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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Boone County have enough resources to help people escape poverty?

October 12, 2023 3:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Commission announced Wednesday that it had released its revised Upward Mobility Action Plan.

Israel calls on 1.1 million Gazans to evacuate south in order UN warns is ‘impossible’

October 13, 2023 4:43 AM CNN

CNN By Helen Regan, Caitlin Hu, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Akanksha Sharma and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Gaza and Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel’s military has warned 1.1 million people living in northern Gaza to evacuate their homes, amid signs Israel is set to ramp up its retaliatory offensive against Hamas following the group’s October 7 terror attacks. “Civilians

MDC: More than 16,500 deer harvested during new early antlerless firearms season, 348 from Callaway County

October 11, 2023 7:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There were 16,575 deer harvested around the state during the new three-day firearms season for antlerless deer, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The new, three-day season lasted from Oct.6-8, and hunters in Mid-Missouri saw a benefit, with 338 deer harvested in Callaway County, while there were

Boone County releases annual update of Upward Mobility Action Plan

October 11, 2023 7:21 PM Morgan Buresh

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Workgroups are continuing to meet to discuss the best actions that will help Boone County residents out of poverty. The Boone County Upward Mobility Action Plan works to reduce racial and ethnic inequities and help Boone County residents out of poverty. An annual update was released Wednesday. The plan focuses on

Moberly church group stuck in Israel during war

October 11, 2023 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri’s U.S. senators’ offices are offering resources and help to any Missourians stuck in war-torn Israel and Gaza.

Plocher announces bid for lieutenant governor

October 11, 2023 6:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Speaker of the House Dean Plocher (R-St. Louis) announced his bid for Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday in a press release. In his press release, Plocher describes himself as a conservative and showed support for Missouri’s abortion ban, as well as the Save Women’s Sports Act that was signed by

Survey results: Crime reduction picked as top priority for CPD during search for next chief

October 11, 2023 4:39 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A new survey from the City of Columbia shows 80.82% of respondents believe that reducing crime should be the highest priority for Columbia’s next chief of police. The City hired Public Sector Search and Consulting, Inc., a search firm that specializes in recruiting police executives and managing the complex search process, according

How artificial intelligence is being used to research Alzheimer’s disease

October 11, 2023 10:50 AM Meghan Drakas

Some researchers in Columbia studying Alzheimer’s disease are using artificial intelligence to help identify the “most important factors.”

Democrat Raithel launches 44th House District candidacy

October 10, 2023 3:58 PM Matthew Sanders

A Democrat who challenged the Republican incumbent in the 44th Missouri House District will run again next year.

Casa Maria’s owner accused of arson cited with operating business without license

October 10, 2023 4:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of Casa Maria’s Mexican Cantina in Columbia — who was recently charged with second-degree arson – has now been cited with operating the business without a valid license. Crystal Umfress, 42, was cited on Monday with a license violation. According to the violation notice, the business license for the south

Heart of Missouri United Way and MU Health to give out free books to first and second grade students

October 11, 2023 3:46 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, the Heart of Missouri United way and MU Health Care delivered 2,600 Read Across Columbia books to Columbia Public Schools. The event was held from 9:30 a.m. till 11 a.m. at Benton Elementary School on Hinkson Ave. The collaboration between the organizations and school district provided 650 literacy bags for

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou get back in the win column against Kentucky?

October 11, 2023 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers suffered a demoralizing defeat at the hands of their fellow Tigers from LSU last weekend on Faurot Field.

Registered sex offender in Boonville charged with several child sex crimes

October 10, 2023 10:22 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A registered sex offender in Boonville was charged on Friday in Cooper County with several child sex crimes. Terry Bulen, 57, was charged with first-degree child molestation, incest and two counts of first-degree aggravated sodomy. Bulen was not on the Cooper County Jail’s online roster on Tuesday night. However, records on Casenet

No injuries reported in Jefferson City warehouse fire

October 10, 2023 6:58 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported after a fire broke out Tuesday at Culligan of Jefferson City. Jefferson City Assistant Fire Chief Jay Niemeyer said the fire started due to a bird’s nest inside the flue of a heater. Firefighters found fire in the wall at the back of the building and spread to

Local union, Columbia water distribution workers rally outside City Hall; workers claim city violated rights

October 10, 2023 7:59 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Columbia, Mo (KMIZ) On Tuesday Columbia Water Distribution workers rallied outside of City Hall after they claimed the city violated their rights under the Missouri Constitution. The rally was organized by LiUNA Local 955. According to a release the union is accusing the city of “refusing to bargain in good faith.” During the rally city

Missouri working to implement Alzheimer’s task force recommendations

October 10, 2023 6:30 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 120,000 Missouri residents are living with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to grow by more than 8% in the next two years, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Missouri’s elected officials are recognizing this epidemic, and one of the ways they’ve taken action is with the state’s Alzheimer’s State

Local synagogue says security will be ‘ramped up’ ahead of vigils this week

October 10, 2023 7:30 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local synagogue in Columbia, Congregation Beth Shalom said security measures are being ramped up as tensions over the Israel-Hamas war rise. With a vigil to honor those who died in the war set to occur on Thursday, Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher with Congregation Beth Shalom told ABC 17 News that precautions are

MU fraternity member in Santulli case pleads guilty to giving alcohol to minor

October 10, 2023 5:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another University of Missouri fraternity member accused in the Danny Santulli hazing case has pleaded guilty. Blake Morsovillo, of Springfield, Missouri, pleaded guilty in court on Tuesday to supplying alcohol to a minor, a misdemeanor. He was previously charged with felony hazing. He was sentenced to serve two years of unsupervised probation and

MU official freshman enrollment up, overall figure down

October 10, 2023 4:32 PM Matthew Sanders

More freshmen chose the University of Missouri this year than last year, but overall enrollment dropped slightly in the official fall semester enrollment count.

Man suffers serious injury in crash after hitting deer

October 10, 2023 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

MACON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man suffered serious injuries Tuesday in a crash after hitting a deer while riding his motorcycle, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. A 2016 Harley Davidson – driven by Michael James, 57, of St. Charles – hit a deer on Lace Avenue in Macon County,