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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Memorial Stadium need improvements to keep pace in the SEC?

October 18, 2023 6:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou Athletics said Monday that it will present a plan to the board of curators next month to upgrade facilities over several years.

Billboards placed in Boone County in hopes of finding sports editor’s killer

October 17, 2023 10:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A series of billboards have gone up around Columbia, with the goal of helping solve a murder from over two decades ago. The billboards are paid for by a group called Justice For Kent, who are looking to help solve the 2001 murder of former Columbia Daily Tribune Sports Editor Kent Heitholt. The group said in

Man seriously injured in Randolph County crash

October 17, 2023 9:22 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 34-year-old Huntsville man was seriously injured in a Tuesday crash on Route JJ about two miles west of Moberly, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2000 Toyota Camry was heading westbound on Route JJ, went off the left side of the road and

Nearly one-third of Columbia curbside trash pickup customers respond to roll cart selection postcard

October 17, 2023 7:28 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday amended its 2024 annual budget to allocate funds for the purchase of roll carts for an automated residential curbside refuse collection. According to the City Council agenda, city staff is working to buy 36,200 roll carts for the program which cost roughly $2.2 million. At the

Recruitment underway for new William Woods marching band

October 17, 2023 7:13 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

FULTON, MO. (KMIZ) The recruitment process has already begun for William Woods newly appointed band director, as the university is set to start its first band program in the school’s 150 year history. According to the university’s press release last week, the school is looking for at least 18 members for the band’s first year.

‘Rock M’ at Faurot Field won’t be touched during MU Athletics’ facility upgrades

October 17, 2023 7:00 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics said it plans to present a facilities master plan to the University of Missouri Board of Curators next month, according to a news release sent earlier this week. Many details of the plan won’t be announced until later. Assistant Athletic Director for Communications Dave Matter told ABC 17 News in

Columbia firefighters alerted administration to possible mold weeks before action was taken

October 17, 2023 10:57 AM Hannah Falcon

Firefighters from Columbia Fire Station 6 are bunking with Station 7 while the city assesses possible mold damage to ceiling tiles.

Fulton first responders rescue woman from storm drain at Westminster College

October 17, 2023 3:20 PM Matthew Sanders

First responders successfully pulled a person out of a storm drain on the Westminster College campus in Fulton on Tuesday.

WATCH: Drinkwitz takes questions as Mizzou gets ready for Homecoming

October 17, 2023 11:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou football is riding high coming into Homecoming.

No threat found after bomb threat made to Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Center

October 17, 2023 10:02 AM Madison Stuerman

According to Lt. David Williams, the investigation is still open into the suspicious call made to the Jefferson City Nursing and Rehab Center.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about terrorism on American soil?

October 17, 2023 2:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

American law enforcement has been on the lookout for terror-related threats after the Hamas attacks and Israel’s retaliation.

Columbia City Council recognizes union for water distribution workers

October 16, 2023 4:12 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday the Columbia City Council unanimously approved to recognize positions in the Water Distribution Division of the Utilities Department as a part of the LiUNA Local 955 bargaining unit. This comes after the water distribution workers rallied outside City Hall last week, claiming that the city violated their rights under the

Settlement reached in Live Nation wrongful death lawsuit

October 16, 2023 8:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A confidential settlement has been reached in a wrongful death lawsuit filed against Live Nation in 2020. A Jefferson City man, Jasen Smith, died on May 16, 2019. According to previous reporting from the St. Louis Post-Dispatch and the Associated Press, Smith was hit in the head with a rental chair

Teenager seriously injured in Morgan County crash

October 16, 2023 8:30 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two woman were hurt – one seriously – Monday in a Morgan County crash on Highway 5 on Forest Drive, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2003 Nissan Xterra – driven by Connor Hasker, 27, of Gravois Mills – was stopped behind a

Jefferson City Council approves 2024 budget at Monday night meeting

October 16, 2023 6:50 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Jefferson City Council approved city’s fiscal year 2024 budget. The budget includes more than $82 million in funding, which is about a $3 million increase from the original budget that was proposed. Director of Finance ITS, Shiela Pearre told ABC 17 News that a portion of the

Two charged following Montgomery County chase, accused of making false 911 call

October 16, 2023 7:37 PM Ryan Shiner

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Michigan men were charged Monday in Montgomery County from an August chase with Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers. Joseph D. Mitchell, 32, of Grand Haven, Michigan, was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, drug possession, resisting arrest by fleeing, unlawful use of a weapon, fourth-degree assault and operating a

How to give money safely on GoFundMe and other crowdsourcing websites

October 16, 2023 6:57 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the war continues in the Middle East, some people may be looking at ways to financially help those who have been affected. GoFundMe spokesperson Leigh Lehman said she has seen an outpouring of support for emergency relief to the Middle East recently. There are also many active GoFundMes in Columbia this

Israeli-American from Missouri called up from IDF reserves

October 16, 2023 5:46 PM Hannah Falcon

As the Israel-Hamas war wages on this week, more than 300,000 reserve Israeli soldiers were called to fight.

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