COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Callaway County Sheriff who pleaded guilty in 2023 to driving while intoxicated is looking for another shot at public office. Clay Chism first elected the sheriff of Callaway County in 2016 but was removed from office in June 2023 after his peace officer license was revoked. The action followed allegations
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As voters prepare to choose Callaway County’s next presiding commissioner, one issue is already looming over whoever wins the race: A proposed data center development in northern Callaway County. The project, which is in the early stages of development, has received support from state leaders, including Gov. Mike Kehoe. However, it has
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Three Republicans are competing in the August primary for Callaway County Presiding Commissioner. In contention is Rob Barnes, Larry Robinson and former Sheriff Clay Chism. ABC 17 News sat down one-on-one with each candidate to discuss their priorities for the county, the proposed data center in northern Callaway County, planning and zoning, government transparency, and
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Three Republicans are competing in the August primary for Callaway County Presiding Commissioner. In contention is Rob Barnes, Larry Robinson and former Sheriff Clay Chism. ABC 17 News sat down one-on-one with each candidate to discuss their priorities for the county, the proposed data center in northern Callaway County, planning and zoning, government transparency, and
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Three Republicans are competing in the August primary for Callaway County Presiding Commissioner. In contention is Rob Barnes, Larry Robinson and former Sheriff Clay Chism. ABC 17 News sat down one-on-one with each candidate to discuss their priorities for the county, the proposed data center in northern Callaway County, planning and zoning, government transparency, and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia held the first of six public forums Thursday night to explain how police and fire leaders would use a proposed 1% public safety sales tax that will appear on the city’s August ballot. Leaders from both departments plan to visit each city ward throughout the month to answer
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: Comments about a detouring slowing response to the fire have been edited out. The fire department said Monday that the St. Charles Road detour didn’t affect the fire response. A home in east Columbia was considered a total loss after an early Sunday morning fire on Tara Lane, just down
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OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Mid-Missouri communities will be without their traditional Fourth of July fireworks displays this year after their fireworks vendor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The City of Osage Beach, the Mexico Noon Lions Club and Lake Valley Golf Club in Camdenton were all affected. The Lions Club and Lake Valley Golf
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BUTLER, Mo. (KMIZ) A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board is providing new details about the plane crash that killed 12 people near Butler, Missouri, last month. According to the report, the aircraft was preparing for its third skydiving flight of the day when it crashed shortly after takeoff. Around 7:30 a.m., the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers out on the roads Sunday may have seen several flood notifications on their phones throughout the morning. Heavy rain and severe storms moved through parts of Mid-Missouri throughout the day, prompting several flash flood warnings and raising concerns about dangerous travel conditions. While driving to Sedalia Saturday afternoon, an ABC 17
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the second FIFA World Cup match of the week wrapped up Saturday, many fans were still taking extra precautions when traveling from the FIFA Fan Festival to Arrowhead Stadium after transportation issues earlier in the week left some supporters frustrated. To see whether travel conditions had improved, an ABC 17
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City FIFA World Cup 2026 group is looking to avoid a repeat of Tuesday’s long lines and delays as thousands of fans prepare to attend Saturday’s match between Ecuador and Curaçao. Many fans took to social media after Tuesday’s match to complain about hours-long traffic delays, parking issues and difficulties
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ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) State leaders, industry experts, researchers and business stakeholders gathered in Rolla on Thursday to discuss the future of artificial intelligence and data center development in Missouri. Gov. Mike Kehoe hosted the conference at Missouri S&T’s new Proto-Plex building, bringing together leaders from across the state to explore how Missouri can position itself
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new report shows Columbia’s Flock Safety camera system alerted police thousands of times over the past year. The Columbia Police Department says the system generated 5,521 total alerts in the first year of operation. Of those alerts, 2,877 were linked to outstanding warrants, 1,452 involved stolen license plates and 1,192 were
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A proposed apartment complex in south Columbia drew significant public attention at Thursday’s Planning and Zoning Commission meeting, where traffic concerns dominated the discussion and ultimately led to a stalled outcome. The property, which is currently unaddressed, was located about 350 feet north of the end of Gray Oak Drive. Developers asked
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A major redevelopment project could reshape downtown Columbia and replace several existing buildings near the University of Missouri’s campus. Developers asked the Planning and Zonning Comission during at Thursday night’s meeting to rezone property between Paquin Street and College Avenue to make way for a new apartment complex called “Theory Sterling Mizzou.”
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Utility costs are rising in a city in Mid-Missouri, while some communities are also facing a shortage of funds for utility assistance programs as demand continues through the summer months. In Moberly, residents will soon see higher utility bills as city officials said they are working to keep up with rising water
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday, Boone Health hosted its Mid-Mi Baby Expo, welcoming about 400 first-time and expecting parents for hands-on lessons focused on childbirth, infant safety and newborn care. The event ran from 8 a.m. until noon. Missouri has seen a slight rise in childbirths over the last few years, according to the Missouri Department
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COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works opened its doors Thursday evening to address safety concerns about a residential road on the east side of town. City officials hosted an open house from 6-7 p.m. to discuss a traffic calming project on Hoylake Drive between East Broadway and South Rolling Hills Road. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge in Columbia is officially gone after crews spent the weekend demolishing the Providence Road Bridge over Interstate 70. The bridge project is part of the Improve I-70 project from Rocheport to Columbia. Missouri Department of Transportation expects the larger project to be completed by late 2029. According to MoDOT officials,
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