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Swing Skill Series: Is Mark Mitchell the next ‘boss’ for Missouri?
Each summer, I watch Missouri’s transfer additions play with their former squad. Along the way, I understand which aspects of their game might be a linchpin for success in Columbia. That’s the basis for the Swing Skill Series at RockM+, which fuses data and video to highlight those areas....
Missouri Basketball: Why Mark Mitchell is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
No matter how you slice it, last season was a disaster for Missouri. One year after an NCAA Tournament in Dennis Gates’ debut as head coach, the Tigers lost every single SEC game, ending the season just 8-24. An abhorrent season saw Missouri fall apart in every aspect and fail to compete in a league that’s only gotten stronger this past offseason.
Man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man was flown to University Hospital with serious injuries Tuesday night after a motorcycle crash in Morgan County. According to the online crash report, Russel Jones, 36, was driving on Route W north of the Marvin Cutoff when he tried to pass another vehicle and traveled off the right The post Man flown to hospital after motorcycle crash in Morgan County appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Mizzou-themed sports bar planned in Soulard
ST. LOUIS — A new Mizzou-themed sports bar has plans to open at the former site of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard. Ray’s SportsHouse expects to open in early to mid-August at 1732 S. Ninth St. The new restaurant is owned by Corbin Ray, a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Columbia council reviews capital projects, updates short-term rental rules
As the 2025 fiscal year approaches, the Columbia City Council sought public feedback Monday on capital improvement projects slated for the next year. Further updates are happening to short-term rental rules, as well. The city's capital improvement plan is a multi-year document, which presents projects under various funding sources, such...
Marshall Woman Injured in I-70 Crash
A Marshall woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday morning in Blue Springs in Jackson County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a westbound 2024 Kia Soul was traveling in the right lane of I-70, while a 2020 Peterbilt tractor trailer, driven by 62-year-old James R. Harris of Bowling Green, Mo., was traveling in the left lane of I-70 at Adams Dairy Parkway around 11:45 a.m., when the Peterbilt merged into the right lane and struck the driver's side of the Kia. The Kia then ran off the right side of the roadway, across the ramp and struck a guardrail.
Neighborhood Housing Crisis Escalates, Local Contractors Work to Provide Solutions
Home. A difficult concept to obtain for many — particularly within Kansas City limits. As Mortgage and rent payments climb, the number of accessible, secure and desirable residences plummet, which leaves individuals and families alike with less than ideal living conditions. While this disproportionate rent-cost to annual income is...
Columbia Capital Investment Sales Tax interview: Jill Schlude, Columbia Police Chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript of an interview ABC 17 News reporter Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude. Gabrielle Teiner: All right. Can I have you state your name? Spell it. And your title? Jill Schlude: Sure Jill Schlude j i l l s c h l u The post Columbia Capital Investment Sales Tax interview: Jill Schlude, Columbia Police Chief appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia Capital Improvement Sales Tax interview: John Ogan, Columbia Public Works
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript from an interview ABC 17 News report Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan. Gabrielle Teiner: So I'm just gonna have you state your name, spell it, and your job title. John Ogan: My name is...
MU spokesman says university is prepared for political protests ahead of November election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, students will return to the University of Missouri's campus for the 2024 fall semester, months before the presidential election. Students are also returning after former President Donald Trump was grazed in the ear by a bullet in an assassination attempt on Saturday during a rally in Pennsylvania. A spokesman for The post MU spokesman says university is prepared for political protests ahead of November election appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
CPD, CFD, Public Works describe uses for Capital Improvement Sales Tax
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, Columbia residents will vote on whether the one-fourth-of-one-percent for the city's Capital Improvement Sales Tax should continue. If approved, the tax would last for 10 years. The current sales tax is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. According to the City of Columbia's website, $94,350,000 would go toward public The post CPD, CFD, Public Works describe uses for Capital Improvement Sales Tax appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Chiefs Head Coach Andy Reid Puts Entire Team on Notice Ahead of Training Camp
The Kansas City Chiefs' rookies report to training camp on July 16, however, the team's veteran players don't check in until July 20. For Chiefs' returning vets, they spent the offseason celebrating their first, second, or third Super Bowl victory. While Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes was ...
Trio of Mizzou Pitchers Selected on Final Day of MLB Draft
DALLAS -- The 2024 Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft concluded Tuesday with three University of Missouri baseball pitchers selected in the final 10 rounds. Senior left-hander Ryan Magdic was taken by Oakland in the 14th round (406th overall), before senior right-hander Carter Rustad went to Baltimore in the 15th round (459th overall) and junior right-hander Bryce Mayer was selected by Houston in the 17th round (493rd overall).
Cook speaks on final season; Burden discusses Heisman chances; Williams talks schemes
DALLAS — Three Tigers entered new territory Tuesday at SEC Media Days. Quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden III and defensive tackle Kristian Williams represented Missouri after experiencing flight delays because of severe thunderstorms in Missouri. Cook, similar to coach Eli Drinkwitz, emphasized that the team will not...
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