UPDATES: THURSDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Waves of rain and storms are possible between tonight and tomorrow morning, but the severe threat through about noon tomorrow will be low. If the morning round sticks around longer, it could limit the potential in the afternoon. However, the potential is still there, especially across northwest Missouri. The overall outlook
Continue ReadingBy Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A multi-day storm threat is set to impact millions of people in the central US through the weekend. Forecasts show parts of Texas, Missouri and Iowa are in the direct pathway of multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and
Continue ReadingKCAL, KCBS, WABC, WBZ, WHDH, CNN By Alexandra Banner, CNN (CNN) — A multi-day storm threat is set to impact millions of people in the central US through the weekend. Forecasts show parts of Texas, Missouri and Iowa are in the direct pathway of multiple rounds of severe thunderstorms. Here’s what else you need to
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TODAY: Friday, Saturday, and Sunday are ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Days. Get the latest detail here. Friday brings a chance for scattered storms through the morning, and some isolated evening storm chances. Our best chance at severe weather will be with what can develop later this evening, but a chance for isolated severe exists
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The House and Senate have each passed bills that would make it harder to change the state constitution through a vote of the people. Republicans who support the change say it will help keep outside interests from influencing Missouri’s elections.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A groundbreaking ceremony was held Thursday for a new location for the Thompson Center for Autism and Neurodevelopment, which is expected to help with an increased demand in testing. The new location is slated to open in the spring of 2026 at South Providence Medical Park at 551 Veterans United Drive in
Continue ReadingBy Jennifer Hansler and Simone McCarthy, CNN Beijing (CNN) — Chinese leader Xi Jinping said the US and China should be “partners rather than adversaries” as he met with top American diplomat Antony Blinken in Beijing’s cavernous Great Hall of the People on Friday. The meeting, which took place on the final day of Blinken’s
Continue ReadingBy Zeena Saifi, Abeer Salman and Ibrahim Dahman, CNN (CNN) — Authorities in Gaza have concluded their search of mass graves at a hospital in the south of the strip and said they have uncovered a total of 392 bodies, including some still wearing surgical gowns. Speaking at a Thursday news conference, an official from the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Mid-Missouri counties experienced damage as storms moved through Thursday night. Sedalia Fire Chief Matthew Irwin said the fire department started getting calls around 7 p.m. The department responded to 18 calls in 90 minutes. The calls included trees into homes, power lines down and lightning strikes. He said that there were
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Kansas City Chiefs have traded up to select Texas wide receiver Xavier Worthy with the No. 28 pick in the NFL draft. They decided to give Patrick Mahomes a speedy deep threat with legal uncertainty surrounding the future of Rashee Rice at the
Continue ReadingBy DAVID BRANDT AP Sports Writer TEMPE, Ariz. (AP) — The Arizona Cardinals have taken receiver Marvin Harrison Jr. with the No. 4 overall pick in the NFL draft, hoping the Ohio State star will be a top playmaker for quarterback Kyler Murray. The 6-foot-4, 205-pound Harrison has drawn comparisons to franchise icon Larry Fitzgerald,
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DETROIT, Mich. (KMIZ) For the first time since 2017, a former Mizzou Tiger has been selected in the opening round of the NFL Draft. Darius Robinson was drafted by the Arizona Cardinals with the 27th overall pick on Thursday night in his home state of Michigan. The defensive lineman became the first Mizzou Football alum
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia city leaders are considering solutions for its outdated Material Recovery Facility. This week, the City Council authorized an agreement with a consultant group to help evaluate the future of recycling in Columbia. On Oct. 3, 2022, the City Council approved an agreement with RRT Engineering to conduct an extensive evaluation of
Continue ReadingBy Helen Regan and Esha Mitra, CNN New Delhi (CNN) — Indian voters are battling sweltering conditions to take part in the world’s biggest election as a severe heat wave hits parts of the country and authorities forecast a hotter-than-normal summer for the South Asian nation. The India Meteorological Department (IMD) said a heat wave
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CNN By Tara John, CNN (CNN) — “I love you. Stay strong. Survive.” That has been the mantra of Rachel Goldberg-Polin since her son was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 with a severe arm injury. “I’ve probably said [it] a million times… over these 202 days,” Rachel told CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Thursday
Continue ReadingBy Tara John, CNN (CNN) — “I love you. Stay strong. Survive.” That has been the mantra of Rachel Goldberg-Polin since her son was taken hostage by Hamas on October 7 with a severe arm injury. “I’ve probably said [it] a million times… over these 202 days,” Rachel told CNN’s Anderson Cooper on Thursday of
Continue ReadingBy The Associated Press A look at football players in the Big 12 Conference this spring who could have breakout seasons in the fall, when Oklahoma and Texas will be in the Southeastern Conference. Arizona, Arizona State, Colorado and Utah will come in from the Pac-12 to make the Big 12 a 16-team league. BAYLOR:
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The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 40,000 noise-reducing earmuffs made by 3M.
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A former Republican state representative has dropped out of a local state Senate race, leaving only a Democrat seeking the seat for now.
Continue ReadingBy DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Salvador Perez hit a two-run homer in the first inning, Cole Ragans held Toronto in check long enough for the storms to arrive, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Blue Jays 2-1 in a game called after five innings due to rain. Cole
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