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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do your neighbors sell short-term rentals?

July 21, 2023 2:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

Plenty of people have turned to renting out their homes or rooms on services such as Vrbo and Airbnb to make some extra cash.

NTSB releases preliminary crash report for Osage Beach plane crash that killed two

July 20, 2023 7:38 PM Marina Diaz

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary crash report one week after the plane crash in Osage Beach that killed two people. The crash happened on July 13 near the Grand Glaize Airport. Hayden Michael Ritchhart, 22, of Carrollton, and Evan R. Vandiver, 19, Richmond, died in the crash. Gary

Volunteer at Cole County private school charged with child sex crimes remains jailed without bond

July 20, 2023 11:55 AM Avery Roehler

A volunteer at a Cole County school who was charged with raping a student remained in jail the day after her arrest without bond.

Electricity restored hours after more than 5,000 electric cooperative customers lose power in Camden County

July 20, 2023 5:28 PM Matthew Sanders

More than 5,400 Southwest Electric Co-op members were without power Thursday afternoon in Camden County.

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission discusses short-term rental regulations

July 20, 2023 5:11 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday night for a work session regarding short-term rental regulations within the city. Commission members said its plans are to add regulations to short-term rental properties because of the state of housing in Columbia. Members of the commission said too many properties are being taken

Woman accused of stealing from nursing home residents posts bond, has August court date

July 20, 2023 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) An Iberia woman who is accused of stealing from an elder care posted bond this week and has a new court date set. Lee Ann Maylee, 45, is charged with stealing a gun and seven counts of stealing more than $750. She was held in the Miller County Jail and posted a

Health and safety officials monitoring the Boone County Fair ahead of high temperatures

July 20, 2023 5:49 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With temperatures expected to rise up to 95 degrees on Wednesday, those planning on attending activities at the fair should be prepared to face the heat. According to the CDC, to avoid heat exhaustion you should: Wear appropriate clothing: choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothingRemember to wear sunscreen: sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and

Sheriff’s office begins managing Ashland patrol operations while city is without chief

July 20, 2023 2:26 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office took control Thursday of police operations in Ashland after Chief Gabe Edwards was suspended.

Missouri Supreme Court backs lower court ruling against attorney general on abortion question

July 20, 2023 2:02 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit against the Missouri Attorney General that would allow an initiative petition on reproductive rights to move forward.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the Boone County Fair?

July 20, 2023 2:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Fair is open and runs through Saturday this week.

School volunteer charged with child sex crimes, including sexual contact with student

July 19, 2023 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged Wednesday with several child sex crimes in Cole County. Jennifer Cecil, 41, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree statutory rape, second-degree statutory sodomy and having sexual contact with a student. She is being held in the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date

Bear Creek Drive closure extended through July 28

July 19, 2023 10:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A road closure on Bear Creek Drive has been extended through Friday, July 28, according to a press release from the City of Columbia. A closure began Monday in the 2200 block of the road so the Stormwater Utility could replace a failing stormwater pipe and inlet. Residents on Bear Creek Drive will need to

Sheriff’s office to oversee police patrol operations in Ashland

July 19, 2023 4:35 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will take over command of police operations in Ashland starting Thursday morning.

Columbia woman charged after alleged chase on Highway 63

July 19, 2023 8:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was charged Thursday after allegedly leading Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers on a chase Wednesday on Highway 63. Sydney Myian Smith, 21, is charged with resisting arrest, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and speeding. She is being held in the Boone County Jail on

Jefferson City pharmacy Whaley’s bought out by Walgreens after 80-year run

July 19, 2023 11:43 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Whaley’s has been Jefferson City’s hometown pharmacy for over 80 years. But that run will soon be coming to an end.

Versailles woman charged with endangering welfare of a child

July 19, 2023 7:38 PM Ryan Shiner

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after a Versailles Police Officer observed the conditions at the house where she lived created a risk for two children. A warrant was issued Wednesday for Kristin Nelson, 39, and a $10,000 bond is set. She is not in

Passage of Show Mo Act opens door for Mid-Missouri film productions

July 19, 2023 3:59 PM Hannah Falcon

The Show Mo Act, which provides tax incentives for entertainment projects in Missouri, passed this year and was signed into law after years of trying.

Trial date in works for Fiji member accused of hazing

July 19, 2023 6:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A trial date is in the works for a man accused of hazing Danny Santulli. Benjamin Karl, 21, is charged with hazing – life endangerment A hearing was held Monday His attorneys told ABC 17 News that the defense is submitting a few possible trial dates for January. Those dates must be

University of Missouri to phase out Printing Services; stores to stay open

July 19, 2023 4:01 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has decided to shutter its printing services operation within a year. A couple of dozen workers will lose jobs, a university spokesperson said, most of them full-time. “We do want to make it as easy as we can to ensure that they find either another job, that they

Boone County Fair rides pass inspections

July 18, 2023 7:21 PM Erika McGuire

Inspections were performed in April for this year’s fair amusement operator, Sonshine Amusements, and all rides were approved with satisfactory remarks.