Missouri State Fair begins Thursday with safety protocols in place
The Missouri State Fair kicked off Thursday morning with a gloomy start, but the light showers didn’t keep the crowds away.
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City officials discuss uses for Capital Improvement Sales Tax after Prop 1 passes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia voters on Tuesday approved the continuation of the one-fourth-of-one-percent Capital Improvement Sales Tax. The approval will extend the sales tax for another 10 years. The current sales tax is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2025. According to the City of Columbia’s website, $94,350,000 would go toward public works, $15,450,000 would go
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Scharf concedes, Missouri approves Parson’s pick
Will Scharf is hoping to secure the Republican nomination in the race for Missouri’s next attorney general Tuesday.
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Feds approve Missouri’s ‘Internet for All’ proposal
The National Telecommunications and Information Administration last week said it has approved Volume II of Missouri’s proposal for broadband funding through the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program.
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Mid-Missouri Peaceworks holds peace gathering ahead of anniversary of Hiroshima-Nagasaki
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri Peaceworks held a peace gathering Saturday at Stephens Lake Park in observation of the 79th anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Those gathering also called for the end of the Israel-Hamas War and the war in Ukraine. Organizers petitioned for all nations to sign and ratify the Ban
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Fulton inmate describes ‘sickening’ living conditions in state prison
Like sitting in front of an oven.
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More first responders at Cole County Fair following extreme temperatures
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The first two days of the Cole County Fair saw six cases of heat-related illnesses. Chris Pennington, Cole County EMS Training Chief, tells ABC 17 they’ve pulled a crew from a training activity they had planned to have more medical personnel covering the area. “We were offering ‘stop the bleeding’ and
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Jefferson City non-profit helps prevent skin cancer with public sunscreen dispensers
Miles Against Melanoma is trying to help prevent skin cancer in the Jefferson City area with over 65 free sunscreen dispensers.
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Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID
The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches.
Continue Reading Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing still without air conditioningÂ
The Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center’s inmate housing is still without air conditioning despite the Missouri General Assembly approving the funding for the installation more than a year ago.
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Water usage concerns raised in Southwest Columbia as development in area continues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Concerns about water-issues in Southwest Columbia are being raised after the Columbia City Council approved the zoning and development plans for another business in the area. Land for Diventures of Columbia was approved on the south of Vawter School Road, east of Scott Boulevard. Diventures plans to offer swim lessons, SCUBA certification,
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Missouri Democratic lawmakers react to Biden ending reelection campaign
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Following President Joe Biden ending his bid for reelection, many Missouri democratic lawmakers are saying it was the right choice. “I think it’s a good decision. I think that’s what America wants. I think that’s what America needed,” said Missouri State Representative David Tyson Smith. “You know, I trust President Biden and
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Missouri Republicans anticipating Trump’s RNC acceptance speech
Former President Donald Trump will take the stage at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night to accept the GOP nomination for president.
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Cole County man found guilty of manslaughter for killing girlfriend in 2022
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Joshua Wilbers has been found guilty of first-degree involuntary manslaughter in the death of his girlfriend. Wilbers, of Jefferson City, was found guilty on Wednesday in a bench trial for shooting and killing Hallie Phillips, 20, in Nov. 2022. He will be sentenced on Oct. 1. Wilber was initially charged with
Continue Reading Missouri lawmakers head to Milwaukee for Republican National Convention
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Republican National Convention kicked off Monday, two days after an assassination attempt was made against former President Donald Trump at a rally in Pennsylvania. Trump announced his running mate as Ohio Sen. J.D. Vance. In an interview with ABC 17 News, Missouri state Sen. Bill Eigel (R-St. Charles County) discussed a
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Heather Ridge Apartments finishes repairs on water line to resolve water issues
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Management at Heather Ridge Apartments reports that repairs to the complex’s water line are complete and water should be restored to affected residents. Residents in three buildings of Heather Ridge Apartments tell ABC 17 they had no drinkable water since June 30. A tenant, who wishes to stay anonymous out of fear
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Residents call for action as safety concerns grow for Gillespie Bridge Road
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some residents who live near Gillespie Bridge Road are expressing concerns for their safety and are calling on Boone County for more preventative measures to be put into place during severe weather. Last week, Iveta Thayer and her husband were swept away by floodwaters covering Gillepsie Bridge road in their car.
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Fallen Boone County assistant fire chief escorted back to hometown; Task Force One members to come back to Mid-Missouri
“A small procession will escort Assistant Chief Matt Tobben back to his hometown of Union, Mo. will occur Tuesday, July 9, 2024,” the post read. “Tentative departure time from Columbia, Mo is 10:15 and the procession will travel Interstate 70 to Highway 47 toward Union. The procession will turn on Independence Drive then onto Church Street to Oltmann Funeral Home.”
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Columbia Board of Education approves new attendance zones; high school boundaries will not be affected
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After months of planning, the Columbia Board of Education unanimously approved the last of its new school boundaries at a meeting on Monday night. The district presented its final recommendation with adjustments that were made based on feedback from previous discussions. Phase 2 of the plan will be implemented at the start
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Jefferson City’s Red Cross chapter sends responders to Texas
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Red Cross volunteer from the Central and Northern Missouri Red Cross Chapter is driving an Emergency Response Vehicle to Texas as Tropical Storm Beryl approaches. According to the news release, the volunteer left Sunday morning from the chapter office in Jefferson City. The Red Cross says other Missouri volunteers are
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