QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the U.S. supply more military equipment to Ukraine?
The United States has already supplied tens of billions of dollars of equipment to help Ukraine fend off the Russian invasion.
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Fire at the Rise apartments in Downtown Columbia under control
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Fire responded to a fire at the Rise apartments in Downtown Columbia Sunday evening. According to the fire department, the fire and scene is under control. It is not yet known how severe the fire was or whether anyone was hurt. ABC 17 is working to learn more about how this
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New laws going into effect in Missouri Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several new laws are going into effect in Missouri on Monday, including a hands-free law, restrictions for transgender people and an expansion of mental health care for first responders. Hands-free driving Missouri’s new Hands-Free law goes into effect on Monday. According to the National Conference of State Legislatures, 28 states have hand-held
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Man seriously hurt after being thrown from jet ski Saturday night
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was seriously hurt after being thrown from his jet ski Saturday night at the Lake of the Ozarks. According to an online incident report, Matthew Kissinger, 23 of Parkville Missouri was injured when he was thrown from his jet ski while trying to jump a wake on the Gravois
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Woman dies in boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks, driver arrested for boating while intoxicated
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sunrise Beach woman was killed during a boat crash at the Lake of the Ozarks Saturday night. According to an incident report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Nicholette McKenna, 44 was killed in the crash that occurred when the boat got too close to the dock, hit a wake
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Columbia man dies in two vehicle car crash Saturday night
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man died in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Morgan County just after 8:30 on Missouri five just before Route MM. According to a crash report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Michael Paladino, 33 was driving in his 2013 GMC terrain, when he crossed the center of the
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Columbia public schools to hold meet and greets with new school executives Monday night
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As part of Columbia Public School District’s new strategic plan, meet and greets will be held for families of students to meet the districts new Executive Director Leadership Team. The district will hold three separate meetings at three different high schools starting Monday. The first meeting will be held at Hickman High
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In2Action receives over a million dollars in federal money
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Non-profit organization In2Action invited the public to a cookout open house to celebrate receiving over $1 million from the American Rescue Plan Act. In2Action provides transition services and residential transition services to people when they’re released from prison. According to Wise Voter, Missouri has a recidivism rate of 37.2%, with over 17,000
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Hawaiian Bros free food event creates traffic back up in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hawaiian Bros, a new casual dining restaurant in Columbia, created a traffic jam near Grindstone Parkway as people lined up for free food. The line outside Hawaiian Bros in Columbia Sunday afternoon The island grill offered free food as a sort of soft opening, which lead to people lining up for several
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SportsZone Football Friday 2023: Week 1 scores and highlights
Here are the scores from Week 1 of area high school football.
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Randolph County Sheriff’s Office finds escaped inmate in woods
RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Randolph County Sheriff’s office reports that an inmate who escaped custody while at a hospital Saturday morning has been found. The sheriff’s office said that Toby Kindell was taken to the Moberly Regional Center in an ambulance for a report of chest pains. Kindell was allegedly treated and released later
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2023 Shootout charity boat race emphasizes safety for this years event
Saturday begins the 35th Lake of the Ozarks boat Shootout charity race and boat safety is on top of mind.
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EMS at high school football games is not MSHAA requirement
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the new high school football season kicks off Friday night, fans may notice an EMS presence at some games. But, the Missouri State Highschool Activities Association said there is not enough resources in the state to mandate EMS personnel or athletic trainers at all high school football games. “The state
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Attorney hopes lawsuit brings accountability in Columbia townhome fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The attorney representing two mothers who lost their children in a December fire says the event has taken a deep toll. “I imagine actually seeing and hearing your 7-year-old daughter dying must have been much worse than what we have to go through reading about this terrible event,” attorney Wells Woods
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Guns stolen in Mid-Missouri likely to end up being used in violent crimes
Four guns were stolen out of cars in Ashland early Thursday after three people burglarized 18 cars in the area, including a Jefferson City police vehicle.Â
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SportsZone Football Friday game of the week preview: Park Hill South at Rock Bridge
Watch a livestream of the game in the webplayer above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge football team will open up the season at home on Friday night, as the Park Hill South Panthers will make the trip to Columbia. Kickoff of the 2023 season will mark year two under Bruins head coach Matt Perkins
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Jefferson City investing $50,000 for police recruitment
The Jefferson City Council has approved $50,000 to help with a marketing campaign and recruitment for the Jefferson City Police Department.Â
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Route J at Millers Creek Bridge in Callaway County reopens ahead of schedule
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri Department of Transportation’s social media, Route J is open to all traffic at the Millers Creek Bridge ahead of schedule. The bridge closed on June 12 for a rehabilitation project. GOOD NEWS! Callaway County Route J is now open to all traffic at the Millers Creek Bridge
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Missouri judge says ban on gender-affirming care for minors can start Monday
A Missouri judge says a law banning gender-affirming treatments for minors can take effect.
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Intersection near Jefferson City High School to be closed next week for roadwork
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works announced in a Friday press release that an intersection near Jefferson City High School will be closed next week for street repairs. The intersection of Adams and Union streets will be closed 8 a.m. Monday and is expected to be completed by 5 p.m.
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