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Audrain County, City of Mexico partner to buy shuttered hospital

July 25, 2024 11:42 AM Matthew Sanders, Reagan Phillips

Local governments have partnered with a non-profit foundation to buy a shuttered hospital in Mexico, Missouri.

Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID

July 25, 2024 3:28 PM Olivia Hayes

The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches.

Man charged with domestic assault after allegedly attacking mother with cane

July 25, 2024 4:12 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rocky Mount man was charged with two felonies after he allegedly attacked his mother with a cane on Tuesday. Rakan Penfield was charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. An arraignment was held on Thursday and Penfield was listed in court filings as being in custody, though his

Columbia Housing Authority breaks ground on new complex amid waiting list of over 1,400 households

July 25, 2024 3:36 PM Meghan Drakas

The Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Thursday on its new apartment complex, Kinney Point Apartments.

Infrastructure, housing, public safety among top priorities in Columbia’s fiscal year 2025 budget

July 25, 2024 3:14 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Columbia city leaders revealed their fiscal 2023 budget Thursday at City Hall, citing priorities including infrastructure, housing, social services and public safety.

Man charged after allegedly dropping China cabinet on woman during assault

July 25, 2024 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tuscumbia man was charged with first-degree domestic assault on Thursday after he allegedly attacked a woman on Tuesday. Phillip Benedict had an arraignment hearing on Thursday. Court filings state that he was in custody at the hearing, but his name did not appear on the Miller County Jail’s online roster

Court docs: Man charged after attacking deputy with shovel

July 25, 2024 2:57 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Thursday after he allegedly attacked a Cole County Sheriff’s deputy with a shovel on Wednesday. Antonio Robles was charged with third-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date has not been set.

Former Fayette bank employee pleads guilty to stealing $2.4 million from customers

July 25, 2024 2:25 PM Ryan Shiner

A Higbee woman pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to stealin from Exchange Bank of Missouri customers in Fayette during a 15-year scheme, a press release from the Department of Justice.

Missing Springfield, Mo., man found dead in Camden County

July 25, 2024 12:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Foul play is not suspected in the death of a Springfield, Missouri, man whose body was found Wednesday in a wooded near a Camden County hotel.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch President Biden’s Oval Office address?

July 25, 2024 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden made his first public remarks Wednesday since announcing over the weekend that he would drop his reelection bid.

25 apply to become members of Jefferson City homelessness task force

July 24, 2024 7:24 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City received 25 applications from residents hoping to become a part of its homelessness task force, according to a spokesperson for the city. City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said there are eight positions open, five of which are reserved for members from faith-based or nonprofit organizations and three members “at large.”

Open Third Congressional District seat draws nine candidates

July 24, 2024 5:11 PM Meghan Drakas

Nine candidates have filed for Missouri’s open Third Congressional District seat after Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer decided not to run again after serving in the position since 2009.

Trial scheduled for man accused of murdering woman in 2022, stuffing body in closet

July 24, 2024 10:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Trial dates have been announced for a Columbia man accused of murdering a woman in 2022. Adam Alfred Conner was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution. A pretrial conference is set for 9 a.m. Monday, Sept 16. A jury trial is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday,

Luetkemeyer reflects on time in office

July 24, 2024 6:52 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) is retiring at the end of his term. ABC 17 News spoke with several candidates who are on the ballot in the Aug. 6 primary for the Third District seat. ABC 17 News anchor Meghan Drakas sat down with Luetkemeyer, who reflected on his time in office.

Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center inmate housing still without air conditioning

July 24, 2024 1:19 PM Olivia Hayes

The Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center’s inmate housing is still without air conditioning despite the Missouri General Assembly approving the funding for the installation more than a year ago.

Locals join protests against Gaza war as Netanyahu addresses Congress

July 24, 2024 12:14 PM Reagan Phillips

Mid-Missourians opposed to Israel’s war in Gaza took to the streets in Columbia on Wednesday — the same day Israel’s top politician is set to address Congress.