Month: October 2016

A Jefferson City man is recovering after he was hit by a van in Callaway County on Saturday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Micah Roberts, 20, was riding a bike when he was hit by a 2004 Ford Freestar van while crossing County Road 391 at the Katy Trail around 1:40 p.m.

TODAY: This morning is going to start chilly once again, but expect temperatures to rise to a comfortable high in the lowers 70s. Overall, your Sunday is going to be pleasant and warm by this afternoon with clouds beginning to develop by late morning. Clouds will stick around across Mid-Missouri and will begin to break

Jefferson City police are investigating a shooting that sent one man to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. According to police, Joint Communications received several calls about a shots fired on the 400 block of Vetter Lane around 4:30 a.m.. When they arrived, police discovered there had been a shooting and got a call from

TONIGHT: Expect another chilly night with temperatures dropping into the upper 40s overnight with light winds and clear skies. Some patchy fog may form along rivers late overnight and into Sunday morning. SUNDAY: Sunday will be great to head outside and enjoy everything fall has to offer with temperatures warming to the low 70s with

Law enforcement in Macon have arrested 38-year-old Ray A. Holt in connection with a homicide that happened in Macon on the 200 block of South Rollins Street. Macon police and Macon County deputies responded to the call at about 3:00 a.m. and found one deceased male victim at the home. Police have identified the victim

Delta Upsilon officials let their members know this week that the fraternity is no longer investigating reports of racial slurs used by members last month. According to a letter obtained by ABC17 News, the chapter has received a Title IX hearing request from the University of Missouri for the incident. The letter also mentioned fraternity

TODAY: Starting off with a cool morning, our Saturday should warm to temperatures near 70 degrees with conditions remaining clear and dry. Tonight will remain clear with temperatures dipping to a low near the mid to upper 40s with light winds out of the south. SUNDAY: Temperatures will be remaining cool and pleasant with Sunday’s

With a change of how the department handles protests that become violent, Columbia police are asking for new gear. The Columbia City Council will have to approve the $78,000 purchase for 147 new gas masks and 50 new pairs of shin guards at its October 17 meeting. Money would come from the department’s asset forfeiture

The dispute over a proposed hog farm in Callaway County continued Thursday after a judge ruled in favor of a non-profit group. ABC 17 News has long-reported on the proposed farm that first drew criticism from some Callaway County residents more than two years ago. Earlier this week, the Missouri Clean Water Commission approved the

A woman is at large and facing a long list of charges after an alleged shopping spree and forgery. Jefferson City police said it started back on August 2, when a woman used the name “Tiffany Wilson” to open a Sam’s Club membership for a nearly $6,000 purchase. The following day, she came back and

An 82-year-old woman was taken to the hospital with moderate injuries Friday evening following a car crash in Boone County. The crash happened just outside of Columbia on Route B just south of Highway HH around 7:50 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Dorothy Christy was driving south on Route B

Halli Bruton, a Mizzou grad, moved to Jacksonville, Florida last winter. ABC 17 News spoke with her Friday night as parts of the hurricane hit Jacksonville. Bruton describes seeing consistent rain and winds for the last few days. She also describes a thunderstorm that came through. She says she is the only person she knows

The Liberty Road bridge east of Jefferson City will soon be replaced to handle more traffic with a major project along Highway 50. Bids opened for the work Friday at the Cole County Commission meeting. The lowest bid by Brenneke Construction came in under $414,000, according to Cole County Public Works. The nearly 90-year-old bridge

UPDATE 10/7: A sergeant with the Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified the two men arrested in connection to a chase Thursday as 39-year-old William Vinson and 38-year-old Tramell Blocker. An arrest report from the Highway Patrol shows Blocker was arrested on suspicion of resisting arrest and receiving stolen property. He was charged Friday with

The owners of Golden Smoke Hookah Lounge in Jefferson City were ordered to stop hosting events where tobacco is consumed. A letter sent by the city to Corey Hykes pointed out multiple code violations and the city argued that the establishment was not living up to its classification. “Be advised that converting the use of

The UM System Board of Curators met Thursday and Friday on the University of Missouri Kansas City campus, but chair Pam Henrickson kept details of the system’s presidential search confidential at a news conference Friday. “The search is going well and we’re happy with our process,” she said. The presidential search committee also met this

TONIGHT: We’ll have a cool, clear night with temperatures in the lower 40s by Saturday morning with light northerly winds under 7 mph. SATURDAY: After a cool morning, Saturday afternoon will be mild with high temperatures near 70 with sunny skies and light winds, shifting from the north to the southwest under 5 mph. EXTENDED:

As of 7 PM CDT, Matthew is a category 2 hurricane with maximum sustained winds of 110 mph. The eye of the storm is located 55 miles east-northeast of Jacksonville, Florida with hurricane force winds extending out up to 60 miles from the center of the storm. In the last two hours there have been

UPDATE: KMIZ has learned through online court records that at least one person is in custody and has been charged with the murder of 39-year-old Kevin McCuiston. 28-year-old Joseph Lee Kertz of Moberly has been charged with first degree murder, first degree robbery, armed criminal action, second degree arson, unlawful possession of a weapon, tampering

TONIGHT: We’ll have a cool, clear evening with temperatures down to near 50 by 9 PM, falling into the lower 40s by Saturday morning with light northerly winds under 7 mph. SATURDAY: After a cool morning, Saturday afternoon will be mild with high temperatures in the upper 60s to near 70 with sunny skies and