Jefferson City man flown to hospital after crash
A 26-year-old Jefferson City man was flown to University Hospital in Columbia after a Cole County crash Thursday evening.
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Missouri 44th District State Representative candidate interview: Dave Raithel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election. Below is an interview with Dave Raithel seeking election to the 44th House District seat being vacated by Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville). He is the only Democratic candidate running.  Bryce Beal and John Martin are running against each other
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been watching the Republican National Convention?
American political observers have been fixated on Milwaukee this week as the Republican Party holds its national convention.
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Man accused of murder in 2021 Ashland stabbing found guilty of manslaughter, will be sentenced Aug. 10
A jury began deliberations Thursday in the trial of a man accused in a 2021 Boone County stabbing death.
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Beal, Martin battle for Republican nomination for Missouri’s 44th District
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in eight years, someone other than Cheri Toalson Reisch (R-Hallsville) will represent Missouri’s 44th district. Bryce Beal and John Martin would each like to see the district remain red. but first must go head-to-head in the Aug. 6 primary. The winner will face Democrat Dave Raithel, who is
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Fourth suspect in custody following deadly shooting in Fulton; two more suspects at large
All four suspects are now in custody following a deadly shooting in Fulton Tuesday afternoon.
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Boone County Fair implements new security measures after ‘incident with youth’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fair announced in a Thursday press release and social media post that it would implement new security measures for the rest of the week. The fair began on Tuesday and will be open 5-10 p.m. through Saturday at Northeast Regional Park, 5212 Oakland Gravel Road. The release says that
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Mid-Missouri daycare center feels the impacts of delayed child care subsidy payments
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) One daycare owner in Moberly loves her job so much that she has been working without a personal paycheck for months now, due to delayed payments by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Naomi Hess, owner and director of Play N’ Learn Daycare, accepts children on state subsidy, but hasn’t
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Parson endorses Kehoe in Missouri gubernatorial race
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson officially endorsed Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe in the Missouri governor race on Thursday. In a press release sent by Kehoe’s campaign, Parson said “To keep Missouri moving forward, we need a conservative leader who can get things done as our next governor. That’s why I am proud to endorse
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Stephens College launches Missouri Women Work program
Stephens College launched its Missouri Women Work-Women program Thursday with a roster of 10 students.
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WATCH LIVE: Trump to accept nomination at Republican National Convention
Former president Donald Trump is set to accept the Republican presidential nomination Thursday night.
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Missouri Republicans anticipating Trump’s RNC acceptance speech
Former President Donald Trump will take the stage at the Republican National Convention on Thursday night to accept the GOP nomination for president.
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Missouri 44th District House candidate interview: Bryce Beal
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.
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Missouri 44th District House candidate interview: John Martin
ABC 17 News is interviewing candidates in the August primary ahead of the election.
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Third person charged in alleged armed robbery in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A third person accused in an armed robbery that occurred on Saturday in Columbia has been charged. Isabella Canup, 18, of Columbia, was charged on Thursday with first-degree accessory to armed robbery and second-degree accessory to armed robbery. She was not listed on the Boone County Jail roster as of Thursday afternoon.
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Pettis County man pleads guilty to child molestation, sentenced to 20 years in prison
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Green Ridge man pleaded guilty on Monday to two counts of third-degree child molestation. Marlon Edward Lange was sentenced on Monday to 20 years in prison. The Pettis County Sheriff’s Office wrote on its social media that Lange was initially charged with child enticement and three counts of first-degree child molestation.
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Juvenile hurt in early morning Columbia shooting
No one is in custody after a shooting early Thursday morning on Clark Lane, according to the Columbia Police Department.
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Mosquitoes in St. Louis County test positive for West Nile virus
The St. Louis County Health Department has confirmed that some mosquitoes have tested positive for West Nile virus.
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RECALL ROUNDUP: Handheld steam cleaners and natural tahini recalled
The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled over 3.2 million Bissel Steam Shot Handheld Steam Cleaners because they pose a burn hazard.
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Columbia man reported missing in 2022 found dead, police say
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has confirmed a Columbia man missing for nearly two years has been found dead. Columbia police spokesperson Jenny Hopper said Jason Washington was identified but could not provide any other details. Washington was reported missing back in October of 2022. Police said he was last seen walking past
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