News Team

Zach Boetto started working with ABC 17 News in June after graduating from California State University-Channel Islands with a…

Connor Hirsch is back in his home turf, starting his career with ABC 17 News in March 2019. Connor reports for the weekday early evening shows, as…

Sydney Olsen reports in the evenings during the week and on the weekend. She joined ABC 17 News in January 2019 after…

Brittany Wiley joined ABC 17 News in December 2018 as a full-time reporter. She graduated from the University of Northern Colorado…

Jasmine Ramirez joined ABC 17 News as a reporter in June 2018. She graduated from the University of Missouri School of Journalism with a degree…

Zara Barker is an anchor and investigative reporter for ABC 17 News. She anchors the Breaking News Desk during the morning newscast and anchors the 9…

I enjoy the opportunity to tell Mid-Missouri’s stories as a reporter and anchor. You can join me on ABC 17 and FOX 22 for my evening reports during…

Joe McLean joined ABC 17 News in January 2012, working in a variety of positions including studio assistant, production assistant, photographer,…

Lucas Geisler anchors the 5 p.m. show for ABC 17 News and reports on the latest news around mid-Missouri at 9 and 10 p.m. His coverage includes…

Deborah Kendrick is an Edward R. Murrow Award-winning journalist who has worked for KMIZ since February 2016.  Deborah is a weekday…

Ashley first came to ABC 17 in fall 2013. She started on FOX 22 as a host before being offered a reporting position in the news department. Since…