Missouri governor candidate interview: Jay Ashcroft
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the major races on the August primary ballot.
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Settlement reached in wrongful death lawsuit of MU student in case of woman accused of stabbing, burning body
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement was reached Monday in the wrongful death lawsuit of a University of Missouri student who was found dead at the residence of a woman accused of stabbing him and burning the body. The mother of Samuel Clemons, Jennifer Riley, filed the wrongful death petition against on Feb. 2. The lawsuit
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New electric buses are on the road in Columbia with more on the way
The City of Columbia has three new electric city buses on routes this summer, with three more getting ready to hit the road.
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Police respond to Clark Lane mobile home park after shots were fired
Editor’s note: Arrest information was added on Thursday after the Columbia Police Department sent an updated press release. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police responded on Wednesday at a mobile home park in the 3900 block of Clark Lane after shots were fired. The Columbia Police Department wrote on its social media that “At approximately 3:05
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Columbia Police Department asks for community feedback on Flock camera system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has announced several public meetings to get the community’s feedback on the possible use of Flock cameras. CPD has previously suggested using a camera system in Columbia called Fusus, which the City Council rejected following community pushback at a November 2022 council meeting. The council voted 4-3 against
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you plan to vote early in the August primary?
Early voting for next week’s August primary election has started.
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University of Missouri dismantles diversity division amid political pressure
The University of Missouri will no longer have a vice chancellor specializing in diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives after pressure from Republican lawmakers.
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Missouri Democrats hoping to take Governor’s Mansion back in November
Five Missouri Democrats are seeking the party’s nomination for governor in the November general election.
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Officials warn of heat exhaustion, heat stroke while exercising during heat wave
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)This is a week has an alert for excessive heat warning through Thursday with heat index being more than 105 degrees each day according to ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team. Dr. Chris Sampson — and emergency room doctor at University Hospital — warned that dizziness, nausea and a racing heart are initial signs
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Missouri governor candidate interview: Crystal Quade
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for Missouri governor ahead of the primary election Tuesday.
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Missouri governor candidate interview: Mike Hamra
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates for Missouri governor ahead of the August primary.
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Boone, Cole clerks ready for strong August primary turnout
Boone and Cole counties are each preparing for more than a quarter of registered voters to cast ballots in the primary next month.
Continue Reading Woman accused of killing MU student, burning body still has not been evaluated by Department of Mental Health
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of stabbing a University of Missouri student to death and burning the body in 2023 is still awaiting an evaluation from the Department of Mental Health. A hearing for Emma Adams, 22, was held on Tuesday. She is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical
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Boone County man charged after allegedly strangling woman during assault
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man was charged with first-degree domestic assault on Tuesday after he allegedly strangled a woman during an attack on Thursday. Michael Tyrone Richardson, 57, was booked into the Boone County Jail at 12:42 a.m. Tuesday and is being held without bond. A court date has not been set. According
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Jefferson City non-profit helps prevent skin cancer with public sunscreen dispensers
Miles Against Melanoma is trying to help prevent skin cancer in the Jefferson City area with over 65 free sunscreen dispensers.
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Columbia to take public input on water rate increase at Aug. 5 City Council meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water and Light is proposing an increase to water rates in the for the fiscal year 2025 budget. The city will take public input during its City Council meeting at 7 p.m. Monday at City Hall, a Tuesday press release from the city says. If the rates are approved, customers will
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KidSmart and Ameren Missouri donate school supplies to hundreds of Mid-Missouri teachers
Ameren Missouri teamed up with a non-profit charity Tuesday to give school supplies to scores of Mid-Missouri teachers.
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Woman killed in Camden County crash Monday night
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 33-year-old Stoutland woman was killed in a crash Monday night in Camden County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 10:45 p.m. on Willow Creek Road north of Burns Drive. According to the online crash report, Clourisa Standley was driving a 2018 Kia Sportage when the vehicle
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Mizzou improve on its 2023 season this year?
The team has high expectations for themselves.
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Man found guilty of murder in woman’s death in October 2022 sentenced to life in prison
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was found guilty of murder in May was sentenced to life in prison on Monday. Jessie Williams, 33, was found guilty by a jury on May 16 of second-degree murder in the October 2022 death of Kaylen Schmit. He is accused of pushing Schmit off the Highway 63 bridge near
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