MoDOT hosts on-the-spot hiring event
The Missouri Department of Transportation is hosting a hiring event on Wednesday with a focus on hiring full-time maintenance workers for Columbia, Jefferson City, and Versailles.
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Troy man seriously hurt in motorcycle crash in Monroe County
MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Troy man was serious hurt in a motorcycle crash in Monroe County. Troopers say, Dale Geeding, 60, was driving westbound on Highway 154 when he hit a deer around 7:30 Tuesday night and was thrown from his motorcycle. The crash happened east of Paris near the intersection with Highway 107,
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39 fans ejected from MU football games so far this season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tiger fans and Mizzou students are back in full force as Mizzou enters week four undefeated, and 39 people have been ejected from games. The Missouri State Highway Patrol helps the University of Missouri Police Department keep students and fans safe at games every weekend. This includes monitoring traffic and pedestrians before
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New Housing and Neighborhood Services department will streamline housing needs in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia approved the Fiscal Year 2024 budget Monday night, which includes the creation of a new Housing and Neighborhood Services department. City documents show the department will house two divisions, including the Office of Neighborhood Services and Volunteer Programs. The Community Development Block Grant will also report to the
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‘Every kid counts’: 700 active missing children cases reported in Missouri; 475 from 2023
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Frank Tennant is the director of the State Technical Assistance Team. He spends his time tracking down missing Missouri children, living by his motto, “Every kid counts.” According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol missing persons records, there are about 700 active missing children cases, and 475 of those are from
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Columbia water customers can expect to see price increase in November
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Monday authorized the sale of bonds from the 2018 water ballot initiative. The sale will result in an increase on the base water charge for residents starting with the November billing cycle, according to a post on the city’s website. Residential customers will see a $2 per
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Stover man suffers serious injury after truck crashes in Morgan County
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Stover man is in critical condition after suffering a serious injury Tuesday after his truck crash on Highway 52 in Morgan County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred when a 2021 GMC Sierra – driven by Danny Cook, 69 – was heading
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Boone County man charged following chase with law enforcement
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man has been charged with multiple felonies following a chase with law enforcement on Monday. Mark Helmich, 36, was charged with illegal gun possession, resisting arrest by fleeing and driving while revoked. He is being held in the Boone County Jail on a $50,000 bond. Helmich’s address is listed
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Columbia man charged after allegedly hitting worker with truck in Moberly
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged after allegedly yelling racial slurs at a drive-thru worker and hitting him with his truck on Sunday. David Conrad, 60, has been charged with second-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Randolph County Jail on a $25,000 bond, according to court
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Building damaged in fire Friday also survived fire in 1886
Editor’s Note: Due to a source error, ABC 17 previously reported a fire occurred in 1884. The source has since told us that fire actually happened in 1886. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Clean up is continuing Monday after a Friday fire heavily damaged the building at the corner of East Broadway and Ninth Street in Downtown
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WATCH: Eli Drinkwitz to take questions ahead of Memphis game in St. Louis
Watch Tuesday’s press conference at noon. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz is set to take questions from reporters at noon Tuesday ahead of this week’s game against Memphis in St. Louis. The Tigers (3-0) will take on Memphis (3-0) at The Dome at America’s Center. It’ll be Mizzou’s first game in
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State to seek death penalty against man accused of murder at Jefferson City bar
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Prosecutor Locke Thompson filed a notice of intent on Tuesday to seek the death penalty against the man accused of killing two people at a Jefferson City bar in November. Damien Davis, of Kansas City, was charged with two counts of first-degree murder, two counts of armed criminal action,
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Plea hearing set for MU fraternity member in Santulli hazing case
According to online court records a plea hearing has been set for Blake Morsovillo.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Was rushing the field worth the fine?
The SEC on Monday said it was fining Mizzou $100,000 after fans rushed the field in the moments after a last-second win over Kansas State.
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Columbia City Council unanimously passes budget, includes creation of new department
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council unanimously approved the fiscal year 2024 budget at its Monday night meeting. The budget totals around $533 million. The approval of the budget includes the creation of a new department: Housing and Neighborhood Services. The proposed budget for that department is $1,598,755 with an anticipated budget of $1,486,600.
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Missouri State Fair attendance hits six-year high
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Attendance at the Missouri State Fair has exceeded pre-pandemic levels. The state fair – which was held Aug. 10-20 in Sedalia – brought 349,048 attendees this year, according to data provided by a fair spokesperson. The number of entrants was higher than any other year since at least 2018. The turnout from
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Truman Boulevard overpass in Jefferson City to close for 10 days in October
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Truman Boulevard overpass that goes over Highway 50 in Jefferson City will close for 10 days next month, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The bridge will close at 1 a.m. Monday, Oct. 9 for a bridge rehabilitation project. The project includes replacing the expansion
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Intersection in Jefferson City neighborhood to be closed at least six weeks for emergency repairs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The intersection of Binder Drive and Hillsdale Drive closed on Monday for emergency repairs, according to a press release from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works. The intersection will be closed for a minimum of six weeks to repair damage caused by a water main break, according to the release.
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One in custody following Boone County chase with law enforcement
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was in custody following a chase on Monday near Benson Road and Highway 22 in Boone County near Sturgeon. A large law enforcement presence was seen in the area. An ABC 17 News reporter saw one man in the custody of the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, as well as
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Man charged after allegedly stealing car from State Technical College
LINN, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged and arrested after allegedly stealing a 2021 Toyota Corrolla on Thursday from State Technical College of Missouri. Alex M Stieffermann, 33, was charged with second-degree burglary and first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. He was arrested at 4 p.m. Friday and is being held without bond at the
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