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Daniel Boone Regional Library rejects union contract

November 14, 2023 9:05 AM Marina Diaz

The Union said in a news release that it is holding the rally to urge the library to move toward an agreement that improves wages and benefits for workers.

Central Missouri Humane Society eyeing three possible locations for new shelter

November 14, 2023 11:44 AM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society is considering three locations for its new home, with one being city-owned property at Strawn Road and I-70 Drive. The current shelter at Big Bear Boulevard has outgrown its space and the almost 50-year-old building has also turned into a safety hazard with caving ceilings, crumbling walls,

Moberly man sentenced to 20 years after pleading guilty to killing pregnant woman in DWI crash

November 14, 2023 5:14 PM Ryan Shiner

CARROLLTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man who pleaded guilty to killing a pregnant woman and her unborn child in an April 6 Randolph County crash was sentenced to 20 years in prison on Tuesday. Steven Garrett, 47, pleaded guilty on Sept. 15 to DWI causing the death of two or more. He was initially charged with two counts of second-degree

Ashland city admin calls timeframe in police chief case ‘unusual delay by the Highway Patrol’

November 14, 2023 4:59 PM Ryan Shiner

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland City Administrator Kyle Michel referred to the timeframe for the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s investigation of suspended police chief Gabe Edwards an “unusual delay” in a Tuesday press release. This comes after a memo from Callaway County Prosecutor Benjamin Miller indicated Edwards could be charged with a crime. “It is most

$5,000 of damage reported in Jefferson City restaurant fire

November 14, 2023 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire on Monday that caused $5,000 worth of damage to a restaurant in Jefferson City was ruled accidental, according to a fire report from the Jefferson City Fire Department. The fire at Dragon Kitchen – in the 2200 block of Missouri Boulevard – started in a fryer when oil became

Charges added for two accused in connection to Jefferson City park shooting

November 14, 2023 2:00 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people who are accused of being connected to a shooting at McClung Park in October have had additional charges filed and one charge was upgraded. Four people were charged in a shooting that injured two, according to previous reporting. One of the injured people — Dayjuan L. Crossland — was

Columbia Fire Department: One brought to hospital Monday after motorcycle crashes with school bus

November 14, 2023 1:38 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was brought to an area hospital on Monday morning after a motorcycle was involved in a crash with a school bus, according to an email from Columbia Fire Department Assistant Chief Jeffrey Heidenreich. Heidenreich said one person was brought to an area hospital with “potentially life-threatening injuries.” The crash occurred at

Columbia man pleads guilty to statutory sodomy, sentenced 12 years

November 14, 2023 12:50 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was charged with statutory sodomy pleaded guilty on Monday. Jacob Thomas Noel, 36, pleaded guilty to statutory sodomy with a person younger than 14 years old and was sentenced to 12 years in prison. He was given credit for time served and his sentence will run concurrently with

Woman accused of killing MU student, burning body committed to Department of Mental Health

November 14, 2023 12:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was accused of killing a University of Missouri student and burning the body in January has been committed to the Department of Mental Health, according to court documents. Emma Adams, 21, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with physical evidence and abandoning a corpse. Her next

Drinkwitz speaks ahead of final home game

November 14, 2023 11:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

Watch a livestream of the Tuesday press conference in the webplayer above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri head coach Eli Drinkwitz spoke to the media on Tuesday ahead of the Tigers’ final home game of the season. The Tigers (8-2, 4-2 Southeastern Conference) host the Florida Gators (5-5, 3-4) at 6:30 p.m. Saturday at Faurot Field.

Eight apply for Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat

November 14, 2023 11:27 AM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eight people have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 seat on the Columbia City Council, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. The deadline to apply was Monday. The list of applicants includes: Susan Renee CarterRachel ProffittLisa MeyerWilliam MoyesCornellia WilliamsFrederick SaffoldRobert Schreiber IIILucio Martino Bitoy IV Applications opened after

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you already made your Thanksgiving plans?

November 14, 2023 2:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is a little more than a week away. Have you already made your Thanksgiving plans? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.

DNR and US Army Corps discuss Missouri River flood resilience study in Jefferson City

November 13, 2023 4:07 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Tonight the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Kansas City District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a public meeting to discuss a recent flood-resilience study of the Missouri River levees near Jefferson City. This comes after the Missouri River flooded back in 1993, 2011 and 2019 resulting in billions of

Police use gas, take one in custody after Monday standoff in central Columbia

November 13, 2023 2:12 PM Ryan Shiner, Lucas Geisler, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was arrested after a standoff took place Monday afternoon in the 1200 block of Larch Court in central Columbia. Columbia Police Department spokesman Christian Tabak told ABC 17 News around 4:30 p.m. that police took Ronald Powell, 28, into custody. Tabak said no shots were fired and no injuries have

Special prosecutor won’t file charges yet in Ashland police chief investigation

November 13, 2023 10:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A special prosecutor said law enforcement has not yet formally asked him to file charges against Ashland’s police chief, despite believing he may have committed a crime. Callaway County Prosecutor Ben Miller sent a memo to the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Nov. 8. According to the memo, Miller said he felt

Columbia Board of Education meeting includes filing requirements for April candidates

November 13, 2023 7:22 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education included candidate filing requirements for the April election. Columbia Public Schools will start accepting candidacy fillings for any one who is interested in running for one of two positions. People who are interested can begin putting their name on the ballot at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5.

Central Missouri Humane Society in need of a new shelter, still not taking new dogs

November 13, 2023 11:45 AM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society is still not able to take in new dogs after diagnosing another case of canine pneumovirus last week. Canine pneumovirus is a highly contagious virus among dogs, similar to a cold among humans, according to Amie Burling with the MU College of Veterinary Medicine. She said it’s

Hy-Vee, Schnucks to be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas

November 13, 2023 6:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hy-Vee and Schnucks have announced in separate press releases that their locations will be closed on Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) and Christmas. Schnucks announced its holiday hours in a Thursday press release and Hy-Vee announced its holiday hours in a Monday release. The holiday closures affect all Schnucks, Eatwell, Hy-Vee grocery stores, Dollar

Nurse practitioners want restrictions lifted more even after new law

November 13, 2023 11:34 AM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nurse practitioners continue to advocate for less restrictions, even after a new law lifted some this year. Missouri’s governor is honoring nurse practitioners as new law eases restrictions on their practice. Gov. Mike Parson on Monday proclaimed this week, Nov. 12 through 18, as Nurse Practitioners Week in Missouri. A new

Columbia’s next police chief to be announced Wednesday at City Hall

November 13, 2023 4:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s next chief of police will be announced Wednesday during a press conference at Columbia City Hall, according to a Monday press release from the city. The press conference will take place at 2 p.m. and is open to the public, according to the release. The four finalists include: former Forest Park Chief