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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with the ‘Missouri First’ map approved by the General Assembly?

September 15, 2025 3:55 AM Matthew Sanders

The Republican-dominated Missouri General Assembly achieved exactly what they’d hoped to in last week’s special session. The supermajority passed both a new congressional map and initiative petition reform despite Democratic opposition in each chamber. Senate Republicans even cut off debate early, using their majority to prevent any long filibustering of special session legislation. The new

Central Missouri Honor Flight set to depart final flight Monday

September 14, 2025 7:56 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Central Missouri Honor Flight (CMHF) is preparing for its final flight Monday, marking the end of a 16-year tradition of taking Mid-Missouri veterans to Washington, D.C. The organization was founded by Mary Paulsell, her brother Steve and his wife Sharon, along with Sarah Hill, Barbara Brueggeman, and Scott Schaefer. “Central Missouri honor

Two lawsuits, one ‘citizen’s veto’ filed since Gov. Kehoe’s special session on redistricting

September 14, 2025 9:50 PM Alison Patton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) People Not Politicians, a non-partisan organization, filed a referendum on Friday, aimed at giving voters the chance to approve or deny Gov. Mike Kehoe’s “Missouri First” map. This is the third challenge to the governor’s map. Lawmakers are calling this referendum a ‘citizen’s veto.’ Sen. Doug Beck (D-St. Louis County) said at

Man seriously injured after crashing motorcycle in Camden County

September 14, 2025 10:58 AM Marie Moyer

One man was seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Camden County on Saturday, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. It happened on Cup Tree Road just south of Cup Tree Drive.

Two seriously injured in Morgan County motorcycle crash

September 14, 2025 10:51 AM Marie Moyer

One man and one woman were seriously injured in a motorcycle crash Saturday in Morgan County on Route W just south of Old Barn Road, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Teenager seriously injured in Callaway County crash

September 14, 2025 10:43 AM Marie Moyer

A Mokane teenager was seriously injured in a crash Sunday in Callaway County on Route C near Julie Street, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Three injured in Camden County motorcycle crash Saturday, two seriously

September 14, 2025 10:37 AM Haley Swaino

Three people were injured – two seriously – in a crash on Route MM near Shawnee Four Drive in Camden County Saturday, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report.

City of Columbia to vote on 2026 fiscal year budget Monday amid revenue concerns

September 14, 2025 5:30 AM Marie Moyer

The City of Columbia’s 2026 fiscal year budget is expected to be finalized and passed on Monday, following months of planning and public hearings.

Despite early kickoff, heat still impacts fans at Mizzou

September 13, 2025 6:01 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou Tigers moved today’s kickoff against Louisiana Lafayette three hours earlier in an effort to spare fans and players from extreme heat. Despite the switch, many in Faurot Field still found themselves battling sweltering conditions. “Yeah, it’s hot out here it’s really hot,” one fan told ABC 17 as temperatures and

New Franklin man dies in Howard County ATV crash

September 13, 2025 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 41-year-old New Franklin man died Friday night in an ATV crash on Route P in Howard County, north of County Road 451, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the man drove the 2005 Arctic Cat off the road and was ejected from the

Mid-Missouri community gathers to honor the life of political activist Charlie Kirk

September 13, 2025 2:19 PM Alison Patton

Editor’s note: A spelling error has been corrected. BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) When Heather Overstreet heard about Charlie Kirk’s death, she knew she had to gather the community. “I think Charlie once said that once society stops having conversations between each other, that’s when bad things happen,” Overstreet said. Kirk was a conservative political activist and

Fans allowed disposable water bottle in stadium at Saturday’s Mizzou game amid heat wave

September 13, 2025 4:38 AM Marie Moyer

Thousands of fans are expected to return to Memorial Stadium Saturday as the Mizzou Tigers are set to face the University of Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin’ Cajuns at noon.

Miller County mother continues searching for answers four years after son’s disappearance

September 12, 2025 11:02 PM Meghan Drakas

MILLER Co. (KMIZ) A Miller County mother is searching for answers as Friday marks the fourth anniversary of her son’s disappearance. “It’s difficult, it’s always going to be difficult until we have some answers,” Chyenne Noriega said. “But I have my four other boys that have kind of helped pull me together and keep the

SportsZone Football Friday highlights and scores: Week 3

September 12, 2025 5:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri high school football kicked off Week 2 of the 2025 season on Friday. Scores from Mid-Missouri teams are posted below.

No charges filed in May McDonald’s shooting after prosecutor says man shot in self-defense

September 12, 2025 4:07 PM Ryan Shiner, Olivia Hayes

Editor’s note: The headline and lead have been clarified. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson will not file charges in a fatal shooting that occurred in May at the Nifong Boulevard McDonald’s. No charges will be filed against Ryan Woods. Johnson in a letter to the Columbia Police Department claimed that Woods shot

Love Columbia to start welcoming families to Love Forward Homes Complex in January

September 12, 2025 4:49 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Love Columbia says the construction of its new Love Forward Homes apartment complex is going well and it will start welcoming families in January. “We are thankful to the many skilled workers in Columbia who have kept us on track,” Love Columbia spokesperson Caroline Roush wrote in an email. The complex in

Columbia Housing Authority begins demolition for Park Avenue public housing upgrade

September 12, 2025 6:38 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing Authority on Monday started the demolition of the Park Avenue public housing apartments, to replace 79 units aged units. Demolition began this week on the first two blocks, with the third block scheduled to come down sometime next year. In total, 70 units will be torn down and replaced

Senate approves new congressional map, initiative petition reform

September 12, 2025 10:25 AM Alison Patton, Matthew Sanders

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Republican senators passed a new congressional map and reformed the way citizens can get constitutional issues on ballots, over Democrats’ objections, during a special session in the Capitol on Friday. The vote was 21-11 in favor of a new congressional map submitted by Gov. Mike Kehoe and titled the “Missouri

Elderly woman seriously injured in Camden County UTV crash

September 12, 2025 6:22 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 75-year-old woman from Versailles had to be flown to University Hospital on Friday afternoon after she was seriously injured in a crash, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred in Route MM, east of Spruce Lane, in Camden County. The report says the crash

MU student Palestine group barred from homecoming parade for second straight year for ‘safety concerns’

September 12, 2025 4:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has again declined an application submitted by Mizzou Students for Justice in Palestine that would have allowed the group to participate in this year’s homecoming parade. A university spokesman wrote in an email on Friday that the group was declined participation because of “safety concerns.” MSJP was barred

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