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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should local governments prioritize affordable housing?

July 26, 2024 2:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

America is in a housing crunch.

Fulton chiropractor at health clinic that burned down announces retirement

July 25, 2024 8:33 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A chiropractor of a Fulton health clinic that burned down in April announced his retirement in a Thursday social media post. Total Health and Rehabilitation Center — in the 700 block of South Business 54 in Fulton — burned down in a fire on April 29. No injuries were reported. The cause

2 men show up to Auxvasse Fire Department recruitment meeting

July 25, 2024 3:35 PM Euphenie Andre

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men showed up to a meeting on Thursday where the City of Auxvasse attempted to recruit new volunteer firefighters. At 6:30 p.m., the garage doors of the Auxvasse Fire Department opened to the public for an informational session about how to become a volunteer firefighter. Despite the critical need, only two

Local Democrats praise Biden for public remarks on dropping out of presidential race

July 25, 2024 4:45 PM Allison Weaver

Mid-Missouri Democrats are reacting positively to President Joe Biden’s address to the nation Wednesday night — his first speech since dropping out of the 2024 presidential race earlier this week.

Jefferson City hires St. Louis contractor to clean yard waste site

July 25, 2024 11:42 AM Marie Moyer

Jefferson City this week hired a contractor to clean up its yard waste site.

Audrain County, City of Mexico partner to buy shuttered hospital

July 25, 2024 11:42 AM Matthew Sanders, Reagan Phillips

Local governments have partnered with a non-profit foundation to buy a shuttered hospital in Mexico, Missouri.

Missouri Department of Revenue makes it easier to apply for Real ID

July 25, 2024 3:28 PM Olivia Hayes

The Missouri Department of Revenue is making it easier for Missourians to apply for their REAL ID as the federal Real ID enforcement deadline approaches.

Man charged with domestic assault after allegedly attacking mother with cane

July 25, 2024 4:12 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rocky Mount man was charged with two felonies after he allegedly attacked his mother with a cane on Tuesday. Rakan Penfield was charged with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. An arraignment was held on Thursday and Penfield was listed in court filings as being in custody, though his

Columbia Housing Authority breaks ground on new complex amid waiting list of over 1,400 households

July 25, 2024 3:36 PM Meghan Drakas

The Columbia Housing Authority broke ground Thursday on its new apartment complex, Kinney Point Apartments.

Infrastructure, housing, public safety among top priorities in Columbia’s fiscal year 2025 budget

July 25, 2024 3:14 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Columbia city leaders revealed their fiscal 2023 budget Thursday at City Hall, citing priorities including infrastructure, housing, social services and public safety.

Man charged after allegedly dropping China cabinet on woman during assault

July 25, 2024 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tuscumbia man was charged with first-degree domestic assault on Thursday after he allegedly attacked a woman on Tuesday. Phillip Benedict had an arraignment hearing on Thursday. Court filings state that he was in custody at the hearing, but his name did not appear on the Miller County Jail’s online roster

Court docs: Man charged after attacking deputy with shovel

July 25, 2024 2:57 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Thursday after he allegedly attacked a Cole County Sheriff’s deputy with a shovel on Wednesday. Antonio Robles was charged with third-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date has not been set.

Former Fayette bank employee pleads guilty to stealing $2.4 million from customers

July 25, 2024 2:25 PM Ryan Shiner

A Higbee woman pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to stealin from Exchange Bank of Missouri customers in Fayette during a 15-year scheme, a press release from the Department of Justice.

Missing Springfield, Mo., man found dead in Camden County

July 25, 2024 12:20 PM Matthew Sanders

Foul play is not suspected in the death of a Springfield, Missouri, man whose body was found Wednesday in a wooded near a Camden County hotel.

Columbia City Manager to deliver 2025 fiscal year budget message Thursday

July 25, 2024 5:39 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Watch the presentation in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood will deliver the budget message Thursday in City Hall at noon. The city encourages Columbia residents to attend to learn more about the budgets going into the 2025 fiscal year. There will also be opportunities for people to make public

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch President Biden’s Oval Office address?

July 25, 2024 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden made his first public remarks Wednesday since announcing over the weekend that he would drop his reelection bid.

25 apply to become members of Jefferson City homelessness task force

July 24, 2024 7:24 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City received 25 applications from residents hoping to become a part of its homelessness task force, according to a spokesperson for the city. City spokeswoman Molly Bryan said there are eight positions open, five of which are reserved for members from faith-based or nonprofit organizations and three members “at large.”

Open Third Congressional District seat draws nine candidates

July 24, 2024 5:11 PM Meghan Drakas

Nine candidates have filed for Missouri’s open Third Congressional District seat after Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer decided not to run again after serving in the position since 2009.

Chiefs offense works to become a dominant force in 2024

July 24, 2024 10:02 PM Nathalie Jones

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KMIZ) If you take a look back at the entire season leading up to Kansas City’s Super Bowl LVIII victory, it makes the win even more impressive. Time and time again the Chiefs’ defense took the spotlight in 2023, as quarterback Patrick Mahomes and the offense struggled to find its usual rhythm.

Trial scheduled for man accused of murdering woman in 2022, stuffing body in closet

July 24, 2024 10:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Trial dates have been announced for a Columbia man accused of murdering a woman in 2022. Adam Alfred Conner was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence in a felony prosecution. A pretrial conference is set for 9 a.m. Monday, Sept 16. A jury trial is scheduled for 9 a.m. Tuesday,