Two Indian students drown in Lake of the Ozarks
Missouri State Highway Patrol water division recovered the bodies of two drowned men in the Lake of the Ozarks Thanksgiving weekend.
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Body of drowned man recovered at Lake of the Ozarks, troopers recover second body Sunday morning
LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol recovered the body of one man who drowned at the Lake of the Ozarks. Troop F said in a tweet Sunday morning a recovery of a second body was made and more information would be released at a later time. MSHP confirmed the drowning on
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Columbia man arrested for Friday shooting
This story has been updated. BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hallsville man was arrested by Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies after a shooting on Friday. Nicholas Dean Brunda, 39, was arrested Friday for shooting at a Columbia residence earlier that day. Brunda is charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and
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Deputies investigating after shooting in Hartsburg left one man hurt
HARTSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Deputies are investigating after a shooting early Saturday morning left one man hurt. At 2:30 a.m. deputies responded to the 16000 block of South James Sapp Road in Hartsburg. When deputies arrived on scene, they found one man with a gunshot wound and believe he was shot at a
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Vigil held for two Jefferson City residents killed during bar fight
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: This article was updated to more accurately represent the findings of the police investigation. A vigil was held Saturday evening for the two Jefferson City residents killed earlier that day during a fight at J. Pfenny’s Sports Grill and Pub. The Cole County prosecutor charged a Kansas City man
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Saline County teen girl safely located
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol safely located a missing 14-year-old girl on Tuesday, Nov. 22, two days after she was reported missing. An endangered person advisory was issued for Jamiah Brooks on Sunday, Nov. 22, after she was reported to have left her grandparents’ home with an unknown Black man. The endangered
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Black Friday crowds nearing pre-pandemic numbers
The Columbia Mall saw a familiar Black Friday sight Friday morning: Lines of people, waiting for stores to open. About 150 people stood outside Target at 7 a.m. Rusty Strodtman, the general manager of the Columbia Mall said. While that sounds like a common Black Friday event, he said the mall hasn’t seen anything like
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Local restaurant owner says Mizzou football season helps with business
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local business owner says this year’s football season was great for business in Downtown Columbia. Mizzou just wrapped up its last home game of the season with a 29-27 win over Arkansas. Despite students still being away for Thanksgiving, restaurants Downtown were still busy before the game started. Jason Paetzold owns
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Inflation, drought drive up Christmas tree prices
Decking the halls may hurt your wallet a little more than usual this year.
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Columbia fire and police respond to water rescue call behind Solstice Senior Living
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia fire and police departments responded to a water rescue call around 1:30 p.m. Friday at the pond behind Solstice Senior Living in the 100 block of North Keene Street. An ABC17 News reporter saw crime scene tape near a lake. A police officer told ABC17 that it was part of
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Additional homeless services in Columbia begin Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, Nov. 28, Room at the Inn will begin providing overnight emergency shelter services and Turning Point will begin offering overnight warming center and Sunday homeless drop-in center services.Room at the Inn’s winter overnight shelter will open Monday, Nov. 28 and run through April 2, 2023. The shelter will be open
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going shopping on Black Friday?
Black Friday shopping has been an American tradition for decades. But as technology changes the economy, the nature of Black Friday also changes. Now stores are offering steep discounts before Thanksgiving and consumers can find special deals online. Are you going Black Friday shopping this year? Answer in the poll.
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MU psychiatrist gives advice about holiday stress
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holiday season can bring an extra layer of stress to people’s lives. “Typically the holiday period is very difficult for a lot of people,” Dr. Ashish Sarangi, of MU Health Care – Geriatric Psychiatry, said. “You know for most people, it is a time when they rejoice and celebrate with family,
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Columbia Utilities: Power outage in southern Columbia caused by car hitting pole, knocking out substation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many Columbia residents on the southside of town were probably surprised as they sat down for Thanksgiving dinner, as a power outage hit the area around 6 p.m. and lasted about an hour. Reports were indicating that many people affected were near Grindstone Parkway. Power returned to the area at 7:01 p.m.
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Several residents give back to Mid-Missouri communities during Thanksgiving
Groups across Mid-Missouri served hundreds of Thanksgiving meals to give back to the community. In Jefferson City on Thursday, hundreds gathered at the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church for their feast and fellowship event. Organizers expected around 850 people to come through, but within the first hour, the number estimate changed to 900. Cindy Schnieders founded
Continue Reading Two injured in Miller County crash on Wednesday night
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suffered serious injuries and a woman sustained minor injuries in a one-vehicle crash in Miller County on Wednesday night on Highway 52 just east of Hall Store Road. Charles Moentmann, 31, of Rolla, drove his 2006 Chevrolet Uplander across the center of the highway and traveled off the left
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Area first responders describe assisting others during Thanksgiving
COLUBMIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Many people are gathered with family and friends this holiday weekend. For first responders it is just another day at the office. Cole County EMS and the Boone County Fire Protection District describe what the holiday season is like for those we call in an emergency. “With paid fire departments or paid
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Columbia Regional Airport’s new terminal starts first holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport opened its doors to travelers at the new $23 million terminal in October. With Thanksgiving travelers getting ready for their holidays plans, the airport has not had any major delays or cancelations. According to the airport’s flight schedule, it sent off four flights today, and four others arrived.
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Jefferson City to allow interior viewings of three Capitol Avenue buildings
Jefferson City officials have set up two dates for specific people who might be interested to see the inside of three Capitol Avenue homes, according to a press release. Because of the dangerous conditions only licensed architects, engineers and general contractors who are licensed with the city will be allowed inside. the three homes for viewing are
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Thanksgiving Eve brings more law enforcement on roadways and free rides
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving Eve is a busy travel day but is also — as some say — one of the biggest drinking holidays of the year, and law enforcement are encouraging people to not drive impaired. A few organizations are partnering with Lyft to help make sure people get home safe with an offer
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