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Columbia man accused of exposing himself in children’s section of library faces charges

September 26, 2022 11:36 AM Zachary Farwell

A Columbia man accused of exposing himself in the children’s section of a library now faces charges.

Former Phi Gamma Delta members charged in hazing case due in court this week

September 26, 2022 5:47 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four former Phi Gamma Delta members at the University of Missouri charged in a hazing case are due in court this week. Thomas Shultz is scheduled to appear Monday for a hearing at 10:30 a.m. The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office charges Shultz and others with hazing after an October 2021 party left

MU Health Care works to prevent cancer with Siteman Cancer Center collaboration

September 25, 2022 8:04 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care’s Ellis Fischel Cancer Center in Columbia is now collaborating with Siteman Cancer Center St. Louis with the goal of preventing cancer and strengthening cancer research. Both centers have access to cancer research and resources that will benefit each other in the fight to cure cancer. Many rural areas in the state do

Small fire at LongHorn Steakhouse Sunday evening

September 25, 2022 6:40 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Fire Department responded to a small fire at LongHorn Steakhouse on Conley Road Sunday evening. At about 5:30 p.m., Columbia Fire was dispatched to a commercial structure fire at the chain restaurant. ABC 17 crews on scene saw multiple fire trucks. The scene was clear shortly after fire crews arrival. ABC

Boat totaled after fire on the Lake of the Ozarks

September 25, 2022 11:08 AM Erika McGuire

Miller County, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Troop F responsed to a boat on fire at the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the boat was idle at the dock when the engine caught on fire at the 7.7 mile mark channel north of Buck Creek

Mid-Missouri PrideFest to host inaugural parade in Columbia

September 25, 2022 5:23 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day of the Mid-Missouri Pride Fest in Downtown Columbia at Rose Music Hall. Organizers say, the event is free and a family friendly event, so the public is welcomed. Organizers say, there will be more than 100 vendors, food, live music performances, and more. Pride Fest Sunday activities will

Man flown to University Hospital after motorcycle crash in Cole County

September 25, 2022 10:04 AM Erika McGuire

Cole County, Mo. (KMIZ) A 32-year-old California man was seriously hurt after a motorcycle crash in Cole County. The crash happened around 7:30 Saturday morning on Lookout Trail East of Route Z. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says, 83-year-old Albert Heimericks slowed down to make a right turn when 32-year-old Zachary Parks-Wagner hit the back

No one hurt in Jefferson City Capitol Avenue fire

September 25, 2022 7:53 AM Erika McGuire

Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) The cause of a fire at a vacant building in Jefferson City is under investigation. Crews responded to the fire a little after 9:30 Saturday evening on the 400 block of East Capitol Avenue. The Jefferson City Fire Department says, when crews arrived on scene the fire was coming from several

Two people seriously hurt after one-vehicle crash in Audrain County

September 25, 2022 7:20 AM Joushua Blount

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man and woman from Arkansas were seriously hurt following a crash in Audrain County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash reports, the crash happen around 8:03 p.m. Saturday on U.S. 54 at Basinger Corner. Troopers say, 38-year-old Keith Stanford and 37-year-old Courtney King of Arkansas were traveling eastbound

Columbia Police Department recruits through open house

September 24, 2022 4:58 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department invited the community to an open house event at their regional training center at 5001 Meyer Industrial Drive on Saturday. The event was a part of CPD’s ongoing recruitment drive to fill 21 open positions at the department. “This is not only a prime recruiting opportunity, but also a great chance

Columbia water treatment plant overdue for upgrades

September 23, 2022 7:04 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia’s water treatment plant was built in 1970 and while it’s expanded since then, it has not been upgraded.

Missouri Department of Transportation continues work on Rocheport bridge project

September 23, 2022 5:01 PM Kennedy Miller

Missouri Department of Transportation crews continue work on the Interstate 70 Rocheport bridge connecting Boone and Cooper counties.

Columbia Police Department continues to try to combat staffing shortage

September 23, 2022 6:07 PM Marina Diaz

The Columbia Police Department has added several new officers but is looking to fill 21 additional vacancies as it continues to combat a staffing shortage.

State health officials grant owner more time to reopen hospitals in Fulton, Mexico

September 23, 2022 5:52 PM Matthew Sanders

State health officials have granted the owners of community hospitals in Fulton and Mexico more time to hold onto their licenses while the hospitals remain closed.

Columbia man arrested after early morning crash

September 23, 2022 3:41 PM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a man suspected of driving while intoxicated in a crash early Thursday in central Columbia.

Wastewater reaches Lake of the Ozarks following damage to Osage Beach sewer line

September 23, 2022 2:08 PM Zachary Farwell

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Osage Beach Public Works crews are working to make repairs to a damaged sewer line. The city shared Friday afternoon that workers found a break in a gravity sewer main line to the Sands Lift Station on Wednesday. Crews believe a sinkhole discovered in the area damaged the line. Osage-Beach-sewer-line-damage-9-24-2022Download A

American Cancer Society to Relay For Life of Boone County

September 23, 2022 9:29 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The American Cancer Society plans to hold its Relay For Life of Boone County in Columbia on Friday. The nonprofit organization that aims to increase support for cancer research and patient care will hold the event at the Dexheimer Shelter at Cosmo Park from 5 to 10 p.m. Handicap and cancer survivor

Three people hurt following rollover crash in Montgomery County

September 23, 2022 8:43 AM Zachary Farwell

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hurt early Thursday morning after a rollover crash in Montgomery County. The crash happened on westbound Interstate 70 at the 185-mile marker around 3:20 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by 20-year-old Jorge M. Asher, of Clark, Missouri, rolled over after

Firefighters save cats from house fire overnight east of Columbia

September 23, 2022 7:24 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No one is hurt following a small house fire east of Columbia early Friday morning. Crews responded to the fire at a split-level home in the 5500 block of Pinehurst Lane around 4:20 a.m., according to the Boone County Fire Protection District. More than a dozen firefighters at the scene put

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Mizzou win at Auburn?

September 23, 2022 2:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers face the season’s first SEC opponent on Saturday at Auburn.