Jefferson City investing $50,000 for police recruitment
The Jefferson City Council has approved $50,000 to help with a marketing campaign and recruitment for the Jefferson City Police Department.Â
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Route J at Millers Creek Bridge in Callaway County reopens ahead of schedule
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri Department of Transportation’s social media, Route J is open to all traffic at the Millers Creek Bridge ahead of schedule. The bridge closed on June 12 for a rehabilitation project. GOOD NEWS! Callaway County Route J is now open to all traffic at the Millers Creek Bridge
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Intersection near Jefferson City High School to be closed next week for roadwork
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works announced in a Friday press release that an intersection near Jefferson City High School will be closed next week for street repairs. The intersection of Adams and Union streets will be closed 8 a.m. Monday and is expected to be completed by 5 p.m.
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Man charged in June ARC fight arrested
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in relation to a fight at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center in June has been arrested. Kameron Mearidy, 19, of Columbia, was booked into the Boone County Jail at 6:22 p.m. Thursday and is being held on a $20,000 bond. He was charged earlier this month with first-degree assault. An
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Camdenton man killed in Highway 54 motorcycle crash
A Camdenton man died late Thursday after his motorcycle hit a median cable barrier, the Missouri State Highway Patrol says.
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Friday night high school football games delayed due to the heat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) High school football games across mid-Missouri are being delayed Friday due to unsafe high temperatures. Tonights kickoff for the Rock Bridge vs. Park hill South football game has been pushed back to 8 p.m. ABC 17’s Sportszone Football Friday have been calling this the game of the week. Other schools have also
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you get the new COVID-19 shot?
Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, while still low, are on the rise as the fall gets closer.
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Sedalia City Council issues ordinance to stop harassment of 911 dispatchers
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sedalia City Council on Monday issued an ordinance to stop telephone harassment of Public Safety agencies. Pettis County Joint Communications has been dealing with a stream of harassment through repetitive nonemergency calls. The callers would become argumentative, and at times harass and threaten operators in nonemergency situations. “I have answered calls
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Doctors recommend most people wait to get vaccinated until new booster arrives
COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Missouri and across the nation, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
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Parking, street closures to occur in Downtown Columbia during concert
Parking was restricted Thursday in part of Downtown Columbia in preparation for a street concert near the University of Missouri campus.
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Ashland Police look for three people after a car burglary surge Thursday morning
Three people burglarized 18 cars in the Eagle Lakes, Southwinds, Bluegrass South and Liberty Landing subdivision areas of Ashland.
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ID crackdown: How bars and the state check for fake IDs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control said its application, “Show-Me ID” found 5,447 invalid IDs in June. The smartphone app was created as a partnership with The Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety and Traffic Division. The app was designed to help catch fake-ID’s of those trying to drink underage. The
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Boone County convenience store owner pleads guilty to selling fake Juul products
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County convenience store owner pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to selling fake Juul pods. Rafiqul Khan pleaded guilty to two counts of selling counterfeit tobacco products, according to court documents. Both counts were misdemeanors. US Customs and Border Patrol agents intercepted two shipments in 2019 from Hong Kong
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Inmate death reported at Jefferson City Correctional Center
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center was found dead at 8:03 a.m. Thursday, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Corrections. Robert Duda was found dead. He was 75 years old. The release states he died of natural causes. The release states he was serving a
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High temperatures lead to heat safety concerns at bus stops
As high temperatures continue to persist in Mid-Missouri and the start of school for many, bus stop heat safety is top of mind.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you ready Missouri’s hands-free driving law?
Missouri was long a holdout when it came to hands-free driving laws.
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Sedalia man charged, accused of shooting another man in head
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man was charged on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in a shooting a man in the head in the 100 block of Main Street in Sedalia on Friday. Nathaniel A. Shipman, 29, is charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, shooting at a motor vehicle or person, and unlawful use
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Stolen Shakespeare’s vehicle recovered in St. Louis County
Editor’s note: This article was updated to reflect that the vehicle was found in St. Louis County. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shakespeare’s Pizza has announced on its social media that a delivery vehicle stolen from its West Broadway location has been found in the St. Louis area. The business stated on its social media that a
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COVID-19 hospital admissions rising in Mid-Missouri
COVID-19 hospital admissions have been on the rise nationwide in recent weeks and that trend could continue Thursday when the latest data is released.
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Columbia College students move into dorms during heatwave
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite hot temperatures, Columbia College students moved into their dorms Wednesday. Due to the excessive heat, move in time was moved up to 9 a.m. Move-ins were originally set to begin at noon. The ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day through Friday. Hydration stations and cooling areas with
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