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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Columbia need more school resource officers?

August 14, 2023 2:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Education is set to review a contract to put four police officers in district high schools.

Two men seriously hurt in single-vehicle crash in Camden County Saturday night

August 13, 2023 10:03 AM abc17news-Newsroom

CAMDEN, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were seriously hurt in a car crash in Camden County late Saturday night. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Luis Virgil, 47, was driving North on Avalon Way around 11:50 pm. The report states that the crash happened when Virgil failed to navigate a curve and drove

Woman recovering after single-vehicle car crash in Camden County

August 13, 2023 9:47 AM abc17news-Newsroom

CAMDEN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Gardner, Kansas woman is recovering Sunday morning after getting into a car crash in Camden County Saturday night. A Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says that Lauren Havlik, 19, was traveling South on of Sassafrass Ridge Road on Missouri Route 7 around 10:30 pm, when her vehicle began to skid.

Missouri State Highway Patrol releases reports on Friday boat explosions

August 12, 2023 9:51 PM abc17news-Newsroom, Grace Pankey

MORGAN, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports for those boat explosions Friday are now available. According to the report, the explosion in Morgan County happened when one boat was fueling at Milestone Marina gas docks and someone started the boat causing it to explode. Three people were ejected when the boat exploded. The

Fulton man hurt in single-vehicle crash Saturday evening

August 13, 2023 7:45 AM abc17news-Newsroom

EDITOR’S NOTE: The driver’s age has been corrected. CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man is recovering in a hospital after getting into a car crash Saturday evening in Callaway County. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Elijah Mayfield, 24, was driving Westbound on Route H East of Wayne Drive just before

Mizzou Football Star collaborates with Second Baptist Church to giveaway school supplies to the community

August 12, 2023 4:03 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many families struggle to prepare for back-to-school shopping as the prices for supplies have increased within the last year, but one Mizzou football player is trying to help. Families of K-12 students are expected to spend nearly $900 on back-to-school items, a new record high compared to almost $865 families spent last

Changes to roadways due to University of Missouri move-in

August 12, 2023 8:30 PM Gabrielle Teiner

Students at the University of Missouri are moving in this week, leading to temporary changes in roadways

Saline County phone scam targets registered sex offenders

August 12, 2023 9:31 PM abc17news-Newsroom

SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Saline County Sheriff’s Department shared a phone scam it was made aware of Friday that targets registered sex offenders. According to the Sheriff’s Department, people and one business were called by someone claiming to be “Deputy Troy Johnson.” The person on the phone claimed the person had warrants and tried

Strong winds and rain cause power outages and damage in Mexico Saturday morning

August 12, 2023 11:10 AM Nia Hinson

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ)Around 3:30 am Saturday morning, the Mexico Public Safety Department found at least 25 locations in the area where tree limbs, utility lines are debris were blocking the roads. There are no reports of injuries from the storm. A press release from the department says that the department used equipment to remove parts

Walk to Defeat ALS held Saturday morning at Cosmo-Bethel Park

August 12, 2023 5:33 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA Mo (KMIZ) Saturday morning, people will gather in Cosmo-Bethel park to walk for a cure for ALS. Several teams have raised money for the cause. Money raised today will go towards local care service programs, global ALS research, and nationwide advocacy. Anyone is able to participate in Saturday’s walk – the walk is wheelchair accessible. There isn’t a fee

Heat leads to several medical calls on opening day of Missouri State Fair

August 11, 2023 11:36 PM Mitchell Kaminski, Katie Greathouse

Thousands of people have braved the heat and potential for storms to attend the Missouri State Fair.

Man charged after manhunt in Montgomery County

August 11, 2023 11:33 PM Katie Greathouse

Prosecutors charged a man Friday in connection with a chase in Montgomery County.

Boat explosion injures 16 people at the Lake of the Ozarks

August 11, 2023 7:10 PM Katie Greathouse

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A boat explosion injured 16 people at the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troop F spokesman Cpl. Kyle Green said the explosion happened around 4:30 p.m. while the boat was being fueled at the Millstone Marina. Investigators believe improper ventilation likely sparked the

Crews to fix traffic signal near Columbia Library on Monday

August 11, 2023 9:30 PM Katie Greathouse

Crews are planning to repair a traffic signal in central Columbia on Monday.

Missouri State Highway Patrol has investigated 18 officer-involved shootings this year

August 11, 2023 9:19 PM Marina Diaz

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has investigated 18 officer-involved shootings in 2023 as of Aug. 8.

Missouri State Highway Patrol trains to respond to potential threats

August 11, 2023 9:07 PM Gabrielle Teiner

Possible charges await 22-year-old James Lolley after he allegedly made a threat to Boone Hospital Thursday night. The hospital was in lockdown for two and a half hours before the threat was cleared. Friday morning Columbia Police Department announced officers had arrested Lolley and he bonded out of the Boone County Jail. Threats like these

Federal officials express concern about Medicaid renewal process in Missouri

August 11, 2023 1:00 PM Morgan Buresh

According to the Missouri Department of Social Services’ website, 116,617 people were due for Medicaid renewals in June. Of those, 49,963 were renewed, and 34,124 are still pending determination.