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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the Boone County Fair?

July 20, 2023 2:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Fair is open and runs through Saturday this week.

School volunteer charged with child sex crimes, including sexual contact with student

July 19, 2023 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged Wednesday with several child sex crimes in Cole County. Jennifer Cecil, 41, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree statutory rape, second-degree statutory sodomy and having sexual contact with a student. She is being held in the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date

Bear Creek Drive closure extended through July 28

July 19, 2023 10:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A road closure on Bear Creek Drive has been extended through Friday, July 28, according to a press release from the City of Columbia. A closure began Monday in the 2200 block of the road so the Stormwater Utility could replace a failing stormwater pipe and inlet. Residents on Bear Creek Drive will need to

Sheriff’s office to oversee police patrol operations in Ashland

July 19, 2023 4:35 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will take over command of police operations in Ashland starting Thursday morning.

Columbia woman charged after alleged chase on Highway 63

July 19, 2023 8:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was charged Thursday after allegedly leading Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers on a chase Wednesday on Highway 63. Sydney Myian Smith, 21, is charged with resisting arrest, operating a motor vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner and speeding. She is being held in the Boone County Jail on

Jefferson City pharmacy Whaley’s bought out by Walgreens after 80-year run

July 19, 2023 11:43 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Whaley’s has been Jefferson City’s hometown pharmacy for over 80 years. But that run will soon be coming to an end.

Versailles woman charged with endangering welfare of a child

July 19, 2023 7:38 PM Ryan Shiner

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles woman has been charged with endangering the welfare of a child after a Versailles Police Officer observed the conditions at the house where she lived created a risk for two children. A warrant was issued Wednesday for Kristin Nelson, 39, and a $10,000 bond is set. She is not in

IRS whistleblowers air claims to Congress about ‘slow-walking’ of the Hunter Biden case

July 19, 2023 6:38 PM Associated Press

By FARNOUSH AMIRI and LISA MASCARO Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans raised unsubstantiated allegations Wednesday against President Joe Biden over his family’s finances as they summoned IRS whistleblowers to testify publicly for the first time about claims the Justice Department improperly interfered with a tax investigation into Biden’s son Hunter. Lawmakers heard from

Passage of Show Mo Act opens door for Mid-Missouri film productions

July 19, 2023 3:59 PM Hannah Falcon

The Show Mo Act, which provides tax incentives for entertainment projects in Missouri, passed this year and was signed into law after years of trying.

Trial date in works for Fiji member accused of hazing

July 19, 2023 6:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A trial date is in the works for a man accused of hazing Danny Santulli. Benjamin Karl, 21, is charged with hazing – life endangerment A hearing was held Monday His attorneys told ABC 17 News that the defense is submitting a few possible trial dates for January. Those dates must be

University of Missouri to phase out Printing Services; stores to stay open

July 19, 2023 4:01 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has decided to shutter its printing services operation within a year. A couple of dozen workers will lose jobs, a university spokesperson said, most of them full-time. “We do want to make it as easy as we can to ensure that they find either another job, that they

Boone County Fair rides pass inspections

July 18, 2023 7:21 PM Erika McGuire

Inspections were performed in April for this year’s fair amusement operator, Sonshine Amusements, and all rides were approved with satisfactory remarks.

Iberia man suffers serious injuries in Miller County crash

July 19, 2023 3:09 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Iberia man suffered serious injuries in a motorcycle crash Tuesday in Miller County on Route U, just north of Route JJ, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as Robert Boback, 38, was heading northbound on his 2013 Honda 250 and failed to negotiate a turn, according

Jamestown boil order lifted

July 19, 2023 2:57 PM Ryan Shiner

JAMESTOWN, Mo. (KMIZ) A boil water order in Jamestown was lifted at noon Wednesday, Mayor Jamie Russell told ABC 17 News in an email. The order was issued Monday evening after storms knocked out power to parts of Moniteau County. About 260 Ameren customers in Moniteau County lost power. The storm also caused 690 customers

Boone, Cole county officials have plans in place for flash floods

July 19, 2023 11:33 AM Avery Roehler

Southeast Missouri, western Kentucky and southern Illinois were pounded by heavy rains early Wednesday that led to dangerous flash flooding.

Two dead after crash in Southwest Missouri

July 19, 2023 8:14 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 32-year-old man and a baby girl were killed in a car crash on Tuesday evening in Lawrence County. Missouri State Highway Patrol says Wyatt Seelaus Cady traveled off Route 96 and overcorrected, causing him to hit 31-year-old Craig Forrest’s vehicle head-on. Cady and a baby girl in Forrest’s minivan, were pronounced

Storms bring hail and heavy rain across Mid-Missouri Wednesday morning

July 19, 2023 5:58 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service says Boone County saw almost two inches of rain Wednesday morning and issued a flash flood warning for Boone County. That warning expired at 5:45 a.m. The morning storms also brought hail into the Boone County area. Marble size hail in Columbia at ABC 17 News Station The

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou football improve this season?

July 19, 2023 2:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

The SEC just wrapped up its annual Media Days — the annual summer preview of the coming football season.

Ashland Board of Aldermen meets, does not appoint interim police chief

July 18, 2023 12:09 PM Avery Roehler

Ashland’s mayor said Tuesday that he doesn’t know whether the board of aldermen will appoint an interim police chief when it meets.

Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion ballot question lawsuit

July 18, 2023 6:16 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit against the Missouri Attorney General that would allow an initiative petition on reproductive rights to move forward.