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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Travis Kelce play this week?

October 10, 2023 2:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

Kansas City Chiefs tight end Travis Kelce was hobbling Sunday afternoon.

‘It is time to eradicate Hamas’: Missouri lawmakers react to Israel-Hamas war

October 9, 2023 7:23 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal lawmakers from Missouri have reacted to the violence over the weekend in the Middle East, after Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel and the country declared war. According to the Associated Press, the combined death toll is more than 1,600, which included American citizens. For the most part, Congress members from

Woman with Boone County ties dies in Hamas attack on Israel

October 9, 2023 12:02 PM Hannah Falcon

The leader of a Mid-Missouri synagogue said late Sunday that the weekend attack on Israel by militants in the Gaza Strip is a “broken glass moment” for the Jewish people, referencing the horrors of the Holocaust.

Columbia Public Works begins removing railroad tracks at Rogers Street

October 9, 2023 8:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City Of Columbia Public Works crews started removing railroad tracks on Rogers Street, east of Rangeline Street, on Monday. The City said in a Friday press release that the tracks are being removed because of the deterioration of the ties. There’s no scheduled for future railroad work, according to the release. Work is

Jefferson City police name woman killed in Sunday crash in report

October 9, 2023 4:29 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department has named the woman who died in a crash that occurred Sunday in Downtown Jefferson City. According to a JCPD crash report released on Monday, Julie A. Agee was killed in the crash. She was 74. First responders were called to the 200 block of Madison

City of Columbia names four finalists for police chief

October 9, 2023 11:35 AM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia released the names and backgrounds of its four police chief finalists Monday ahead of a public forum next week. Nathaniel Clark, Dan Haley, Jill Schlude and Michael Zeller have been named as finalists to take over after the retirement of former chief Geoff Jones. The city hired Public Sector

Woman, 53, killed in Mexico apartment fire

October 9, 2023 3:20 PM Matthew Sanders

A 53-year-old woman died in a fire that hollowed out the top floor of a two-story apartment building in Mexico early Monday.

Columbia police address online rumors involving weekend crash

October 9, 2023 3:51 PM Ryan Shiner

The Columbia Police Department addressed on its social media Monday afternoon rumors that have been circulating online around a fatal weekend crash, including one claiming an off-duty police officer was involved.

Trial delayed again for man accused of killing Russellville classmate in 1991

October 9, 2023 3:37 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial has been delayed again for a Fulton man accused of killing his Russellville classmate in 1991. William “Chris” Niemet, 46, is accused of killing his classmate, Greg Jones, in April 1991 in Russellville. Jones was 14. Niemet also would have been 14 at the time. Niemet was charged in 2020 with first-degree

Community members walk downtown in prayer to discourage violence

October 8, 2023 9:33 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An event was held on Sunday for members of Columbia’s community to walk in prayer to discourage violence within the community. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, violent crime has decreased by 36.44% compared to the year 2022. The statistics also state that violent crime in Columbia has decreased by 76.58%.

Mid-Missouri resources available for people affected by Alzheimer’s and their families

October 9, 2023 10:14 AM Meghan Drakas

This week, ABC 17 News is continuing our ‘Living with Alzheimer’s’ coverage leading up to the Jefferson City Walk to End Alzheimer’s on Sunday.

City of Columbia expected to announce the finalist for CPD’s Chief of Police

October 9, 2023 5:19 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After months of searching for a new police chief, the City of Columbia is expected to announce the finalists on Monday. The City closed its applications in September and has since spent time reviewing all the applicants, narrowing it down to the finalists. The city hired Public Sector Search and Consulting to search for

Carrollton woman killed in Chariton County crash

October 9, 2023 7:48 AM Erika McGuire

CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person died in a crash in Chariton County Sunday afternoon. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the crash at 2:50 p.m. on Highway 11 one mile north of Brunswick. Troopers said 68-year-old Caren Bittiker, of Carrollton, was traveling southbound when her vehicle went off the right side of the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about the conflict in Israel?

October 9, 2023 2:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

The powder keg blew up over the weekend.

One person dies from car crash involving pedestrian in Jefferson City

October 8, 2023 3:51 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department is investigating a deadly crash involving a pedestrian Sunday afternoon. Police responded to the 200 block of Madison Street just after noon. One person was taken to a local hospital and died from their injuries there. Our news crew walked the area asking businesses in the

Missouri remembers eight firefighters who died in the line of duty

October 8, 2023 4:57 PM Euphenie Andre

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson proclaimed October 8 as Fire Service Day in Missouri. The Firefighters Memorial Foundation of Missouri hosted its 21st Annual Memorial Service Sunday. Families and loved ones gathered to remember the lives of their loved ones who lost their lives rescuing others. Eight men were added to the monument

Callaway County Sheriff arrests two after multi-county pursuit

October 8, 2023 4:38 PM abc17news-Newsroom

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men in their early twenties were arrested Saturday after leading a Callaway County Sheriff’s Office vehicle on a multi-county chase. Liam Lee Austin, 21Courtesy: Callaway County Sheriff’s Office Liam Lee Austin, 21, was arrested for allegedly resisting arrest by fleeing, driving with a revoked license and speeding. He bonded out

Columbia police investigate deadly motorcycle crash

October 8, 2023 3:30 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is investigating a deadly motorcycle crash that happened Saturday night. Around 8 p.m. Saturday, Columbia Police found a single motorcycle crashed at Rock Quarry Road near Riback Road. The driver of the motorcycle was 26-year-old John Martin. Martin was taken to the hospital by ambulance Saturday night, but

Candlelight vigil held to honor fallen firefighters in Missouri

October 7, 2023 4:43 PM Gabrielle Teiner

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A candlelight vigil was held Saturday at 7 p.m. to honor Missouri firefighters who died in the line of service. A large crowd gathered for the vigil, which was held at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean was in attendance along with other

Missouri politicians express support for Israel

October 7, 2023 7:17 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s elected officials are outspoken about the attacks in Israel Saturday. Many proclaiming support for Israeli defenses. In a joint statement, Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher and Senate President Caleb Rowden expressed support for Israel. “We reiterate our unwavering support for the State of Israel and its inherent right to defend itself against