QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you already made your Thanksgiving plans?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving is a little more than a week away. Have you already made your Thanksgiving plans? Let us know in the poll and in the comments.
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DNR and US Army Corps discuss Missouri River flood resilience study in Jefferson City
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Tonight the Missouri Department of Natural Resources and Kansas City District U.S. Army Corps of Engineers held a public meeting to discuss a recent flood-resilience study of the Missouri River levees near Jefferson City. This comes after the Missouri River flooded back in 1993, 2011 and 2019 resulting in billions of
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Police use gas, take one in custody after Monday standoff in central Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was arrested after a standoff took place Monday afternoon in the 1200 block of Larch Court in central Columbia. Columbia Police Department spokesman Christian Tabak told ABC 17 News around 4:30 p.m. that police took Ronald Powell, 28, into custody. Tabak said no shots were fired and no injuries have
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Mizzou bounces back against SIUE, wins second non-conference game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team got back in the win column on Monday night, defeating SIUE 68-50 at Mizzou Arena. The Tigers improved their record to 2-1 this season. You can watch extended highlights of the bounce back win in the video player below. https://youtu.be/-B4Ob1-3Zm4 This was the final contest of Connor
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Special prosecutor won’t file charges yet in Ashland police chief investigation
ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A special prosecutor said law enforcement has not yet formally asked him to file charges against Ashland’s police chief, despite believing he may have committed a crime. Callaway County Prosecutor Ben Miller sent a memo to the Missouri State Highway Patrol on Nov. 8. According to the memo, Miller said he felt
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Columbia Board of Education meeting includes filing requirements for April candidates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education included candidate filing requirements for the April election. Columbia Public Schools will start accepting candidacy fillings for any one who is interested in running for one of two positions. People who are interested can begin putting their name on the ballot at 8 a.m. Tuesday, Dec. 5.
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Central Missouri Humane Society in need of a new shelter, still not taking new dogs
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Humane Society is still not able to take in new dogs after diagnosing another case of canine pneumovirus last week. Canine pneumovirus is a highly contagious virus among dogs, similar to a cold among humans, according to Amie Burling with the MU College of Veterinary Medicine. She said it’s
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Hy-Vee, Schnucks to be closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hy-Vee and Schnucks have announced in separate press releases that their locations will be closed on Thanksgiving (Nov. 23) and Christmas. Schnucks announced its holiday hours in a Thursday press release and Hy-Vee announced its holiday hours in a Monday release. The holiday closures affect all Schnucks, Eatwell, Hy-Vee grocery stores, Dollar
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Nurse practitioners want restrictions lifted more even after new law
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nurse practitioners continue to advocate for less restrictions, even after a new law lifted some this year. Missouri’s governor is honoring nurse practitioners as new law eases restrictions on their practice. Gov. Mike Parson on Monday proclaimed this week, Nov. 12 through 18, as Nurse Practitioners Week in Missouri. A new
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Columbia’s next police chief to be announced Wednesday at City Hall
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia’s next chief of police will be announced Wednesday during a press conference at Columbia City Hall, according to a Monday press release from the city. The press conference will take place at 2 p.m. and is open to the public, according to the release. The four finalists include: former Forest Park Chief
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Naloxone education and distribution event to be held Thursday at church on Smiley Lane
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A naloxone education and distribution event will be held 5:30-6:30 p.m. Thursday at Friendship Missionary Baptist Church at 1707 Smiley Lane, according to a Monday press release from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services. PHHS staff will also provide a brief training session for walk-ins from 6:30-7 p.m., the release
Continue Reading Five apply so far for open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people have applied so far for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat. The city announced last month that it will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation in October, effective Nov. 22. Waner told ABC 17 News on Oct. 2 that
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Local businesses thrive as MU Football’s successful season boosts revenue
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local businesses across Columbia see an increase in revenue as the University of Missouri football program has a stellar season. For the first time since 1980, MU Football sold four consecutive sellout games. The hype around the Tigers led to a surge in shopping and engagement throughout Columbia. Bud’s BBQ is located
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Jefferson City Room at the Inn staff prepares for winter
The Jefferson City Room at the Inn is preparing for the winter months when it opens its doors on Dec. 1.
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Columbia man charged, accused of helping murder suspect avoid police
Boone County Prosecutors have filed charges against Maurice Penny Jr. after he is accused of helping Ja’Shaun Barney avoid arrest.
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Driver arrested, accused of DWI after three injured in Randolph County UTV crash
JACKSONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The driver of a 2020 Honda Talon 1000X UTV was arrested after a crash early Sunday morning in Randolph County left two others hurt. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Matthew Wheeler, 19, of Jacksonville was driving too fast causing him to go off the side of the road.
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Multiple Mid-Missouri cases headed to court Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Judges are set to hear multiple Mid-Missouri cases in court Monday. Emma Adams, Ja’shaun Barney, Amy Murray, and James Matt are all scheduled to appear in court, according to online court records. Emma Adams is scheduled to appear in the Boone County Courthouse on Monday at 1:30 p.m. for her alleged role
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think the Tigers will finish this season with 10 wins?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers football team improved their record to 8-2 in a 36-7 blitz of the Tennessee Volunteers in an Southeastern Conference bout Saturday at Faurot Field. The Tigers’ improved their conference record to 4-2. Missouri last won at least eight games in 2018. With two games left on the regular-season schedule
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Both driving lanes of Ridgemond Bridge to close starting Wednesday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ridgemont Bridge is scheduled to close for its removal and replacement on Wednesday. The contractor for the City of Columbia, S&A Equipment and Builders LLC, announced on Wednesday that both of the driving lanes of Ridgemont will be closed between College Park Drive and Highridge Drive. The work is expected to
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Columbia church fire cause by candle, not sound equipment
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The report on the United Methodist Church fire revealed it was caused by a candle and not sound equipment like the Columbia Fire Department originally said. In July, ABC 17 reported on the fire that occurred at the United Methodist Church. Initially, the Columbia Fire Department stated that the fire resulted from
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