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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in the next Jan. 6 committee hearing?

October 11, 2022 2:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol will hold another hearing Thursday.

Steak N Shake open after car hit wall

October 10, 2022 9:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Steak N Shake in west Columbia was damaged after a car hit the building. The Columbia Fire Department responded to the restaurant on Worley Street at 2:15 p.m. A car went into the building but the area was determined to be safe. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and was

Boone County man convicted of several child sex crimes

October 10, 2022 8:22 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man was found guilty of man child sex crimes on Thursday. Joshua Lewis, 31, was convicted of: Two counts of statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy of a person less than 12 years oldStatutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy of a person less than 14 years oldTwo counts of second-degree

Columbia accepting proposals for American Rescue Plan Act funding

October 10, 2022 7:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia was awarded $25.2 million from the federal government to address the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through the American Rescue Plan Act. The city is now accepting preliminary applications from individuals and organizations for certain project proposals relating to community violence and workforce development. The

Special legislative session costs more than $126,000 for just the Missouri House

October 10, 2022 5:23 PM Hannah Falcon

During the 2022 special legislative session, the Missouri House of Representatives spent $126,706.80 in taxpayer money.

Faulty wires result in family losing entire home

October 10, 2022 5:05 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) A Boone County family’s mobile home was burnt down Saturday evening, and with it destroyed several irreplaceable items. “I lost my mom’s necklace that had ashes in it. My grandbaby’s half-brother passed away in May, we lost his ashes,” Tammy Crow said. The house fire on Saturday occurred on Wyatt Lane and

Callaway sheriff’s attorney claims Chism is innocent

October 10, 2022 5:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Travis Noble — an attorney representing Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism — claims his client was not drinking and driving. “I’m not sure how sitting in a parked vehicle not running waiting for someone to come pick you up is driving while intoxicated under Missouri law,” Noble said. Chism was waiting to meet

Lake Regional Pharmacy consolidates locations

October 10, 2022 3:48 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Lake Regional Pharmacy revealed on Monday that it plans to reduce its amount of pharmacy locations, according to a press release. Pharmacies in Lake Ozark (1870 Bagnell Dam Blvd.) and Laurie (156 Missouri Blvd,) will close at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. Clinic and therapy sites will remain open at these

Columbia Board of Education holds first meeting with new public comment policy

October 10, 2022 3:26 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will hold its biweekly meeting with its new public comment policy Monday night. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. at the Neil C. Aslin District Administration Building. The district said these changes are reflective of new laws passed by the state legislature last session. The district also wants its public

MU student raises money for Molly’s Miles

October 10, 2022 2:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri student presented a check to the Molly’s Miles on Sunday in Columbia. Raven Smith began selling t-shirts in the university book-store with the intention of raising money to benefit Columbia. The shirts are now also sold at Hy-Vee. With the funds from her “GO COMO” shirts, Smith donated $500

MU announces homecoming kickoff and parade start times

October 10, 2022 1:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri revealed the times for its homecoming festivities. The annual homecoming parade will be 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The game will be at 3 p.m. The Missouri Tigers (2-4, 0-3 SEC) will host the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-3, 0-2) in a Southeastern Conference bout at Faurot Field. The Tigers

Mid-Missouri fire departments team-up for fire prevention week

October 10, 2022 6:16 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri fire departments are teaming-up with the National Fire Protection Association for National Fire Prevention Week. The week started on Sunday and will end this Saturday. This week marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week and the campaign’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, pushing everyone to have a quick

Woman and two girls injured by suspected drunk driver

October 9, 2022 10:49 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: The original version of the story stated the crash happened on Saturday night. The article has been corrected to reflect the crash happened on Sunday night. Jefferson City Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 1600 block of Highway 50 around 7:30 Sunday night. The westbound lane of

ABC 17 News helps in the fight against Alzheimer’s

October 10, 2022 2:57 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The battle against Alzheimer’s starts at home, and the ABC 17 News team is helping support that work with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease is a type of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. The dementia symptoms eventually grow to be severe

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Adam Wainwright retire?

October 10, 2022 2:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

Adam Wainwright’s future remains a mystery after the St. Louis Cardinals were ousted from the National League playoffs by the Philadelphia Phillies.

MODOT prioritizes safety measures as progress continues on Rocheport Bridge

October 9, 2022 3:55 PM Marina Diaz

Safety measures have been and continue to be a priority for the Missouri Department of Transportation’s construction crews following an injury that happened in late September while working on the new Rocheport bridge.

Jefferson City Alzheimer’s Association raises awareness through luminary ceremony

October 9, 2022 9:39 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday night was the Alzheimer’s association luminary ceremony in Jefferson City. The ceremony is to remember those lost to the disease ahead of the Jefferson City walk to end Alzheimer’s. The first 120 people who attend the event received a luminary kit, which represents 120,000 Missourians living with Alzheimer’s. This is just one

Officials warn of increased roadkill as nights grow cooler

October 9, 2022 6:50 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the nights grow cooler across Mid-Missouri, officials say it is important to watch out for animals on the roads. Officials with the Missouri State Highway Patrol are warning about increased roadkill on the roadways this time of year. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Fire Chief Gale Blomenkamp said while the increased deer

Court date scheduled for Callaway County Sheriff accused of driving while intoxicated

October 8, 2022 11:36 AM Erika McGuire

Randolph County, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Sheriff is scheduled for a court hearing on Nov. 14 after being arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism posted a $2,000 bail after he was arrested Thursday evening on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. According to the Randolph County Sheriff’s Department, Chism

Owensville woman charged after drug seizure in Gasconade County

October 9, 2022 11:07 AM Erika McGuire

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, multiple law enforcement agencies executed a drug related search warrant on the 200 block of Washington Street in Gasconade County leading to an arrest and a seizure of drugs. During the search, officials say they found 53 grams of methamphetamine, 99 fentanyl capsules, one jar containing raw fentanyl and