COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A study by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety found that states with helmet laws for motorcyclists have a 37% decrease in motorcyclist deaths. If every state had required all riders to wear helmets between 1976 and 2022, the study’s authors say more than 22,000 motorcyclists’ lives would have been saved. Doubtless, some
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A ruling from the Missouri State Supreme Court has changed the trick-or-treating landscape however experts say there is nothing to fear. Starting this year, registered sex offenders are no longer required to identify their homes with the sign, “No candy or treats at this residence.” Enacted in 2008, the initial law required
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A Missouri policy think tank has released a study calling out what it says are myths about a proposal to increase Missouri’s minimum wage and require employers to provide paid leave.
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Marie Moyer joined ABC 17 News in June 2024 as a multimedia journalist. She graduated from Pennsylvania State University in May 2024 with a bachelor’s degree in broadcast journalism and a minor in sociology. While at Penn State, Marie was an anchor and reporter for the student-produced newscast, the Centre County Report. She also interned
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the University of Missouri’s 113th homecoming football game against Auburn less than a week away, the university is hosting multiple events throughout the week for its “Leading the Legacy” homecoming 2024 celebration. Homecoming week will kick off tonight at 6 p.m. with the Light the Dome event at Traditions Plaza. The
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ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation and Lunda Construction are hosting the final Superintendent Talks meeting next Saturday for the I-70 Rocheport Bridge construction project. The meeting will take place at 9 a.m., Oct. 19th at the A-Frame Winegarden in Rocheport. According to MoDOT’s website, October’s meeting will focus on recent milestones on
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police and Fire Departments are in the process of receiving 79 new Motorola radios, the purchase totaling $582,326.60 in various grants approved by the Jefferson City Council on Monday. Through this purchase, Jefferson City first responders are expected to be more efficient in their emergency response time by
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works Department is hiring a team of parking enforcement agents and streamlining the meter system to encourage parking spot turnover and reduce traffic. This follows changes in the city’s 2025 fiscal budget plan that started Oct. 1. The plan transfers the Columbia Police Department’s parking enforcement duties
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Dry weather conditions could increase the risk of natural cover fires. Low chances of rain and low humidity are expected as Mid-Missouri enters the fall season. “When we head off into the fall months if we’ve had drier weather, they [natural cover fires] can become very common,” ABC 17 Stormtrack Meteorologist Chance Gotsch said. “We
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KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fire Fighters Association of Missouri hosted a memorial service on Sunday to remember Missouri firefighters who have died in the line of duty and to commemorate three Missouri firefighters who have died. Gov. Mike Parson declared Sunday, Oct. 6 as Fire Service Memorial Day in Missouri and dedicated the weekend
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ozark Mountain Biscuit Bar is gearing up for day two of their weekend-long Biscuits, Beats and Brews festival on Saturday. The festival will run Saturday from noon to 9 p.m. and Sunday from noon to 5 p.m. Biscuits, Beats and Brews is a free, three-day music celebration from Oct. 4-6
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The City of Columbia is dipping into its budget reserve to give $600,000 to the Ashley Street project and Room at the Inn homeless shelter.
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Columbia Parks and Recreation is inviting the community to a groundbreaking ceremony for Whitegate Park on Tuesday evening.
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Residents of Columbia will see a rate increase for water starting with the city’s new fiscal year on Tuesday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri’s 2024 PrideFest kicks off day two of the weekend event with its annual PrideFest parade on Sunday. Traffic impacts are to be expected in and around downtown Columbia. According to PrideFest’s website, the parade starts at noon at the Armory Sports and Recreation Center on E. Ash St. The parade will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care is encouraging people to stay up to date on their vaccinations. The healthcare provider is hosting a drive-thru COVID-19 and flu vaccination event in Columbia at South Providence Medical Park from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday. Flu shots are available to anyone 6 months and older while
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The Missouri Department of Public Safety conducted a realistic emergency scenario of a suspicious package being dropped off at the Missouri Capitol Wednesday morning.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury for a Columbia man accused in a double homicide in November 2022 heard the first set of opening arguments on Tuesday. Cadilac Derrick, 37, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, second-degree domestic assault and endangering the welfare of a child after a Dec.
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Corey Blueitt, 44, is set to appear for A jury trial at 9 a.m. Sep. 24 for the alleged shooting and killing of Aaron Badolato, 34, December 2022 in the 2000 block of Newtown Drive in north Columbia. Blueitt was indicted by a grand jury in Dec. 2022. According to court
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The ACLU of Missouri’s lawsuit against Governor Mike Parson will enter the trial phase on Monday in the case of Noe v. Parson. The suit, announced in July 2023 is led by the ACLU of Missouri along with Lambda Legal and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. The lawsuit hopes to block
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