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Two people arrested for DWI after one was hit by truck

August 11, 2023 1:33 PM Madison Stuerman

Two people have been arrested for driving while intoxicated after a crash in Morgan County early Friday morning.

80-year-old woman recovering after being flown from crash scene

August 11, 2023 3:41 PM Madison Stuerman

Troopers said she was flown in a helicopter to University Hospital with serious injuries

Columbia Police arrest suspect in connection to Boone Hospital threat

August 11, 2023 9:49 AM Madison Stuerman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police have confirmed that a suspect has been arrested in connection to the threat made to Boone Hospital Thursday night. Police believe James Dean Lolley, 22, of Fulton, made a threat that put the hospital on lockdown for more than an hour. Lolley was booked into the Boone County Jail for

Boone County’s health department expands Social Services unit

August 11, 2023 8:25 AM Madison Stuerman

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services Department will now offer services in the Mezzanine of Columbia’s City Hall.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the Missouri State Fair?

August 11, 2023 4:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri State Fair started Thursday — the first of 11 straight days of the annual showcase of agriculture.

Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse given prison sentence

August 10, 2023 9:26 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City couple found guilty of child abuse and child endangerment in May was sentenced on Thursday. Daniel and Christina Dubey were tried by the court and found guilty on May 30 of three counts of child abuse and two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Daniel

Missouri State Fair midway rides inspected last month, first responders discuss crowd control

August 10, 2023 11:49 AM Gabrielle Teiner

The Missouri State Fair kicks off Thursday in Sedalia with organizers hoping they can top the 340,000-plus visits people made to the event last year.

Pretrial conference for woman accused of killing toddler set for next week

August 10, 2023 8:34 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman accused of killing a toddler had a court appearance this week and “the matter of competency was taken under advisement,” according to the Cole County prosecutor. Quatavia Givens, 30, is charged with first-degree murder, endangering the welfare of a child, abuse or neglect of a child, and abandonment of a corpse in

MoDOT reopens Route F at Perche Creek, closed at Coon Creek

August 10, 2023 8:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers can access Route F over Perche Creek but will need to use an alternative route over Coon Creek after work on the bridge was completed Wednesday, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation. The Perche Creek Bridge closed for a rehabilitation project on June 5, restricting travel along Route F between

‘Personnel services’ makes up bulk of Jefferson City 2024 budget

August 10, 2023 7:55 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council held its 2024 fiscal year budget meeting on Thursday. The total budget is $79,285,619.11. The General Fund Budget Expenditures is the largest expense at $39,129,487.14 because it covers different personnel services such as police, fire, city administrator and human resources. “I’d like to point out that the personnel

Boone Health given all clear, lockdown ends

August 10, 2023 6:37 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health was placed on a lockdown Thursday evening. A Boone Health spokesman told ABC 17 News in an email that the hospital was locked down at 5:52 p.m. after Boone County Joint Communications informed them that it received a call about someone possibly threatening the hospital. Spokesman Ben Cornelius said in

Columbia Parks and Recreation seeks budget increase

August 10, 2023 7:38 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Parks and Recreation is looking for increased funding in the 2024 fiscal year. The department is asking for a total 19.4 percent increase from last year’s budget with a total proposal of $19,831,225. However, their anticipated budget is $18,877,923. Highlights/significant changes• Personnel – Addition of three FTE positions;

Three hurt in Randolph County crash

August 10, 2023 6:54 PM Ryan Shiner

RENICK, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hurt, one seriously, in a Thursday crash in the southbound lane of Highway 63 near Route NN in Renick, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2021 Hyundai Sonata – driven by Carl Moser, 85, of St. Charles – pulled in front

Jury trial date set for former Callaway County sheriff

August 10, 2023 6:19 PM Ryan Shiner

HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The jury trial date has been scheduled for a former sheriff’s DWI case. Clay Chism was charged in last fall with a pair of misdemeanors: Driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest. A pretrial conference is scheduled for 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 18. A jury trial is set for 9 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 4.

Missouri Task Force One members heading to Hawaii for search-and-rescue efforts

August 10, 2023 5:17 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two members of Missouri Task Force One are heading to Hawaii to assist with search-and-rescue efforts following a deadly wildfire that has swept through Maui. According to the Associated Press, at least 53 people have died from the wildfires and much of the historic Town of Lahaina has been destroyed. A state

Saline County woman charged after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from employer

August 10, 2023 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Saline County woman was charged Thursday in Cooper County after allegedly stealing more than $10,000 from her employer. Patricia Michelle Frye, 44, of Sweet Springs, is charged with five counts of fraudulent use of a debit card, four of which are felonies. She is not listed on a jail roster for

Charges filed on man accused in central Columbia shooting in June

August 10, 2023 3:53 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors filed felony charges on Thursday for a Columbia man accused of shooting another man on June 21 the 900 block of Jewell Avenue. Latreon S. Fulton, 20, is charged with second-degree assault and armed-criminal action. He is not listed on the Boone County Jail roster. A warrant was ordered Thursday and

Man accused of setting fire to garage, shooting into home and leading law enforcement on 16-hour manhunt in June faces more charges

August 10, 2023 3:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was arrested in June following a 16-hour manhunt is facing more charges. Brandt Feutz, 34, is facing several felony charges following a grandy jury indictment on Friday. He is now charged with second-degree arson, first-degree harassment, two counts of resisting arrest, unlawful gun possession, unlawful use of a

MU Health Care doctor says there are no new health risks for children as school year approaches

August 10, 2023 2:38 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the new school year approaches, an MU Health Care doctor has assured the health risks children face should be familiar to parents. “There is no new risk to their children. The risk has always been there when we bring a lot of children together who get into a similar classroom, and

Phelps County deputy arrested, accused of possession of child pornography

August 10, 2023 8:07 AM CNN Newsource

Phelps County Deputy Justin B. Durham, 40, was arrested on Wednesday and is accused of possessing child pornography.