KMIZ-TV (Columbia, MO)

KMIZ is a television station that broadcasts on virtual and UHF digital channel 17. It serves as a dual affiliate for ABC and MyNetworkTV and is licensed to Columbia, Missouri, covering the Columbia–Jefferson City area. The station is owned by the News-Press & Gazette Company (NPG), which is based in St. Joseph. KMIZ has a sister station, KQFX-LD, a low-powered Fox affiliate on channel 22, also licensed to Columbia. KMIZ airs KQFX-LD's programming on its fourth digital subchannel. Both stations operate from studios located on the East Business Loop 70 in Columbia, while their transmitter is situated west of Jamestown, near the county line of Moniteau and Cooper.

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#148495

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#31168

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Former Mizzou star Tamar Bates' NBA dreams fueled by his biggest purpose: being a dad

2 days ago | abc17news.com | Nathalie Jones

Former Mizzou star Tamar Bates’ NBA dreams fueled by his biggest purpose: being a dad Over the years, former Mizzou men's basketball star Tamar Bates has taken and made a great deal of difficult shots. Whether it was clutch buckets on his way to 29 points in a court-storming win over the No. 1 team in the nation or the routine shots he mastered from the charity stripe, Bates has tackled it all.
Mizzou football lands second commitment in as many days

3 days ago | abc17news.com | Nathalie Jones

Mizzou football lands second commitment in as many days The Class of 2026 continues to grow for Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz, as he made his second addition to the group in as many days, on Tuesday evening. The total number of pledges in a class that's now ranked No. 62 in the nation by On3 is up to six, with the addition of four-star offensive lineman Khalief Canty Jr. The Detroit-native picked the Tigers over offers from his hometown school of Michigan State, as well as Pittsburgh.
Mizzou women's basketball renews rivalry with Kansas

3 days ago | abc17news.com | Nathalie Jones

Mizzou women’s basketball renews rivalry with Kansas Four seasons after one of the fiercest rivalries in college basketball returned to the hardwood on the men's side, it is being renewed for the women, as well. On Tuesday, Mizzou Athletics announced that Mizzou women's hoops will face rival Kansas at the T-Mobile Center in Kansas City on Saturday, November 15. It will mark the first time the Tigers and Jayhawks have meet in a regular-season game since 2012.
Eli Drinkwitz adds another offensive weapon to 2026 recruiting class

4 days ago | abc17news.com | Nathalie Jones

Eli Drinkwitz adds another offensive weapon to 2026 recruiting class Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz continued to prioritize offense in his 2026 recruiting class, on Monday, as three-star running back Maxwell Warner announced his commitment to the Tigers on Chicago's ABC 7 News. Warner is the fifth commitment in Coach Drink's 2026 group, four of which come on the offensive side of the football. You can find a full list of Drinkwitz's commitments below.
Padres take series against the Royals in walk-off fashion

5 days ago | abc17news.com | Nathalie Jones

Padres take series against the Royals in walk-off fashion SAN DIEGO, Calif. (KMIZ) For the second-straight game, the Kansas City bats could not keep up with San Diego, as the Padres edged out the Royals in walk-off fashion, on Sunday, 3-2. Jose Iglesias played hero for the Padres in the series victory. After Royals veteran Salvador Perez gave his team a two-run lead with a homer in the sixth, Iglesias tied up the game for his team with a two RBI single to right in the very next inning.
Missouri Lawmakers speak on U.S. bombing Iran, President Trump's remarks

5 days ago | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

Missouri Lawmakers speak on U.S. bombing Iran, President Trump’s remarks After the United States made its move overnight in the Israel-Iran conflict, Missouri Lawmakers are reacting. President Donald Trump announced in an address to the nation Saturday night that U.S. B-2 stealth bombers successfully destroyed Iran's three nuclear enrichment sites: Fordo, Natanz and Isfahan.
Reds snap Cardinals' five-game winning streak in series finale

5 days ago | abc17news.com | Nathalie Jones

Reds snap Cardinals’ five-game winning streak in series finale The St. Louis Cardinals fell just short of a perfect week with a 4-1 loss to the Cincinnati Reds in Sunday's series finale at Busch Stadium. Despite the loss, the Red Birds still took the series and have won five out of their last six games. After plating 37 runs over the course of the last fives game, skipper Oli Marmol's team struggled at the dish on Sunday, falling one game short of the club's second-straight sweep.
Sunday Sit-Down with first-year Southern Boone football coach Tyler Tanner

5 days ago | abc17news.com | Kyle Helms

Sunday Sit-Down with first-year Southern Boone football coach Tyler Tanner ABC 17's Kyle Helms welcomed Southern Boone's new head football coach Tyler Tanner to Sunday Sit-Down this week, diving into his coaching journey, his vision for the program and his early takeaways from summer workouts ahead of the 2025 season. You can catch their full conversation tonight on SportsZone at 9:30 p.m. on FOX 22 and 10:30 p.m. on ABC 17.
Pet owners discuss heat safety as temperatures soar across the show me state

6 days ago | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

Pet owners discuss heat safety as temperatures soar across the show me state With temperatures heating things up across Mid-Missouri, ABC 17 News looked into how how pet owners can keep their furry friend cool. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking heat index values in the triple digits across the region through Tuesday. The Humane Society of Missouri recommends on days when temperatures reach more than 90 degrees, to keep pets indoors as much as possible.
Local highlights and scores: June 21, 2025

6 days ago | abc17news.com | Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Here are your local scores from Saturday, June 21, 2025. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. WOMEN'S PREMIER SOCCER LEAGUEPEORIA CITY (2) MISSOURI REIGN (0) FINALMIDWEST PREMIER LEAGUEST. LOUIS STARS (1) AFC COLUMBIA (0) FINALMINK BASEBALL LEAGUENEVADA (0) JEFFERSON CITY (4) FINAL BE PART OF THE CONVERSATIONABC 17 News is committed to providing a forum for civil and constructive conversation. Please keep your comments respectful and relevant.