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Cost holding up water filter updates after forever chemicals found in Columbia well water

January 5, 2024 11:55 AM Morgan Buresh

The City of Columbia found traces of so-called “forever chemicals” in its water after testing the city well field for the first time.

Callaway County still paying suspended sheriff after DWI plea

January 5, 2024 4:27 PM Lucas Geisler

Suspended Callaway County sheriff Clay Chism continues to collect pay from the county weeks after admitting to driving while intoxicated.

St. James man dies in Phelps County crash

January 5, 2024 2:54 PM Ryan Shiner

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. James man died in a single-vehicle crash that occurred Thursday morning on County Road 1160 in Phelps County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Ryan Curtis was pronounced dead at the scene by the Phelps County coroner. He was 33. The crash report states that he

Two men accused of two separate killings head to court Friday

January 5, 2024 4:23 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia men accused of murder in two separate cases are heading to the Boone County courthouse Friday to face a judge for their hearings. The first man set to appear is Sevance Brewer, who is multiple felony charges after allegedly killing a pregnant woman in north Columbia. Brewer is facing charges

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Blaine Gabbert lead the Chiefs to a win this weekend?

January 5, 2024 2:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Kansas City Chiefs are preparing to play the final game of the regular season on Sunday.

Coordinators train to count Missouri homeless population for 2024

January 4, 2024 10:54 PM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A few dozen coordinators from across the state gathered virtually on Thursday to receive training ahead of a count of Missouri’s homeless population. The Point in Time Count is a census of those who are unhoused on a single night. According to the Missouri Balance of State Continuum of Care website, this

DNR warns Moberly about odor complaints for second time

January 4, 2024 5:18 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has warned the City of Moberly a second time about an odor coming from a wastewater-holding basin located just off Rollins Street near Highway 63.

Jefferson City man accused of leaving scene of accident, crashing vehicle into fence

January 4, 2024 7:49 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Thursday after he allegedly caused more than $1,000 worth of damage while fleeing a crash site. Joshua Steen, 39, was charged with two counts of leaving the scene of an accident that caused more than $1,000 worth of damage and four misdemeanors: Unlawful possession

Jefferson City teenager charged as adult in August shooting case

January 4, 2024 8:42 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City teenager has been charged as an adult in relation to an Aug. 8 shooting. Da’Shawn Johnson, 17, was charged with two counts of unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action, resisting arrest, two counts of misdemeanor property damage and an infraction of second-degree trespassing. Court documents state

Courage2Report tips for school safety concerns rise in 2023

January 4, 2024 11:55 AM Morgan Buresh

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s anonymous school safety tip hotline received hundreds more reports in 2023 than in 2022.

No issues in Columbia yet with drug stronger than fentanyl

January 4, 2024 6:43 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A drug more lethal than fentanyl has potential to grow and spread across the country. According to Forbes and CNN, nitazenes are a class of synthetic opioids similar to fentanyl but can be much stronger and more fatal. Nitazenes were made by researchers in the 1950s as an alternative to morphine, but

Belle man accused of sexually assaulting teenager

January 4, 2024 4:35 PM Ryan Shiner

BELLE, Mo. (KMIZ) An 18-year-old Belle man was charged on Wednesday with a pair of sexual assault charges. Issac James Pruett was charged with first-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse. He was arrested on Jan. 4 and is being held at the Maries County Jail on a $10,000 bond, according to court records. A court

Illinois and Massachusetts voters seek to take Trump off 2024 ballot

January 4, 2024 4:13 PM CNN Newsource

Groups of voters from Illinois and Massachusetts on Thursday filed motions to remove Donald Trump from the 2024 ballot, adding to the list of states where the former president faces a challenge to his candidacy under the 14th Amendment’s so-called insurrectionist ban.

Pulaski County teacher charged with statutory rape of student; victim’s father accused of endangerment

January 4, 2024 3:22 PM Ryan Shiner

A Pulaski County high school teacher was charged Thursday with statutory rape and other felonies for allegedly sexually assaulting a high school student.

Longtime Mid-Missouri congressman stepping down

January 4, 2024 1:24 PM Matthew Sanders

A congressman who has represented parts of Mid-Missouri over several terms said Thursday that he’s stepping down when this one ends.

Cody Schrader officially declares for 2024 NFL Draft

January 4, 2024 12:47 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou’s new single-season rushing record holder is taking his football talents to the next level. Running back Cody Schrader announced on social media that he is declaring for the 2024 NFL Draft. Schrader’s story took the college football world by storm this season. He started his collegiate career at the NCAA Division

RECALL ROUNDUP: Regulators recall Ford F-150 trucks and at-home massagers

January 4, 2024 11:07 AM Erika McGuire

The Ford Motor Company has recalled over 112,000 F-150 pick-up trucks that could roll away when parked.

A 17-year-old gunman killed a sixth-grader and wounded five people at an Iowa school. The shooter is also dead

January 4, 2024 9:22 AM CNN Newsource

By Andy Rose, Dakin Andone, Evan Perez and Christina Maxouris, CNN (CNN) — A 17-year-old gunman killed a sixth grade student and wounded five other people Thursday morning at Perry High School near Des Moines, Iowa, authorities said. The five people wounded include four students and one school administrator, officials said. The school’s principal, Dan

Cole County Commission set to discuss 2024 budget Thursday

January 4, 2024 4:34 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Commission is set to meet Thursday at 9 a.m. to further discuss the county budget for the 2024 fiscal year. The meeting will be held in Downtown Jefferson City on E. High St. A public forum will be held before the commission votes on the budget. The current

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is U.S. border security a major political issue for you?

January 4, 2024 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Thousands of migrants continue to attempt illegal crossings at the U.S. southern border.