No charges will be filed in Jefferson City man’s shooting death
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The death of a Jefferson City man in a commercial parking lot will result in no charges against his shooter, the Cole County prosecuting attorney said Thursday. Prosecutor Locke Thompson said in a news release that no charges will be filed against Spencer Scrivner for the Nov. 1 shooting death of
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch President Trump’s address to the nation?
President Donald Trump addressed the nation in prime time on Wednesday from the Oval Office. The speech touched on a variety of topics, with Trump touting accomplishments at home and abroad. You can watch the entire thing here. Did you watch the address on Wednesday night? Let us know by voting in the poll.
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President Trump addresses nation in prime time
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Donald Trump touched on a wide range of topics in an address to the nation on Wednesday night. Watch the full address in the video player.
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State revenue projected to drop in current fiscal year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s general revenue collection is expected to drop in fiscal 2026 compared to the previous year, according to a revenue estimate released by Gov. Mike Kehoe’s office on Wednesday. The estimate projects a 2.1% decrease in general revenue collection compared to the previous fiscal year. Missouri’s current fiscal year ends June 30.
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Mizzou Tigers take questions amid preparation for Gator Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers are getting ready for postseason play in less than two weeks. The Tigers will travel to Jacksonville, Florida, for the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl against Virginia on Dec. 27. They took questions about the preparation at noon Tuesday. Watch it in the media player.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would a four-day school week work with your family’s schedule?
The Southern Boone Board of Education in Ashland is wrestling with whether to make a big change to the rhythm of life in the small community. For now, the board has put off a decision on whether to change from a traditional five-day school week to a four-day cycle. Some school districts have seen success
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Columbia Public Schools sues state over charter school application
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools filed a lawsuit Monday that claims the establishment of charter schools in Boone County is unconstitutional, with district leaders talking to reporters about the issue in a news conference afterward. The lawsuit names the state attorney general and the Missouri State Board of Education. It focuses on one of
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Elderly man killed in Montgomery County crash with tractor-trailer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Lincoln County man died in a crash Friday morning in Montgomery County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash happened at Route DD and Route E, north of Bellflower, at 10:45 a.m., the report says. The 76-year-old of Elsberry was declared dead at the scene. The crash
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Arkansas electric company building distribution center in Boonville
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Arkansas electrical cooperative plans to build 60,000 square feet of warehouse, office and storage space on 8 acres of land in Boonville. Arkansas Electric Cooperatives, Inc. Utility Solutions is building the equipment distribution center, according to a release from the economic development group Missouri Partnership. The company is investing $7 million
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support phasing out Missouri’s income tax?
Conservative political group Americans for Prosperity told ABC 17 News this week that Gov. Mike Kehoe is working with them on a plan that would phase out Missouri’s income tax. Kehoe has been a vocal supporter of the idea for some time, telling ABC 17 shortly after his election that he supports getting rid of
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with banning sugary food and drinks from SNAP?
The USDA said Wednesday that it had approved Missouri’s request for a waiver from Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program rules, allowing the state to exclude sugary food and drinks from the program. SNAP helps low-income Missourians pay for food. Starting next year, they won’t be able to use SNAP funds to buy prepackaged sweets, candy, soda,
Continue Reading WATCH: Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates takes questions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers are getting ready to host Alabama State after a disappointing loss over the weekend. The Tigers fell to the Kansas Jayhawks last weekend in Kansas City. Now they are coming back home. Watch the news conference in the player.
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USDA approves Missouri waiver to exclude candy, sodas from SNAP purchases
MO Healthy SNAP Waiver – Oct 22 2025_0Download COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The USDA said Wednesday that it had approved Missouri’s waiver seeking to exclude candy, soda and other junk food from purchase with Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding. Missouri was one of six states receiving a waiver Wednesday, including Hawaii, North Dakota, South Carolina, Virginia
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Mexican man pleads guilty in federal court to crossing border illegally
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexican national pleaded guilty Tuesday to reentering the United States illegally and being an alien in possession of a gun. Israel Ramirez-Jaramillo, 33, pleaded guilty in federal court in Jefferson City to a count of illegal reentry and a count of being an alien in possession of a gun. A
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Columbia man sends message to supporters as he awaits deportation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia green card holder who has been ordered to be deported from the United States, with a lifetime ban to keep him from reentering the country, says the outcome of his immigration case was predetermined. “I just want to thank everyone for all the love and support my family and I
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Trump administration extend tariff aid beyond agriculture?
President Donald Trump this week unveiled a $12 billion economic aid package for farmers affected by rising costs and trade wars fueled at least in part by tariffs. Trump said when introducing the package in a news conference surrounded by farmers that those tariffs created the money for the economic package, which will largely benefit
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Missouri, U.S. Department of Education reach proposed settlement in student loan forgiveness case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The State of Missouri and the U.S. Department of Education have reached a proposed settlement over the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness program. The Education Department said Tuesday in a news release that the state has agreed not to enroll new borrowers in the SAVE student loan debt forgiveness plan, deny any
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Old water tower coming down in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A water tower that has been up since the late 19th century will soon be demolished in Jefferson City. Missouri American Water is tearing down a “standpipe” style water tower that was built in the 1890s, along with an old water filtration building that has been replaced with a new one,
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