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Moberly man dies after officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City

June 7, 2021 2:09 PM Matthew Sanders

Authorities are investigating an officer-involved shooting in Jefferson City near Capital Mall.

Columbia man charged after shooting gun downtown Sunday night

June 7, 2021 10:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is in the Boone County Jail after police say he fired a gun downtown. Andre Lee is accused in the Sunday night’s shooting just before midnight. No one was hurt. Lee is charged with unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and unlawful possession of a firearm. Lee

Trial date set for man accused of 2017 Columbia homicide

June 7, 2021 9:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A trial date is set for a Columbia man accused in a 2017 killing. The trial against 28-year-old Jeffrey McWilliams has been set for August 13th through September 3rd. McWilliams is charged with second-degree murder, robbery and armed criminal action in the death of Augustus Roberts. Roberts died at a home off

Woman charged after trying to hit a man with a vehicle in the Columbia Mall parking lot

June 7, 2021 9:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman faces several charges after allegedly trying to hit a person with her car in west Columbia. Prosecutors charged Lacee Adams with first-degree assault, stealing, property damage and leaving the scene of an accident. Adams is accused of trying to hit a man with her car after stealing belongings from his

Columbia Recycling Bags on Feb. 1st, 2021.

City of Columbia recycling bag vouchers scheduled to arrive next week

June 7, 2021 7:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia residents should expect their recycling and trash bag vouchers in the mail next week. Solid waste customers will get two vouchers which are for 26 count rolls of black trash bags and an 18 count roll of blue recycling bags. The vouchers are perforated, and customers are asked to separate them

Woman arrested after Monday morning chase east of Tipton

June 7, 2021 7:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A person is in custody after a chase in Pettis County Monday morning. According to the Pettis County Sheriff’s Department troopers assisted with the chase on Highway 50 east of Tipton. Sydney Ward reportedly drove off the road into a field where she got out the car and started running from

Motorcycle driver seriously injured after I-70 wreck in Callaway County

June 7, 2021 3:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcycle driver was seriously injured Sunday afternoon after a two-vehicle wreck on Interstate 70 near mile marker 148.6 in Callaway County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Terry Shipley drove a 2007 Yamaha motorcycle and passed motorists on the right shoulder. Shipley then veered left to avoid

Two charged in connection with Jefferson City shooting

June 7, 2021 2:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged Trey L. Garrett, 26, with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and being a dangerous felon in possession of a gun Friday.

Video shows car nearly hit trooper’s vehicle before crashing

June 7, 2021 10:49 AM Matthew Sanders

A dashboard camera video released Sunday shows a close call for a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper over the weekend.

Capital City High School entrance on June 7, 2021.

JC Schools kicks off summer school with new COVID-19 guidance

June 7, 2021 5:38 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) JC Schools students are headed back to the classrooms Monday morning for summer school under new COVID-19 guidance. Masks are still required in school buildings but they’re not required outside. Social distancing is still being enforced inside classrooms. Students will now be able to leave their primary classrooms for art, music and

Warsaw homeowner dies in Saturday morning house fire

June 7, 2021 6:29 AM Zola Crowder

WARSAW, Mo. (KMIZ) A homeowner in Warsaw died in a house fire after re-entering the home with a fire extinguisher in an attempt to extinguish the flames. On Saturday around 1 a.m., Benton County Central Dispatch received an 911 call about a residential structure fire at 1636 Estates Dr., Warsaw, Missouri. According to a Facebook

Intersection of Route K, Sinclair Road and Old Plank Road closing Monday

June 7, 2021 4:24 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The intersection of Route K at Sinclair Road and Old Plank Road will be closed starting Monday through August 16, weather permitting, for construction of a single-lane roundabout. During the closure, Sinclair Road will be inaccessible from Route K. However, drivers will be able to access Old Plank Road from the west side of the intersection using

A power pole in Columbia was knocked down in a Monday morning DWI crash.

Power pole knocked down in DWI crash

June 7, 2021 1:59 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Water & Light is working to get a power pole back up Monday morning after a man allegedly driving while intoxicated crashed into it, knocking it down. It happened around 1 a.m. on West Worley Street between Oak Street and McBaine Avenue. A Columbia Police officer on scene said the man

Some Columbia businesses beginning to find employees, others still struggling

June 6, 2021 5:41 PM Ben Fein

As mask mandates end and residents begin venturing back to businesses in larger volumes, many are still looking to hire employees.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Child dead after being struck by a propeller at Lake of the Ozarks

June 6, 2021 9:28 PM Chanel Porter

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) An eight-year-old Waynesville boy was pronounced dead at the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday after being struck by a propeller. The Missouri State Highway Patrol confirmed that emergency personnel responded to the Ft. Wood Recreation Area near the six mile mark of the Glaize Arm in reference to the

Missing Randolph County teenager found and safe

June 6, 2021 5:43 PM Ben Fein

A missing 15 year old Randolph County girl has been found safe and will be reunited with her family soon, according to the Sheriff Department’s Facebook page.

Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update at Columbia City Hall Monday.

Columbia City Council to review new name for airport and add new city committee

June 6, 2021 6:25 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is expected to address a handful of topics at Monday’s meeting including the renaming of the Columbia Regional Airport and adding a new city committee. Renaming the Columbia Regional Airport At Monday’s meeting, the city council will be presented with the topic of renaming the Columbia Regional Airport.

Woman thrown off motorcycle and over bridge in Hartsburg on Saturday morning

June 6, 2021 12:54 AM Meghan Drakas

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday morning, an approximately 50-year-old woman was riding her motorcycle when she was thrown off the bike and then fell off a bridge into the creek bed below. The accident happened around 10:20 a.m. on Saturday morning in Hartsburg, Mo. The woman was riding with a group of 12 other

Driver ejected in Audrain County crash

June 5, 2021 9:36 AM Zach Boetto

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Auxvasse man was taken to University Hospital after a crash Friday night. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, 59-year-old Mark Crum, hit a roundabout curb on his motorcycle, causing him to be ejected. Crum suffered moderate injuries in the crash. He was wearing his helmet. It all happened

Law enforcement asking for help in finding missing 15-year-old Randolph County girl

June 5, 2021 11:00 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement is asking for the public’s help in finding a missing 15-year-old girl from Randolph County. Alayna Trusty went missing from her home in Clifton Hills, Mo on Friday. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Office, Trusty went for a walk and never returned. Alayna Leann Trusty – Missing 15-year-old from