It has been a busy past six months for Central Missouri AgriService’s Slater location in Saline County, according to manager Tedd Wiseman.
After an EF-2 tornado tore through CMAS’ grain elevators and damaged eight bins in April, the agricultural supply and grain-handling company has been working through a hefty cleanup and rebuilding process.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones brought on Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates to preview the 2026-27 season in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their full conversation in the video player above and find a full transcript of the interview below. Nathalie Jones: “Welcome back everyone. It
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 16-year-old Fulton teen died in a UTV crash in Callaway County early Sunday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the teen was a passenger in a 2025 Polaris Side by Side being driven by a 16-year-old Fulton teen at around 2:17 p.m. The pair were driving northbound on Beaver
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council and the Water and Light Advisory Board will meet for their second joint work session Monday night to discuss and take a long-term look at Columbia’s generation assets. Erin Keys, the City of Columbia’s utility director, said that as the Columbia community continues to grow and energy needs
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were seriously injured in a motorcycle crash in Cooper County Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at around 7:10 p.m. on Missouri Route 5 just south of Brumback Road. A 68-year-old Jefferson City man was driving a 63-year-old Jefferson City woman southbound on a
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The Columbia Public School Board will consider a change to the bullying policy at Monday night’s meeting, according to the school board agenda. The proposed policy has been under consideration since April and would expand who can report bullying and allow intervention.
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A Fulton woman was arrested Sunday morning after a high-speed chase in Callaway County.
According to a news release from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, Sydney Akers, 29, “nearly T-boned” a deputy vehicle around 11 p.m. Saturday on Westminster Drive near 4th Street, resulting in the deputy’s attempt to pull her over.
A pursuit ensued as Akers drove westbound on State Road F. The release says she intentionally pressed the brakes several times in front of the pursuing deputies chasing her, causing a crash that damaged a patrol vehicle and her own.
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Two people were taken to a local hospital to be treated for smoke inhalation after a house fire in central Columbia Friday night.
According to a Saturday news release from the Columbia Fire Department, crews were called to a home in the 800 block of Broadhead Street, a street between West Ash Street and West Worley Street off of West Boulevard, around 9:15 p.m. on Friday.
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HARTSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hartsburg Pumpkin Festival had its opening day on Saturday, and the event coordinator of the festival said staff are prepared for the estimated 40,000 people who will head to the festival over the weekend. Jeri Cooper, the Vice President and event coordinator of the festival, said the Boone County Sheriff’s Department
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District responded to a call around 4:03 p.m. about a residential structure fire on 221 North Rainbow Drive in Boone County. Seven units and 12 personnel were dispatched to the scene, and once they arrived, they saw smoke coming from the outside of the house, according to Boone
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two children and one woman had minor injuries in a four-vehicle crash in Cole County Friday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at around 7 p.m. at the intersection of Route D and U.S. 54 when a 65-year-old Columbia woman in a 2026 Volkswagen Taos drove eastbound and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s Note: The location of the crash has been corrected. A Holts Summit woman was seriously injured in a car accident in Cole County on Saturday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, at around 11 a.m., the 41-year-old was driving a 2015 Chevrolet Equinox southbound on Lookout Trail. While trying to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No. 14 Mizzou held Texas A&M out of the end zone on its way to a 27-6 victory. You can watch extended highlights of the win in the video player below. Entering week six, the Tigers had lost three straight games against the Aggies dating back to 2014. Head coach Eli Drinkwitz
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Missouri Task Force 1 will not be deployed south to assist in Hurricane Isaias recovery, Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Chuck Doss said Saturday morning.
As the hurricane approached the U.S. Gulf Coast on Friday, BCFPD announced that Task Force 1 had been put on “alert” by FEMA, should federal assistance be requested.
“Team members and specialized equipment are prepared for potential deployment,” a Friday press release read.
Around 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, Doss said FEMA canceled the “alert” status.
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MU Health Care will host a vaccination event at the Columbia Farmers Market on Saturday morning, located at 1769 W Ash St. The event starts at 8 a.m. and runs through noon.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 19-year-old Dixon man was seriously injured Friday night a UTV crash in Miller County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the man was driving a 2021 Honda Pioneer 1000 southbound on Buechter Road, crossed the center line, overturned and hit a tree. The
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: The spelling of the victim’s name has been corrected. A Sturgeon man was found guilty of three felonies, including manslaughter, in the death of his father. ABC 17 News was told at 9:30 p.m. that a verdict was reached by a jury. Just before 10 p.m., it was announced that
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Week 6 of the Missouri high school football season kicked off on Friday night. You can find scores from all of your Mid-Missouri teams below, as well as highlights in the video player above.
Continue Reading COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A road in central Columbia was blocked off by first responders on Friday night after a house caught fire. Crews were in the 800 block of Broadhead Street, a street between West Ash Street and West Worley Street off of West Boulevard. Six firetrucks were at the scene when ABC 17 News
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was arrested Wednesday in Maries County after he was allegedly found with a slew of drugs. Billy Davis, of Dixon, was charged on Thursday with drug manufacturing and second-degree drug trafficking. He is being held without bond. A court appearance was scheduled for 9:30 a.m. Tuesday. The probable cause statement
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