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Columbia Fire prepares to staff two new stations

September 6, 2023 3:50 PM Morgan Buresh

With Fire Station 11 set to open later this month, the Columbia Fire Department already has eyes on Fire Station 10 opening next year.

Man accused of murdering Hermann police sergeant requests change of venue

September 6, 2023 6:45 PM Ryan Shiner

HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) The man accused of murdering a Hermann police sergeant in March has requested a change of venue. Kenneth Lee Simpson, 35, of Steelville, was charged with first-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal action, first-degree assault, two counts of unlawful gun possession, unlawful possession of an illegal weapon, possession of a controlled substance

Parson requests federal aid for counties, citing recent storms, flooding

September 6, 2023 6:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The governor’s office announced in a Wednesday press release that the state is requesting a “major disaster declaration” for federal assistance to 33 Missouri counties, citing inclement weather from July 29-Aug. 14. The aid request includes several counties in Mid-Missouri, including Benton, Camden and Maries counties. According to the release, initial

Aldred announces reelection bid for Boone County Southern District commissioner

September 6, 2023 3:31 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Southern District Commissioner Justin Aldred announced his intention to run for reelection in 2024 through a press release on Wednesday. Aldred first won the seat representing southern portions of Boone County – including southern Columbia, Ashland and Hartsburg – in 2020. Aldred, a Democrat, defeated incumbent commissioner Fred Parry –

Audrain County man convicted on child pornography charge

September 6, 2023 11:33 AM Matthew Sanders

A federal judge found an Audrain County man guilty Tuesday of producing and receiving child pornography.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has Eli Drinkwitz made the right quarterback choice?

September 6, 2023 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz on Tuesday answered a question that has hung over his program since last season.

Columbia City Council reviews union agreement, reps ask for paid family leave; Council approves SRO contract with CPS

September 5, 2023 3:56 PM Marina Diaz

The Columbia City Council is expected at its meeting Monday to review its collective bargaining agreement with the Laborers’ International Union of North America, Local 955 for a four-year labor contract.

Power outages reported near Lake of the Ozarks area as storms hit parts of Mid-Missouri

September 5, 2023 9:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thunderstorms hit parts of Mid-Missouri on Tuesday evening, resulting in significant power outages for some counties. Co-Mo Electric Cooperative customers in Morgan County were hit early in the evening with outages, as the cooperative reported 930 outages in the county by 10:20 p.m., with 774 coming from Co-Mo Electric Cooperative and 156

Mid-Missouri utility and restoration companies prep for storms

September 5, 2023 7:43 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With severe storms expected to roll through Mid-Missouri on Tuesday evening, utility and restoration companies are preparing for the chance of having to restore power throughout the area. “The lightning we really can’t control and that’s probably one of the biggest issues with storms like this,” said Laura Baker, who is the

MU researchers to study autonomous tractor

September 5, 2023 7:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Researchers at the University of Missouri will study one of the country’s first autonomous tractors, according to a Tuesday press release from the University. MU received the tractor Monarch MK-V within the past month, the release states. The tractor is part of a grant awarded by the Department of Agriculture. According to the

Bar owner asks for more policing Downtown after prosecutors charge man with threatening business with gun

September 5, 2023 11:52 AM Morgan Buresh

The man accused of brandishing a rifle outside Eastside Tavern on Saturday night has now been charged with three felonies, including making a terroristic threat.

Trinity Lutheran spends millions to renovate school after April fire; welcomes students back Tuesday

September 5, 2023 11:17 AM Hannah Falcon

After suffering about $100,000 in damage from a fire in April, Trinity Lutheran Church and School welcomed students back to class Tuesday.

Camdenton man charged with domestic assault after allegedly causing crash on Highway 7

September 5, 2023 5:00 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man has been charged with multiple felonies after allegedly intentionally causing a crash on Sunday near South Highway 7. Justin Marshall, 26, was charged with two counts of first-degree domestic assault and two counts of endangering the welfare of a child. He is being held at the Camden County Jail

Two Hartsburg men charged after allegedly pushing babysitter, stealing gun and $12,000 worth of vape devices

September 5, 2023 3:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Hartsburg men have been charged with first-degree burglary and stealing a gun after forcing their way into a Columbia residence on Saturday, according to court documents. Justin Lee Hudson, 27, and Tanner James McKee, 26, are being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. An initial court appearance for both

Boone County man charged with child molestation, statutory sodomy

September 5, 2023 2:59 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged with three counts of first-degree child molestation and two counts of statutory sodomy after allegedly admitting to law enforcement that he molested a child, according to court documents. Austin Sumpter, 26, is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. An initial court appearance was

WATCH: Drinkwitz takes Mizzou football questions

September 5, 2023 11:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Watch live as Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz takes reporters’ questions ahead of Week 2.

A dozen killed on Missouri roads over Labor Day weekend

September 5, 2023 11:07 AM Matthew Sanders

Twelve people were killed in crashes on Missouri roads over the Labor Day weekend, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said Tuesday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support unions?

September 5, 2023 4:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Unions are active in Mid-Missouri, with public employees who work for the University of Missouri, Columbia Public Schools and the City of Columbia represented by unions.

Storms leave thousands without power Monday night

September 4, 2023 8:56 PM Katie Greathouse

Storms moved through parts of Mid-Missouri on Monday, knocking down trees and powerlines.

New Missouri law includes PTSD treatment for first responders

September 4, 2023 11:37 AM Morgan Buresh

As members of Missouri Task Force 1 return to Columbia on Monday, they could make use of a new state law meant to help first responders deal with post-traumatic stress disorder.