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COVID-19 cases increasing in Columbia

July 23, 2024 2:08 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Columbia, according to Missouri’s Sewershed Surveillance Program and a doctor with MU Health Care.

Man booked into Callaway County Jail charged with murder in Fulton shooting

July 23, 2024 3:05 PM Ryan Shiner, Allison Weaver

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was booked into the Callaway County Jail on Monday has been charged with murder in the shooting death of Jakiem Braggs. Mitchell Henderson Jr., 44, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree murder and illegal gun possession. Fulton police wrote on social media on Monday that Henderson Jr. had turned

Jefferson City sex offender indicted on federal child porn charges

July 23, 2024 4:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was indicted on federal child pornography charges on Tuesday, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Howard Dale Speckhals, 61, was charged with possessing and distributing child porn. He allegedly distributed child porn on the internet from June 25, 2023-March 22, 2024. He was

Pulaski County man charged with sodomy

July 23, 2024 4:20 PM Ryan Shiner

WAYNESVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Waynesville man was charged with sodomy and other sex crimes after he allegedly sexually assaulted a woman at his residence, according to court documents. Gareth Rentasponce was charged on Friday with second-degree sodomy and two misdemeanors: Second-degree sexual abuse and second-degree sexual misconduct. An entry of appearance was filed on Tuesday

Boone County Fire Protection coping with loss two weeks after assistant chief’s death

July 22, 2024 11:48 AM Allison Weaver

Today marks two weeks after Assistant Fire Chief Matt Tobben died during a water rescue in northern Columbia.

Republican Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Will Scharf

July 23, 2024 3:23 PM Morgan Buresh

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Will Scharf, one of two Republicans seeking election to the Attorney General’s office.

Missouri attorney general candidate interview: Andrew Bailey

July 23, 2024 3:44 PM Morgan Buresh

ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Andrew Bailey, one of two Republicans seeking election to the attorney general’s office.

Republican Missouri attorney general candidates say tackling crime is a top priority

July 23, 2024 2:38 PM Morgan Buresh

Missouri Republican voters will decide between two conservative candidates for attorney general in the upcoming primary election on Aug. 6.

Sunset Drive in Columbia to close for through traffic for pipe repairs

July 23, 2024 2:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Stormwater Utility on Wednesday will close Sunset Drive to through traffic near the intersection with Hickory Hill Drive, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. The closure will last from 8 a.m. Wednesday-3:30 p.m. Friday, the release says. Crews will be replacing a stormwater pipe. Barricades

Manhunt ends in Cole County arrest

July 23, 2024 11:12 AM Matthew Sanders

Authorities found a wanted man inside a Cole County convenience store Monday after a search that lasted more than four hours.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Kamala Harris entering the race change your vote?

July 23, 2024 1:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

Vice President Kamala Harris wasted no time getting her presidential campaign off the ground.

Some Missouri Democratic delegates show support for Harris after Biden steps away from campaign

July 22, 2024 7:40 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Missouri Democratic delegates say Vice President Kamala Harris is a strong candidate to be the next Democratic presidential nominee following President Joe Biden’s decision to drop out of the 2024 race. Biden made the announcement on Sunday afternoon, stating he believed it is in the best interest of the country and

Students participate in mock DWI crash during conference in Columbia

July 22, 2024 9:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Students from 10 Missouri high schools participated in a mock DWI crash Monday during a leadership conference at Stoney Creek Hotel in Columbia. The TRACTION (Teens Taking Action To Prevent Traffic Crashes) conference is being held through Tuesday, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transporation. Students from schools

Murder charge dropped for man accused in Fulton shooting

July 22, 2024 8:39 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department confirmed on its social media on Monday evening that one of the men accused in the shooting death of a teenager on Kathy Street will see his charges dropped. Taeon Logan, 23, was charged last week with accessory to first-degree murder in the July 16 shooting death of

Water usage concerns raised in Southwest Columbia as development in area continues

July 22, 2024 8:11 PM Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Concerns about water-issues in Southwest Columbia are being raised after the Columbia City Council approved the zoning and development plans for another business in the area. Land for Diventures of Columbia was approved on the south of Vawter School Road, east of Scott Boulevard. Diventures plans to offer swim lessons, SCUBA certification,

Columbia Parks and Recreation continues trail cleanup after flooding

July 22, 2024 8:01 PM Marie Moyer

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation announced and update of trail clean up progress in a Friday Facebook post. This repair process is following the extreme rain and weather earlier this month that impacted Mid-Missouri. Nature paths across Columbia are facing flooding, potholes and uneven paths. On Bear Creek Trail, there was so much

Man accused of rape, sodomy gets another felony charge after indictment

July 22, 2024 7:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of rape and sodomy had another felony charge added in his case, following a grand jury indictment on Friday. Tremane Bell, 27, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, first-degree kidnapping, first-degree rape, first-degree sodomy and tampering with a witness. He is being held at the Boone County Jail

KC man seriously injured in Camden County crash after chase with law enforcement

July 22, 2024 5:02 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: The mugshot and jail status was included on Tuesday. CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City man was charged after a chase with law enforcement early Monday resulted in him becoming seriously injured in a crash. Alex Dee, 29, was charged with resisting arrest and two misdemeanors: Driving while intoxicated and reckless driving.

Convicted teen killer Alyssa Bustamante denied parole; hearing reset for 2029

July 22, 2024 4:59 PM Lucas Geisler

The Missouri Board of Parole denied convicted Cole County killer Alyssa Bustamante an early release from prison.

Ludlow woman seriously injured in Chariton County crash

July 22, 2024 3:52 PM Ryan Shiner

CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Ludlow woman was seriously injured early Monday in a crash in Chariton County on Highway 11, about a mile south of Mendon, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The report says a 2024 Chevrolet Trailblazer was totaled after the driver – Jacey Mohr, 37 – suffered a