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No one injured in Columbia house fire

October 12, 2022 11:02 AM Zachary Farwell

Firefighters were at the scene Wednesday morning of a house fire in west Columbia.

Moniteau County deputies issue warrant for third suspect in September burglary

October 12, 2022 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner

This story has been updated. CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department has identified and issued a warrant for the third suspect of a September burglary. Timmy Whittle, 64, of Camdenton, is charged with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle. Two other people were arrested this week in relation to the burglary charge. He

Man charged with rape, sodomy

October 12, 2022 4:10 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 23-year-old man has been charged with several sex crimes. Elijah Schwartz is charged with first-degree rape, two counts of first-degree sodomy and fourth-degree assault. He is currently being held at the Boone County jail without bond. An arraignment hearing was held Tuesday. A confined docket hearing is scheduled for Oct. 19,

Former Tuscumbia teacher pleads guilty to sex crimes

October 12, 2022 3:21 PM Ryan Shiner

TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Tuscumbia High School teacher and basketball coach pleaded guilty to several sex crimes on Tuesday. Michael Allen, 26, pleaded guilty to three counts of sexual contact with a student. His sentencing hearing will be 10 a.m. on Dec. 14 at the Miller County Courthouse. An investigation began March 1 after

Bond denied for Columbia man charged with murder on High Quest Drive

October 12, 2022 2:03 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man charged in killing a 58-year-old woman and putting her body in a closet made his first appearance in court Wednesday, via video. Adam Conner, 37, was arrested Tuesday morning. He was charged with second-degree murder and tampering with evidence. A second-degree murder charge could result in a sentence of 10-30 years

Buchheit picks up 12 locations from Orscheln Farm & Home

October 12, 2022 2:25 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Buchheit family of companies acquired 12 retail locations formerly owned by Orscheln Farm & Home Company. Buchheit obtained these stores related to the acquisition of Orscheln by Tractor Supply Company. The locations are part of a set of stores that must be divested by Tractor Supply Company in adherence to the

CDC approves use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11

October 12, 2022 1:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Center for Disease and Control on Wednesday authorized expanding the use of bivalent COVID-19 vaccines for children ages 5-11 years old. The guidance follows the Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) authorization of updated COVID-19 vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech for children ages 5-11 years, and Moderna for children 6-17 years. Updated COVID-19 vaccines add Omicron

Raiders’ Davante Adams charged for shoving photographer

October 12, 2022 10:36 AM Associated Press

By JOSH DUBOW AP Pro Football Writer Las Vegas Raiders receiver Davante Adams has been charged with misdemeanor assault for shoving a photographer to the ground as he left the field following a loss at Kansas City. Kansas City, Missouri, police said Adams pushed Ryan Zebley to the ground while running off the field following

Firefighters respond to fire at west Columbia apartment complex

October 12, 2022 8:45 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters are responding Wednesday morning to a fire at an apartment complex in west Columbia. Crews dispatched to the Broadway Apartments in the 2900 block of W. Broadway just before 8 a.m., according to Columbia’s Fire & Rescue Dispatch website. An ABC 17 News crew at the scene saw firefighters using a

Mid-Missouri Alzheimer’s Association volunteers share how the disease has changed their lives

October 12, 2022 5:24 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Alzheimer’s Association, more than six million Americans are diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, which in turn, affects millions of other people. One of those people is Columbia area resident April Cockrell. Cockrell served as the leadership chair for the 2022 Columbia Walk to End Alzheimer’s. Up until recently, she also served

Voter registration event planned in Jefferson City ahead of November election deadline

October 12, 2022 5:57 AM Ben Fein

Members of the Jefferson City NAACP plan to hold a voter registration event Wednesday at their office in downtown Jefferson City. The event is scheduled to start at 12:30 p.m.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you registered to vote?

October 12, 2022 2:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

The deadline to register to vote in the November general election is Oct. 12.

MU hosts annual homecoming blood drive

October 11, 2022 9:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

The American Red Cross is partnering with the University of Missouri as part of its annual homecoming blood drive. The homecoming team said it’s expecting 4,000 blood donations. Last year, the drive finished with 2,504 blood donations. The drive is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Hearnes Center fieldhouse. There are also

Moniteau County deputies arrest two accused of burglary in September

October 11, 2022 6:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department has identified and arrested two people due to their alleged involvement of a burglary in September. The owner of the property was able to get video of the suspects coming back onto the property last Friday. Deputies arrested Curtis Hile, of Jefferson City, and Kathy Kliegel at the property

No injuries reported after crews destroy live grenade in Saline County field

October 11, 2022 1:46 PM Zachary Farwell

SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Deputies reported no injuries Monday afternoon after a live grenade was destroyed in a Saline County field. The explosive device was discovered in the 100 block of Stinson Street in Blackburn, Missouri, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Department. ABC 17 News is told the grenade was found while someone was

Jefferson City announces Thursday road closures

October 11, 2022 2:02 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City on Thursday will close the 900th Block of Belair and the 2500th block of Royal Air from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Road closed signs will be posted. Motorists are urged to find alternate routes. For additional information, contact the Department of Public Works at (573) 634-6410.

Morgan County man charged with child sex crimes

October 11, 2022 1:48 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rocky Mount man was charged multiple counts of child molestation Friday. Jason Acton, 31, was charged with two counts of molesting a child younger than 12 years old. A sexual assault nurse at the emergency room at University Hospital told police the victim told their mother that Acton had touched

Columbia police uncover woman’s body in closet following suspicious death investigation

October 11, 2022 9:15 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces charges following a suspicious death investigation on Monday. The Columbia Police Department released officers responded to the 1700 block of High Quest Drive around 3:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a missing person at risk. Police said officers at the scene found a woman’s body hidden in

Alzheimer’s Association reminds families and patients about resources available in Mid-Missouri

October 11, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

The Alzheimer’s Association in Mid-Missouri is reminding residents of a plethora of resources available to those diagnosed with the disease and their family.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in the next Jan. 6 committee hearing?

October 11, 2022 2:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol will hold another hearing Thursday.