Local News Archives

Centralia woman hurt in crash that closed down part of Route B

June 12, 2023 4:17 AM Matthew Sanders

A Centralia woman suffered serious injuries Monday morning in a crash that closed down part of Route B north of Columbia.

Man gets four years in federal prison for insurance fraud in case with Columbia ties

June 12, 2023 4:12 PM Matthew Sanders

A Kansas City man was sentenced Monday to four years in federal prison for his role in a $1.1 million insurance fraud scheme with a former Columbia man.

Almost 15% of Missouri bridges are rated poor

June 12, 2023 11:47 AM Avery Roehler

An elevated section of Interstate 95 in Philadelphia collapsed Sunday after a tanker truck hauling gasoline caught fire.

Fourth former University of Missouri fraternity brother takes plea deal in hazing case

June 12, 2023 9:37 AM Matthew Sanders

A fourth former member of a shuttered University of Missouri chapter of the Phi Gamma Delta fraternity pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor Monday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the classified documents indictment hurt Trump’s election chances?

June 12, 2023 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Justice Department confirmed what former president Donald Trump had been saying last week — that he was being indicted in relation to classified documents found at his Florida home.

Four arrested for fight at ARC in Columbia Sunday afternoon; police unable to determine if shots fired

June 11, 2023 5:05 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people were arrested after a disturbance at the Activity Recreation Center in Columbia led to a large police presence in the area for over an hour Sunday evening. Columbia Police and several other agencies responded to the ARC Sunday at 4:34 p.m. for reports of a fight and possible shooting. Police

City of Fulton selected as a finalist for the All-American City Award through the National Civic League

June 11, 2023 7:41 AM Joushua Blount

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) City leaders from Fulton are in Denver Colorado as Fulton is one of the 19 finalists selected for the All-American City Award through the National Civic League. Fulton has the chance to be selected as one of the ten winners after the conference Sunday night. The All-American City Award recognizes the work

Staffing shortages are causing GO COMO to combine bus routes on Monday

June 10, 2023 8:05 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Staffing shortages are causing the City of Columbia to combine Bus Routes on Monday. On Monday, the Red, Blue, and Orange routes will depart from Wabash at 6:45 AM. After completing their routes they will return to Wabash at 7:25 am, and change their designations to the Green, Gold, and Black routes. They will

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri hosts 6th annual “Hope for Heroes 5K”

June 10, 2023 5:15 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri hosted its 6th annual “Hope for Heroes 5K” at the Nickell Shelter in Cosmo Park and in Kirksville, Missouri Saturday morning. The event took place at 7:30 a.m. and the Food Bank said the money raised will help support the Food Bank’s veteran programs

Columbia man pleads guilty in wife’s murder

June 9, 2023 2:20 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man who pleaded guilty Friday to his wife’s 2006 murder has been sentenced to more than two decades in prison.

Friday marks last day to submit proposals for Columbia ARPA funding

June 9, 2023 5:59 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Friday marks the deadline for proposals to be submitted for Columbia’s American Rescue Plan funds. Groups have asked for millions of dollars to combat everything from homelessness to community violence. By the middle of May, the city had received $31.8 million in requests for ARPA funds. Columbia has been awarded $25.2 million in ARPA funding.

Missouri Republicans react to news of Trump indictment

June 9, 2023 12:10 PM Isabella Roberts

Missouri Republicans are sharing reactions to the news of former President Donald Trump’s indictment related to his handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago.

Centralia man pleads guilty in connection with Jan. 6 Capitol riot

June 9, 2023 12:01 PM Matthew Sanders

A Centralia man charged in connection with the riot at the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, pleaded guilty to a felony Thursday in a federal court.

St. Louis man charged after Montgomery County chase

June 9, 2023 11:28 AM Matthew Sanders

Montgomery County authorities have charged a St. Louis man with six felonies after he led deputies on a chase Tuesday afternoon.

Teen boy hurt when hit by truck in Mexico

June 9, 2023 11:02 AM Matthew Sanders

A 15-year-old boy was hurt when he ran in front of a utility truck while crossing the road Thursday afternoon in Mexico, Missouri.

Man accused of killing wife in 2006 headed to court ahead of upcoming trial

June 9, 2023 5:45 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Keith Comfort will have a pre-trial hearing on Friday at 1:30 p.m. before his jury trial on Monday morning at the Boone County Courthouse. Comfort is charged with killing his wife in 2006. According to court documents, in 2019, authorities say Comfort admitted to police in Lake Geneva, Wisconsin that he killed his wife Megan

Woman suffers serious injuries following single vehicle crash in Benton County

June 9, 2023 9:42 AM Joushua Blount

BENTON, Co. (KMIZ) A woman is in the hospital recovering from serious injuries following a single-vehicle crash Thursday morning in Benton County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened at 9:40 am on Missouri Highway 7 at Turkey Creek Hill. Troopers say D’anna M. Ambrose, 41 of Warsaw was traveling northbound

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would an MU Health Care/Capital Region integration be good for local health care?

June 9, 2023 2:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

MU Health Care said Thursday that it plans to integrate with Jefferson City’s Capital Region Medical Center.

Community members and local activists discuss violence trends in Columbia

June 8, 2023 7:49 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two local groups held a town hall meeting Thursday night to discuss crime in Columbia. The meeting was a joint collaboration between Destiny of H.O.P.E and P.E.A.C.E non-profit organizations. The meeting was called at the Parkade Plaza following a shooting that left two teenagers dead after an argument lead to gunshots in

MU Health Care announces intent to integrate with Capital Region Medical Center

June 8, 2023 10:58 AM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Mid-Missouri healthcare systems announced their intention to integrate on Thursday. According to a news release, leaders from MU Health Care and affiliate Capital Region Medical Center signed a letter of intent to “fully integrate their health systems.” The two systems have been affiliated for more than 25 years. MU Health Care