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Webber’s Senate war chest grows to over $100,000

April 17, 2023 4:13 PM Matthew Sanders

A former state House member and ex-chair of the state Democratic Party has raised more than $100,000 in his 2024 bid for Boone County’s state Senate seat.

Jefferson City Council approves police body cameras

April 17, 2023 6:23 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved an agreement to lease body cameras for the police department at its Monday meeting. The plan will cost around $420,000 for three-year agreement to lease the cameras. Jefferson City Police Department has been awarded $180,000 in federal grant funding that would be divided over three years.

Camdenton man charged after allegedly punching woman in face

April 17, 2023 4:09 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man was charged with a pair of felonies after allegedly breaking into a residence and punching a woman several times on Saturday, according to a press release from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. Patrick Long, 37, is charged with first-degree assault and first-degree burglary. He is being held without bond

ATV crash in Camden County sends 13-year-old girl to the hospital

April 17, 2023 8:41 AM Erika McGuire

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An ATV crash in Camden County sent a 13-year-old girl to the hospital with serious injuries. Troopers say, the crash happened on 474 State Road F at 10:40 a.m. Sunday. According to online crash reports, the crash happened when the ATV hit a puddle. The girl then lost control and overturned

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you get a tax refund?

April 17, 2023 4:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

IRS data show that refunds are down about 10% compared to this time last year.

Columbia affordable housing renovations up for vote at City Council

April 16, 2023 9:40 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In September of 2022, the City passed a resolution, which expressed support for the replacement of the downtown public housing units on Park Avenue and committed up to $2 million of American Rescue Plan Act funding for the Park Avenue Project. At Monday’s City Council meeting, council members will vote on the

Maries County storms categorized as an EF-2 tornado

April 16, 2023 7:56 PM Abby Landwehr

VICHY, Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service is officially classifying parts of the storm that hit Maries County as an EF-2 tornado. The call was made Sunday afternoon after reviewing damage and windspeeds from Saturday’s weather. A local storm report from the agency clarifies that most of the tornado’s path caused EF-1 damage, then some

Changes to Sunday services at Trinity Lutheran Church and School after fire Saturday morning

April 15, 2023 10:46 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Trinity Lutheran Church and School has made changes to services Sunday after a fire broke out Saturday morning. The school said on its Facebook page service will take place in the lower church parking lot at 9:30 a.m. Sunday. Those attending should bring a lawn chair. There will be no access

Weather Alert Day: Tracking storms with strong winds and hail by late Saturday afternoon

April 14, 2023 11:16 AM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of severe storms on Saturday afternoon through mid-evening. Watch live coverage of warnings in the player. SATURDAY AFTERNOON UPDATE: Isolated storms have already started to develop along the cold front across southwest Missouri, bringing golf ball to tennis ball sized

Weather safety tips to remember as storms move into Mid-Missouri

April 15, 2023 5:51 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBUS, Mo. (KMIZ) As the ABC 17 Stormtack Weather Team continues to track severe storms for Saturday, that is bringing hail and strong winds, there are a few safety tips you can use to prepare for the weather. According to experts, in 2020, 6.2 million properties across the country experienced one or more hail events resulting

MU Remembers ceremony includes students who died; Samuel Clemons, Hallie Phillips among those honored

April 14, 2023 3:35 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri residents joined the University of Missouri campus community Friday afternoon for the MU Remembers Ceremony. The event — held at 4 p.m. at Jesse Hall — is an annual wreath-laying ceremony to remember the lives of students, faculty and staff that have passed away during this past year. Students Hallie Phillips and

Sex offender charged; allegedly exposed himself near library, within 500 feet of school

April 14, 2023 9:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A registered sex offender faces a pair of charges after allegedly exposing himself near a library and school last weekend. James Eugene Logan, 36, is charged with first-degree sexual misconduct and being a sex offender who is physically present within 500 feet of a child-care facility, both misdemeanors. Logan is being held

Three vehicles involved in crash in Columbia

April 14, 2023 8:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders on Friday were dispatched to Grindstone Parkway and Grindstone Plaza Drive just before 1:15 p.m. for a crash. An ABC 17 reporter saw three vehicles in the crash. All three were towed. At least one of the vehicles was pulled from the wooded area just past the intersection. At least

Tergin’s term as Jefferson City mayor comes close to end

April 14, 2023 7:45 PM abc-news

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is saying goodbye to its mayor, Carrie Tergin as she finishes the end of her term. Tergin was unable to run in the April 4 election because of term limits. She was elected in 2015 and served two consecutive terms. The mayor is elected for four years, with an eight-year

As tax day nears, experts say be wary of scams

April 11, 2023 11:45 AM Nia Hinson

The last day for people to file their taxes is next Tuesday, April 18.

Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office: Explosives found at Helds Island Conservation Area boat ramp

April 14, 2023 6:39 PM Ryan Shiner

HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office announced on its Facebook page that deputies responded on Thursday to a call about explosives being found at a boat ramp at Helds Island Conservation Area. Deputies confirmed the items found were “commercial explosive sticks.” Missouri State Highway Patrol Bomb Squad Unit was called to remove the

WATCH: Columbia City Council members sworn in

April 14, 2023 5:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

Outgoing Columbia City Council members said goodbye Friday and new members were sworn in and introduced to the public.

Jefferson City Public Works announces street closures

April 14, 2023 4:42 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works on Friday announced a pair of street closures. The first, Jefferson City Wastewater in conjunction with their contractor Don Schnieders Excavating will be replacing roadway near the 5200 block of Scruggs Station Road, according to a press release. Work is expected to be completed

Man accused of making terrorist threats arrested, has court appearance

April 14, 2023 4:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of making terroristic threats against multiple entities and people is now in the Boone County Jail. Clinton Lauby, 36, was arrested Thursday. Details of his arrest were not available Friday afternoon. He is charged with five counts of first-degree making a terroristic threat. Lauby is being held in

Cause of Ozarks Amphitheater fire under investigation

April 14, 2023 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

Officials are trying to determine what caused a fire that heavily damaged the concession stand and office building at the Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton.