Events to affect Columbia traffic over weekend
Several events this weekend will affect traffic in Columbia.
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Hallsville superintendent to retire after eight years leading district
The superintendent of the Hallsville School District will retire at the end of the current school year, the district said Friday.
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SportsZone Football Friday game of the week preview: Smith-Cotton at Hickman
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hickman and Smith-Cotton will do battle in Week 5 of the high school football season, as both squads look for their first win of the year, on Friday night. The Kewpies and the Tigers are our KZOU game of the week. You can watch the game live on KZOU over the air
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Mizzou Football heading to the university’s biggest alumni market for Mizzou to the Lou game
The series is organized by the St. Louis Sports Commission, according to the contract signed in October with the university which includes a $150,000 price tag for an event management fee.
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WATCH: Traffic backs up on westbound Interstate 70 after crash
An apparent crash involving a tractor-trailer backed up traffic on Interstate 70 in Columbia on Friday afternoon.
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Central Missouri Humane Society supends taking in animals as dogs get sick
The Central Missouri Humane Society said Friday that it won’t take in new animals other than strays for two weeks amid an outbreak of dog respiratory illnesses.
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Two people killed in Columbia crash Thursday night
Two people were killed in a crash in northeast Columbia on Thursday night, according to the Columbia Police Department.
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Columbia man accused of entering restricted areas at airport, trying to steal vehicle
A Columbia man was charged Friday with three felonies and two misdemeanors after his arrest at Columbia Regional Airport.
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Power restored to more than 1,900 in East Columbia
Power has been restored after 1,985 customers were without power in East Columbia.
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Charges filed after shooting at Auxvasse gas station
Prince Emmanuel Lewis Samuels is charged with unlawful use of a weapon – exhibiting and armed criminal action.
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Hearing scheduled for juvenile accused in fatal south Columbia shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A juvenile charged with second degree murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action is set to having a status hearing Friday at 9 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse after their alleged involvement with the murder of Janet Jago, 72. This hearing has already been pushed back three times before. The first
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you ever fallen victim to a scam?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Scammers are always trying to find new ways to scam people out of their money, especially now in the days of the internet and smartphones. Scammers have recently tried to impersonate the United States Postal Service through text messaging, creating fake streaming sites to bait people who want to watch football, creating
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A flamethrower and comments about book burning ignite a political firestorm in Missouri
By SUMMER BALLENTINE and JOHN HANNA Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A longshot candidate for Missouri governor and his supporters describe his use of a flamethrower at a recent “Freedom Fest” event outside St. Louis as no big deal. They said it was a fun moment for fellow Republicans who attended, and that
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Some providers are dropping gender-affirming care for kids even in cases where it’s legal
By JIM SALTER and GEOFF MULVIHILL Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Some medical providers are dropping continuing gender-affirming care for minors, even though it remains legal. In Missouri and North Dakota, health systems and advocates say the reason is the possibility of legal action against doctors and their employers for injuries related to the
Continue Reading Crash reported on Highway 63 between Vandiver and Clark; southbound lanes shut down
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement shut down the southbound lanes of Highway 63 on Thursday night in between Vandiver Drive and Clark Lane for a crash. An ABC 17 News reporter saw debris in the middle of the road, as well as a one vehicle flipped over and at least one other vehicle parked on
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MU Health Care installs weapons-detection system
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care installed a weapons-detection system on Thursday. MU Health spokesman Eric Slusher told ABC 17 News in an email that the systems were added to three emergency room entrances at University Hospital and MU Women’s Hospital. “The safety of our employees, patients and visitors is our highest priority,” Slusher wrote
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MUPD reports two cases of sextortion this semester, department warns of dangers online
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A records request obtained by ABC 17 News found that the University of Missouri has investigated two sextortion cases so far this semester. The University of Missouri Police Department previously announced in April that there were 10 cases during the 2022-23 school year. MUPD spokeswoman Sarah Deidrich said sextortion can begin, “when
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Biden approves disaster declaration, aid for Missouri counties
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Local government and nonprofits in 33 Missouri counties will receive federal aid after President Joe Biden approved Gov. Mike Parson’s request for a “major disaster declaration,” according to a Thursday press release from the governor’s office. Federal aid will go to several counties, including Benton, Camden and Maries counties. Parson announced
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Mizzou football releases week four injury report, Cook listed as questionable
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Quarterback Brady Cook is questionable to play in Saturday’s game against Memphis, according to this week’s injury report. Cook suffered a knee injury during Mizzou’s win over Kansas State, who was ranked 15th in the AP Poll heading into the contest. He was considered out for practice on Tuesday, but photos posted
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Columbia man accused of stealing guns from MSHP vehicle faces more burglary charges
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of stealing guns from a Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicle was charged on Thursday with two counts of first-degree burglary. Jamarie Johnson, 19, was charged on Sept. 1 with first-degree burglary, four counts of stealing a gun, three counts of first-degree property damage and misdemeanor stealing. He is
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