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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

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