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Missouri Task Force 1 will not deploy to Gulf Coast for hurricane recovery

October 10, 2026 10:54 AM Haley Swaino

Missouri Task Force 1 will not be deployed south to assist in Hurricane Isaias recovery, Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Chuck Doss said Saturday morning.

As the hurricane approached the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday, BCFPD announced that Task Force 1 had been put on “alert” by FEMA, should federal assistance be requested.

“Team members and specialized equipment are prepared for potential deployment,” a Friday press release read.

Around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Doss said FEMA canceled the “alert” status.

MU Health Care starts select location vaccine distribution Tuesday at the South Providence Medical Park.

Vaccine clinic to be held at Columbia Farmers Market on Saturday

October 10, 2026 4:39 AM Alison Patton

MU Health Care will host a vaccination event at the Columbia Farmers Market on Saturday morning, located at 1769 W Ash St. The event starts at 8 a.m. and runs through noon.

Dixon man seriously injured in Miller County UTV crash

October 10, 2026 12:04 AM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 19-year-old Dixon man was seriously injured Friday night a UTV crash in Miller County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the man was driving a 2021 Honda Pioneer 1000 southbound on Buechter Road, crossed the center line, overturned and hit a tree. The

Sturgeon man found guilty of manslaughter in father’s death

October 9, 2026 4:02 PM Demetra Alarcon, Melissa Houston, Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sturgeon man was found guilty of three felonies, including manslaughter, in the death of his father. ABC 17 News was told at 9:30 p.m. that a verdict was reached by a jury. Just before 10 p.m., it was announced that Dalton Perkins was found guilty of voluntary manslaughter, one count of

SportsZone Football Friday highlights and scores: Week 7

October 9, 2026 6:22 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Week 6 of the Missouri high school football season kicked off on Friday night. You can find scores from all of your Mid-Missouri teams below, as well as highlights in the video player above.

Road blocked in central Columbia after house catches fire

October 9, 2026 9:41 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A road in central Columbia was blocked off by first responders on Friday night after a house caught fire. Crews were in the 800 block of Broadhead Street, a street between West Ash Street and West Worley Street off of West Boulevard. Six firetrucks were at the scene when ABC 17 News

Man allegedly found with quarter-pound of meth, seven 55-gallon bags of marijuana branches in Maries County

October 9, 2026 8:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested Wednesday in Maries County after he was allegedly found with a slew of drugs. Billy Davis, of Dixon, was charged on Thursday with drug manufacturing and second-degree drug trafficking. He is being held without bond. A court appearance was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The probable cause statement

Charges updated for man accused in Columbia carjacking

October 9, 2026 7:28 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been updated for one of the two men accused in a carjacking last month in Columbia. Ja’Marion Dalton, 19, of Columbia, is now charged with carjacking, armed criminal action, stealing a vehicle, six counts of second-degree burglary and a count of misdemeanor breaking into a vehicle. He was previously charged

Crime scene van pulls up to Columbia house fire

October 9, 2026 6:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a central Columbia on Friday evening. Crews were called around 4:15 p.m. to the 1200 block of Lakeview Avenue, a street just north of Business Loop 70 off of Range Line Street. A Columbia Fire Department spokesperson at the scene told ABC 17 News that no injuries

Jefferson City man accused of running over woman during argument

October 9, 2026 6:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Thursday in Cole County after authorities claim he ran over a woman’s leg with his car. Matthew Hope, 35, is charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. He waived his arraignment, pleaded

Missouri Task Force 1 put on ‘alert’ as hurricane heads to Gulf Coast

October 9, 2026 6:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force 1 has been put on “alert” by FEMA as Hurricane Isaias approaches the Gulf Coast, the Boone County Fire Protection District announced in a Friday press release. The release says Task Force 1 was placed on alert as a Type 3 Urban Search and Rescue Task Force. “Team members

Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival expects 40,000 visitors

October 9, 2026 5:14 PM Stephi Smith

HARTSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) A hot, dry summer left Hackman Farms short on pumpkins ahead of this weekend’s Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival. The festival takes place every October in Hartsburg, a small village in southern Boone County. This year’s event will run from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Jeri Cooper, vice president of the

Fulton mayor will not seek reelection, citing health concerns

October 9, 2026 2:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Mayor Steve Myers will not seek reelection, the city announced in a Friday press release. Myers cited health concerns as the reason for not running. He was elected in 2022 after serving as the city’s police chief from 2002-21. “Due to health concerns, I will not be seeking re-election. It is

Kehoe expands order allowing dyed diesel on Missouri highways

October 9, 2026 1:16 PM Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe has expanded restrictions on dyed diesel to all drivers, not just farmers. Executive Order 26-20 allows all motor vehicles to use dyed diesel fuel on Missouri highways. The action follows an executive order President Donald Trump signed on Monday. “Haulers in Missouri will now be able to utilize tax-free

More than 122,000 Missourians living with Alzheimer’s disease

October 9, 2026 12:01 PM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Across the Show-Me State, more than 122,000 Missourians aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s disease, according to the latest data from the Department of Health and Senior Services. One-in-three seniors die from Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia across the country. “That is a staggering figure,” said Senior Program

Beach cameras show approach of Hurricane Isaias

October 9, 2026 10:58 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hurricane Isaias is expected to make landfall in the Florida Panhandle on Friday or early Saturday as a Category 3 storm after rapidly intensifying in the Gulf of Mexico. Watch the storm’s approach on Panhandle beach cameras. Sharky’s, Panama City Perdido Key, Florida Santa Rosa Island, Florida Destin, Florida

Traffic and parking updates ahead of Mizzou game day

October 9, 2026 6:19 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Football fans heading to the 11 a.m. kickoff between No. 14 Missouri and Texas A&M at Memorial Stadium Saturday must be aware of game parking and traffic impacts. Permit and tailgate lots will be open at 6:30 a.m. Saturday. Anyone with permits to park in areas designated for Mizzou game day must

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou beat Texas A&M this weekend?

October 9, 2026 3:54 AM Matthew Sanders

The Mizzou football team hopes it can keep on winning in the SEC this Saturday when Texas A&M comes to Columbia. The No. 14 Tigers are favored over the Aggies. The game will get a national showcase, kicking off the Saturday slate on ABC at 11 a.m. Do you think the Tigers will prevail? Let

Columbia Planning and Zoning discusses electric grid needs as it considers data center rules

October 8, 2026 3:41 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A survey conducted by Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission found that a majority of respondents believe the city should not build a data center. But as interest in technology grows, city officials are working to determine what regulations would be needed if a data center were proposed. Patrick Zenner, Columbia’s director of

Over 170 Missouri students opt in to MU’s guaranteed admissions program

October 8, 2026 8:13 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Since its announcement Tuesday, 172 high school seniors across Missouri have opted into the University of Missouri’s guaranteed admissions program. Eligible students are high school students with a 3.0 GPA who have completed at least 12 credits of college-level courses through their school district’s early college program. School districts partnering with MU