All 25 rides at Centralia Anchor Fest pass inspection
The rides at Centralia’s annual Anchor Fest should be safe to ride when the event kicks off at 3 p.m. Friday.
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Jefferson City opens up two Capitol Avenue buildings ahead of request for proposal
Jefferson City has opened up two properties along Capitol Avenue for viewing before taking bids for their renovation.
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Convicted murderer on death row asks Parson for clemency
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was convicted of first-degree murder in 2013 for the killing of a Jefferson City couple has asked for clemency from Gov. Mike Parson, according to an email from governor’s office spokesman Johnathan Shiflett. David Hosier, 69, was found guilty by a jury on Oct. 12, 2013, for first-degree
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Whistleblower lawsuit alleges retaliation by Missouri House speaker
The chief clerk of the Missouri House of Representatives sued some of her elected coworkers Friday.
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Illinois man seriously injured in Gasconade County motorcycle crash
GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Beardstown, Illinois, man suffered serious injuries Thursday in a crash on Fowler Road, just north of Highway 50 in Gasconade County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as Austin Becker tried to use the brakes on his 2006 Harley Davidson Custom Softail Classic, and
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MSHP: Wooden bridge collapses in Cole County while truck tries crossing
COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after a wooden bridge collapsed Friday at the Lock and Dam Spur at the Osage River in Cole County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F posted a photo on X that showed a truck overturned in the water below the bridge. 🚨Bridge Collapse in Cole County🚨Troopers
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Man with upgraded murder charge in 2023 Dove Drive shooting has hearing next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who saw his murder charge upgraded in relation to the 2023 Dove Drive shooting that left one man dead has a hearing next week. Jajuan Crockett, 22, was charged with first-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle, accessory to stealing,
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the Trump verdict affect your vote in November?
Donald Trump became the first president to be convicted of a felony on Thursday.
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Missouri Republicans show support for Trump online following guilty verdict in New York
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former President Donald Trump was found guilty by a New York jury on Thursday of falsifying business records. With the decision, Trump became the first former U.S. president to be convicted of a felony. A sentencing will occur in July. A number of Missouri politicians expressed their opinions after Trump was found
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Two charged with receiving stolen property after more than $4,000 worth of items taken in Maries County
BELLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were charged on Thursday in Maries County after more than $4,000 worth of items were stolen from a bus and residence on Route M in Belle. Demaris Mothershed and Benjamin Byrd were charged with receiving stolen property. A warrant was issued on Thursday. A social media post on the Maries
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Blair Oaks rides early momentum to first state title since 2019 season
OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Blair Oaks has completed its mission. The Falcons finished off its MSHSAA Class 4 State Championship run by defeating Benton 7-2 on Thursday afternoon at Ozark Mountain Sports Complex. Mike DeMilia’s team knocked three of the MHSBCA’s top five ranked teams out of the playoffs during its run, including Thursday’s win over
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Boone County Commission details senior property tax exemption
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission detailed its plan for property tax exemptions for seniors in a Thursday press release. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors went into effect Aug. 28, 2023. The freeze has to be put into effect by county commissioners. Boone County opted to resolve it by letting the voters
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‘Cicadapocalypse’ nears its end in Mid-Missouri
You’ve seen them in the trees and flying throughout the air — those clumsy, black insects with large wings.
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Columbia City Manager shares plans for violence prevention, housing center in State of the City
Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood will deliver Columbia’s State of the City address Thursday at City Hall. The speech is scheduled to start at noon.
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Police: One with gunshot wound at Claudell Lane apartment complex, ‘no person of interest’ described
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man suffered a gunshot wound at Columbia Square Apartments in west Columbia on Thursday afternoon. A Columbia police officer told ABC 17 News at the scene that one person was taken to an area hospital in a private vehicle. The officer said the scene is considered “stable” and there’s no threat
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City calls for administrative investigation on Sturgeon cop who killed 13-pound dog
STURGEON, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Sturgeon has initiated an administrative investigation for the police officer who shot and killed a 13-pound dog on May 19, according to a Thursday press release from the city. Body camera footage from Officer Myron Woodson – which ABC 17 News obtained through a records request – showed that
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Fiji water, cordless tillers/cultivators and bedrails recalled
COLUMBIA, Mo, (KMIZ) Fiji water bottles The Food and Drug Administration has recalled 1.9 million bottles of Fiji water. Health regulators say the bottles may contain manganese in addition to three bacterial genera but the FDA says it will likely not cause any adverse health consequences. The company says the affected bottles were sold across
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Judge denies bond for man accused in Columbia double murder
A Columbia man accused of murdering two women including his ex-wife and hiding their bodies was denied bond Wednesday.
Continue Reading QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the City of Sturgeon ask for an investigation?
The City of Sturgeon has been under scrutiny in recent days for a police officer’s shooting of a small, blind and deaf dog. Many people have called for the officer’s job — he’s on leave right now. And on Wednesday, a former prosecutor told ABC 17 News that the city should bring in an outside
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Columbia Board of Education details possible cellphone policy during first public ‘listening session’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the Columbia Board of Education detailed a possible student cellphone policy plan and discussed the implementation of a weapons-detection system during a roundtable discussion on Wednesday evening. About a dozen people showed up for Columbia Public School’s first listening session at Battle High School. The sessions are designed to allow
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