Sedalia homeowner who shot burglary describes encounter
A Sedalia homeowner shot a burglary suspect Wednesday morning.
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Authorities arrest man accused of running after vehicle chase in Osage County
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Osage County SheriffMike Bonhamr reprots the suspect is under arrest. According to the Jefferson City Police Department, officers searched for the man near Algoa Road and Stertzer Road. The Osage County Sheriff’s Office stated a deputy conducted a business check at Casper’s 66 in Linn, Missouri around 6:30 a.m. The sheriff’s
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Emergency crews respond to crash on Jefferson Street in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers in Jefferson City were asked to avoid part of Jefferson Street on Wednesday morning due to a crash. The Jefferson City Police Department posted on Twitter around 7 a.m. that traffic is back to normal in the 700 block of Jefferson Street. ABC 17 News has reached out to police
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Critical Race Theory be taught at the high school level?
Three state lawmakers addressed the Columbia Board of Education about Critical Race Theory at its meeting Monday night. Rep. Chuck Basye said that he felt that Critical Race Theory, often referred to as CRT, was being taught in Columbia Public Schools. The lawmaker said that he has proof it is being taught. Rep. David Tyson
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Joseph Elledge on the stand for nearly eight hours in his murder trial
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Joseph Elledge told jurors his version of what happened to his wife Mengqi Ji in 2019. Elledge has been on the stand for six hours now as his murder trial goes into its second week. Elledge took the stand and talked about what the defense called in opening statements a “tragic accident”
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Deputies searching for man charged with first-degree murder after Columbia shooting
A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man in connection with a deadly shooting.
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Man sentenced for his role in Columbia killing
A judge sentenced a man Tuesday to four years in prison for his involvement in a deadly shooting in February.
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CPS parent wants better communication after incident at Battle Elementary
A parent at Columbia Public Schools is calling for better communication from the district after a scare at Battle Elementary School on Tuesday afternoon.
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Authorities in Houston investigating deadly crowd surge at Astroworld music festival
This past Friday in Houston, nearly 50,000 people packed into NRG stadium to attend rapper Travis Scott’s sold-out Astroworld music festival.
Continue Reading Missouri will invest $50 million to recruit and retain new teachers
The state will invest $50 million over the next three years for the recruitment and retention program.
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CPS elementary school parents prepare for their kids to have the opportunity to get vaccinated against COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools announced Tuesday that in-school vaccination clinics for elementary school students will begin next week. Some parents have already signed their students up, but others are more hesitant about what to do. Sara Humm with the Columbia/Boone County Health Department says anyone under 18 is required to have a parental
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MoDOT extends Bagnell Dam Bridge in Lake Ozark rehabilitation
The Missouri Department of Transportation has extended the time for the Business Route 54 Bagnell Dam bridge rehabilitation.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports active coronavirus cases remains below 250
Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.
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Police searching Eastgate apartment complex after reported shooting
Mulitple police are at the Eastgate apartment complex searching for evidence after a reported shooting.
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COVID-19 Vaccine will be available in Columbia Public Schools
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The vaccine against COVID-19 will be offered in Columbia Public Schools (CPS) for children in kindergarten through 12th grade. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services announced the vaccination clinics are scheduled for this fall and winter. Families of students are expected to be notified when a clinic is planned at
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Holts Summit employer signs onto Attorney General’s vaccine mandate lawsuit to retain employees
Doolittle Trailer Manufacturing Inc. told ABC 17 News it signed onto the lawsuit against the federal vaccine requirement so employees wouldn’t feel like they need to leave the company.
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Parent concerned over CPS mask mandate extension
A CPS parent said her son has been threatened with disciplinary actions and possible denial of graduation if he doesn’t wear a mask under his welding helmet.
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Head Coach Eli Drinkwitz talks about upcoming game against South Carolina
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Head Football Coach Eli Drinkwitz is talking ahead of the Mizzou South Carolina game on Saturday at 3 p.m. It’s the “Mayor’s Cup.” You can watch him a replay of the presser in the player below. MU lost to #1 ranked Georgia 43 to 6 on Saturday. MU leads the all-time
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Columbia woman announces bid for Missouri House of Representatives
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman has announced her candidacy for the Missouri House of Representatives. According to a press release, Chimene Schwach will run as a Democrat for the House District 46 seat. Chimene Schwach, of Columbia, announced plans this week to run for the Missouri House of Representatives. Schwach will challenge for the
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Columbia Board of Education member will seek re-election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Board of Education member plans to run for re-election. According to a press release from the campaign for Blake Willoughby, he will seek a second term on the board of education. “I am committed to the value of community and this will be a campaign focused on how we can
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