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Cole County judge puts hold on Randolph County animal waste lagoon

September 1, 2023 11:12 AM Matthew Sanders, Mitchell Kaminski

A judge has barred the Missouri Department of Natural Resources from issuing a permit for a Randolph County animal waste lagoon, for now.

MSHSAA continues to battle high school sports live streaming scams

September 1, 2023 10:41 AM Morgan Buresh

Sports fans can watch just about any Friday night football game from the comfort of their own homes thanks to streaming platforms, but they should make sure to check a site’s legitimacy first.

Man accused of stealing gun from MSHP vehicle in Ashland arrested, charged

September 1, 2023 3:38 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of three men accused of stealing guns from law enforcement and breaking into several vehicles in Ashland has been arrested. Jamarie Young Johnson, 19, of Columbia, was charged on Friday with first-degree burglary, four counts of stealing a gun, three counts of first-degree property damage and misdemeanor stealing. He is being

Columbia City Council to consider different recycling center location after backlash from residents

September 1, 2023 4:22 AM Gabrielle Teiner

Residents were not on board with the idea of building a recycling drop-off center on Oakland Gravel Road during an August public input meeting, so the city is looking at other options.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Were you impressed with Mizzou’s win over South Dakota?

August 31, 2023 10:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

The win was expected but it was the first on-field action of the season for a Tigers team with lots of questions coming into the year.

Treeline Music Fest cancels 2023 festival, citing expenses

August 31, 2023 12:33 PM Madison Stuerman, Marina Diaz

In a statement posted online and on social media, the group said this is because they are “facing significantly higher than expected expenses.”

Three injured in Jefferson City crash

August 31, 2023 9:18 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were injured – two seriously – in a Thursday crash in Jefferson City on westbound Highway 50/63 near militia drive, according to a crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department Two vehicles were heading westbound when Kenneth Bleigh, 58, of Chamois – who was driving a 2002 Chevrolet

At least one injured in crash in Boone County

August 31, 2023 8:51 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least one person was injured Thursday in a Boone County crash on Route B, south of Route HH. The Boone County Fire Protection District said on its social media that first responders were dispatched at 3:51 p.m. The southbound lane of Route B was shut down for about 30 minutes, according

ABC 17 News SportsZone Thursday Night Kickoff at the ZOU

August 31, 2023 7:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

Watch a replay of the Kickoff Special in the webplayer above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers kicked off their season Thursday night in a nonconference bout against the South Dakota Coyotes.

Roundabout, outer road opens off Interstate 70 in Montgomery County on Friday

August 31, 2023 7:26 PM Ryan Shiner

NEW FLORENCE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced in a Thursday press release that a bridge replacement and interchange project is entering its final stages. New eastbound on-and-off-ramps, Tree Farm Road and a south roundabout will be open Friday at Highway 19 and Interstate 70 in New Florence. Construction continues on the eastern

Sedalia man charged after allegedly detonating ‘bomb’ in vehicle

August 31, 2023 6:19 PM Ryan Shiner

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly set off a “bomb” in a vehicle early Thursday. Charles Monteer, 39, was charged on Thursday with knowingly burning or exploding, first-degree property damage and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. A court date has not been set, according to

Mizzou football Thursday night season kickoff likely to create traffic gridlock

August 31, 2023 3:57 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Missouri State Highway Patrol and University of Missouri police are advising everyone who is not going to the Mizzou football game to avoid downtown.

CPS: Grant Elementary teacher dies in car accident

August 31, 2023 4:06 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools – in an email to parents – stated that Grant Elementary first grade teacher Caroline Dill died in a car accident on Tuesday night. A CPS spokesperson told ABC 17 News in an email that two separate letters were sent to parents. Students have yet to be informed by

Three die in Phelps County crash

August 31, 2023 3:43 PM Ryan Shiner

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people died Wednesday in a four-vehicle crash in Phelps County on Highway 63, just south of Highway 5170, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Perry Patrick, 61, of Newburg, and two teenagers – 19-year-old Grace Gorman, of Rolla, and 18-year-old Michael Sutton, of Edgar Springs –

Traffic impacts expected for Mizzou football home opener

August 31, 2023 3:38 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday is the University of Missouri’s home opening football game. With thousands of fans expected to attend, traffic impacts and delays can be expected throughout the game. The increase in crowds and number of people heading towards and around the stadium has caused some changes to traffic flow. Football_Traffic_PatternsDownload According to the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been keeping up with Idalia news?

August 31, 2023 2:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Idalia slammed into Florida’s Big Bend on Wednesday as a hurricane but had weakened to a tropical storm as it moved over land.

Trial dates scheduled for Columbia man charged with murder

August 30, 2023 10:49 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A five-day jury trial has been scheduled for a Columbia man accused in the killing of Augustus Roberts in 2017. Jeffrey McWilliams, 30, was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. The trial is set to begin at 9 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024. A pretrial conference is scheduled

Cannabis company’s case against DHHS to stop recall dismissed

August 30, 2023 8:56 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County Circuit Judge on Wednesday dismissed a case filed by a cannabis company trying to stop a recall of its products. Delta Extraction, LLC on Aug. 17 filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against the Missouri Department Health and Senior Service and the Division for Cannabis Regulation.

MU has no plans to use metal detectors for football games

August 30, 2023 8:00 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gates will open Thursday at Faurot Field for the Missouri Tigers’ 2023 football season. Preparations for the home opener began as soon as last season ended. The University of Missouri Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Boone County Sheriff’s Office all work together to ensure everyone will be safe inside

Two in custody in relation to Camden County assault case; sheriff’s office looking for three more men

August 30, 2023 7:28 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are charged in relation to an alleged assault that occurred on Aug. 7 in the Greenview area of Camden County, according to a press release from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. Aaron Gonzalez, 25, and Ramiro Aguilar-Garcia, 26, both of Lake Ozark, were charged with first-degree assault. Both men are