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Defendant in University of Missouri hazing case takes plea deal

April 24, 2023 1:00 PM Matthew Sanders

One of several men charged in connection with a University of Missouri fraternity pledge’s alcohol poisoning at a party took a plea deal Monday.

Two people hurt in one-vehicle crash in Camden County

April 24, 2023 6:51 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people sustained injuries in a one-vehicle crash Monday in the 900 block of Adkins Road in Camden County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The crash occurred after a 2020 Kawaski KRX 1000 – driven by Isaac Hernandez, 20, of Gladstone – was traveling too fast while making

Columbia homeless camp cleanup ends after one day

April 24, 2023 11:53 AM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia began filling dump trucks parked alongside Highway 63 with refuse from a homeless camp Monday morning.

Nearly 183 pounds of medicine collected at drug takeback event

April 24, 2023 4:24 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department announced in a press release that preliminary totals indicate about 183 pounds of medicine was collected during a drug takeback event this past weekend. This weekend’s collection raises the total from the last three events to more than 530 pounds of medicine, according to a press

Man seriously injured in boat crash at Lake of the Ozarks

April 24, 2023 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man on a bass boat was seriously injured after two boats collided Sunday afternoon at the Lake of the Ozarks, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The collision occurred after a 2022 Lowe bass boat – driven by Roger Crowder, 58, of Jefferson City — ran over

Car driver makes second death in Fulton bus crash

April 24, 2023 11:05 AM Matthew Sanders

The driver of a car that hit a Fulton school bus Friday has now been pronounced dead.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support efforts to remove books from libraries?

April 24, 2023 4:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

Books have become a hot political topic.

Mid-Missouri transgender community considers next steps as emergency rule nears

April 23, 2023 5:39 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Just last week, Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey issued the official guidelines of an emergency rule restricting certain types of gender-affirming care unless a list of requirements is met. After filing, the restrictions are set to go into effect Thursday, April 27 and could last through Feb. 6, 2024. The Attorney General’s office

‘False alarm’ prompts heavy police presence in west Columbia on Sunday morning

April 23, 2023 10:52 AM Isabella Roberts

A report of someone being shot early Sunday morning in Columbia turned out to be a false alarm, according to the Columbia Police Department.

Man and 5-year-old shot in Boone County Saturday evening

April 22, 2023 7:44 PM Abby Landwehr

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department is investigating after a man and child were shot Saturday evening. Deputies responded to a report of shots fired on the 4300 block of West Bellview Drive around 6:35 p.m. When deputies arrived on scene, they found a 31-year-old man and a 5-year-old child had been shot

18-year-old hospitalized after crash in Camden County Sunday morning

April 23, 2023 10:38 AM Erika McGuire

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash in Camden County early Sunday morning sent a 18-year-old to the hospital. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Seven Springs Road West of Blue Pond Drive at 8:00 a.m. The crash happened when the vehicle went off the west side of the road, hit

20th Annual Bowling for Autism Fundraiser brings in $36,000

April 22, 2023 7:29 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 20th Annual Bowling for Autism Fundraiser presented the Cleek Family was held Saturday and brought in $36,000 for Easterseals Midwest. The yearly fundraiser took place Saturday morning at AMF Town and Country Lanes. Easterseals Midwest helps people with disabilities with physical rehabilitation, job training and meeting personal goals. Event Chairman John

One person dead after car crashes into school bus in Fulton Friday afternoon

April 22, 2023 10:23 AM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police Department is investigating a deadly crash that involved a Fulton Pubic School Bus. The crash happened at 3:35 p.m. Friday. In a press release, the Fulton Police Department said a Nissan was traveling North on Westminster when it slid into the path of the school bus that was traveling South

Local union urging City of Columbia to stop drug testing as part of negotiations

April 21, 2023 11:29 AM Mitchell Kaminski

LiUNA Local 995 is urging the city to stop drug testing.

Boone Health CEO steps down

April 21, 2023 7:17 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health’s Board of Directors announced on Friday that Troy Greer is stepping down from his position as president and CEO. Greer started his career at Boone Health in September 2020, and his last day with Boone Health was Friday. According to a news release, Greer said he plans to return to

Investigation underway after MU student dies at apartment Thursday morning

April 21, 2023 7:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Police Department is investigating the death of a nursing student. MU spokesman Christian Basi told ABC 17 News that MUPD responded to a call Thursday morning for an unresponsive person at The Rise on 9th apartment complex at 915 Locust Street, which is leased by MU Residential Life.

School bus containing Hickman students involved in crash in north Columbia

April 21, 2023 5:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A school bus containing students from Hickman High School was involved in a crash Friday afternoon on Providence Road at Texas Avenue. Another vehicle appeared to hit the bus from behind and sustained damage. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said in an email that the bus was rear-ended by the other vehicle. Columbia

Mexico Department of Public Safety warns of scams following storms

April 21, 2023 4:45 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. The City of Mexico has started receiving reports of possible scams after storms moved through the area on Thursday, according to a Friday press release. People who do not have business licenses are allegedly going door-to-door offering to do repair work. Residents are also getting phone calls from people saying they are with

Schnucks issues allergy alert on ‘Pretzel Schticks,’ may contain milk

April 21, 2023 4:05 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: This story was updated after receiving an updated press release from Schnuck’s. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Schnuck Markets, Inc. in a Friday press release issued an allergy alert on select Schnucks Pretzel Schticks. Some the products may contain milk – a known allergen – and isn’t declared on the packaging or label, the release

Pavement repairs to occur at East Walnut Street and North College Avenue from April 26-28

April 21, 2023 3:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pavement repairs will begin Wednesday at the intersection of East Walnut Street and North College Avenue, according to a press release from Columbia Public Works. Work will start 7 a.m. Wednesday and is expected to be completed by 5 p.m. Friday, the release stated. During construction, motorists will be unable to access