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Stephens Lake Amphitheater summer concert season begins

June 20, 2021 7:55 PM Ben Fein

Columbia Parks and Recreation hosted the first of many scheduled concerts at Stephens Lake Park in Columbia Sunday.

Body found in Benton County ruled a homicide

June 20, 2021 5:46 PM Ben Fein

The Benton County Sheriff’s Office located a body after originally receiving a notification about a possible missing person in the area.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri Covid-19 positivity rate continues upward trend

June 20, 2021 2:39 PM Chanel Porter

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported the state’s positivity rate as 6.7% on Sunday. The increase in positivity comes along with an additional 368 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 518,966. The state also added 140 probable cases of the virus to the dashboard Sunday. In total, 91,535 probable

NEW UPDATE: One woman has died after being struck by a propeller at Noren River Access

June 19, 2021 7:59 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: A little after 7:30 on Sunday morning, Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F tweeted out the fatal crash report from yesterday’s boating accident, confirming one woman has died from her injuries. The report says 48-year-old Tanna Henson was thrown from the boat when it struck an unknown object in the water.

One man dead after a fatal crash in Moniteau

June 19, 2021 8:28 PM Chanel Porter

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A 56 year-old man was killed in a crash in Moniteau Saturday around 2:00 p.m. Samuel Schreck of Versailles was riding his motorcycle on Route E North of Hazel Dell Rd. when a passing horse pulling two people was spooked and crossing into the opposite-direction lane. The motorcycle struck the horse as

Fulton man arrested Saturday after robbery incident

June 19, 2021 7:12 PM Chanel Porter

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police arrested a man around 1:00 p.m. Saturday on St. Frances Street after a robbery incident. The police department responded to a robbery at Hockaday Park at 12:55 p.m. It was later determined that Brad Foutes, 32 of Fulton, walked onto the parking lot where a man was working on his

Humane Society shares guidance on how to keep pets safe amid the heat

June 19, 2021 6:47 PM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Michelle Casey, Associate Director with The Central Missouri Humane Society, said it’s important to pay attention to your pets in the heat, as they can dehydrate just as quickly as humans. Casey says the humidity in Missouri adds just another level of complexity to the heat, which can also have an impact

Weather Alert Day: Dangerous near-record heat continues into Friday

June 15, 2021 4:17 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day as high temperatures reach near-record marks again on Friday. The National Weather Service issued a Heat Advisory for all of Mid-Missouri until Friday night. SETUP: Upper level high pressure has been responsible for warmer than average temperatures for more than a week for

SATURDAY UPDATES: Missouri’s Covid-19 positivity rate continues to climb

June 19, 2021 12:56 PM Chanel Porter

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported the state’s positivity rate as 6.4% on Saturday. The increase in positivity comes along with an additional 410 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 518,598. The state also added 220 probable cases of the virus to the dashboard Saturday. In total, 91,395 probable

Columbia man arrested after multiple chases in Boone and Callaway County

June 18, 2021 11:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces multiple charges after a vehicle chase on June 9 in Boone County and then on Thursday in Callaway County. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, a deputy attempted to stop Davy Rasa for failing to display proper registration in a vehicle. Rasa drove off and the

Boone County firefighters respond to propane tank venting due to high temps

June 18, 2021 10:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire crews are reminding people to be mindful of propane tanks during the extreme heat. Boone County Fire crews worked to cool off a propane tank in the 2900 block of Bonne Femme Road after it overheated. Crews were called to the area after people reported hearing a sound coming from the

Lake fire chief, business owner say awareness key to preventing fuel fires on boats

June 18, 2021 4:19 PM Lucas Geisler

SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) According to a local fire chief and a business owner at the Lake of the Ozarks, awareness of a boat’s condition and even its smell can help boaters prevent fuel fires. Two boats have caught fire in the last week due to fuel issues, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Sporting events continue through the near-record high temperatures in Mid-Missouri

June 18, 2021 8:22 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sporting events continue to play through the extreme heat while making sure it’s being done in a safe way. Little League Baseball games are happening Friday night at both Cosmo Park and with Daniel Boone Little League. When the heat index reaches 90 degrees, the National Weather Service advises individuals to use

Body IDed after being found in Osage River

June 18, 2021 2:27 PM Matthew Sanders

A body found in the Osage River is that of a man who went missing Wednesday while fishing, the Miller County Sheriff’s Office said.

Boone Electric dealing with power spikes amid extreme heat, but says no need to worry

June 18, 2021 2:47 PM Ben Fein

Boone Electric Cooperative in Columbia said while they’ve seen some pretty high spikes in usage, it isn’t completely out of the normal for the summer months.

Deck fire damages Mexico duplex

June 18, 2021 11:54 AM Matthew Sanders

Firefighters were called to a duplex on Huntington Court at about 2:30 a.m. and found flames going through the roof of the building when they arrived, according to a Mexico Department of Public Safety news release.

Fire officials warn of the dangers of controlled burns and fireworks during dry time

June 18, 2021 5:47 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials are warning people of the dangers of controlled burns and fireworks during dry periods. According to Assistant Chief of the Boone County Fire Protection District, Gale Blomenkamp, it’s safer to avoid controlled burns during these dry times. “This time of year right now we’re in, what we would call a

Columbia Water and Light: Discolored water investigation continues

June 17, 2021 12:07 PM Matthew Sanders

The utility says it has received several reports of discolored water from its customers. The discoloration is often caused by sediment in water mains that is stirred up when water pressure or flow changes, Water and Light said in a news release.

Naked man arrested for burglary, assault and other charges Thursday morning in Moberly

June 17, 2021 11:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Moberly police arrested a naked man Thursday morning after he allegedly burglarized homes and assaulted a homeowner. According to police, 35-year-old J’Angelo Robinson was seen running from the 100 block of Thompson St. after reports of several burglaries in the area. Officers report Robinson failed commands to comply and resisted arrest before

Boone County leaders approve wind farm regulation final proposal

June 17, 2021 9:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County leaders approved the final proposal for wind farm regulations. Some of the proposed regulations include: Noise from wind turbines cannot exceed 50 decibels during the day or 40 decibels at night.Turbines will have to be built more than 1,700 feet off the nearest public roadThey will also have a height