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Charges filed in shooting at south Columbia roundabout

November 4, 2022 10:12 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man Thursday with four felonies for an October shooting and crash at a busy south Columbia roundabout.

Sheriff’s Office: Man caught with marijuana after found urinating in street, leading deputy on chase

November 4, 2022 6:27 PM Ryan Shiner

UPDATE: This story was updated to correctly state that the Boone County Sheriff’s Office was involved in the arrest. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after allegedly leading a sheriff’s deputy on a chase on Oct. 26. A Boone County Sheriff’s deputy found Keaveon Harris, 23, urinating on the street in the

Rock Bridge-Hazelwood Central game keeps same start time amid Weather Alert Day

November 4, 2022 6:19 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) High schools across Mid-Missouri have moved up the kickoff of tonight’s games amid the possibilities of severe storms. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert day for Friday. The cold front is expected to bring strong winds, rain and hail. The storm is expected to reach Columbia before

Recommendations for Columbia City Council include ending city logo trash-bag program next year

November 4, 2022 4:10 PM Kennedy Miller

The Columbia City Council will meet Monday to discuss recommendations for trash pickup in the city.

Lane shifts and lane closure on Business Loop 70 West in Columbia to take place Nov. 8-11

November 4, 2022 3:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ace Pipe Cleaning will be begin maintenance on sewer pipes under Business Loop 70 West starting at 7 a.m. Tuesday, Nov. 8.Lane shifts will take place, utilizing the center turn lane of the section of Business Loop 70 West near Cosmo Park. Traffic on this section of Business Loop 70 West —

Jefferson City offices to be closed Nov. 11 for Veterans Day

November 4, 2022 3:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City offices will be closed Friday, Nov. 11 in observance of Veterans Day, according to a press release. The yard waste drop-off at 2417 Southridge Drive will still be open. City buses will not operate and parking meters will not be enforced that day. Both will resume normal hours on

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can Mizzou beat Kentucky this weekend?

November 4, 2022 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou is on a winning streak as the Kentucky Wildcats roll into Columbia this weekend.

Ashcroft not in favor of ‘yes’ vote on Amendment 3

November 3, 2022 4:18 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In less than a week, Missouri residents will have the chance to vote on Amendment 3. A “yes” vote will amend the Missouri Constitution to remove state prohibitions on the purchase, possession, consumption, use, delivery, manufacture and sale of marijuana for personal use for adults 21 years old and older. The amendment would also

JCFD’s investigation reveals Monday fire was electrical

November 3, 2022 10:45 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is still working to rebuild his home after an electrical fire caused extensive damage Monday. Jefferson City firefighters responded to reports of a house fire in the 1800 block of Mississippi Street on Monday morning. The department’s investigation revealed “the more probable cause of the fire was

Missouri voters to decide on statewide constitutional convention

November 3, 2022 7:13 PM Hannah Falcon

Every 20 years, the same question appears on the Missouri ballots: “Shall there be a convention to revise and amend the constitution?”

Contracts awarded for resurfacing projects in Boone and Cole counties

November 3, 2022 9:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Major improvements will be coming to several roadways in Boone and Cole counties. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission awarded a contract at its monthly meeting for the milling, resurfacing and improvement of guardrail along Highway 50, between the Moreau River and Truman Boulevard in Jefferson City. Also to be resurfaced:

Jefferson City considers increased fares to JEFFTRAN services

November 3, 2022 8:19 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City is considering changes to the Jefferson City Transit Division’s rates across the board, according to a press release. The city’s public transit advisory committee and it’s public works and planning committee have proposed these changes to the City Council. Source: Jefferson City Press release Public meetings will be

Elon Musk said Twitter has seen a ‘massive drop in revenue’ as more brands pause ads

November 3, 2022 8:12 PM CNN

By Clare Duffy and Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Elon Musk said Friday that Twitter has seen a “massive drop in revenue,” as a growing number of advertisers pause spending on the platform in the wake of his $44 billion acquisition. “Twitter has had a massive drop in revenue, due to activist groups pressuring advertisers, even though

No tainted candy found in Morgan County; man allegedly had stomach flu, smoked marijuana

November 3, 2022 7:50 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office gave an update to a social media post the department made yesterday about a possible “tainted candy” incident. The Wednesday post warned residents to examine candy received from three trunk-or-treat events in Laurie, Stover and Gravois Mills, which occurred Oct. 29, 30 and 31, respectively. The

Columbia Police Dispatch shows 15 shots fired calls for October; April leads 2022 with 21 calls

November 3, 2022 7:01 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After several shots fired incidents were reported the past few weeks, Columbia police and residents are concerned about the gun violence in the community. Residents have told ABC 17 News they are tired of all the gun violence, and a police official said after a Wednesday shooting in broad daylight people should

Columbia Water and Light announces lane closure on Forum Boulevard near Nifong for water line maintenance

November 3, 2022 5:13 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Update: The Columbia Water and Light Department reports crews were able to finish the work Thursday night. Original story: The City of Columbia Water and Light Department announced in a press release that it is immediately closing a portion of southbound Forum Boulevard to perform a water main replacement. The turn lane

MDC and CPS to begin construction on Boone County Nature School in upcoming weeks

November 3, 2022 5:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Construction of the new Boone County Nature School classroom building is set to begin in a few weeks. The new building was designed by PW Architects. Columbia Public Schools has awarded the bid for construction to Verslues Construction Company, of Jefferson City. Construction should be completed by March 2024. The construction is

Crowder Hall demolition put on pause

November 3, 2022 4:40 PM Ethan Heinz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has decided to delay the demolition of Crowder Hall, a building that has been on campus for more than 80 years. Crowder Hall is MU’s Military Science Department and ROTC building. The winter season being just around the corner is the reason for the pause. “We’re coming up

Nebraska man hurt in Highway 179 crash in Cole County

November 3, 2022 10:29 AM Zachary Farwell

Highway 179 in Cole County has reopened after a crash closed it Thursday morning.

Police: Man strangled, threatened to kill woman

November 3, 2022 3:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces several charges after police say he strangled and threatened to kill a woman he was in a relationship with for four years. Dominic Hunter, 37, allegedly strangled the woman for 30 seconds on Monday. The woman was heard screaming “let me go” by two witnesses, according to a