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Empty house in Jefferson City destroyed by fire

June 21, 2023 8:57 PM Ryan Shiner

An empty house was destroyed in a fire in Jefferson City on Wednesday.

CPD: Man with gunshot wound taken to hospital following shots-fired call Wednesday in central Columbia

June 21, 2023 4:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police Department said on its social media that a man suffered an apparent gunshot wound Wednesday afternoon. Officers were sent to a shots-fired call Wednesday afternoon in the 900 block of Jewell Avenue in central Columbia. CPD tweeted the man who was shot was brought to an area hospital and is

String of burglaries and thefts reported in Columbia

June 21, 2023 7:29 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help after multiple burglaries and thefts were reported this week. On Tuesday, Columbia police posted a video of a man stealing a package Saturday in the 100 block of Blue Ridge Road. They also asked for help identifying someone who was allegedly involved

Richey announces state senate bid

June 21, 2023 6:44 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Richey (R-Excelsior Springs) announced Tuesday night on his social media that he will run for the 21st District seat in the Missouri Senate. Richey currently represents District 39 in the Missouri House, which is part of Clay County. He was first elected to that seat in 2018. District 21

Pavement maintenance scheduled for Columbia streets; road work also announced in Boone and Cole counties

June 21, 2023 6:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Road work will begin Friday in Columbia on several streets, according to a press release from the City. Work is expected to be completed by Friday, June 30. Capital Paving — contractors for the City of Columbia Public Works — are scheduled to perform mill and overlay pavement maintenance on: Lea Verde

Lohman woman charged with arson after allegedly setting multiple fires

June 21, 2023 3:27 PM Ryan Shiner

LOHMAN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County woman has been charged with three counts of second-degree arson after she was accused of setting fire to a residence, two barns and a yard on Saturday. A warrant was issued Tuesday for Diana Anne Beasley, 50, of Lohman, and no bond is set. She is not in custody,

Person rescued from Osage River island when water rises

June 21, 2023 11:11 AM Matthew Sanders

Firefighters rescued a person after he was stranded on an Osage River island Monday.

Fire department investigating shed fire in Central Columbia

June 21, 2023 10:22 AM Nia Hinson

The Columbia Fire Department is investigating what caused a shed to catch fire in the 1200 block of Lakeview Avenue on Wednesday morning.

Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services discuss marijuana microbusiness licenses

June 21, 2023 5:49 AM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY Mo (KMIZ) On Wednesday morning, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services met to go over the process and timeline for awarding marijuana microbusiness licenses. The licenses are a way for underrepresented individuals to legally engage in the marijuana market. The department will provide six licenses to each of the eight Missouri

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have Hunter Biden’s actions influenced your view of his father?

June 21, 2023 2:49 AM ABC 17 News Team

The news broke Monday that Hunter Biden, son of President Joe Biden, will plead guilty to misdemeanor tax charges as part of a deal with prosecutors.

Columbia City Council approves design elements for I-70/Highway 63 connector, electric rate increase

June 20, 2023 5:47 AM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council on Tuesday approved the design for a beautification project at the Interstate 70/Highway 63 connector, an electric rate increase and a purchase of land that can be used for a new fire station. The City Council did not nail down a final price tag for the beautification project,

Abortion access initiative one step closer to ballot after Cole County ruling

June 20, 2023 6:31 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri voters could decide whether to restore access to abortion after a Cole County ruling pushed an initiative petition one step closer to getting on the ballot. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beteem ruled the attorney general must approve the fiscal note on a proposed initiative petition within 24 hours, allowing

University Hospital patient and visitor parking garage to close for a month

June 20, 2023 8:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The patient and visitor parking garage attached to University Hospital in Columbia will close for a month – beginning Monday – for construction and upgrades, according to a press release from MU Health Care. Upgrades include a new automated parking guidance system displaying the number of spaces available on each level, and an additional

COMO Safe Water Coalition asks the city for proactive efforts to prevent water main breaks

June 20, 2023 8:01 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) COMO Safe Water Coalition is asking the City of Columbia to address water line infrastructure to prevent water main breaks. “The problem that we’ve noticed here in the City of Columbia is that they operate very much in a reactive manner instead of a proactive manner,” Co-founder of COMO Safe Water Coalitions

Judge delays decision on whether Columbia woman accused of murder should be committed

June 20, 2023 7:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County judge has delayed a decision on whether or not to commit a Columbia woman accused of murder. Emma Adams, 21, is charged with second-degree murder, armed criminal action, tampering with evidence and abandoning a corpse in relation to the death of Samuel Clemons, who was a University of Missouri student.

Columbia man charged after allegedly threatening victim, having standoff with police

June 20, 2023 7:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several felony charges following a standoff with Columbia Police. Jaytaj Moore, 21, is charged with first-degree burglary, armed-criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest, fourth-degree domestic assault and two counts of fourth-degree assault. A warrant was ordered Monday. He is not listed on the Boone County

Firework stands open around the state ahead of July 4

June 20, 2023 11:39 AM Erika McGuire

More than 1,500 firework stands are now open for business in Missouri until July 10, according to the Missouri Department of Public Safety.

Lincoln University approves 2024 fiscal year budget

June 20, 2023 7:05 PM Isabella Roberts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Lincoln University Board of Curators approved the 2024 fiscal year budget on Tuesday, which includes a pay increase for the University’s faculty and staff. A salary study conducted by the university led to an increase of more than $1 million in the budget for the wages of faculty and staff.

OSHA settles workplace death case with Moniteau County construction company

June 20, 2023 5:25 PM Lucas Geisler

A Moniteau County construction company will pay thousands of dollars to a federal agency over a worker’s death last year.

Kansas woman hurt in Morgan County golf cart crash

June 20, 2023 5:20 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Pleasanton, Kansas, woman suffered serious injuries in a Tuesday golf cart crash in Morgan County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred on Main Street about 100 feet north of Sunset Drive. A golf cart traveled down a hill and the driver – Hayden Riggs,