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Missouri braces for busy Memorial Day travel weekend

May 25, 2023 11:36 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Memorial Day weekend is one of the busiest times of the year on the roads and also one of the most dangerous times for travelers.

Jury trial date set for man accused in MU hazing case

May 25, 2023 7:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial date has been set for one of the fraternity members accused in the alleged hazing incident that left Danny Santulli disabled. Samuel Morrison, 23, is charged with hazing – life endangerment. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday, Sept. 11 at the Boone County Courthouse. The jury

Second water main break in Columbia neighborhood occurs after part of street collapses

May 25, 2023 7:00 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia neighborhood saw two water main breaks occur Thursday on Lagrange Court and West Ridgeley Road. The first of the two occurred on Lagrange Court after a construction crew hit a water line around 1 p.m. A City Utilities spokesman said the second occurred between 3:30-4 p.m. in the 200 block

Woman injured after SUV goes through median, hits tree in parking lot

May 25, 2023 4:37 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman suffered moderate injuries in a crash Thursday afternoon in the 3200 block of West Truman Boulevard. Michelle Pleus, 52, was hurt in the crash and taken to an area hospital by ambulance, according to a crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department. She was wearing a

Natural gas rates to be reduced June 1 for Ameren Missouri customers

May 25, 2023 4:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren Missouri customers will begin to see natural gas rates drop on Thursday, June 1, according to a press release from the Missouri Public Service Commission. Residential customers currently pay approximately $0.95 per hundred cubic feet of natural gas. According to the release, the rate will drop to approximately $0.63 per Ccf,

On/off ramp at Highway 54 in Holts Summit to close for a month for roundabout construction

May 25, 2023 3:56 PM Ryan Shiner

HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced on its social media Thursday that there will be a month-long road closure for an on/off ramp on Highway 54 in Holts Summit. Route OO and the northbound Highway 54 on/off ramps at Route OO will be closed from May 30-June 30 to construct a

Highway 24 in Monroe County to close for railroad work

May 25, 2023 3:29 PM Ryan Shiner

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A part of Highway 24 where in Monroe County a semi-truck driver died Sunday will be closed for railroad work for a couple of days next month, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Highway 24 will close between 2,000 feet east of Route AA and 3,000

Street closure announced in Jefferson City for Week 2 of state track championships

May 25, 2023 2:28 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department announced in a Thursday press release that there will be a street closure near Adkins Stadium during the second weekend of state track championships. Stadium Drive will be closed between Jackson Street and Mesa Avenue. The closure lasts from 7 a.m.-7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.

Electrical problem leads to internet, phone problems at Lincoln; campus closing early

May 25, 2023 1:00 PM Matthew Sanders

The Lincoln University campus will close at 1 p.m. Thursday after a small electrical issue led to problems with the internet and phone systems.

Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri hosting kick-off event to celebrate new location

May 25, 2023 6:17 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, The Food Bank of Central and Northeast Missouri is hosting a kick-off event to celebrate its new location at 705 Business Loop 70 West in Columbia. The event is scheduled to start at 11:00 a.m. The Food Bank says it’s expecting the new location to help improve the neighborhood experience. The

Man seriously injured after crash in Miller County

May 25, 2023 7:17 AM Joushua Blount

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Brian R. Kliethermes, 55, of Eugene is recovering from serious injuries after a vehicle crash in Miller County on Wednesday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the crash happened at 4:00 p.m. on Route 17. Troopers say Kliethermes was traveling south when he attempted to make a left

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can DeSantis beat Trump in the Republican presidential primary?

May 25, 2023 12:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis officially entered the Republican presidential primary Wednesday after months of speculation.

Housing and Community Development Commission reviews requests for 2024 funds

May 24, 2023 6:43 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Housing and Community Development Commission met Wednesday to start the decision process of where 2024 funds will go. Representatives from other community housing groups also joined the meeting at City Hall. The commission heard proposals from 11 organizations during the meeting. Projects were presented to the commission including a request

Court appoints special prosecutor in Columbia Police Department use-of-force investigation

May 24, 2023 4:19 PM Matthew Sanders

A judge has appointed a special prosecutor in review the criminal investigation into two former Columbia police officers’ use of force outside a downtown bar.

Preliminary hearing for man accused in Hermann police killing moved to August

May 24, 2023 9:52 PM Ryan Shiner

HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) A preliminary hearing for the man accused of murdering a Hermann police sergeant has been moved to 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 4. Kenneth Lee Simpson, 35, of Steelville, Missouri, is charged with first-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal action, first-degree assault and unlawful possession of a firearm. He is being held without bond

Helias Catholic announces interim president

May 24, 2023 8:32 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ron Vossen has been named the interim president of Helias Catholic High School, according to a Wednesday press release from the Diocese of Jefferson City. Vossen is the director of alumni relations and was a teacher for 43 years, the release states. He was appointed by the Rev. W. Shawn

Randolph County coroner identifies man who died in weekend fire

May 24, 2023 7:32 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Randolph County coroner has identified the man who died in a fire Saturday in the 400 block of North Hinkley Street in Moberly. The coroner told ABC 17 News that Jeffrey Benton, 54, of Moberly, died as a result of the fire. Benton was pronounced dead at the scene. The fire

Columbia moving forward with Downtown park at former Superfund site

May 24, 2023 7:23 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is moving forward with a plan to build a new park in the Downtown Columbia area. The park will be built in an empty lot at Orr Street and Park Avenue at a former site owned by Ameren. The site was deemed a contaminated Superfund site and was

Homecoming at World Wide Technology Raceway: Randall Burnett’s journey from Fenton to NASCAR

May 24, 2023 1:04 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Last June may have been the first time the NASCAR Cup Series had been to World Wide Technology Raceway, but it certainly wasn’t Randall Burnett’s first time.

Questions remain in investigation into Columbia homicide, standoff

May 24, 2023 12:18 PM Hannah Falcon

The suspect in a Monday homicide in a south Columbia neighborhood was found dead after a standoff with police Tuesday night.