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Eldon man badly injured in Highway 63 crash in Boone County

July 5, 2023 3:23 PM Matthew Sanders

An Eldon man was hospitalized Wednesday morning with serious injuries after a crash that closed southbound Highway 63 in Boone County.

Police investigate home in Central Columbia

July 4, 2023 8:03 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News crews saw a large police presence at a home in Central Columbia on Tuesday Morning. Police were called to Randy Ln. at the corner of Bluff Blvd. a little before 12:30 a.m. Columbia Police told ABC 17 News crews on the scene the call was originally labeled as a

20 arrests made by MSHP Troop F so far during July 4 counting period

July 3, 2023 8:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of arrests have been by the Missouri State Highway Patrol this holiday weekend, and most of the arrests in Mid-Missouri are for drunk driving accusations. The MSHP counting period for Independence Day weekend started 6 p.m. Friday and will run through July 4. The counting period is designed to help MSHP track

Several Mid-Missouri burn bans remain in place, despite weekend rain

July 3, 2023 7:06 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Extreme drought continues to impact Mid-Missouri forcing cities and counties to put burn bans in place. Mid-Missouri saw rain over the weekend, but not enough for burn bans to be lifted. The burn bans in place discourage any type of fire including bonfires, camp fired, fireworks and controlled burns. The City of

Cole County exceeds national standard in answering 911 calls

July 3, 2023 11:52 AM Hannah Falcon

St. Louis emergency response times are being called into question after residents say they waited 30 minutes to get into contact with first responders when a woman’s car was crushed by a tree.

Traffic shifting on Rocheport Bridge this week

July 3, 2023 5:53 PM Ryan Shiner

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced on its social media that eastbound traffic on Interstate 70 will be shifting Thursday at the Rocheport Bridge. Eastbound traffic will be narrowed to one lane at 7 p.m. The traffic shift should be complete by midnight the same night, with two westbound and two eastbound

Travelers see lower gas prices compared to last year this holiday weekend

July 2, 2023 5:25 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Independence Day weekend is on track to be the busiest on record with more than 43 million Americans expected to travel, according to AAA. Travelers can look forward to saving money at the gas pump. AAA says the national average for a gallon of regular unleaded fuel is $3.55 which is $1.32 less than the price for

Local fireworks store hosts safety demonstration ahead of Fourth of July

July 1, 2023 7:57 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Spirit of ’76 held a Safety Saturday class to teach families basic rules of firework safety before the holiday. Kids of all ages watched as Store Manager Brian Gilmore gave customers some tips before they purchased fireworks of their own. Gilmore has there tips to keep people safe this holiday weekend: Read

New Bloomfield loses money for water, sewer project in governor’s line-item budget vetoes

June 30, 2023 9:21 PM Matthew Sanders

New Bloomfield came out of Gov. Mike Parson’s budget deliberations a loser of millions meant to improve sewer and water systems.

Terrell named temporary Boone County Circuit Clerk

June 30, 2023 3:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sherry Terrell was appointed Friday to become the temporary Boone County Circuit Clerk. The appointment was made by 13th Circuit Presiding Judge Brouck Jacobs. Terrell takes over duties on Saturday. She replaces Christy Blakemore, who announced her retirement from the position in early June. Blakemore was first elected to the position in

Dry weather conditions raise concerns for firework use over the 4th of July weekend

June 30, 2023 5:58 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri continues to experience dry conditions across the state and the Missouri Division of Fire Safety is urging everyone to use caution if planning to shoot off fireworks during the 4th of July weekend. On Thursday, the Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a fire which it believes was started by fireworks.

Mid-Missouri cities cancel fireworks displays

June 28, 2023 5:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of municipalities in the Mid-Missouri area are canceling or postponing their Independence Day fireworks displays as intense heat and drought conditions continue to hammer the area. The City of Centralia said Thursday that it is canceling its July 1 fireworks display because of dry conditions. It will be rescheduled, the

Two men charged in deadly north Columbia drive-by shooting

June 28, 2023 12:35 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged two Columbia men Wednesday with murder in the shooting death of a local man in a residential neighborhood.

Three Callaway teens suffer serious injuries in Boone County crash

June 27, 2023 9:30 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Callaway County teenagers suffered serious injuries in a crash Tuesday afternoon on southbound Highway 63 at East Crofton Hall Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2012 Toyota Highlander – driven by Brenda Birdsong, 60, of Huntsville — began to slow down

Boone County Joint Communications director, deputy director resign

June 27, 2023 6:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County counselor has confirmed that the Boone County Joint Communications director and deputy director have resigned. Counselor CJ Dykhouse told ABC 17 News in an email that Director Chad Martin and Deputy Director Joe Piper tendered their resignations on June 20. Maj. Gary German, of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office,

Columbia man, 33, killed in Dove Drive homicide

June 27, 2023 10:58 AM Erika McGuire

A 33-year-old Columbia man was killed in a homicide Monday in a residential area of north Columbia.

No injuries reported in semi-truck fire off of I-70

June 26, 2023 7:43 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries have been reported after a semi-truck caught fire at the Route J off-ramp of westbound Interstate 70 on Monday, according to Boone County Fire officials. The ramp is currently closed, according to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Gayle Blomenkamp. The estimated time for the closure was

Columbia man charged after allegedly stabbing another

June 26, 2023 7:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged after allegedly stabbing another man Saturday. Tyrone Seals, 51, is charged with first-degree assault and armed-criminal action. He is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. An initial court appearance was held Monday, where Seals appeared by video from the jail. A confined docket hearing

Woman charged with child abuse, allegedly left children at pool

June 26, 2023 4:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman faces several child-abuse charges after allegedly leaving four children at a pool in Columbia. Ebony Myers, 30, is charged with five counts of child abuse. Her address is listed as Jefferson City on Casenet, but is said to be an Indiana resident who was visiting Missouri in the probable cause

Woman accused in University of Missouri student death to undergo mental evaluation

June 26, 2023 11:13 AM Matthew Sanders

The woman accused of killing a University of Missouri student and trying to burn his body has been ordered to undergo a mental evaluation to see if she is fit to stand trial.