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Jefferson City man pleads guilty to two counts of sex crimes involving a child

January 3, 2022 4:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man has entered a guilty plea to two counts of sexual misconduct involving a child according to the Cole County prosecutor.

Grand jury indicts Auxvasse man following deadly 2020 crash

January 3, 2022 1:08 PM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County grand jury has indicted a man accused of a deadly 2020 crash. Jurors indicted John R. Meissert Jr., of Auxvasse, last week on felony charges of driving while intoxicated that resulted in the death of another person and leaving the scene of an accident that resulted in a

Early morning fire destroys Ashland home

January 3, 2022 5:40 AM Meghan Drakas

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) An early morning fire in Ashland destroyed a trailer home along Gerard Drive. According to Southern Boone Fire Protection District Fire Chief James Bullard, a neighbor called in the fire just before 1 a.m. on Monday. An ABC 17 News Crew spoke with a woman at the scene who said she called

Woman hurt after hitting tow truck on I-70 in Callaway County

January 3, 2022 8:44 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was hurt on Sunday afternoon after she crashed into a tow truck parked on the shoulder of westbound Interstate 70. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, a pickup truck driven by Helen L. Gabris, 57, of St. Peters, Missouri, crashed into the back of the tow truck near

Highway patrol cautions drivers about black ice dangers

January 2, 2022 10:42 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After this weekend’s winter weather and the below freezing temperatures, law enforcement is asking travelers to drive with caution Sunday night into Monday morning as some roads may be covered with black ice. One driver, Richard Powell, is traveling back home after the holidays and he said he will be driving slow

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Teen has serious injuries after crash in Camden County

January 2, 2022 2:39 PM Chanel Porter

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One teen experienced serious injuries in a single-vehicle crash Saturday evening in Camden County. The accident happened around 6:15 p.m. near Route RA, just north of Thompson Lane. A 17-year old juvenile male from Gravois Mills crossed the center of the roadway, ran off the left side of the road, and

WINTER WEATHER BLOG: Snow and frigid temps make for tricky travel Sunday

January 2, 2022 4:02 AM Molly Stawinoga

Check back here Sunday for updates on Mid-Missouri conditions.

Public works crews clear roads during season’s first winter storm

January 1, 2022 8:47 PM Hannah Falcon

As ice settled overnight on the roads of Mid-Missouri, crews in Columbia and Jefferson City took out their snow plows and salt trucks to treat the roads.

Winter Weather Blog: Live coverage of current road conditions, forecast for Mid-Missouri

January 1, 2022 8:50 AM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials are reporting roads and power outages are being impacted by winter weather across Mid-Missouri.

Missouri adds available COVID-19 testing options after a sharp increase in demand

January 1, 2022 2:06 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) With the increase in COVID-19 activity and the introduction of the Omicron variant, there has been a sharp increase in demand for COVID-19 testing. “In addition to staying current on COVID vaccinations and boosters, getting tested is a key step the public can take to protect others, particularly as Missourians are

Highway Patrol reminds everyone to celebrate New Year’s safely

December 31, 2021 4:56 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol is urging everyone to make good decisions regarding their New Year’s celebrations and to end 2021 on a safe note. MSHP says no one wants to start 2022 with a traffic crash or a DUI arrest. The Missouri State Highway Patrol began their New Year’s Holiday crash

Four injured in downtown Columbia shooting on Saturday morning

January 1, 2022 2:28 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department confirmed to ABC 17 News four people were shot outside the area of at Silverball Bar on Ninth Street in downtown Columbia on Saturday morning. Police were called to the scene because of a fight and were seen investigating around 1 a.m. Three people shot in the area

How drivers should prepare for icy roads New Year’s weekend

December 31, 2021 11:35 AM Hannah Falcon

As you’re gassing up the car for your holiday plans, you may want to include an ice scraper and other items to help you survive the incoming winter weather.

Mid-Missouri first responders prepare for potential weather threats

December 31, 2021 3:08 PM Joushua Blount

Emergency first responder crews are starting to prepare for the potential of severe weather on Saturday. According to Policy.net, about 900 people are killed in the US every year in vehicle crashes due to snow

Betty White, beloved and trailblazing actress, dies at 99

December 31, 2021 1:52 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — Betty White, the self-described “lucky old broad” whose sweetly sarcastic senior citizen characters were a beloved fixture on TV shows and movies such as “The Golden Girls,” “Boston Legal” and “Hot in Cleveland,” died Friday, her agent and close friend Jeff Witjas told People magazine in a statement. At 99, she was just weeks away from

Two hurt after weather-related crash on Highway 63 near Clark

December 31, 2021 1:14 PM Zachary Farwell

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt on Friday morning after a crash on northbound Highway 63 near Clark, Missouri. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, an SUV hit a guard rail after the driver lost control on the ice-covered highway around 7:05 a.m. Troopers said Kimberly F. Petre, 44, and Sheryl L.

Judge grants change of venue request in Lake of the Ozarks biker club shooting

December 31, 2021 6:36 AM Zachary Farwell

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A judge has approved a request to move the trial of a man accused in a Lake of the Ozarks biker club shooting. Miller County Judge Aaron Koeppen granted the change of venue request for Tonka Ponder at an arraignment hearing on Tuesday. The case will now move to St. Charles

School threat scare tops list of most-read local stories in 2021

December 31, 2021 1:59 AM Matthew Sanders

From prominent shootings in Columbia to school threats to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the year was rocky at times. And the most read local stories on abc17news.com reflected that year.

Shorthanded Mizzou WBB upsets No. 1 South Carolina

December 30, 2021 8:34 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team was shorthanded, but the Tigers came together to shock the No. 1 team in the country on Thursday night. MU beat South Carolina 70-69 in overtime. It’s the first time Mizzou has ever taken down the No. 1 team in the nation. https://youtu.be/fSk-Vbb0TPE Lauren Hansen hit the

Columbia warming centers preparing for weekend winter weather

December 29, 2021 5:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is reminding the public of several locations in Columbia available to those who need shelter from the extreme cold.