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Jefferson City Fire extinguishes apartment fire Sunday evening

July 23, 2023 6:45 PM abc17news-Newsroom

Jefferson City Fire Department continues to work a building fire Sunday evening to put out any remaining hot spots.

Show-Me State Games wraps up first weekend encouraging athletes to stay cool

July 23, 2023 5:16 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As temperatures rise, and this summer being the hottest globally on record, the Show Me State Games wants to make sure participants stay safe in the heat. Their website has a message posted, urging participants and spectators to stay hydrated and find shady cool areas when they can. The message also includes

Columbia residents give feedback on Orr street park developments

July 22, 2023 5:17 PM Nia Hinson

Columbia Parks and Recreation is looking for the public’s feedback on developments to a park being built on Orr Street.

Lebanon man charged with having child pornography

July 22, 2023 11:01 AM Erika McGuire

LEBANON, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors have charged a Lebanon man with 15 counts of possessing child pornography earlier this week. According to the South Central Missouri Computer Crime Task Force, Jerrion Stringer, 25, was arrested Wednesday and currently being held on a $300,000 cash bond. An investigation began after a tip was reported by an internet service

Boone County Fair wraps up with ham breakfast Saturday morning

July 22, 2023 8:57 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Saturday morning the 77 annual Ham breakfast kicked off the Boone County Fair as they wrapped up their week long festivities. This year, Just Jeff’s of Columbia cooked and served the breakfast to attendees. There was a presentation recapping this week’s festivities. The fair board also awarded two volunteers at todays breakfast.

Tracking limited rain chances this weekend

July 22, 2023 4:02 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: Temperatures climb into the mid-80s under partly skies. Spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon, but most will stay dry. TOMORROW: Sunday is a rinse-and-repeat forecast with a slight chance for afternoon showers, and temperatures reaching the 90s. Still expect plenty of dry time over the weekend! EXTENDED: Conditions look drier

Second search planned for missing Columbia man by Missing Missouri

July 21, 2023 10:42 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for a missing man. Daniel Lee Thompson, 41, from Columbia was reported missing on July 7. He was last heard from on June 26, according to Columbia Police. CPD took to its Facebook page to post for the second time

Moberly police officers to get pay increase

July 21, 2023 10:25 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Moberly announced on its social media Friday that the Moberly City Council recently approved pay increases for the Moberly Police Department. This pay increase will allow new officers to earn up to $47,000 a year, not including any overtime or holiday pay, the post states. The City chose to

Columbia man charged in Dove Drive homicide has court date set

July 21, 2023 9:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused in a June shooting on Dove Drive has more court dates scheduled. Bryton S. Allen, 19, is charged with second-degree murder, armed-criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. A hearing was held Friday and Allen did

School volunteer charged with child sex crimes bonds out of jail

July 21, 2023 8:23 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A volunteer at a private school in Jefferson City who is accused of multiple child sex crimes has bonded out of jail. 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. An arraignment was waived Friday and a

Former Gov. Matt Blunt’s official portrait unveiled at Missouri Capitol

July 21, 2023 8:19 PM Gabrielle Teiner

Former Missouri Governor Matt Blunt had his painted portrait unveiled in the Capitol building today.

Local movie theaters prepare for busy weekend as ‘Barbie,’ ‘Oppenheimer’ get wide release

July 21, 2023 7:51 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local movie theaters in Mid-Missouri say they’re expecting a busy weekend, as two different movies will hit the screens. “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are releasing this weekend, and area movie theaters like Ragtag Cinema and Regal’s Hollywood Theater told ABC 17 News they’re expecting sold-out showings and packed crowds the entire weekend. “Presales

Show-Me State Games to bring thousands to Columbia this weekend

July 21, 2023 11:31 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The annual Show-Me State Games kick off Friday night at Mizzou Arena with a torch-lighting ceremony.

Some Fulton utility customers to get credit on next bill after ‘clerical error’ found

July 21, 2023 6:32 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Fulton announced Friday on its social media that some of its utility customers will see a credit on their next bill after a “clerical error” was noticed. The error involved utility billing rates, the post says. The average amount per residential account was $4.85. Affected residential customers will soon

Columbia man charged with sodomy

July 21, 2023 5:16 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy after he and three juveniles allegedly sexually assaulting another person. Darien Deray Allen, 18, is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. Jail records indicate a court appearance is set for 1 p.m. Monday. Columbia police responded to a

City of Columbia makes parking permits at Sixth and Cherry garage available for purchase

July 21, 2023 4:28 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works announced on its social media Friday that parking permits for the Sixth Street and Cherry Street parking garage will have parking permits available for purchase. Parking permits are available for $80 a month and Downtown employee parking permits are available for $35 a month. Two other

Woman arrested on suspicion of DWI after crashing in Miller County

July 21, 2023 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon woman was arrested Thursday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated following a two-vehicle crash in Miller County on Highway 52 at Eldon Road. Alisa Flaugher, 62, was arrested but was taken to Capital Region Hospital for treatment, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest report. She suffered minor