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Callaway County Sheriff Chism’s pay to end in February

January 19, 2024 10:30 AM Matthew Sanders

Callaway County will stop paying its suspended sheriff, Clay Chism, next month.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you feel that you are prepared for another round of frigid weather?

January 19, 2024 2:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The cold is coming back. After a short break from the bitter cold earlier this week that saw school closings and pipe bursts around Mid-Missouri, the ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day as subzero wind chills are expected to go through Mid-Missouri the next few days.

Columbia man accused of stabbing another man several times at Douglass Park

January 18, 2024 2:38 PM Madison Stuerman, Mitchell Kaminski

Court documents state that Columbia police responded to a call at Douglass Park where they found a victim with stab cuts to his head and neck.

Two charged in financial exploitation of 78-year-old Jefferson City man in apparent nationwide scheme

January 18, 2024 10:00 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Texas men were charged with the financial exploitation of a 78-year-old Jefferson City man after they allegedly collected thousands of dollars. Brandon Lamar Martin, 37, and Tarus Delynn Prince, 50 – both of Killeen, Texas – were arrested at 2:50 p.m. Wednesday. Warrants were issued for both and $50,000 bonds

More than 2,000 calls to Columbia police in 2023 involve homeless people

January 18, 2024 9:06 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Department Assistant Chief Lance Bolinger has seen an increase in the homeless population over the years. “When I first started policing 18 years ago, we did not have nearly the homeless population that we have in Columbia today,” Bolinger said. “I would say today it consumes a lot more of

Number of Boone County Fire volunteers remains steady as national numbers see decline

January 18, 2024 3:39 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp says the recent cold weather has played a role in some of the most recent fires that were seen. The Boone County Fire District continues to have multiple volunteers to help fight fires. Blomenkamp said the department had between 25-33 volunteers to help but out

Molly Bowden Memorial Blood Drive taking place Friday as American Red Cross experiences shortage

January 18, 2024 11:54 AM Morgan Buresh

In a news release, the Red Cross has seen the number of people donating blood by about 40%. This comes as the annual Molly Bowden Memorial Blood Drive is set to take place on Friday, Jan. 19.

Columbia Solid Waste cancels curbside trash pickup for Friday and Saturday, citing weather

January 18, 2024 4:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility has canceled curbside trash pickup for Friday and Saturday, according to a press release from the city. The release states that pickup is canceled because of dangerous cold temperatures that are expected to enter the area. Friday’s air temperature has a high of 11 degrees

Lawyer for Belle’s mayor files several motions in stealing trial

January 18, 2024 4:25 PM Ryan Shiner

MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of motions were filed in court on Wednesday on behalf of the mayor of Belle. They attorney for Darryl White Jr. filed a motion to dismiss, a motion to for a change of venue, a motion for a jury trial and a request for a speedy trial on Wednesday.

Group of attorneys to review personnel issues at Lincoln University

January 18, 2024 6:30 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday afternoon, the Lincoln Board of Curators announced that a group of attorneys from the Lewis Rice Law Firm will review personnel issues within the university. ABC 17 News obtained a statement from the Board of Curators stating: “As a Board, we are focused on having an independent expert promptly

Jefferson City man charged with rape, statutory rape

January 18, 2024 4:12 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Wednesday with multiple sexual assault charges. Christopher Williamson, 23, was charged with first-degree rape and two counts of first-degree statutory rape. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Thursday and an order was placed to keep the probable cause statement under seal. The

Man pleads guilty in April 2023 Jefferson City shooting case

January 18, 2024 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty to a pair of felonies on Thursday and was sentenced to four years in prison in relation to a nonfatal shooting from last year. Timothy Benson, 19, pleaded guilty to unlawful gun possession and tampering with evidence. He was previously charged with accessory to armed

RECALL ROUNDUP: Regulators recall Quaker Oats products and Dragon Fly Jelly Bars

January 18, 2024 2:56 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) This week’s roundup includes some Quaker Oats products and Dragon Fly Jelly Bars. Quaker Oats has expanded a recent recall. In December, the company recalled dozens of products including granola bars and cereal to due salmonella concerns. Now, the company is adding dozens more its products for the same reason. Some of

Two people hospitalized after the explosion and fire at Hallsville duplex

January 17, 2024 10:59 PM Mitchell Kaminski, Gabrielle Teiner, Ryan Shiner

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District continued to investigate Thursday morning after an explosion and fire at a Hallsville duplex on Wednesday. Fire crews told ABC 17 News crews on scene Thursday the home is at risk of collapsing due to extensive damage. An excavator was used to knock down burnt portions

Two people killed in Tuesday morning fire outside of Fulton

January 18, 2024 9:37 AM Madison Stuerman

Two people were found dead inside the home along with an unknown number of dogs, according to the Sheriff’s Office.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the Chiefs win their playoff game at Buffalo?

January 18, 2024 2:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Kansas City Chiefs will find themselves in an unusual position this weekend — going on the road in the playoffs.

Police respond to report of assault, Rogers Street temporarily blocked

January 17, 2024 6:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rogers Street in central Columbia was blocked off on Wednesday night and a number of police and other emergency vehicles were seen. The Columbia Police Department wrote on its social media at 7:40 p.m. that it responded to a report of an assault in the 400 block of Providence Road. Police told

Part-time teacher in Jefferson City charged with attempted murder for husband’s alleged poisoning

January 17, 2024 10:42 AM Matthew Sanders, Nia Hinson, Ryan Shiner

A Jefferson City woman was being held Wednesday in the Cole County Jail after allegedly trying to poison her husband.

Department of Conservation: New record set for Missouri deer harvest

January 17, 2024 9:11 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new record has been set for harvested deer in a season. According to a Missouri Department of Conservation press release, there were 326,026 deer harvested during the 2023-24 season, which ended on Monday. The previous record was 325,457 in 2006. The top-four counties in the state were Franklin County with 7,395

Man charged with murder in J. Pfenny’s shooting denied public defender

January 17, 2024 8:39 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged with the murder of a Jefferson City bar employee and patron in 2022 has been denied a public defender. Damien Davis, of Kansas City, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon