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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been a victim of bank account fraud?

November 29, 2022 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Central Bank of Boone County said Monday that an unusual number of its customers were the victims of debit and credit card fraud.

Winter shelters for unhoused people open in Columbia

November 28, 2022 7:40 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Room at the Inn in Columbia opened Monday night for the winter season in its new location. This is one of several shelters that are part of the city’s plan to minimize the impact of chronic homelessness in Columbia. Room at the Inn’s winter overnight shelter will opened Monday and will run

Man arrested in relation to shots fired investigation on Paris Road in Columbia

November 28, 2022 2:10 PM Matthew Sanders

Police were sent to a shots-fired call Monday in a commercial area of north Columbia.

MoDOT to host meeting Dec. 7 in Columbia to discuss unfunded transportation needs

November 28, 2022 8:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation will hold a public meeting Wednesday, Dec. 7 at the ARC in Columbia — 1701 W. Ash St. — to discuss its High Priority Unfunded Needs list for transportation in Mid-Missouri. The Missouri Department of Transportation — working with its statewide regional planning partners — identified $1

Jefferson City Public Works announces road closures

November 28, 2022 7:51 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works announced a pair of road closures on Monday. The first was Dunklin Street, which closed on Monday within the 200 Block between Madison Street and Monroe Street for pavement repairs. It is expected to reopen Monday, Dec. 12, according to a press release. Douglas Drive will close

Boone County man charged with multiple felonies

November 28, 2022 7:34 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hallsville man arrested on Friday has now been charged. Nicholas Brunda, 39, has been charged with four felonies and one misdemeanor after he is accused of firing a gun at a residential building on Friday. Property damaged was observed, but no injuries were reported, according to the Boone County Sheriff’s Office. He was

First hearing held for Kansas City man charged in Jefferson City bar shooting

November 28, 2022 2:30 PM Erika McGuire

A Kansas City man accused of murdering two people inside a Jefferson City bar early Saturday was denied bond in his first court appearance Monday.

Two injured in Callaway County crash

November 28, 2022 7:08 PM Ryan Shiner

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured in a Monday crash in Callaway County in the northbound lanes of Highway 63 near County Road 395. The crash occurred after 57-year-old Marc Ferrin, of Hartsburg, crossed his 2008 Chevrolet Impala into the path of 18-year-old Marcus Davis’ 2018 Chevrolet Malibu on Highway 63, according to

Central Bank of Boone County freezes cards after fraud alert

November 28, 2022 6:51 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Central Bank of Boone County posted an alert on Facebook on Monday warning their customers of fraudulent activity on some cards. The bank turned off debit and credit cards of those who were either affected by a fraudster, or were at high risk. Mary Wilkerson, the senior vice president of marketing at

Missouri contractor pleads guilty to stealing $25,000 or more

November 28, 2022 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

EDITOR’S NOTE: The article was updated with the correct name of the suspect. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An area contractor pleaded guilty on Monday to several charges involving deceptive business practices. Blake Mahoney pleaded guilty to stealing $25,000 or more and several counts of passing a bad check. He pleaded guilty to nine charges over four

Parson extends drought alert until March 1

November 28, 2022 4:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson on Monday issued an executive order to extend Missouri’s drought alert until March 1, 2023, to address issues outlined by the state’s Drought Assessment Committee. Currently, 87% of Missouri face abnormally dry conditions, with many counties — including Boone, Cooper, Howard, Moniteau, Pettis and Saline — still experiencing

Road work scheduled for North Garth Avenue and Proctor Drive Nov. 29-Dec. 3

November 28, 2022 4:10 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, pavement maintenance work will happen on North Garth Avenue between Business Loop 70 West and Interstate 70, according to a press release. Work will also be done on Proctor Drive starting at Bear Creek Drive and extending approximately 1,200 feet toward Proctor Park. At least one lane of North Garth Avenue and Proctor Drive

Columbia Solid Waste to host second customer input meeting on bag ordinance

November 28, 2022 3:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility will be hosting its second customer input meeting to discuss proposed ordinance changes around the use of City logo refuse bags. The meeting is scheduled for 6 p.m. Wednesday at the City Council Chambers at City Hall, 701 E. Broadway. This meeting will also be live-streamed. The public will have the opportunity to ask

Highway Patrol: Eight deaths, 115 injured, 113 DWI arrests during Thanksgiving counting period

November 28, 2022 3:50 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol said on Monday that eight people died on during the Thanksgiving counting period, which lasted from 6 p.m. Wednesday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday, according to a news release. In addition, there were 115 people injured, 113 arrests made for driving while intoxicated, 414 crashes and 35

Woman accused of injuring cop in drunk driving incident sentenced to five years

November 28, 2022 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman accused of driving while intoxicated and causing serious physical injury to a law enforcement officer in 2020 was sentenced on Monday. Kylie Shepherd, 28, was sentenced to five years in the department of corrections. She allegedly crashed her Pontiac Vibe into a Columbia Police Department cruiser Feb. 24, 2020,

Warrant issued for suspect in Boone County shooting

November 28, 2022 10:08 AM Matthew Sanders

Deputies have identified a suspect in a shooting early Saturday in southern Boone County.

Jefferson City woman in critical condition after shooting

November 28, 2022 9:37 AM Zachary Farwell

A Jefferson City woman is in critical condition after her boyfriend shot her while handling a gun on Sunday afternoon, according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office.

Room at the Inn opens temporary shelter for homeless at new location

November 28, 2022 5:52 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, Room at the Inn is set to open an emergency shelter at a new location Room at the Inn website Organizers will welcome guests to the shelter at the old VFW Post 280 building at 1509 Ashley St. in Columbia. The move follows the Columbia City Council’s approval of the

SUV hits pedestrian Sunday night near Jonesburg

November 28, 2022 6:22 AM Zachary Farwell

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Louis man is hurt after an SUV hit him near Jonesburg on Sunday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the pedestrian-involved crash happened around 8:55 p.m. on the south outer road of Interstate 70 east of Jonesburg. Troopers said LaSean Smith, 51, was standing in the road

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in Cyber Monday deals?

November 28, 2022 2:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Another post-Thanksgiving shopping holiday is here.