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Jefferson City to run yard waste service until a contract can be agreed on

October 23, 2023 12:09 PM Morgan Buresh

Beginning next month, Jefferson City residents will dispose of their yard waste in a new place for the first fall in more than a decade at a city-run site.

State lawmaker petitions for senior property tax freeze in Boone County

October 23, 2023 4:33 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A state lawmaker filed an initiative petition about two months ago in an effort to enact a tax freeze for seniors. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors went into effect Aug. 28. On Aug. 29, state Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) filed an initiative petition to let voters

Jefferson City woman accused of stealing more than $37,000 in welfare benefits

October 23, 2023 4:47 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged on Monday with stealing $37,420.87 in public-assistance benefits. Abisoye Jones, 39, was charged with stealing $25,000 or more and unlawfully receiving more than $750 in public assistance benefits. A criminal summons was issued on Monday and an initial court appearance is set for 9 a.m.

Columbia man accused of murdering child indicted by grand jury

October 23, 2023 4:04 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused for his alleged involvement in the shooting death of a 3-year-old in September was indicted by a grand jury on Friday. Larry Brownlee Jr., 28, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without

Man pleads guilty to abandoning corpse in Camden County, sentenced to four years

October 23, 2023 3:47 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Montreal, Missouri, man pleaded guilty on Monday to abandoning a corpse and was sentenced to four years in prison. According to previous reporting, Eric Cole, 41, was initially charged in 2022 with second-degree murder, stealing, abandonment of a corpse and conspiracy to commit a felony. Cole pleaded guilty before going

Power restored to more than 500 Boone Electric members in southern Boone County

October 23, 2023 1:24 PM Matthew Sanders

More than 500 Boone Electric Cooperative members in southern Boone County have their power back after they lost it Monday afternoon, the utility reported on its website.

Four hurt when SUV hits tractor-trailer in Randolph County

October 23, 2023 12:36 PM Matthew Sanders

Two people from Moberly suffered serious injuries when they rear-ended a tractor-trailer on Highway 63 on Sunday afternoon, the highway patrol says.

Ashland police chief alleges wrongful suspension over social media criticism

October 23, 2023 11:48 AM Matthew Sanders

Ashland’s suspended police chief says in a lawsuit filed Monday that the city removed him from the job illegally because he criticized the mayor on social media.

Two dead after crash in Mexico, Missouri

October 23, 2023 8:56 AM Matthew Sanders

A head-on crash on the Highway 54 bypass in Mexico killed two people Sunday night, police say.

Residents who remain one year after Wooldridge wildfire are still rebuilding

October 22, 2023 5:56 PM Erika McGuire

One year after the Wooldridge fire burned over 3,000 acres and destroyed at least 23 buildings in the Cooper County town, the rebuilding continues for those affected by the natural disaster.

Man falls off cliff at Pinnacles Youth Park, treated at local hospital

October 22, 2023 6:32 PM Mitchell Kaminski

A Boone County Fire Protection District official on the scene told ABC 17 News the man was conscious and breathing as he was being loaded into the ambulance.

Jonesburg residents recount scrap metal fire

October 22, 2023 6:39 PM Euphenie Andre

JONESBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents recount how a Scrap Mart Metal Friday morning caused several residents to shelter in place. Jonesburg Elementary School and multiple neighborhoods are just two miles east of where the fire occurred. Most residents were at work when the fire was happening. However, Kenneth Shaw was home when he saw multiple fire

Queer rights advocate to take on incumbent for Missouri House of Representatives seat

October 22, 2023 7:10 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Democratic queer rights advocate is officially in the race to represent the 48th District in the Missouri House of Representatives. Joseph “Joe” Jefferies tells ABC 17 he is running for the state legislature because of recent controversial legislation on transgender youth and adults, libraries and more. He will face off

Law enforcement officers respond to crash and crime calls after Mizzou Homecoming game

October 22, 2023 6:14 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After Saturday’s big win for the University of Missouri Tigers against the South Carolina Gamecocks, local law enforcement responded to a few crime and crash-related incidents near downtown Columbia. As of 9:30 a.m. on Sunday, the Columbia Police Department responded to a hit and run on Rogers St. and N. College Blvd,

Cooper County Fire Protection District using lessons from Wooldridge wildfire a year later

October 20, 2023 11:15 AM Erika McGuire

Sunday marks one year since the small Cooper County community of Wooldridge was burned by a wildfire.

Blood drive honors resiliency of Mid-Missouri burn victim

October 21, 2023 4:48 PM abc17news-Newsroom

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Red Cross held a blood drive in honor of a firefighter who was severely burned at a bonfire in Mexico, Missouri. The blood drive was held Saturday in Centralia at the Holy Spirit Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MU Health Care shared the story of Eli Beasely, a professional

Columbia state senator announces intent to run for Missouri secretary of state at University of Missouri homecoming parade

October 21, 2023 3:18 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia State Sen. Caleb Rowden announced his plans to run for Missouri secretary of state by displaying a large sign at the University of Missouri Homecoming parade. The Republican served as Senate President Pro Tem this year. Due to term limits, Rowden’s time in the Missouri Senate is coming to an end

WATCH: Mizzou beats South Carolina on Homecoming; coach and players talk to media

October 21, 2023 6:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou was victorious on Homecoming on Saturday, staying in the mix in the SEC East with a win over South Carolina.

Columbia Police Department works to decrease crime this homecoming weekend

October 21, 2023 3:56 PM Nia Hinson

Saturday marks the University of Missouri’s homecoming game between the Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks, which means the city will see an influx of people.

University of Missouri Homecoming parade and football game to cause traffic impacts downtown

October 21, 2023 4:37 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the University of Missouri’s homecoming week events come to an end, and the Mizzou Tigers get ready to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, traffic impacts due to the parade and game are to be expected throughout downtown. The Homecoming parade began Saturday’s events at 9 a.m. and