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Columbia Utilities says water main near University of Missouri is repaired

October 25, 2023 10:47 AM Erika McGuire, Madison Stuerman, Morgan Buresh

A contractor will work to repair the parking lot, Christian Basi said it could take up to two weeks before the lot is fully repaired.

Man charged with drug trafficking, stealing guns after two found dead of suspected overdose

October 25, 2023 6:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was charged with drug trafficking and other felonies was booked into the Boone County Jail on Tuesday night. Devin Weakley, 22, of Columbia was charged with second-degree drug trafficking, three counts of stealing a gun and four counts of unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held

Despite pushback from lawmakers, University of Missouri will not change new policy on race-based scholarships

October 25, 2023 12:06 PM Hannah Falcon

Following the decision, the University of Missouri System announced it would no longer offer scholarships with race-based prerequisites or use race as a consideration for admission to graduate programs.

Trial dates for man accused in 2021 Lazy Gators shooting moved to September 2024

October 25, 2023 4:59 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The jury trial for a Jefferson City man accused of a 2021 Memorial Day weekend shooting at Lazy Gators has been moved back to September Chad Tariq Brewer, 31, was charged with first-degree murder, delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Camden County Jail without bond.

Five-star recruit Ryan Wingo commits to Texas, had Mizzou in top-six schools

October 25, 2023 4:32 PM Kyle Helms

Rewatch the livestream of Wingo’s pick in the web player above. ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) Mizzou recruiting target Ryan Wingo announced his commitment to Texas on Wednesday afternoon. The five-star wide receiver had Mizzou listed among his top-six schools. Wingo also had offers from Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, University of Miami and others. The 6’2″, 205-pound

Man charged with child sex trafficking arrested

October 25, 2023 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in September with child sex trafficking was booked into the Boone County Jail on Tuesday night. Julian Velez, 19, was charged with second-degree child sex trafficking and child enticement. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Casenet indicates his address as Columbia. However,

Missouri Republican representatives share support for new House Speaker

October 25, 2023 1:42 PM Madison Stuerman

Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer shared his support for Rep. Mike Johnson over X, “I’m confident in his ability to bring out conference together and advance conservative principles for the betterment of our nation.”

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you surprised by the guilty pleas in the Georgia election case?

October 25, 2023 2:08 AM ABC 17 News Team

Lawyers associated with former President Donald Trump’s effort to get the vote overturned in his favor in Georgia continue to plead guilty.

No injuries reported in house fire off Route E in Boone County, about $350,000 in damage reported

October 24, 2023 5:49 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

View a live look of the scene in the web player above. BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No one was hurt in a house fire Tuesday off of Route E in Boone County in the 5500 block of West Tracy Court, according to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp. Blomenkamp stated that when

Three men charged, allegedly stole truck, gun, 18 catalytic converters from auto repair shop

October 24, 2023 8:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three men were arrested and charged on Tuesday after a truck, a gun and 18 catalytic converters were apparently stolen from A to Z Auto Repair in Columbia. Zachary Davidson, 32, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree burglary, stealing a motor vehicle, stealing a catalytic converter, stealing a gun, first-degree tampering with

Benton County man who escaped from Phelps County Jail indicted

October 24, 2023 7:15 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warsaw, Missouri, man with federal charges who escaped from the Phelps County Jail last month has been indicted, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Jonathan S. O’Dell, 33, was charged earlier this month with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. A court date

Columbia Utilities says water is safe after water main break causes discoloration

October 24, 2023 2:00 PM Hannah Falcon, Madison Stuerman

The City said residents near the area may have low water pressure or water discoloration due to the break.

Sedalia police: No injuries reported after man shoots gun through hotel room door

October 24, 2023 3:15 PM Ryan Shiner

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sedalia police arrested a Raytown man early Tuesday after he allegedly shot a gun several times in a hotel room, according to a press release from the Sedalia Police Department. Richard Ballenger, 43, was charged later on Tuesday with drug possession, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree property

One student taken to hospital after CPS bus crash on Interstate 70

October 24, 2023 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

View a livestream of the scene in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Public Schools bus was involved in an accident Tuesday near Providence Road, north of Business Loop 70. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said in an email that the crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. Baumstark later said in a second email

Jefferson City woman accused of stealing more than $52,000 of welfare benefits

October 24, 2023 2:56 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged on Monday after she was accused of stealing $52,518.31in welfare benefits. Taylor Allee, 31, was charged with stealing more than $25,000 and unlawfully receiving more than $750 of public assistance. A criminal summons was issued on Tuesday and an initial court appearance was scheduled for

Two Mid-Missouri nonprofits receive grants for strengthening community

October 24, 2023 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Two Mid-Missouri not-for-profits will get grants for more than $100,000 to help them serve local communities.

Battle, Rock Bridge receive grants for esports gaming rooms, equipment

October 23, 2023 9:35 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In a press release, the Columbia Public Schools Foundation announced a $37,956 grant for esports gaming rooms at Battle and Rock Bridge high schools. The Foundation board of directors announced the grant where the Rock Bridge and Battle E-Sports teams came together for a 3 vs. 3 scrimmage competition playing Rocket League.

Assault charge added against ‘pledge dad’ in fraternity hazing case

October 24, 2023 9:13 AM Madison Stuerman, Jazsmin Halliburton

Court documents state that Delanty allegedly “recklessly caused serious physical injury” to Santulli by giving him alcohol and encouraging him to drink it.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Mizzou win the SEC East?

October 24, 2023 2:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers football team is off to its best start in a decade and sits in second place in the SEC East heading into a bye week.

Auxvasse still without new mayor after City Council meeting

October 23, 2023 7:51 PM Mitchell Kaminski

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Auxvasse will continue to be without a new mayor. The City Council decided to hold off on appointing a new mayor at its meeting on Monday after former Mayor Ronald Dye resigned nearly two weeks ago. “My understanding is he was getting constant calls. People were calling over and