QUESTION OF THE DAY: Were you impressed with Mizzou’s win over South Dakota?
The win was expected but it was the first on-field action of the season for a Tigers team with lots of questions coming into the year.
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Treeline Music Fest cancels 2023 festival, citing expenses
In a statement posted online and on social media, the group said this is because they are “facing significantly higher than expected expenses.”
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Three injured in Jefferson City crash
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were injured – two seriously – in a Thursday crash in Jefferson City on westbound Highway 50/63 near militia drive, according to a crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department Two vehicles were heading westbound when Kenneth Bleigh, 58, of Chamois – who was driving a 2002 Chevrolet
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At least one injured in crash in Boone County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At least one person was injured Thursday in a Boone County crash on Route B, south of Route HH. The Boone County Fire Protection District said on its social media that first responders were dispatched at 3:51 p.m. The southbound lane of Route B was shut down for about 30 minutes, according
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ABC 17 News SportsZone Thursday Night Kickoff at the ZOU
Watch a replay of the Kickoff Special in the webplayer above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers kicked off their season Thursday night in a nonconference bout against the South Dakota Coyotes.
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Roundabout, outer road opens off Interstate 70 in Montgomery County on Friday
NEW FLORENCE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced in a Thursday press release that a bridge replacement and interchange project is entering its final stages. New eastbound on-and-off-ramps, Tree Farm Road and a south roundabout will be open Friday at Highway 19 and Interstate 70 in New Florence. Construction continues on the eastern
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Sedalia man charged after allegedly detonating ‘bomb’ in vehicle
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man faces multiple felony charges after he allegedly set off a “bomb” in a vehicle early Thursday. Charles Monteer, 39, was charged on Thursday with knowingly burning or exploding, first-degree property damage and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. A court date has not been set, according to
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Mizzou football Thursday night season kickoff likely to create traffic gridlock
The Missouri State Highway Patrol and University of Missouri police are advising everyone who is not going to the Mizzou football game to avoid downtown.
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CPS: Grant Elementary teacher dies in car accident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools – in an email to parents – stated that Grant Elementary first grade teacher Caroline Dill died in a car accident on Tuesday night. A CPS spokesperson told ABC 17 News in an email that two separate letters were sent to parents. Students have yet to be informed by
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Three die in Phelps County crash
ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people died Wednesday in a four-vehicle crash in Phelps County on Highway 63, just south of Highway 5170, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Perry Patrick, 61, of Newburg, and two teenagers – 19-year-old Grace Gorman, of Rolla, and 18-year-old Michael Sutton, of Edgar Springs –
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Traffic impacts expected for Mizzou football home opener
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday is the University of Missouri’s home opening football game. With thousands of fans expected to attend, traffic impacts and delays can be expected throughout the game. The increase in crowds and number of people heading towards and around the stadium has caused some changes to traffic flow. Football_Traffic_PatternsDownload According to the
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White man will stand trial for shooting Black teen Ralph Yarl, who went to wrong house, judge rules
By HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge ruled Thursday that the 84-year-old white homeowner who shot a Black teenager after he mistakenly went to the man’s house must stand trial. Clay County Judge Louis Angles issued the ruling after a dozen witnesses spoke at a preliminary hearing, including Ralph
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been keeping up with Idalia news?
Idalia slammed into Florida’s Big Bend on Wednesday as a hurricane but had weakened to a tropical storm as it moved over land.
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Trial dates scheduled for Columbia man charged with murder
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A five-day jury trial has been scheduled for a Columbia man accused in the killing of Augustus Roberts in 2017. Jeffrey McWilliams, 30, was charged with second-degree murder, first-degree robbery and armed criminal action. The trial is set to begin at 9 a.m. Monday, March 4, 2024. A pretrial conference is scheduled
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Cannabis company’s case against DHHS to stop recall dismissed
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County Circuit Judge on Wednesday dismissed a case filed by a cannabis company trying to stop a recall of its products. Delta Extraction, LLC on Aug. 17 filed a motion for a temporary restraining order against the Missouri Department Health and Senior Service and the Division for Cannabis Regulation.
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MU has no plans to use metal detectors for football games
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gates will open Thursday at Faurot Field for the Missouri Tigers’ 2023 football season. Preparations for the home opener began as soon as last season ended. The University of Missouri Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Boone County Sheriff’s Office all work together to ensure everyone will be safe inside
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Two in custody in relation to Camden County assault case; sheriff’s office looking for three more men
CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are charged in relation to an alleged assault that occurred on Aug. 7 in the Greenview area of Camden County, according to a press release from the Camden County Sheriff’s Office. Aaron Gonzalez, 25, and Ramiro Aguilar-Garcia, 26, both of Lake Ozark, were charged with first-degree assault. Both men are
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Health officials say time will tell if Medicare prescription drug price negotiations will help Missourians
The Biden administration began its state-by-state information campaign on Medicare prescription drug negotiations Wednesday, one day after unveiling which drugs would fall under the first-ever talks.
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Federal student loans begin collecting interest again Friday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The pandemic-era break from repaying federal student loans is coming to an end, but the SAVE Repayment Plan could help borrowers save money. The COVID-19 Federal Student Loan Relief ended, meaning that interest rates on loans will start Friday, with repayments beginning in October. “So people who were in repayment before, now
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Area government offices closed for Labor Day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of area city and county offices will be closed on Monday in observance of Labor Day. Both City of Columbia offices will be closed for the holiday. Curbside trash collection will not take place Monday, and will be delayed one day the rest of the week, according to a press
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