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Columbia business issued CID by AG Bailey, accused of deceptive business practices involving e-cigarettes

April 17, 2024 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey on Wednesday issued a civil investigative demand to four Missouri businesses, including one in Columbia. In a press release, Bailey stated he launched an investigation into illegal vape and marijuana products after claiming the state received reports that “distributors were potentially violating the Missouri Merchandising Practices Act.”

Case dismissed for Columbia man accused in hammer attack

April 17, 2024 2:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The case against a Columbia man who was accused of using a hammer to attack a man near Stephens Lake Park in 2022 has been dismissed, according to an email from Boone County Prosecutor Roger Johnson. Daniel Dwyer, 53, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. His case

OATS suspends transit service in Jefferson City, citing staffing shortage

April 17, 2024 2:40 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The OATS transit service in Jefferson City is suspending its services indefinitely beginning on Monday, April 29, according to an April 11 letter written by Regional Director Gary Anspach. The letter cited an “on-going driver shortage” led to the suspension. “We understand the inconvenience this may cause to our passengers, and

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing few cases of several viruses

April 17, 2024 11:19 AM Erika McGuire

A rundown of what’s circulating in Mid-Missouri.

Columbia First Ward special election set for August

April 17, 2024 10:36 AM Matthew Sanders

An election to fill the vacant First Ward seat on the Columbia City Council will take place in August.

Four people hurt in Howard County two-vehicle crash; one driver arrested for DWI

April 17, 2024 8:38 AM Madison Stuerman

Four people were hurt in a two-vehicle crash on Tuesday afternoon in Howard County less than two miles North of New Franklin.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you noticing fewer distracted drivers on the roads?

April 17, 2024 3:38 AM Matthew Sanders

Road safety advocates gathered Tuesday at the Missouri Capitol to celebrate victories and push for more.

One dead in southern Boone County plane crash

April 16, 2024 12:46 PM Matthew Sanders, Nia Hinson

A small plane went down in southern Boone County on Tuesday, a Missouri State Highway Patrol spokesman said.

More than 800 power outages reported in Benton County now resolved

April 16, 2024 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of electricity customers in Benton County were without power on Tuesday afternoon. Storms had rolled through Mid-Missouri earlier in the day and much of Mid-Missouri is in a tornado watch that is set to expire around 8 p.m. There were 835 electric customers without power in Benton County at its peak,

MoDOT reminds drivers to stay off phones ahead of I-70 expansion

April 16, 2024 5:01 PM Hannah Falcon

As the weather warms up, highway projects start around the state and the Missouri Department of Transportation and AAA Missouri reminded drivers Tuesday to stay off their phones when behind the wheel.

Weather Alert Day: Severe storm threat continues into this evening

April 14, 2024 4:27 PM Jessica Hafner

Slight changes have been made to the SPC outlook, which you may notice as a slight shift northward of the greatest risk for severe weather.

Laclede Electric has scheduled outage for Camdenton customers

April 16, 2024 2:30 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Laclede Electric Co-op has scheduled an outage early Wednesday in Camdenton to make repairs to a substation, according to a Tuesday press release from the City of Camdenton. The outage will last from 1-3 a.m. Wednesday and will affect about 2,500 customers, the release states. The release states that those who have

Eldon man dies after being hit by truck

April 16, 2024 10:55 AM Matthew Sanders

An Eldon died early Tuesday after being hit by a truck on a highway.

Westbound I-70 exit ramp in Cooper County reopens following crash involving two tractor trailers

April 16, 2024 7:23 AM Erika McGuire

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The exit ramp on westbound I-70 in Boonville is back open Tuesday morning after a crash involving two tractor trailers. ABC 17 News crews arrived at the scene around 7:40 a.m. and the exit ramp on westbound I-70 at mile marker 103 was back open. Troop F posted on “X” just

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you following the Trump hush-money trial?

April 16, 2024 3:50 AM Matthew Sanders

Former president Donald Trump’s hush-money trial got underway Monday.

Jefferson City police, city officials noticing more homeless individuals in city

April 15, 2024 8:06 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is experiencing an increase in its homeless population, according to Jefferson City Police Department Lt. David Williams. Williams said he believed the up-tick stems from the individuals moving to Jefferson City from Columbia, after homeless encampments were cleared throughout the city. Homeless encampments have been cleared out in wooded

Police: Man arrested after robbing Subway restaurant in northeast Columbia

April 15, 2024 6:49 PM Ryan Shiner, Mitchell Kaminski

Editor’s note: A previous version of this story identified the apartment complex as The Links. The standoff occurred at The Greens, which is in the same area. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say they have arrested a man on Monday who allegedly robbed a Subway restaurant in the 5600 block of St. Charles Road. Columbia

Next round of Missouri cannabis microbusinesses applications opens; applicant, state discuss challenges, triumphs in first round

April 15, 2024 7:24 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, the Missouri Department of Cannabis Regulation opened its second round of microbusiness applications. According to the Department of Health and Senior Service, microbusinesses “are designed to allow marginalized or under-represented individuals to participate in the legal marijuana market.” To be eligible for a license an application needed to meet

Columbia Golden Corral could reopen in June

April 15, 2024 7:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Golden Corral, which sustained significant damage in a fire at the end of 2022, could reopen as early as June, according to a spokesman. Spokesman Bill Marks, of the Porter Novelli PR firm, told ABC 17 News that construction delays are pushing the reopening to June. He previously said the

Victims, advocates ask Missouri lawmakers to approve measure to allow retroactive sexual assault lawsuits

April 15, 2024 11:15 AM Hannah Falcon

Victims of child sexual abuse and advocates are gathering in Jefferson City to pressure the Missouri attorney general to investigate several Christian boarding schools.