Shots fired into ceiling at fraternity party
Shots were fired into the ceiling at Bur Oak Brewery early Sunday during a party for a University of Missouri fraternity.
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Teen killed Sunday after crash on I-44 in Pulaski County
PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fair Grove, Missouri teenager is dead after a crash early Sunday morning in Pulaski County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 2:05 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 44 near mile marker 151.6. Troopers said a pickup truck driven by the 17-year-old teen crashed into the back
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Columbia City Council set to discuss new system for residents to report issues
The Columbia City Council is set to discuss a new system where citizens can share their concerns and input on issues at its pre-council meeting Monday evening.
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Medical examiner deems Lake-area lawyer’s death suicide
The Osage Beach lawyer found dead this summer in a car outside a hospital died by suicide, investigators said Monday.
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Centralia man dead after train hits car near on passive railroad crossing near Sturgeon
A Centralia man died Sunday when a Norfolk Southern train struck his vehicle late Saturday night, officials say.
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Blairs Oaks R-II School District hires new superintendent
WARDSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A new superintendent will soon lead the Blair Oaks R-II School District. According to a press release, Ben B. Meldrum will start as the superintendent of schools on Saturday, July 1. Currently, Meldrum is the principal at Capital City High School in Jefferson City. He spent the last 4 years serving in
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is your holiday budget bigger or smaller this year?
The National Retail Federation says a record number of people shopped at stores over Thanksgiving and the following weekend.
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Man arrested after leading police on chase through two counties
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff and Montgomery County Sheriff worked together to arrest a man after a police chase that led them through two counties Friday night. A deputy attempted to stop 35-year-old Daniel Foreman from Auxvasse Friday night for a traffic violation when he sped off instead. The deputy and other assisting
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How to avoid holiday scams this season
Some deals are just too good to be true. Both in-person and online, holiday scams have returned this season.
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Jefferson City residents feel safe downtown thanks to police presence during holiday celebrations
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE AT 9:30 P.M.: The consensus at Saturday afternoon’s Jefferson City Christmas parade was the same: despite recent events, parade watchers felt safe knowing that Jefferson City Police was present during the entire parade. Mayor Carrie Tergin told me she was appreciative of the department’s presence today. She said the police presence
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One dead after multi-vehicle crash in Camden County
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One man is dead and two people are seriously hurt after a multi-vehicle crash in Camden County. The crash happened Northbound on Highway 5 on the Niangua Bridge just before 7:30 Friday night. Troopers say, Miles Aldrich, 32, tried to avoid hitting a motorcycle driven by 54-year-old Drew Fairchild but ended
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Living Windows draws large crowd to Downtown Jefferson City, one week after Downtown bar shooting
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands flocked to Downtown Jefferson City for Living Windows, an annual holiday event with performances, food and more. Despite the large crowds and recent gun violence in the area, Jefferson City residents feel safe having a good relationship with law enforcement. In addition, Jefferson City’s Christmas parade will take place 4:30
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Highway Patrol: Highway 5 at the Niangua Bridge in Camden County closed for multi-vehicle crash involving injuries
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F announced on Twitter on Friday night that a multi-vehicle crash with injuries closed Highway 5 at the Niangua Bridge in Camden County. A Highway Patrol spokesman told ABC17 News that the roadway will be closed for “a couple of hours.” Troopers are on scene of
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Boone County Sheriff’s deputies search east Columbia on Friday for suspect with active warrants
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office was searching for someone in eastern Columbia on Friday morning near South Field Drive. A sheriff’s office spokesman told ABC17 News that a deputy saw someone in the area who was believed to be a resident with six active Boone County warrants for failure to appear on
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Jefferson City Public Works announces road closure beginning Monday
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Street repair work will begin 7 a.m. Monday in the 2100 Block of Timber Road in Jefferson City, a press release stated. One lane will be open. Work is expected to be finished by 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 30. Jefferson City Public Works also announced another pair of road closings earlier
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Missouri lawmaker prefiles bill proposing I-70 expansion
COLUMBIA, Mo. State Sen. Bill Eigel (R-St. Charles) prefiled a bill ahead of the legislative session that would use a portion of Missouri’s $6 Billion surplus to expand Interstate 70. The proposal filed on Thursday would set aside funds to rebuild Interstate 70 from a two-lane highway, to a four-lane highway in both directions. Funding
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English found guilty in 2019 murder of Columbia man
LEBANON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Miller County man accused of the 2019 killing of Aaron Brantley was found guilty of murder and other charges on Friday. Christopher English, 45, was found guilty of first-degree murder, armed-criminal action and the abandonment of a corpse. A sentencing hearing is set for 1 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 7, 2023. The
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Missouri flu cases spike; Boone County cases more than double in a week
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior services weekly data released on Friday says Missouri influenza cases are categorized as “very high.” Boone County’s cases have more than doubled in the past week. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported that Boone County influenza numbers went from 96 to 251 cases within the
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Bond set for man charged with manslaughter in Cole County shooting
A Jefferson City man charged in his girlfriend’s deadly shooting was granted bond when he appeared by video in court Friday morning.
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Memphis murder suspect arrested in Columbia
A Memphis man wanted by police for a deadly shooting was arrested Thursday in Columbia, the U.S. attorney’s office said Friday.
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