President Donald Trump has his eye on Cuba. Trump mused over whether to “take” the socialist island nation during a news conference Tuesday. “You know, all my life I’ve been hearing about United States and Cuba, when will the United States having the honor of taking Cuba? That’s a big honor,” Trump said in remarks
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia city leaders aren’t the only ones aiming to keep one of its most popular areas safe through the use of a downtown ambassador program. The city is exploring the possibility of adding safety ambassadors to the downtown area in hopes of serving as additional eyes and ears to ensure public safety.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tributes are pouring in from across Mid-Missouri after a former Columbia firefighter was killed over the weekend during an accident at Kennedale Speedway Park in Texas. Billy Hurt, a longtime safety official in Sprint Car racing, was involved in a crash during a World of Outlaws event Saturday. The Kennedale Police Department
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash on Tuesday night led to one of the westbound lanes of West Nifong Boulevard in Columbia to be closed by first responders. Three vehicles were involved in the crash and one person was brought to an area hospital, according to firefighters at the scene. The status of that person’s injuries
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After about three months, the group People Not Politicians is still seeking a ruling from a Cole County Judge on whether more than 100,000 signatures will be verified by Secretary of State Denny Hoskins to put the new Missouri congressional map on the November ballot. Representatives from People Not Politicians, the
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man who was involved in a crash with a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper in November has sued the patrol. Therron Sloan filed a lawsuit on Monday in Cole County against MSHP, saying he was hit on Nov. 5 by Trooper Dennis D. Mathes’s patrol vehicle as a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An underpass at Conley Road to the Highway 63/Interstate 70 connector in Columbia opened to the public on Monday night. Crews from the Missouri Department of Transportation started building the underpass in October 2024 with the goal of building two new bridges to Highway 63. The new underpass is located between the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man from Memphis, Tennessee, is accused of raping a woman on Lincoln University’s campus on Oct. 23. Tyshawn Tate was charged on Monday in Cole County with second-degree rape. A warrant was issued and no bond was set. Court documents claim Tate has moved back to Memphis, Tennessee. The probable cause
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police had to use a stun gun on man on March 11 who was naked in public in eastern Columbia, according to court documents. Michael Mueller, 30, of Columbia, was charged on Tuesday with first-degree harassment and two misdemeanors: Resisting arrest and first-degree sexual misconduct. He is being held at the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than half a million fans are expected to travel to Kansas City this summer for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Local and state emergency management agencies are coordinating to establish public safety plans to accommodate the high volume of international travelers. Jacob Waller of Boone Emergency Management is working with the
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EDITOR’S NOTE: The total spent has been updated to reflect funds provided by the Treasury Department. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department spent more than $420,000 gained from seized property in the last fiscal year, according to a report from the state auditor’s office. The department spent $280,142.57 in funds from the Justice Department
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged on Monday in Callaway County after authorities claim he stole a pickup truck from someone at a Fulton gas station. Zachary Seay, of Fulton, was charged with carjacking, first-degree tampering with a vehicle and fourth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. Court records show a hearing was held on Monday and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Christina Hartman, who is challenging the incumbent to be Fifth Ward representative on the Columbia City Council. Her opponent is Don Waterman. LUCAS GEISLER: Why
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is talking to candidates in select April election races about their positions on key issues. Below is the transcription of the full interview with Don Waterman, the incumbent Fifth Ward representative on the Columbia City Council. Christina Hartman is challenging Waterman. LUCAS GEISLER: Would you mind just introducing yourself
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Each of the two candidates for the Fifth Ward seat on the Columbia City Council says infrastructure projects would be a top priority if they’re elected April 7. Incumbent Don Waterman and challenger Christina Hartman told ABC 17 News in separate interviews that they are focused on long-delayed infrastructure projects, including a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Road work in western and southwest Columbia will require lane closures next week, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. City crews will perform work at: North Garth Avenue between Parkade Boulevard and East Craig Street, in front of Parkade Elementary School. This will occur 7 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday, March
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman has been charged in Audrain County after she allegedly sent nude photographs of another to their employer. Ashley Withrow was charged with two counts of sending nude photos of someone without their consent and a count of threatening to send nude photos of someone. A warrant was issued and no
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Breakthru Beverage Missouri and Jameson Irish Whiskey are partnering up this St. Patrick’s Day to make sure people find a safe way home. Breakthru Beverage Missouri and Jameson Irish Whiskey will offer 500 free rides home in Columbia, Springfield, Kansas City, and St. Louis on Tuesday. The free Lyft rides, valued at
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local doctor is hopeful a change in warnings on hormone replacement therapy for menopause will lead to more women exploring their options. The Food and Drug Administration announced in November that it was initiating the removal of “black box” warnings hormone replacement therapy products for menopause. The FDA claimed the warnings
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is moving forward with filling the vacant Ward 2 seat following Councilman Aaron Mealy’s resignation earlier this month, though city officials say the process may need to be changed moving forward. During Monday’s meeting, City Attorney Nathan Nickolaus outlined how the process works under the current city
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