JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Aaron Grefrath is the new Jefferson City parks and recreation director after an appointment on Thursday from the Parks and Recreation Commission, according to a Friday press release. Grefrath was named the interim director in August after former director Todd Spalding was put on leave. Spalding eventually resigned in September. The
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CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage Beach man who suffered moderate injuries in a crash was accused of driving while intoxicated Thursday night on Route A at Midway Road, according to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash and arrest reports. The crash occurred as a 2008 Chrysler Pacifica – driven by James Thacker, 39 – was
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Callaway County will stop paying its suspended sheriff, Clay Chism, next month.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The cold is coming back. After a short break from the bitter cold earlier this week that saw school closings and pipe bursts around Mid-Missouri, the ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day as subzero wind chills are expected to go through Mid-Missouri the next few days.
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Court documents state that Columbia police responded to a call at Douglass Park where they found a victim with stab cuts to his head and neck.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Texas men were charged with the financial exploitation of a 78-year-old Jefferson City man after they allegedly collected thousands of dollars. Brandon Lamar Martin, 37, and Tarus Delynn Prince, 50 – both of Killeen, Texas – were arrested at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday. Warrants were issued for both and $50,000 bonds
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Department Assistant Chief Lance Bolinger has seen an increase in the homeless population over the years. “When I first started policing 18 years ago, we did not have nearly the homeless population that we have in Columbia today,” Bolinger said. “I would say today it consumes a lot more of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp says the recent cold weather has played a role in some of the most recent fires that were seen. The Boone County Fire District continues to have multiple volunteers to help fight fires. Blomenkamp said the department had between 25-33 volunteers to help but out
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In a news release, the Red Cross has seen the number of people donating blood by about 40%. This comes as the annual Molly Bowden Memorial Blood Drive is set to take place on Friday, Jan. 19.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility has canceled curbside trash pickup for Friday and Saturday, according to a press release from the city. The release states that pickup is canceled because of dangerous cold temperatures that are expected to enter the area. Friday’s air temperature has a high of 11 degrees
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MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of motions were filed in court on Wednesday on behalf of the mayor of Belle. They attorney for Darryl White Jr. filed a motion to dismiss, a motion to for a change of venue, a motion for a jury trial and a request for a speedy trial on Wednesday.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday afternoon, the Lincoln Board of Curators announced that a group of attorneys from the Lewis Rice Law Firm will review personnel issues within the university. ABC 17 News obtained a statement from the Board of Curators stating: “As a Board, we are focused on having an independent expert promptly
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Wednesday with multiple sexual assault charges. Christopher Williamson, 23, was charged with first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree statutory rape. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Thursday and an order was placed to keep the probable cause statement under seal. The
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty to a pair of felonies on Thursday and was sentenced to four years in prison in relation to a nonfatal shooting from last year. Timothy Benson, 19, pleaded guilty to unlawful gun possession and tampering with evidence. He was previously charged with accessory to armed
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This week’s roundup includes some Quaker Oats products and Dragon Fly Jelly Bars. Quaker Oats has expanded a recent recall. In December, the company recalled dozens of products including granola bars and cereal to due salmonella concerns. Now, the company is adding dozens more its products for the same reason. Some of
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HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District continued to investigate Thursday morning after an explosion and fire at a Hallsville duplex on Wednesday. Fire crews told ABC 17 News crews on scene Thursday the home is at risk of collapsing due to extensive damage. An excavator was used to knock down burnt portions
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Two people were found dead inside the home along with an unknown number of dogs, according to the Sheriff’s Office.
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The Kansas City Chiefs will find themselves in an unusual position this weekend — going on the road in the playoffs.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rogers Street in central Columbia was blocked off on Wednesday night and a number of police and other emergency vehicles were seen. The Columbia Police Department wrote on its social media at 7:40 p.m. that it responded to a report of an assault in the 400 block of Providence Road. Police told
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A Jefferson City woman was being held Wednesday in the Cole County Jail after allegedly trying to poison her husband.
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