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Better Business Bureau warns of holiday shopping scams

November 29, 2019 10:37 AM Brittany Wiley

The Better Business Bureau is warning of holiday shopping scams.

Jefferson City man charged in Thanksgiving night killings

November 29, 2019 5:43 AM Brittany Wiley

Charges have been filed against a man accused in two Jefferson City shooting.

LIVE: Barry Odom on Missouri football victory over Arkansas

November 29, 2019 5:01 PM Matthew Sanders

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers ended their season with a .500 record by defeating the Arkansas Razorbacks in the Battle Line Rivalry game Friday. The win made Missouri 6-6, allowing the Tigers to avoid a losing record in a disappointing season. Watch coach Barry Odom’s post-game news conference live in the player below.

Missouri unveils new temporary license plates to fight fraud

November 29, 2019 10:24 AM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri is cracking down on drivers who use fake temporary license plates with new holographic, temporary tags. The Department of Revenue this month unveiled new tags with a holographic image that can be seen in the day and night, The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reported. The word “void” will appear if anyone

Billionaires running for president

November 29, 2019 9:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Including President Donald Trump, three billionaires are running for President. A look at how this impacts the race, especially with respect to the left-wing of the Democratic party. Video by Stringr.

Columbia stores have special hours for Black Friday

November 28, 2019 2:51 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shoppers will make their way to stores in and around Columbia Thursday night as Thanksgiving comes to an end and Black Friday begins. Several stores in Columbia will have different hours beginning Thursday. According to its Facebook page, The Columbia Mall will be open Thursday from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. and

U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission: Stores sold recalled items to customers

November 28, 2019 4:52 PM Katie Greathouse

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission and The TJX Companies Inc. are warning customers that some stores including TJ Maxx, Marshalls and HomeGoods sold more than a dozen products after they were recalled over the last five years. According to a news release, this involved 19 different products including portable speakers, sleepers, bar stools and

Authorities monitor roadways during Thanksgiving holiday

November 28, 2019 10:47 AM Zach Boetto

Since the Missouri State Highway Patrol Thanksgiving holiday crash counting period began Wednesday at 6 p.m., there have been 14 vehicle crashes statewide. “I’ve always known like its been dangerous like traveling the holidays like this because like there’s so many cars on the road like traveling like all over all over the places and

Jefferson City Salvation Army full for holiday six months after tornado

November 28, 2019 2:15 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Salvation army kept its doors opened for Thanksgiving, serving meals to community members. More than six months after the EF-3 rated tornado left hundreds of people displaced, the Jefferson City Salvation Army continues to operate at full capacity. Captain Justin Windell of the Jefferson City Salvation Army said

Estimated 150 households will need long term disaster recovery

November 28, 2019 3:26 PM Jasmine Ramirez

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than six months after an EF-3 tornado and historic flooding in mid-Missouri, an estimated 150 households will need long term assistance. The Miller and Cole County Long-Term Disaster Recovery Committee, a coalition of not-for-profit organizations, is providing victims and families with disaster case management. Ann Bax, president of the United

Columbia organizations provide Thanksgiving meals

November 28, 2019 10:56 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple organizations in Columbia provided Thanksgiving meals on Thursday. According to the American Farm Bureau, the average cost of this year’s Thanksgiving feast for 10 is $48.91, roughly less than $5 per person. The following organizations are providing meals in Columbia. The Salvation Army Harbor House at 602 N. Ann St., is

Airport traffic increasing for the holiday season

November 28, 2019 5:15 AM Brittany Wiley

Airport traffic will increase for the holiday season.

Police, bars prepare for Thanksgiving festivities & keeping roads safe

November 27, 2019 6:45 PM Jasmine Ramirez

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department will have more patrols out Wednesday with more people out celebrating the holidays. Local bars are making preparations to ensure guests stay safe. “Traditionally, this is probably the busiest night in downtown Jeff City,” said J Pfenny’s Sports Grill & Pub Manager Mitch Rademan. He said

Deer will be active during Thanksgiving travel

November 27, 2019 3:32 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to AAA, more than 49 million travelers in the United States hit the road on Thanksgiving in 2018. On top of delays and distracted driving, holiday travelers should also be on the lookout for deer. “This is the time of year where deer are very active. They’re trying to find each

Report: Unsecured child seats contributed to five fatality crash on Missouri highway

November 27, 2019 5:51 PM Barry Mangold

Emergency responders with decades of experience said it was one of the most severe crashes they had ever seen. “I’ve been in law enforcement for 24 years and this is the first time I’ve gone to a one-vehicle, five-person fatality,” said Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Scott White. White was one of many who responded

Boone County detention officer arrested accused of having child pornography

November 27, 2019 9:16 PM Matt Ragsdale

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple law enforcement agencies assisted in the arrest of a former Boone County detention officer suspected of having child pornography. Kevin Downey, 33, of Fulton was arrested and taken to the Callaway County Jail around 9:30 a.m. Wednesday. Mid-Missouri law enforcement officers responded to a residence at the 900 block of State

Cole County to select new EMA director, current head retiring

November 27, 2019 7:22 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County could select a new Emergency Management Agency director by Tuesday. Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman said county leaders have narrowed down the more than 40 applicants to two finalists. A final round of interviews is scheduled for Tuesday afternoon. County commissioners, Jefferson City police officers and firefighters along

Columbia donut shop plans to open 2 stores after lightning struck its original shop

November 27, 2019 11:50 AM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia donut shop is expected to reopen after lightning struck its electrical box. However, the owners are also going to open another location in Columbia. From one, to zero, and now two locations, it’s been anything but a sweet ride for Donut D-Light owners Cindy and Kevin Hicks. In August, the

Missouri State Highway Patrol increasing presence on roadways

November 27, 2019 7:25 PM Zach Boetto

According to multiple transportation companies, Wednesday night is the worst time for drivers to hit the road. “So with the large volume of traffic that we see during these peak travel periods, we understand that people have a tendency to get in a hurry and otherwise good drivers tend to kind of let those driving

High winds cause damage in mid-Missouri

November 27, 2019 9:14 AM Madison Fleck

The Centralia Police Department reported snapped power lines and damage to certain areas on Wednesday morning after high winds moved through the area. According to the National Weather Service, Centralia saw some wind gusts of 45 mph. Very high winds have been observed overnight last night into early this morning. Highest gusts have been over