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Maries County sheriff launches program to help inmates with drug addiction

February 1, 2024 12:00 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

The Maires County Sheriff’s Office is trying to help inmates with drug addictions with a new substance abuse assistance program.

Tuesday trash routes in Columbia start receiving roll carts

February 1, 2024 6:57 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia utilities customers who have their trash picked up on Tuesdays began receiving their roll carts on Thursday, the city wrote in a social media post. Distribution began on Monday. Back in March 2023 the city decided to switch its refuse pickup to an automated system that involves roll carts. The new collection system will

Performing arts center, sports complex to be built at Helias High School

February 1, 2024 6:34 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Helias Catholic High School announced on Thursday will be making some new additions to its campus. According to a press release from the school, it will build a performing arts center on the east side of the school, a baseball and softball complex on the southeast part of the campus and

City of Columbia hoping to have pallet shelters within the next year

February 1, 2024 11:33 AM Morgan Buresh

The City of Columbia could soon be home to pallet shelters to help solve the homeless crisis.

Sedalia business owner pleads guilty to not paying employment taxes

February 1, 2024 4:25 PM Ryan Shiner

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia business owner pleaded guilty on Thursday for not paying nearly $136,000 in employment taxes, according to a press release from the Department of Jusice. Floyd H. Kronk III, 48, has owned Transition Construction since 2010 and had between six-to-15 employees, according to the release. He withheld their federal income

Moberly man accused of robbing another in parking lot

February 1, 2024 3:54 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 19-year-old Moberly man has been charged with several felonies after he was accused of assaulting someone in a parking lot and taking their belongings. Jayden Kuhne was charged on Thursday with second-degree robbery, stealing and third-degree assault. He is being held at the Randolph County Jail on a $40,000 bond, according

Fayette police investigate bogus threat against schools

February 1, 2024 11:17 AM Matthew Sanders

Fayette police investigated a report of a threat against the local public school district and determined the threat was not legitimate, the district said Thursday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri students be allowed to change schools?

February 1, 2024 4:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri House has passed its first bill of the legislative session.

Supreme Court hearing on Senate redistricting map set for Thursday

February 1, 2024 4:15 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court heard arguments Thursday regarding the 2022 state legislative redistricting map after some Missourians found it to be unconstitutional and are now challenging it. The hearing began at 9 a.m. at the Missouri Supreme Court in Jefferson City. The lawsuit follows after two Missourians sued Secretary of State,

One dies in Tuesday night fire on Scott Boulevard, witness speaks out

January 31, 2024 3:07 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person died in a Tuesday night duplex fire in the 10 block of Scott Boulevard, according to a press release from the Columbia Fire Department. The name and age of the victim was not released. The victim was initially found in the home and was brought to an area hospital while

The Shops At Sharp End celebrates opening in historically Black district

January 31, 2024 11:47 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Officials and community members plan to celebrate a new Downtown Columbia startup incubator in the location of a historic Black-owned business district.

Columbia man charged in relation to March 2023 shootings

January 31, 2024 7:10 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused in a March 2023 shooting on Mexico Gravel Road was arrested on Tuesday night. Damion Daniels, 28, was charged on Monday with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond.

Open school enrollment gets House approval, heads to Senate

January 31, 2024 11:52 AM Morgan Buresh

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would allow students to transfer to surrounding school districts.

Columbia man accused in June ARC fight pleads guilty to assault

January 31, 2024 4:41 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused in a fight at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center in June will be sentenced in March. Kameron Mearidy, 19, pleaded guilty on Friday to second-degree assault. He was initially charged with first-degree assault — knowingly causing serious physical injury. A sentencing hearing is scheduled for 1 p.m. Friday, March

Boonville man accused of shooting house charged

January 31, 2024 4:19 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A 21-year-old Boonville man was charged after authorities say he shot a house while trying to shoot at another person on Tuesday in the 500 block of Katy Drive. Jarez Foulks was charged on Wednesday with two counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and

More than 5,100 roll carts delivered to Columbia trash customers

January 31, 2024 3:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Roll cart distribution to Columbia residents began on Monday and according to a City Utilities spokesman, roughly 14% of customers have received their roll cart. Utilities spokesman Matt Nestor told ABC 17 News in an email that as of 2:20 p.m. Tuesday, 5,144 roll carts have been delivered. Distribution began on Monday.

Signs of explosion found in laboratory where MU Medical Sciences fire began

January 31, 2024 10:12 AM Matthew Sanders

The cause of a fire that injured two people in a laboratory in the University of Missouri Medical Sciences Building on Friday is unknown, but firefighters found signs of an explosion, the Columbia Fire Department says.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Alejandro Mayorkas be impeached?

January 31, 2024 2:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

House Republicans have seized on the problems at the border as a key issue leading up to 2024.

Report shows Super Bowl LVIII is the most expensive on record, local fans say they’ll watch from home

January 30, 2024 8:00 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to CNN, this year’s super bowl matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and 49ers is the most expensive super bowl on record. Fans in Columbia told ABC 17 News they plan to watch the game from the comfort of their homes, citing the expensive price. Zach Warhover said he’s been a

One injured, brought to hospital after duplex fire on Scott Boulevard in Columbia

January 30, 2024 8:49 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was injured and brought to an area hospital after a duplex caught fire Tuesday evening in the 10 block of South Scott Boulevard. Columbia Fire Chief Clayton Farr Jr. told ABC 17 News that the extent of that person’s injuries were not known. The injured person was found inside the