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Two women hurt after crashing scooter on Howard County highway

October 16, 2023 5:15 PM Matthew Sanders

Two Fayette women suffered serious injuries Monday afternoon when their scooter crashed into an SUV on a highway in Howard County.

Centertown woman accused of stealing more than $2,500 of merchandise from employer

October 16, 2023 5:04 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centertown woman was charged after allegedly stealing $2,565.75 worth off merchandise from her Jefferson City employer, according to a probable cause statement. Abigail Haslag, 26, was charged with stealing more than $750. She was in custody at the Cole County Jail on Friday. Jail officials declined to confirm if she

Juveniles suspected of tampering, resisting arrest after Boone County chase in stolen car

October 16, 2023 4:10 PM Matthew Sanders

Two juveniles were taken into custody Monday north of Columbia after they bailed from a stolen car at the end of a chase, a spokesman for the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.

Jefferson City man accused of several child sex crimes in Morgan County

October 16, 2023 2:53 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Monday with nearly a half-dozen child sex crimes in Morgan County. Daniel Wayne Albert Sr. was charged with second-degree child molestation, sexual misconduct involving a child, furnishing pornographic material to a minor, first-degree statutory rape and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A

Jefferson City Police investigate suspicious call

October 16, 2023 1:50 PM Madison Stuerman

Jefferson City Police along with mutual aid partners are investigating.

Better Business Bureau warns to donate wisely amid Middle East conflict

October 16, 2023 11:29 AM Morgan Buresh

People are looking to do what they can to help after more than 4,200 people have been killed in the Israel-Hamas war.

Moniteau County deputy hurt in Cooper County crash

October 16, 2023 11:09 AM Matthew Sanders

A Moniteau County sheriff’s deputy was hurt early Saturday when he wrecked his patrol car in neighboring Cooper County.

Nebraska runaways found in stolen car in Mexico, Missouri

October 16, 2023 10:27 AM Matthew Sanders

Mexico police found two runaway teens from Nebraska during a traffic stop Saturday morning, according to a news release.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: How many more games will Mizzou win?

October 16, 2023 10:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Tigers are still on a roll, moving to 6-1 after a win against Kentucky on the road and rising to No. 25 in the AP Top 25 college football poll.

Jefferson City Walk to End Alzheimer’s raises over $104,000

October 15, 2023 5:23 AM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Walk to End Alzheimer’s raised over $104,000 Sunday. The Alzheimer’s Association’s mission is to end Alzheimer’s and all other dementia through research and maximizing support. According to the organization, 55 million people live with Alzheimer’s and other dementias worldwide. Alzheimer’s is the most common form of dementia among adults,

Ozark Fireworks OzFest may dissolve after several hurt during showcase

October 15, 2023 2:59 PM Euphenie Andre

ROCKY MOUNT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ozark Fireworks Festival may end an annual tradition after several people were injured Saturday night. Guest and organizers anticipated Saturday to be a joyful and eventful night, but it ended early due to a firework explosion. The injured victims were treated by the Rocky Mount Fire Department and sent to

WATCH: Mizzou football news conference after SEC win over Kentucky Wildcats

October 14, 2023 10:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers overcame the Kentucky Wildcats on hostile turf Saturday night.

Buy Missouri week kicks off Sunday, focusing on shopping local

October 14, 2023 8:28 PM Euphenie Andre

ARROW ROCK, Mo. (KMIZ) Buy Missouri week begins Sunday, showcasing local businesses throughout the state. Missouri is one of the worst states to start a business. Missouri has the highest rate of business failures in the last five years, according to the Lending Tree. According to the U.S. Bureau of Statics, Missouri has the second

Athletes receive free hearing exams at Missouri Special Olympics

October 14, 2023 7:34 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) About 30,000 Special Olympics athletes have hearing loss, but 83% of them have never had a hearing examine, according to the Special Olympics and Starkey. Hearing aid manufacturer Starkey hosted hearing screenings during the Special Slympics games Saturday in Jefferson City. Athletes got hearing tests and can qualify for free hearing

Columbia politicians collect donations for United Auto Workers strike

October 14, 2023 5:51 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday marks one full month of the united auto workers strike. Four Columbia state house representatives were collecting donations Saturday afternoon for the picketing union workers. Several car factories nation-wide are striking until a deal is met between the union and auto-manufacturers. The four democratic house members representing Columbia were collecting donations outside

Horses die, driver injured in north Boone County crash on Highway 63

October 13, 2023 4:24 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two horses were killed and one person was injured in a Friday crash in the southbound lanes of Highway 63 near Mc Hatton Road. According to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp, the crash involved two vehicles: A tractor trailer rear-ended a horse trailer. The driver of the

Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival to begin Saturday morning, traffic impacts expected

October 14, 2023 5:12 AM Gabrielle Teiner

HARTSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) The 32nd annual Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival will kick off Saturday at 9 a.m. until 5 p.m and family fun events and traffic impacts are expected in the area. Signs will be posted around the event to direct festivalgoers to obey the traffic rules set in place. Route A will be closed to

SportsZone Footbal Friday Week 8 scores and highlights

October 13, 2023 7:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

Scores from Week 8 of high school football.

Jefferson City community shares personal stories of how Alzheimer’s has changed their lives

October 13, 2023 2:36 PM Meghan Drakas

Jefferson City resident Joey O’Connor lost his mother Betty Jean O’Connor on March 11. She had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease two years ago.

Dubois named new Boone Health CEO

October 13, 2023 8:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone Health Board of Directors stated in a Friday press release that Brady Dubois will be Boone Health’s next CEO. The release states his start date is Monday, Nov. 20. The release states he has 16 years of experience in health care leadership and was recently the CEO of Detroit Medical