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Missouri secretary of state warns about an increase in Mexico timeshare scams

June 22, 2022 9:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft is warning about a recent increase in schemes targeting owners of timeshare properties in Mexico.

Boone County will begin Lake of the Woods Road asphalt repair and overlay project on Monday

June 22, 2022 8:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Crews will begin work at 7 a.m. and last until 5 p.m. on July 1.

Callaway County man charged after allegedly attacking, threatening neighbors with a gun

June 22, 2022 7:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

A man in Callaway County was arrested for attacking his neighbors and threatening them with a gun.

Columbia man denied bond in dog mutilation case

June 22, 2022 7:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia man accused of mutilating his dog was denied bond.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 84 new COVID cases; nearing 47,000 total COVID cases

June 22, 2022 3:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Crocker R-II school district cancels final two days of summer school due to threat

June 22, 2022 11:45 AM Matthew Sanders

A school district in Pulaski County has canceled the final two days of summer school after it sent students home early Wednesday because of a threat, according to posts on a district Facebook page.

Columbia charity sees increase in assistance requests as rent prices soar

June 22, 2022 11:53 AM Hannah Falcon

Those looking for a home are having a particularly challenging summer as rent and temperatures are increasing.

Local business owner says proposed gas tax holiday could benefit consumers

June 22, 2022 12:00 PM Marina Diaz

Biden will call on Congress to suspend federal gasoline and diesel taxes until September, according to reports.

Audrain County official named to a national advisory group on radiation preparedness

June 22, 2022 5:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain County Health Department emergency planner and public information officer has been named to a national advisory group through the National Association of County and City Health Officials (NACCHO) Radiation Preparedness Advisory Group. Chris Newbrough has been appointed to a 2-year term that begins on July 1. “I’m very honored to

Camdenton man accused of sex crimes against child

June 22, 2022 8:20 AM Zachary Farwell

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against a Camdenton man accused of child sex crimes. Richard S. Bennett, 32, is charged with felony counts of second-degree statutory rape and incest. Camden County deputies arrested Bennett on Tuesday. Deputies said their investigation into Bennett started after the Camden County Sheriff’s

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are social media companies’ content standards flawed?

June 22, 2022 2:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

After his “RINO-hunting” campaign ad was pulled from Facebook and slapped with a disclaimer on Twitter, Senate candidate Eric Greitens went after “Big Tech.”

Jefferson City Council appoints new police chief at meeting Tuesday

June 21, 2022 5:44 AM Ben Fein

The City Council of Jefferson City is expected to meet Tuesday at 6:00 p.m., after city offices were closed for Juneteenth.

Holliday man charged after allegedly attacking a man at a hotel

June 21, 2022 9:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holliday man is facing multiple charges after allegedly assaulting another man at the Welcome Inn on Thursday night. A Boone County prosecutor has charged Joshua Kandler with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action, second-degree assault, tampering with a witness in a felony prosecution and first-degree property damage. On Thursday at 11:15 p.m.,

Iberia woman charged in revenge porn case

June 21, 2022 9:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tuscumbia woman is accused of sending nude photos of her ex-boyfriend to his friends while he was incarcerated at the Miller County Jail in February. A Miller County prosecutor has charged Peyton Baker with nonconsensual dissemination of private sexual images after she allegedly sent sexual pictures to friends and family of

Two men charged in Mizzou hazing case file motions in defense

June 21, 2022 8:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

The two men charged with hazing in the Mizzou incident from last fall have filed multiple items in the Circuit Court of Boone County in the upcoming cases.

Greitens defends heavily criticized ‘RINO-hunting’ ad

June 21, 2022 11:57 AM Marina Diaz

Former Missouri governor and U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens defended a campaign ad that sparked harsh backlash in a radio appearance Tuesday morning.

Race Matters, Friends gives recommendations for CPD traffic stop data

June 21, 2022 6:53 PM Erika McGuire

Race Matters, Friends held a meeting Tuesday to discuss the Columbia Police Department’s traffic stop data that was released last month by the Missouri Attorney General’s office.