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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Mizzou be in the top 25 after beating Kansas State?

September 18, 2023 2:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou pulled off an upset Saturday when kicker Harrison Mevis made a last-second, SEC-record kick to seal the win over then-No. 15 Kansas State.

BikeFest riders say no-helmet law is symbol of freedom

September 17, 2023 7:58 PM Euphenie Andre

The 17th annual BikeFest brought over a thousand bike riders from around the country to the Lake of the Ozarks, bringing motorcycle safety to the top of mind.

Repairs ongoing on Tellers Gallery and Bar after Friday fire

September 17, 2023 8:40 PM Grace Pankey

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A fire broke out Friday afternoon above Tellers Gallery and Bar which caused the restaurant to temporarily close. The fire took place in the business offices of the True/False Film Fest on the second floor above Tellers. Servpro, a restoration and cleanup company located in Columbia, was the first to arrive on

Traffic moving after crash shut down Jefferson City highway

September 17, 2023 7:52 PM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Traffic is moving again after being shut down for about an hour and a half for a crash. No one was seriously hurt in the crash that happened on the ramp from Highway 54 East to Highway 63 North. Jefferson City Police say a 16-year-old was riding a motorcycle when he

Montgomery Fire Department responds to structure fire Friday morning

September 16, 2023 11:18 AM abc17news-Newsroom

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Montgomery Fire Protection District responded to a structure fire Friday morning before 5 am. The fire department says the fire happened at 629 N Walker Street. Upon arriving at the scene, firefighters found a middle apartment building that was fully engulfed, with fire spreading to the South end. The department

Flu, updated COVID-19 shots available at MU Health Care drive-thru vaccination events

September 14, 2023 6:45 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The updated COVID-19 shots will be available at drive-thru vaccination events held by MU Health Care. The flu shot will also be available. According to a Thursday press release, the drive-thru event will be held from 9 a.m.-2 p.m. at South Providence Medical Park on: Saturday, Sept. 30Saturday, Oct. 14Saturday, Oct. 28

How the United Auto Workers strike could impact vehicle prices in the near future

September 17, 2023 5:30 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the United Auto Workers union strike moves into day three and discussions between CEOs and workers continue, consumers and car dealers could start to see impacts on car prices in the future. Popular vehicles that are already in limited supply such as the Chevrolet Silverado, Tahoe, Ford F-Series pickup trucks, GMC

Mizzou upsets No. 15 Kansas State 30-27 to remain undefeated

September 16, 2023 2:32 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou rallied late to upset No. 15 Kansas State 30-27 at Faurot Field. The game was played in front of Memorial Stadium’s first sellout crowd since 2019 with an estimated 62,621 fans attending. You can watch extended highlights of MU’s upset in the video player below. https://youtu.be/cNhuHP3oVAc Entering this contest, both Kansas

WATCH: Mizzou coach Drinkwitz takes questions after last-second Kansas State win

September 16, 2023 2:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers barely pulled out the win Saturday, with kicker Harrison Mevis nailing a 61-yard field goal as time expired to beat No. 15 Kansas State 30-27.

Two people injured in two-vehicle crash Friday morning

September 16, 2023 9:45 AM abc17news-Newsroom

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured in a car crash involving two vehicles Friday morning in Miller County. According to a crash report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Dakota York, 26 was driving on Martin Road just before 11 am, when his car started to slide and then flipped over. York and

MoDOT holds Saturday Superintendent Talk Saturday discussing Rocheport bridge clean-up

September 16, 2023 5:30 AM Gabrielle Teiner

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT and Lunda Construction held their fourth Saturday Superintendent Talk on Saturday at 9 am at Taylor’s Landing discussing the clean-up status after last Sunday’s blast of the I-70 Rocheport Bridge. The demolition of the bridge dropped six million pounds of steel into the Missouri River and crews had 24 hours to

Free shuttle services and parking available for transit to Mizzou football game

September 16, 2023 5:32 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday, the University of Missouri Tigers faced off against the Kansas State Wildcats at 11 am. This was the first sold out game since 2019, which caused a concern for some traffic impacts. However, multiple shuttle routes ran to help get fans to the game in time. GOCOMO offered six different

Firefighters treated for heat exposure in Downtown Columbia blaze; Tellers to be closed ‘until further notice’

September 15, 2023 1:40 PM Matthew Sanders, Marina Diaz, Ryan Shiner

A fire broke out Friday afternoon on the top floor of a Downtown Columbia building.

Former Phelps County deputy indicted on child porn charge, charged with rape

September 15, 2023 9:06 PM Ryan Shiner

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Phelps County deputy who was arrested last month for allegedly possessing child pornography has been indicted by a grand jury on Thursday. Justin Bradley Durham, 41, was charged with possession of child pornography. He is being held on a $500,000 bond at the Phelps County Jail. An arraignment is set

Air show to take place this weekend in Jefferson City

September 15, 2023 8:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Show-Me State Air-Show took off Friday afternoon in Jefferson City ABC 17 news chief photographer Jerunek Morris attended the air-show from the cockpit of an airplane during a rehearsal run Friday. The gates open Saturday a 9 a.m., with demonstrations beginning at 11 a.m. at the Jefferson City Memorial Airport. This

SportsZone Football Friday 2023: Week 4 scores and highlights

September 15, 2023 7:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Hickman vs. Battle: SportsZone Football Friday game of the week

September 14, 2023 4:28 PM Nathalie Jones

Watch a livestream of the game in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time in their head coaching careers, Battle’s Matt Herman will host Hickman’s Cedric Alvis in a cross-town rivalry game on Friday night at 7 p.m. The Spartans and the Kewpies are our KZOU game of the week. You

Man accused in July Lake of the Ozarks boat crash booked into jail, posts $100,000 bond

September 15, 2023 4:03 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The man accused of crashing a boat into a house and injuring several people at the Lake of the Ozarks was booked into the Camden County Jail on Wednesday and posted bond. Adam Ramirez, 47, was charged with two counts of boating while intoxicated – causing serious physical injury and five counts of BWI

Missouri seeks death penalty for man accused of murdering Hermann police sergeant

September 15, 2023 3:02 PM Ryan Shiner

HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri will be seeking the death penalty against a man accused of murdering a Hermann police sergeant in March. Kenneth Lee Simpson, 35, of Steelville, was charged with first-degree murder, two counts of armed-criminal action, first-degree assault, two counts of unlawful gun possession, unlawful possession of an illegal weapon,

Silver advisory issued for missing Moberly man

September 15, 2023 11:45 AM Matthew Sanders

Moberly authorities issued an advisory for a missing 73-year-old man Friday.