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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

Indiana man seriously injured after hitting a deer in Callaway

October 21, 2023 10:04 AM Marina Diaz

CALLAWAY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Indiana man was seriously injured after hitting a deer on his Harley-Davidson Friday night. Jesus Riviera was driving on I-70 westbound near mile marker 152 when the crash happened. The 29-year-old was transported by Callaway County EMS to University Hospital. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Riviera was driving when he

Two people were injured in a rollover crash in Callaway County

October 21, 2023 9:44 AM Marina Diaz

CALLAWAY, Mo. (KMIZ) A teen and a man were seriously injured in a rollover crash in Callaway County on Friday. 22-year-old Jace Burgress from Holts Summit was driving his 2018 Honda when he traveled off the right side of US 54 at Hillers Creek and overturned. Burgress was seriously injured in the crash and was

Camdenton County man airlifted to hospital following a motorcycle crash

October 21, 2023 9:22 AM Marina Diaz

CAMDEN, Mo. (KMIZ) A 60-year-old man was airlifted to University Hospital after hitting a deer on his motorcycle. John Edwards was seriously injured when he hit a deer on his Harley-Davidson a little before 6:30 on Friday Night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Route D 79′ South of Rock

SportsZone Football Friday Week 9 scores and highlights

October 20, 2023 7:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) View a livestream of Battle-Hannibal in the web player above. See other area scores below:

$12 million in ARPA funding awarded to expand cell service in Mid-Missouri counties

October 20, 2023 8:25 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced in a Friday press release that $12,022,081.94 of American Rescue Plan Act money was awarded to 29 cell towers to expand cellular service throughout the state, The grant will also improve 9-1-1 connectivity in high-cost areas, the release states. Projects are expected to serve

Traffic restricted next week on Worley Street to fix water main

October 20, 2023 7:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A partial lane closure will occur Monday in Columbia on West Worley Street between Bernadette Drive and Claudell Lane, according to a press release from the City of Columbia. The release states that Columbia Water and Light will be repairing a water main. The work is expected to be done by Tuesday.

Columbia man who pleaded guilty to murdering stepfather sentenced to 25 years

October 20, 2023 5:51 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo .(KMIZ) A Columbia man who pleaded guilty two months ago to shooting and killing his stepfather was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison. Samuel E. Brotherton, 23, pleaded guilty on Aug. 21 to second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of Rollin G. Thompson, 64, in the 3800

True/False Film Fest searching for new office location after Sept. 15 fire

October 20, 2023 6:06 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) True/False Film Fest employees have been searching for a new office after a fire took place last month, causing them to lose $75,000 worth of equipment. For the past month, True/False employees have been working out of the Ragtag Cinema on Hitt Street. The fest is hosted by the Ragtag Film Society.

Two apply so far for Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat

October 20, 2023 5:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. The city announced earlier this month that it will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation earlier

13-year-old boy seriously injured in Phelps County ATV crash

October 20, 2023 4:52 PM Ryan Shiner

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 13-year-old boy from Rolla suffered serious injuries Friday in an ATV crash in Phelps County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash. The crash occurred on Route HH about three miles north of Rolla. The child was not named in the report. The crash occurred as the boy attempted

Camden County Sheriff’s Office adds terrorism tip link to website

October 20, 2023 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office stated in a Friday press release that it has added a terrorism tip link to its website. The sheriff’s office stated the link was established in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. The release states the system was set up under the Missouri Office of Homeland

Woman on ‘hoverboard’ seriously injured in Moniteau County crash

October 20, 2023 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 36-year-old Hannibal woman on a two-wheeled “hoverboard” suffered serious injuries in a Moniteau County crash on Friday, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report states the crash occurred on Osage Street at East Morgan Street. According to the report, a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Columbia man charged with several child sex crimes

October 20, 2023 2:51 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: One of the charges against Kintner has been updated after a source error was corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged in Boone County on Friday with four child sex crimes. Mancle G. Kintner Jr., 74, was charged with attempted statutory sodomy, felony child molestation — sexual contact with a person

Jefferson City man sentenced seven years for 2019 stabbing case

October 20, 2023 1:27 PM Madison Stuerman

According to online court records, Hosea Gaines pleaded guilty to domestic assault in the second degree and a misdemeanor count for resisting arrest on July 21.

University of Missouri prepares to keep thousands safe during homecoming weekend

October 20, 2023 1:44 PM Morgan Buresh

Christian Basi said the university has also partnered with many outside law enforcement agencies this weekend, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Columbia Police Department.

Scrap yard fire under control after burning for more than five hours

October 20, 2023 10:53 AM Madison Stuerman

A code red alert was issued at 8:50 a.m. by the Warren County Emergency Management Agency after the smoke spread southeast across the county

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to MU’s homecoming game or parade?

October 20, 2023 3:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s homecoming is Saturday. The university will hold its annual parade at 9 a.m. Saturday. Afterwards, the Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-4, 1-3) in a Southeastern Conference bout at 2:30 p.m. at Faurot Field. Will you be attending the game or the