globally on record, the Show Me State Games wants to make sure participants stay safe in the heat. Their website has a message posted, urging participants and spectators to stay hydrated and find shady cool areas when they can. The message also includes
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Tracking low rain chances as temperatures climb
TODAY: Sunday starts off drier, allowing temperatures to reach the lower 90s through partly cloudy skies. Another round of isolated evening storms is possible, but most will again stay dry. TOMORROW: Monday sees a near repeat of conditions as the day before, though rain chances look to arrive earlier closer to noon. Temperatures won’t likely
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