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Man charged with three felonies after Mexico, Missouri, shooting

November 20, 2023 9:31 AM Matthew Sanders

A 38-year-old Mexico man was shot in the leg during a fight Sunday, police say.

WATCH: 2023 ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special

November 20, 2023 12:20 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News aired its annual Stormtrack Winter Weather Special on Friday.

Boonville police officer charged with domestic assault

November 20, 2023 10:27 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boonville police officer has been charged with domestic assault after a dispute over a child early Sunday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about the Mizzou men’s basketball season?

November 20, 2023 2:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Tigers fell to Jackson State, which came into the game with a 1-5 record. The loss had some fans wondering about the team’s prospects for the rest of the season.

City Council to discuss adding restaurant in Columbia airport

November 19, 2023 6:37 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Airport is looking to add a restaurant. The Columbia City Council meets Monday to discuss a possible airport restaurant agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending, LLC to lease the terminal, according to the council agenda. To lease the Columbia Regional Airport terminal, it would be $24,313 per year for five years.

New Year brings changes to Loaves and Fishes services at Wilkes Boulevard Methodist Church

November 19, 2023 3:42 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Starting in the new year, Wilkes Boulevard United Methodist Church will adjust its service times for Loaves and Fishes and Turning Point. Loaves and Fishes received an extension to remain at the church until March. Effective Jan. 1, 2024, Turning Point will expand its operating hours from 7:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.,

Jackson State stuns Mizzou hoops, captures an upset

November 19, 2023 7:18 PM Nathalie Jones

Watch a postgame news conference in the player. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team could not fend off the upset, on Sunday. Jackson State pulled of a 73-72 win over MU at Mizzou Arena. You can watch the full postgame press conference with Mizzou basketball coach Dennis Gates and players in the video

WATCH: Dennis Gates takes questions after Mizzou loses to Jackson State

November 19, 2023 7:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The underdog came into Mizzou Arena on Sunday night and squeezed out the victory. Jackson State defeated the Tigers by one point, 73-72, to send Mizzou to 3-2. The Tigers travel to Pitt on Nov. 28.

Holts Summit Police looking for suspected car thieves

November 19, 2023 7:10 PM abc17news-Newsroom

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) Holts Summit Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating some thieves. The department shared on Facebook that it’s received over 10 reports of thefts from vehicles in the last 12 hours. Police believe there are three suspects, possibly juveniles. According to police, it appears thieves are targeting the west

Rosalynn Carter, mental health activist, humanitarian and former first lady, dies at 96

November 20, 2023 6:03 AM CNN

CNN, WXIA By Keith Allen and Kate Andersen Brower, CNN (CNN) — Rosalynn Carter, who as first lady worked tirelessly on behalf of mental health reform and professionalized the role of the president’s spouse, died Sunday at the age of 96, according to The Carter Center. Rosalynn Carter passed away peacefully with family by her

Columbia man arrested on domestic assault charges

November 19, 2023 11:08 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Augustin Carrillo Jr., 38, was arrested on domestic assault charges for allegedly hitting and kicking a woman. Carrillo is facing third degree domestic assault, fourth degree assault, stealing and resisting charges. Carrillo is being held at the Boone County Jail on a $13,500 Bond. According to online court records, officers were responding

Maryland woman arrested for allegedly hitting, biting officers

November 19, 2023 10:03 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 42-year-old Maryland woman is being held at the Boone County jail after police said she bit one officer and kicked another one, sending him to the hospital. Rebecca Groh is facing several charges including third degree assault of a special victim, possession of a controlled substance and resisting arrest, among several

Man dies after being hit by car while walking across highway

November 19, 2023 10:39 AM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 36-year-old man died after being hit in the roadway in Boone County. Amrinder Singh died after he was hit by a car on Westbound I-70 Drive Southeast West of Rangeline Road according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report. He was pronounced dead at University Hospital. Tina Reeves, 48, was

Kelce Bowl: Chiefs’ Travis, Eagles’ Jason the center of attention in a Super Bowl rematch

November 19, 2023 11:50 AM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Good luck going anywhere these days without hearing or seeing something that has to do with Philadelphia Eagles center Jason Kelce or his younger brother, Travis Kelce, the star tight end of the Super Bowl champion Kansas City Chiefs. The former was recently dubbed

No. 9 Mizzou downs Florida on senior night, improves to 9-2

November 18, 2023 10:13 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team captured one last victory at Faurot Field, in thrilling fashion, for its seniors on Saturday night, topping Florida 33-31. With the win, MU improved to 9-2, overall. You can watch extended highlights from the senior night victory in the video player below. https://youtu.be/FHo87Wd9fzI You can watch the full

WATCH: Postgame news conference after No. 9 Mizzou Tigers’ senior night win over Florida

November 18, 2023 10:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 9 Mizzou Tigers took it to the wire against Florida on Saturday and came out with the 33-31 win. Mizzou hosted the Gators on Faurot Field on senior night Saturday before a national ESPN broadcast audience. The outcome came down to the final seconds, with kicker Harrison Mevis capping the

Missouri sees over $100 million in marijuana sales in October

November 18, 2023 8:14 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri has made about $1.8 billion from marijuana sales since the adult-use was legalized. The Department of Health and Senior Services released the latest sales numbers, showing $95.5 million was made in adult sales in October, along with $17.6 million in medical sales. This makes a total of $113.1 million in

Fulton man arrested for drug trafficking

November 18, 2023 8:04 PM abc17news-Newsroom

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County deputies arrested a man for drug trafficking across the street from a daycare in Fulton. John Nevins, 59, of Fulton was arrested Friday morning and is now facing several drug charges. Nevins is being held on a $50,000 bond. Nevins has previous drug and weapons charges. John Nevins, 59Courtesy: Callaway County

Over 100 fans ejected from Memorial Stadium during 2023 season

November 18, 2023 7:08 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ahead of the University of Missouri’s home football game versus Florida Saturday, ejection cards ABC 17 News obtained through a records request found that 127 fans had been ejected from home football games so far this season. Heading into week four, 39 fans had been ejected. The top three reasons for ejections

Governor Mike Parson signs Executive Order extending drought alert

November 18, 2023 3:16 AM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order, extending the drought alert in Missouri until May 1, 2024. The announcement was made via press release from the Governor Parson’s office. On May 31st this year, Gov. Parson issued the initial drought alert. “Having to issue a drought alert this spring