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Community groups host Thanksgiving meals, fry turkeys in Jefferson City, Columbia

November 25, 2021 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Several organizations are hosting community meals for the Thanksgiving holiday, and one is deep-frying turkeys to raise money for charity.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Red Zone report shows all of Missouri with high community transmission rate

November 24, 2021 7:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

New judge appointed to oversee trial of a Jefferson City woman accused of killing a child

November 24, 2021 9:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

A new judge will oversee the case against a Jefferson City woman accused of killing a four-year-old boy.

Missouri State Highway Patrol increasing patrols on roadways for the holiday weekend

November 24, 2021 8:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is increasing its number of troopers on roadways for the holiday.

Fulton man charged with child porn possession

November 24, 2021 7:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Callaway County prosecutor has charged a Fulton man with possessing child pornography.

More chain stores say they will close on Thanksgiving

November 24, 2021 11:37 AM Kennedy Miller

The closures include Target, which said this week that it plans to permanently close on the holiday.

Local health officials share cooking tips to avoid foodborne illnesses

November 24, 2021 5:42 PM Hannah Falcon

Before you roast the bird, dress the greens and set the table, make sure you’re following all the necessary food preparation and storage precautions.

How to keep your packages safe from porch pirates

November 24, 2021 5:37 PM Chanel Porter

Package thefts are the most common form of theft during the holidays, and this problem has only grown over the past year with more online purchases during the pandemic.

Columbia and Jefferson City police increasing patrols on Thanksgiving Eve

November 24, 2021 4:33 PM Leila Mitchell

Columbia and Jefferson City police are asking people to make plans for a safe and sober ride home when celebrating Thanksgiving eve festivities.

City of Columbia opens new recycling drop-off center near Cosmo Park

November 24, 2021 3:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility’s has opened the Cosmo Park recycling drop-off center at the Parks Management Center to the public. Officials say the new drop-off center has six recycling receptacles surrounded by a concrete wall, which will be topped with fencing to help contain loose materials. According to the

Roads likely to be busy during peak Thanksgiving travel times

November 24, 2021 11:57 AM Joushua Blount

AAA says it is expecting 53.4 million people to travel this holiday — 48.3 million by car and 4.2 million by air.

Missouri beverage distributor to offer free Lyft ride credits for Thanksgiving Eve

November 24, 2021 5:56 AM Ben Fein

ver 3,300 free rides home throughout the state of Missouri, as the night before Thanksgiving is one of the most popular nights to go out.

Benton County deputies arrest man after deadly shooting

November 24, 2021 6:39 AM Ben Fein

BENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Benton County Deputies have arrested a man after a deadly shooting on Tuesday morning. The Benton County Sheriff’s Office said deputies have arrested Jason Kroenke, 25, for first-degree murder and armed criminal action. Kroenke is accused of shooting and killing Tarah D. McIntyre, 27, on Tuesday morning at a home in the

BBB recommendations to shop safe and smart this holiday season

November 24, 2021 4:01 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As people are starting their holiday shopping early with a labor shortage and supply chain issues, shopping scams are even more popular this year as people choose to buy online. Electronics, toys and other products will be, or already are, in short supply, and retailers are struggling to staff up for the holidays. Product shortages

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been vaccinated against the flu?

November 24, 2021 2:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

Health officials are pushing people to get the flu shot, citing worries of a severe flu season combined with a resurgent coronavirus pandemic.

Osage Beach man charged after alleged assault with a steak knife

November 23, 2021 10:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Camden County prosecutor has charged an Osage Beach man with first-degree assault and armed criminal action after a Nov. 13 incident involving a steak knife.

Oakland Gravel Road recycling drop-off center proposed site.

Public gives feedback for proposed Oakland Gravel Road recycling drop-off center

November 23, 2021 3:27 PM Zach Boetto

The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility wants to get some public feedback from anyone interested in the proposed recycling drop-off center at the intersection of Oakland Gravel Road and Vandiver Drive.

Columbia man shares prison exoneration story

November 23, 2021 9:46 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) What’s it like to be incarcerated for several years and then exonerated for a crime you didn’t commit? Ryan Ferguson, a Columbia man who was released from prison after 10 years for the 2001 murder of Kent Heitholt, shared insight into what it’s like to be freed from prison after several years

Controversial murals to be relocated to Columbia College

November 23, 2021 9:20 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Commission voted to relocate murals removed from the courthouse to Columbia College.

McLean death investigation uncovers notes focused on divorce, custody case

November 23, 2021 5:22 PM Lucas Geisler

The notes come from the death investigation done by the Union County Sheriff’s Office in South Dakota. ABC 17 News acquired them through an open records request. McLean killed himself in South Dakota on Sept. 8 as law enforcement from South Dakota and Iowa surrounded him. He was inside a truck he’s suspected of stealing from Miller County.