Two arrested in connection with Mexico church burglary
Two Mexico, Missouri, men were arrested on Friday after they allegedly stole from a church last week.
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Two in custody after Jefferson City vehicle chase
The Jefferson City Communications Center received a call around 3:30 p.m. Sunday reporting four females left Dunham’s Department store with unpaid items.
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CPD investigates shots fired on Raleigh Drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police officers responded to the 1500 block of Raleigh Dr. around 6 a.m. Sunday after a shots fired call. An ABC 17 News crew witnessed police arrive with weapons drawn and take one person into custody. Columbia police officers investigate shots fired in the 1500 block of Raleigh Dr. on Dec.
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Skelton bows out of State Senate race
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Democrat Michela Skelton announced Friday that she will no longer seek to represent Missouri’s 19th Senate District. The Columbia attorney originally announced her candidacy August 22. The 19th Senate District seat is currently filled by Republican Sen. Caleb Rowden, who serves as the chamber’s majority floor leader.
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Boonville Police searching for man after armed robbery at a gas station
The Boonville Police are searching for a man after an armed robbery overnight on Saturday. Police say they responded to an armed robbery around 1:30 a.m. Saturday at the Lucky’s Eagle Stop at 205 East Morgan Street in Boonville. Photo taken of the scene by Tiffany Rorher early Saturday morning. Police identified the robber as
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Jefferson City officer injured during foot chase
Officials say a Jefferson City Police officer was injured while trying to arrest a fleeing suspect Saturday morning on Jefferson Street. Four suspects were taken into custody for outstanding warrants. Officers responded at 11 Saturday morning to the Holiday Inn on Jefferson Street to a report of trespassing. During the investigation, two of the suspects
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Semi-truck fire closes exit on I-70
A semi truck fire shut down Exit 155 on west-bound I-70 Saturday morning. The North Callaway Fire Protection District posted on Facebook they responded to the fire with the help of the Central Fire protection district. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism told ABC17 News they did not respond to the fire. He said the Missouri
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Authorities respond to crash near 63-70 Connector in Columbia
Wreck at Clark and Highway 63 Update: Boone County Joint Communications posted on twitter saying Highway 63 Southbound off-ramp to the 63 connector is back open. BOONE CO JOINT COM: Update-Motor Vehicle Collision N Hwy 63 SB off-ramp to the 63 Connector is back open.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) December 28, 2019 Police say
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Programming Note: Changes to FOX 22 signal
COLUMBIA, Mo. Work continues at The Networks of Mid-Missouri broadcast facility and it will affect our viewers of channels 17 and 22 this weekend. The FCC is requiring us to make long term technical changes to channel 22 because of interference concerns with stations in other markets. Immediately following Saturday’s late news, channel 17 will
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Burglary suspect taken into custody following standoff
Police arrive on scene of burglary December 24, 2019 COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia burglary suspect was taken into custody after a standoff on Friday. Columbia Police went to the 5700 block of Rocky Fork Drive to serve warrants for a burglary that happened on Tuesday at the Arch Apartments. Detectives identified Dorice Reue Smith,
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Missouri stops withholding union dues for prison guards, service workers
The state of Missouri has stopped withholding union dues from the bi-monthly paychecks of prison guards in what the union’s grievance officer calls a “pitiful attempt to bankrupt” the labor organization.
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Independence man identified as Columbia bank robbery suspect caught in Kingdom City
Multiple Columbia officers responded to the Commerce Bank on Bernadette Drive Thursday morning for a robbery.
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Holiday decorations pose an increased risk for house fires
Mid-Missouri fire experts say holiday decorations put residents at a higher risk for house fires.
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Plea agreement in stabbing case shortens prison time by 25 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man will now serve a fraction of his original sentence after a plea agreement in a 2014 death. Anthony Shegog pleaded guilty to involuntary manslaughter Monday. He was sentenced to 5 years with credit for time served during his previous conviction. Shegog was sentenced to 30 years in prison
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State health department approves medical marijuana growing applications
DHSS approved 60 cultivation applications out of the 540 requests submitted.
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Columbia police investigating suspected theft at Business Loop dealership
Columbia police are looking into a suspected theft at the Bob McCosh Chevrolet dealership on 1 Business Loop 70 East.
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Moniteau County assessor announces resignation amid multiple investigations
The Moniteau County Assessor confirmed Thursday she is stepping down effective New Year’s Day.
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Two Maries County men accused of arson
Chad and Cody Faulkner were both booked into the Maries County Jail on Thursday, both are charged with second-degree arson.
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Authorities identify Pulaski County Christmas shooter
The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office Thursday released the name of a man suspected of shooting a man in the head on Christmas.
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Missouri State Highway Patrol urges drivers to take extra time on the roads for the holidays
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the holiday season is coming to a close, roads across Missouri will be filled with travelers returning home. The Missouri State Highway Patrol urges drivers to take extra time to travel during these big travel days. Last year during the MSHP Christmas counting period, Sergeant Scott White said there were over
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