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American Outdoor Brands Corporation splitting into two private companies.

American Outdoor Brands splits into two, amending lease with Boone County

January 14, 2020 12:53 PM Molly Stawinoga

American Outdoor Brands, which has a location in Boone County, is amending its lease with the county.

DEFENDERS: Donating to Australia wildfires safely

January 13, 2020 4:10 PM Deborah Kendrick

The devastating Australian bushfires spreading across the nation for months are showing no signs of slowing down.

Columbia leaders discuss accessibility at Boone County Fairgrounds

January 9, 2020 7:10 PM Sydney Olsen

Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Mike Griggs, spoke with the Disabilities Commission Thursday about ADA compliance at the Boone County Fairgrounds

Company recalls face mask after reports of burns

January 9, 2020 9:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

The company Yes To has recalled its Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Unicorn Paper Mask after some customers complained it irritated their skin. The mask claims to brighten dull and uneven skin. It comes in shiny, pink packaging and usually costs around three dollars. In a Jan. 3 Facebook post, the company said it is investigating

DEFENDERS: Counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs playoff tickets circulating

January 9, 2020 11:52 AM Deborah Kendrick

Police are warning Kansas City Chiefs fans to be careful when buying playoff tickets for the game this Sunday.

Western District Cole County Commissioner Kris Scheperle

Commissioner votes ‘no’ on Cole County budget over pre-trial services funding

January 6, 2020 9:30 PM Joe McLean

Western District Commissioner Kris Scheperle told ABC 17 News on Monday he plans to cast a vote against the FY2020 spending plan Tuesday, marking the current commission’s first dissent in a budget vote.

Business destroyed by fire in Jefferson City.

Recovery ‘slow and messy’ after Jefferson City business destroyed in fire

January 7, 2020 3:01 PM Molly Stawinoga

Winn Harrison, the owner of CW Harrison, a roofing/guttering company, said he will be retiring after a fire destroyed his business.

Toy wand under nationwide recall

January 2, 2020 9:16 PM Matt Ragsdale

The recall includes about 58,000 of the wands made between June 2018 and October 2019.

Corporate tax cuts and minimum wage increases take effect in Missouri

January 1, 2020 5:54 PM Amber Tabeling

A new year brings new laws. Missouri’s corporate tax cut is changing and it is unknown whether the state’s businesses will gain or lose money.

DEFENDERS: Kids using Amazon’s Alexa to order gifts

December 24, 2019 8:15 AM Deborah Kendrick

Amazon’s Alexa is obeying orders, this time from kids ordering their own Christmas gifts. According to a recent report, gifts are arriving at home thanks to kids ordering them though voice assistants, or other devices. One parent reportedly told The Wall Street Journal her daughter ordered $300 in items from her Alexa device. Parents that

A Boone County Road and Bridge Plow drivers down the road.

Winter weather racks up high cost for Boone County Road and Bridge

December 17, 2019 6:51 PM Sydney Olsen

Equipment, material and labor costs have been higher for Boone County Road and Bridge than in previous years.

Hallmark Channel apologizes for pulling ads featuring same-sex weddings

December 16, 2019 2:47 AM CNN

The Hallmark Channel is reversing its decision to pull advertisements featuring same-sex couples and apologizing for removing them in the first place, a network spokeswoman told CNN Business. The decision comes after Hallmark parent company Crown Media Family Networks faced calls for viewers and advertisers to boycott its television channel. The ads, from online wedding

Alcohol sales at MU football games totaling more than $600,000

December 13, 2019 6:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri sold alcohol at football games for the first time in 2019.

City council members react to city getting Boone County Fairgrounds

December 11, 2019 6:32 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia could soon take over the Boone County Fairgrounds. City Council and the Boone County Commission need to approve a deal where the county will give the fairgrounds to the city in a deed. Several city council members have voiced their support for the deal, saying the recreation complex

Boone County fair to return to Columbia

December 10, 2019 5:11 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Fair will return to Columbia in 2020 after news that the county will transfer the old fairgrounds to the city of Columbia.

Investor service upgrades UM System outlook from negative to stable

December 4, 2019 10:19 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An investor credit rating service upgraded the outlook for the University of Missouri System from a rating of negative to stable on Wednesday. The rating for the university from Moody’s Investor Service remained at a high-grade Aa1 credit rating, which is one of the highest ratings. The company gave the UM system

Boone commission holds public hearing on possible tax increase

December 3, 2019 4:58 PM Barry Mangold

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Residents of Boone County had an opportunity to comment on a proposed tax increase for the 2020 budget. The county commission held a public hearing on the 2020 budget at its Monday meeting, which started at 7 p.m. in the county government center at 801 E. Walnut St. in Columbia.

BBB warns of scams on Cyber Monday

December 2, 2019 10:23 AM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Monday after Thanksgiving is one of the busiest online shopping days, with millions filling up their virtual carts. According to research from Finder, 86 percent of Americans planned to spend money on pre-Christmas sales such as Black Friday and Cyber Monday. Cyber Monday last year broke the online sales record with

Hunters receive citations after start of deer season

November 29, 2019 5:50 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The November portion of deer season where hunters can use firearms started on Nov. 16. Since opening day, hunters around mid-Missouri have received citations for not following laws. Tom Strother is the Reginal Supervisor at the Department of Conservation in Columbia, Missouri. He said some citations are more common than others. “Common

Columbia stores have special hours for Black Friday

November 28, 2019 2:51 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shoppers will make their way to stores in and around Columbia Thursday night as Thanksgiving comes to an end and Black Friday begins. Several stores in Columbia will have different hours beginning Thursday. According to its Facebook page, The Columbia Mall will be open Thursday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and