LEBANON, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors have charged a Lebanon man with 15 counts of possessing child pornography earlier this week. According to the South Central Missouri Computer Crime Task Force, Jerrion Stringer, 25, was arrested Wednesday and currently being held on a $300,000 cash bond. An investigation began after a tip was reported by an internet service
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Saturday morning the 77 annual Ham breakfast kicked off the Boone County Fair as they wrapped up their week long festivities. This year, Just Jeff’s of Columbia cooked and served the breakfast to attendees. There was a presentation recapping this week’s festivities. The fair board also awarded two volunteers at todays breakfast.
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TODAY: Temperatures climb into the mid-80s under partly skies. Spotty showers and isolated thunderstorms are possible late this afternoon, but most will stay dry. TOMORROW: Sunday is a rinse-and-repeat forecast with a slight chance for afternoon showers, and temperatures reaching the 90s. Still expect plenty of dry time over the weekend! EXTENDED: Conditions look drier
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in searching for a missing man. Daniel Lee Thompson, 41, from Columbia was reported missing on July 7. He was last heard from on June 26, according to Columbia Police. CPD took to its Facebook page to post for the second time
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MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Moberly announced on its social media Friday that the Moberly City Council recently approved pay increases for the Moberly Police Department. This pay increase will allow new officers to earn up to $47,000 a year, not including any overtime or holiday pay, the post states. The City chose to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused in a June shooting on Dove Drive has more court dates scheduled. Bryton S. Allen, 19, is charged with second-degree murder, armed-criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. A hearing was held Friday and Allen did
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A volunteer at a private school in Jefferson City who is accused of multiple child sex crimes has bonded out of jail. Jennifer Cecil, 41, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree statutory rape, second-degree statutory sodomy and having sexual contact with a student. An arraignment was waived Friday and a
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Former Missouri Governor Matt Blunt had his painted portrait unveiled in the Capitol building today.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Local movie theaters in Mid-Missouri say they’re expecting a busy weekend, as two different movies will hit the screens. “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer” are releasing this weekend, and area movie theaters like Ragtag Cinema and Regal’s Hollywood Theater told ABC 17 News they’re expecting sold-out showings and packed crowds the entire weekend. “Presales
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The annual Show-Me State Games kick off Friday night at Mizzou Arena with a torch-lighting ceremony.
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FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Fulton announced Friday on its social media that some of its utility customers will see a credit on their next bill after a “clerical error” was noticed. The error involved utility billing rates, the post says. The average amount per residential account was $4.85. Affected residential customers will soon
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy after he and three juveniles allegedly sexually assaulting another person. Darien Deray Allen, 18, is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. Jail records indicate a court appearance is set for 1 p.m. Monday. Columbia police responded to a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works announced on its social media Friday that parking permits for the Sixth Street and Cherry Street parking garage will have parking permits available for purchase. Parking permits are available for $80 a month and Downtown employee parking permits are available for $35 a month. Two other
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MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon woman was arrested Thursday on suspicion of driving while intoxicated following a two-vehicle crash in Miller County on Highway 52 at Eldon Road. Alisa Flaugher, 62, was arrested but was taken to Capital Region Hospital for treatment, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest report. She suffered minor
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Cole County EMS celebrated the groundbreaking of its new headquarters at Adams and McCarty streets near the county jail on Friday.
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A Carroll County man has been arrested and charged with allegedly raping a New Franklin woman at her home late Tuesday.
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Two people were hurt after a crash between three cars and a semi-truck Thursday night.
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Plenty of people have turned to renting out their homes or rooms on services such as Vrbo and Airbnb to make some extra cash.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team has a busy Saturday ahead, as the team will host an open practice for fans, as well as give a proper send off to former Tiger star Kobe Brown. It will be the first time fans will be able to catch a glimpse of head coach Dennis
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OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) The National Transportation Safety Board released its preliminary crash report one week after the plane crash in Osage Beach that killed two people. The crash happened on July 13 near the Grand Glaize Airport. Hayden Michael Ritchhart, 22, of Carrollton, and Evan R. Vandiver, 19, Richmond, died in the crash. Gary
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