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From ABC17NEWS, KOMU 8 and 8 more newsrooms, gathered by TMI, 6AM City’s local news service, in the last two days.
ABC17NEWS44 minutes ago
Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office determines potential year of death for unidentified remains found 13 years ago, on ABC17NEWSCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Investigators with the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office have identified the time frame of death and potential birth year for human remains of a young boy found in in Dixon, Missouri. The skull of John Dixon Doe was found in October 2013 along Highway 28. Recently, the National Center for Missing and
ABC17NEWS2 hours ago
Columbia firefighters prepare safety measures for Truman the Tiger’s high-flying entrance, on ABC17NEWSCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As SEC basketball season gets underway, the Columbia Fire Department is preparing for a game day tradition that requires careful planning and specialized safety training. The training comes as national safety concerns grow following the death of a U.S. Air Force member who fell during a rappelling demonstration at a University of
KOMU 82 hours ago
Central Methodist women's soccer wins share of Heart of America regular-season title, on KOMU 8The No. 2 Eagles will face No. 7 Missouri Valley to start tournament play after earning a share of the regular-season title.
KOMU 83 hours ago
Forecast: Cooler temps and rain on the way, on KOMU 8Grab your umbrella and keep it with you this week!
93.9 The Eagle3 hours ago
Mizzou beats Arkansas 34-10 to retain Battle line rivalry trophy; Tigers are ranked #19 in new AP college football poll, on 93.9 The EagleThe Missouri Tiger football team beat Arkansas 34-10 Saturday night at rainy Frank Broyles field in Fayetteville to retain the Battle Line rivalry trophy. Mizzou quarterback Austin Simmons was 20
Columbia Missourian4 hours ago
Prediction markets thrive ahead of midterms, on Columbia MissourianOnline prediction markets are taking in hundreds of thousands of dollars from people betting on Missouri elections.
Columbia Missourian4 hours ago
Mizzou soccer ends shy of postseason after 0-0 draw to LSU, on Columbia MissourianMU failed to get the win it needed Sunday to return to the postseason for the first time since 2020.
Columbia Missourian4 hours ago
Missouri organizations come together for Winter Weather Preparedness Week, on Columbia MissourianKRCG4 hours ago
One seriously hurt after pickup overturns in Randolph County, on KRCGA 19-year-old Salisbury man was seriously injured when a pickup overturned early Sunday on Randolph County Road 1130, about three miles north of Clifton Hill, a
ABC17NEWS5 hours ago
Tracking a wet start to the week, long awaited cool down, on ABC17NEWSTONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and cool with lows in the mid-upper 50s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy early with highs in the low to mid-70s. Rain and storms arriving late, with pockets of heavy rain and gusty winds possible. EXTENDED: I’m tracking a cloudy start to the week ahead of showers and storms that move in by Monday
KOMU 85 hours ago
U.S. 54 and I-70 reopen in Kingdom City on Sunday after bridge demolition, on KOMU 8Crews finished demolishing the old U.S. 54 bridges over Interstate 70 in Kingdom City a day ahead of schedule.
Also reported byABC17NEWS
ABC17NEWS5 hours ago
Mizzou soccer draws against LSU to end season short of SEC Tournament, on ABC17NEWSCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2026 Mizzou soccer season ended in heartbreak, on Sunday afternoon, as the Tigers ended the season in a scoreless tie against LSU. With the loss, head coach Stefanie Golan and her team end the year just one win short of making their first SEC Tournament berth since 2020. To make it
93.9 The Eagle6 hours ago
UPDATE: I-70 and Highway 54 in mid-Missouri’s Kingdom City fully reopens, after bridge demolition, on 93.9 The EagleThe Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has fully reopened I-70 and Highway 54 in mid-Missouri’s Kingdom City, after a weekend bridge demolition project. Improve I-70 program director Eric Kopinski tells
Also reported byKOMU 8
Columbia Missourian7 hours ago
Southern Boone closes out regular season with two wins, on Columbia MissourianColumbia Daily Tribune7 hours ago
How much did Missouri football rise in top-25 poll rankings after Arkansas win?, on Columbia Daily TribuneHere’s where Missouri football was ranked in the latest top-25 national polls after beating Arkansas.
ABC17NEWS8 hours ago
Camden County Sheriff’s Office offers X-Rays for Halloween candy after finding needle, on ABC17NEWSCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office confirmed that a family found needles in their Halloween candy after trick-or-treating in the HH area of the county, according to a Facebook post from the agency. The Camden County Justice Center will be open from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sunday, a day it’s usually closed,
KOMU 89 hours ago
Gentry Building work will close East Broadway sidewalk daily, on KOMU 8Crews will close sidewalks along East Broadway in Columbia daily from Nov. 2 to Nov. 13 to paint the Gentry Building's soffits.
KOMU 810 hours ago
MoDOT releases mid-Missouri roadwork plans for Nov. 2-8, on KOMU 8Find out how new construction and planned maintenance could affect your commute in mid-Missouri this week.
KOMU 810 hours ago
Westbound I-70 lane reopens in Cooper County after Sunday morning crash, on KOMU 8The right lane of westbound I-70 reopened at the 112 mile marker in Cooper County on Saturday afternoon after a rollover crash.
KOMU 810 hours ago
Box truck crash closes westbound I-70 lane in Cooper County, on KOMU 8A box truck crash closed the right lane of westbound I-70 at the 112 mile marker in Cooper County on Sunday morning.
ABC17NEWS11 hours ago
Columbia Spirit Halloween back open after pepper spray incident, on ABC17NEWSSpirit Halloween on Nifong Boulevard in Columbia opened at its regular time Sunday morning after closing just before 2 p.m. on Halloween, when pepper spray was used in the store.
KOMU 812 hours ago
Forecast: Cool Sunday, Rain chances return Monday night, on KOMU 8KOMU 812 hours ago
Warsaw man seriously injured in Benton County crash on Saturday, on KOMU 8A 20-year-old Warsaw man received serious injuries after his pickup truck struck two trees in Benton County on Saturday night.
Also reported byABC17NEWS
KJLU 88.9 FM13 hours ago
Ashland man's passenger seriously injured in suspected DWI crash near Clifton Hill, on KJLU 88.9 FMA Chariton County teen is seriously injured in a suspected drunk driving crash in neighboring Randolph County.
Columbia Missourian15 hours ago
Improve I-70 project update: Columbia has felt a lot of the early impact, on Columbia MissourianABC17NEWS15 hours ago
AAA advises drivers to watch for deer on drive home as the sun sets earlier, on ABC17NEWSThe sun sets earlier in the evening after the clocks were set back Sunday for Daylight Saving Time, which means some people will be driving home in the dark while deer are at peak activity for the day. AAA is advising drivers to keep an eye out for deer and warn them that swerving to avoid one can be deadly. “Every instinct tells you to swerve, but following that instinct is often what gets people hurt,” AAA spokesperson Carly McKinnis wrote in a press release.
KOMU 816 hours ago
Columbia City Council to discuss stormwater drainage improvements, on KOMU 8The Columbia City Council will also discuss accepting state funds for downtown safety efforts and potential funds to the landfill project.
ABC17NEWS16 hours ago
Tracking a few light showers with better rain chances this week, on ABC17NEWSTODAY: Overcast skies are likely again on Sunday, so you won't need sunglasses today. You may want a light rain jacket if you're leaving early this morning, as light showers continue off and on through the morning. Still, if you don't mind a light spritz or two, it's not much to worry about. No meaningful
Jefferson City News Tribune17 hours ago
Seven Missourians join Veterans Hall of Fame, on Jefferson City News TribuneSeven of Missouri's most distinguished veterans received a special honor Friday during a ceremony at the Missouri Capitol.
KOMU 817 hours ago
What to do with your pumpkin after Halloween, on KOMU 8After Halloween, composting and donating pumpkins are ways to reduce landfill waste.
Columbia Daily Tribune22 hours ago
Why Ahmad Hardy only had two carries while making remarkable return for Mizzou, on Columbia Daily TribuneMissouri football coach Eli Drinkwitz explained the Tigers' plan for Ahmad Hardy in his remarkable return and why he ended up taking two carries.
ABC17NEWSYesterday
No. 23 Mizzou gets back into win column with Battle Line victory over Arkansas, on ABC17NEWSFAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KMIZ) The Battle Line Trophy will return to Columbia a fifth-straight season, after No. 23 Mizzou’s 34-10 win over Arkansas, on Saturday. With that win, head coach Eli Drinkwitz and company improve to 6-2 on the season and extend their winning streak to 29-straight victories over unranked opponents, which is the longest active
Ozarks Sports ZoneYesterday
Hermitage girls, Mansfield boys capture team titles at Class 1 District 2 XC meet, on Ozarks Sports ZoneShare on Facebook Share on Twitter By Dana Harding (For OzarksSportsZone.com) EL DORADO SPRINGS – Recent summertime temperatures finally gave way to an overcast, mid-60s backdrop during Saturday’s Class 1 District 2 cross country meet. 205 runners
Columbia MissourianYesterday
Columbia College volleyball reaches 30 wins with pair of sweeps, on Columbia MissourianColumbia College swept Hannibal-La Grange and Central Baptist on Saturday to earn its 30th win of the season.
Sedalia DemocratYesterday
Nine area runners qualify for state cross country, on Sedalia DemocratHalle Morrison will have a chance to bring home a third career state medal after punching her ticket back to Columbia on Saturday, Oct. 31. The Otterville junior finished as […]
ABC17NEWSYesterday
ABC 17 News at 6 livestream, on ABC17NEWSCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A special streaming edition of ABC 17 News at 6.
Columbia MissourianYesterday
Rock Bridge girls volleyball drops Class 5 state quarterfinal, on Columbia MissourianRock Bridge girls volleyball suffered a 25-21, 22-25, 25-19, 25-15 four-set loss in the Class 5 state quarterfinal to Incarnate Word Academy on Saturday afternoon at Rock Bridge High School.
Columbia MissourianYesterday
Rock Bridge, Tolton girls cross country win district meets, on Columbia MissourianABC17NEWSYesterday
Lake Ozark man seriously injured after crash in Miller County, on ABC17NEWSCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was injured after a crash Saturday afternoon in Miller County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 30-year-old Barnett, Missouri, woman drove a Ford F150 on MO-52 at Pace Rd when she hit a pedestrian. The pedestrian was a 69-year-old Lake Ozark, Missouri, man who, according to
Columbia MissourianYesterday
Columbia City Council to vote on stormwater drainage improvements, on Columbia MissourianAccepting state funds for downtown safety efforts and potential funds to the landfill project will also be discussed Monday.