Lake of the Ozarks officials remind boaters to ‘put safety first’ for the holiday weekend
The Fourth of July is expected to attract large crowds to the Lake of the Ozarks area.
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The Fourth of July is expected to attract large crowds to the Lake of the Ozarks area.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fourth of July is expected to bring a fun and firework filled weekend to Mid Missouri. The holiday is also notorious for gatherings and grilling. The Hearth, Patio, and Barbecue Association reports the Fourth of July is the most popular grilling day of the year. According to the National Fire Protection Association,
Continue ReadingThe City of Jefferson detailed a new technology Jefferson City Police Department has equipped its K9 vehicles in a Facebook post Wednesday.
Continue ReadingFREEBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) For the past 50 years Hilke’s Ice Company has delivered ice across Mid-Missouri, but a week ago, a piece of the Hilke family’s livelihood went up in flames. The company experienced a fire on Wednesday, June 19 at its ice plant in Freeburg. The Missouri Division of Fire Safety determined the fire
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three children have died so far in 2024 as the result of them being left in a hot car, according to information from the Kids and Car Safety national database. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp said rolling down your window a small amount is not enough ventilation
Continue ReadingSix members of a group federal prosecutors say is a ruthless motorcycle gang whose members dealt methamphetamine have court dates set for this week.
Continue ReadingThe Show me Central Habitat for Humanity held its first ever Women’s Build this weekend. The event hoped to bring together and empower women in the Mid Missouri area. Outreach Coordinator for Habitat of Humanity Ashley Switzer told ABC 17 News the event also worked as a fundraiser. “Every woman that is out here has
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Temperatures across Mid-Missouri are expected to reach the low 90s with humidity that makes it feel close to 100 degrees, according to the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team. According to The Associated Press, 2023 set a new record for heat related deaths in the U.S. 36 of those were reported in Missouri.
Continue ReadingRiley Strain’s autopsy and toxicology report show that alcohol contributed to his accidental drowning death.
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Council could vote Monday on a resolution to create a task force focusing on homelessness.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When the sun’s out and the skies are clear you may see more people bringing out their motorcycle for a ride. Sgt. Kyle Green, a spokesperson for the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F, tells ABC 17 from late spring to early fall is the peak riding season. With more bikers out
Continue ReadingThe Jefferson City Public Works & Planning Committee met Thursday to discuss possibly changing the city rental inspection program.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Outdoor workers are preparing to beat the heat in Mid-Missouri that will last into the weekend. Temperatures in Mid Missouri are expected to near 90 degrees Wednesday and hit ‘feels like’ temperatures of mid 90s up to 100 degrees Thursday and Friday, which prompted the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team to issue
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Department of Transportation is replacing its Adopt-A-Highway Program with a new volunteer litter pickup program called Keeping Missouri Beautiful.
Continue ReadingThe Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services introduced the “My Life, My Quit” program on Monday to stop teen vaping.
Continue ReadingColumbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reminding people who own a UTV to take safety precautions before riding. On Friday, Troop F posted to its ‘X’ account detailing the importance of safety equipment. The post came after Troop F responded to two UTV crashes at the Lake of the Ozark on Friday
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The United States Exercise Tiger Foundation on Thursday held its fifth annual Mid-Missouri D-Day tribute at the Boone County War Memorial Plaza at the Boone County Courthouse. Thursday marked 80 years since the allied forces stormed the beaches of Normandy during World War ll. Military recruits, veterans and USTF staff placed 137
Continue ReadingCrusader alumni, students and faculty came together Wednesday as Helias Catholic High School broke ground on its Spirit of Excellence campus expansion project.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of Columbia residents fell victim to mail theft within the past month, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. Capt. Brian Leer, a spokesman for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, said in an email that the recent thefts happened in neighborhoods in east Columbia, off Route WW. “On 05/10/2024 we responded
Continue ReadingThe rides at Centralia’s annual Anchor Fest should be safe to ride when the event kicks off at 3 p.m. Friday.
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