Jefferson City man seriously injured after Saturday night crash; suspected of DWI
A Jefferson City man is suspected of driving while intoxicated after being badly injured in a crash Saturday night in Cole County.
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Fire burns shop in southern Boone County
The Southern Boone County Fire Protection District is investigating after a fire broke out in a southern Boone County garage early Monday.
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Kaiser man killed in Miller County crash Sunday night
Troopers said Jeffrey Ballew was the only person in his 1999 Oldsmobile eighty-eight when he drove across the road’s center line.
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Russellville woman killed in Boone County crash Sunday evening
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 62-year-old Russellville woman was killed in a crash in southern Boone County Sunday evening The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened on Route H westbound at Innovation Boulevard at 6:28 p.m. According to Troopers, Debra Bates was pronounced dead on scene after a Ford Transit driven by Raechel
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with Mizzou’s bowl selection?
The bowl matchups are in and Mizzou has a major assignment — beat one of the Big Ten’s historic powers.
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Council report outlines urgent issues facing Columbia’s recycling, solid waste management
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia took part in a comprehensive evaluation of its recycling and waste diversion programs in hopes of helping the city improve its collection operations. The final report contains recommendations by RRT Design & Construction to help achieve this goal. The Columbia City Council is scheduled to hear this report Monday. Currently, the
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Airline ticket prices trending more affordable ahead of Mizzou’s bowl game in Dallas
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in a decade, the Missouri Tigers will be playing in the Cotton Bowl game in Dallas, Texas. The Missouri Tigers’ fans have shown their die-hard dedication by selling out the last five home games the Tigers hosted. Those planning to make the trip to Dallas for the big
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Need for affordable housing grows in Mid-Missouri as state’s homeless population expands
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks national “Roof over your Head Day” which reminds people to be thankful for basic necessities such as a home. It also creates awareness for the current housing crisis in the United States. ABC 17 News obtained the latest Missouri Point in Time Count for region 5. Region 5 contains most
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WATCH: Coaches, players take questions after Mizzou beats Wichita State
The Mizzou Tigers pulled away from Wichita State late in the second half at Mizzou Arena to secure their sixth win.
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Car crash shuts down Boone County road for half an hour Sunday afternoon
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a crash on North Highway 763 and East Brown School involving multiple cars. Sunday just after 12:46 p.m., firefighters arrived on scene and evaluated those involved for any injuries. Boone County Fire said no one was hurt. A crash report from the Missouri State
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WATCH: Tigers take questions after Mizzou learns Cotton Bowl assignment
The Tigers finished the season ranked No. 9 in the nation after the SEC Championship Game on Saturday, which saw Alabama beat Georgia.
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More bills prefiled on first day than last year despite rule change
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers prefiled 343 on Friday, the first day of prefiling for the 2024 legislative session. Missouri senators and representatives begin filing their proposed legislation on Dec. 1 every year, the month prior to the beginning of the legislative session. Prefiling continues through the rest of the month. The bills are then
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Thousands attend the 84th Jaycees Christmas Parade
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday spirit is spreading quickly through Jefferson City. Downtown Jefferson City will transform into a winter wonderland. The city welcomes the holiday season with floats, bands, and possibly a guest appearance from Santa Claus. “All the bands, all the sets, all the different people. I think it’s really nice to
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Jefferson City Room at the Inn hosts seventeen guests opening night
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Room at the Inn started accepting overnight guests for the winter this Friday at it’s new location on Monroe Street. The first night, the shelter welcomed in 17 guests. Room at the Inn is in a new location this year that serves more people. The shelter operates out of
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‘He probably used his last breath to pray for her’: Friends remember Melvin Callahan
Jefferson City, Mo (KMIZ) Friends who knew Melvin Callahan say that he was a jack of all trades. Callahan served both his country and his community. He was also a pastor, carpenter, hunter, fisherman, volunteer, community leader and motorcyclist. And that is only scratching the surface of what Callahan could do. “He was not just
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Fire at La Plata Elementary causes Friday classes to be called off; classes next week possibly held at area church
LA PLATA, Mo. (KMIZ) Classes were called off in the La Plata School District on Friday after an early morning fire caused damage to the elementary school. The fire was reported just before 5 a.m. At the school on West Moore Street. The La Plata Community Fire Protection District said on its Facebook page that the northwest corner
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Man accused in overdose death pleads guilty to manslaughter, sentenced to 10 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused of selling drugs that led to an overdose death in 2020 pleaded guilty on Friday. Mark Conn, 31, pleaded guilty to first-degree involuntary manslaughter. He was sentenced to 10 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections. He was initially charged with second-degree murder and delivery of
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Woman accused of Osage County robbery found trapped in bathroom
OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warrensburg woman has been charged with two felonies after she allegedly tried to rob a business in Osage County on Thursday. Allison Leann Hale, 33, was charged with second-degree robbery and first-degree property damage. She is being held at the Osage County Jail without bond, according to Casenet. According to
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Audrain County teen charged with premeditated murder in Vandalia-area shooting
An Audrain County man was charged Friday with first-degree murder.
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Homelessness affects hundreds in Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Homelessness affects more than half a million people nationwide, according to the National Alliance to End Homelessness, and Mid-Missouri is no exception. According to the 2022 Point in Time Count, 1,571 individuals in Missouri were experiencing homelessness. One-third of those individuals are considered “unsheltered.” That means those individuals are living on the
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