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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have retirement savings?

September 25, 2024 3:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

It seems like an easy question but it might not be.

Jury trial set for woman charged with manslaughter in fatal 2023 crash

September 24, 2024 2:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial has been scheduled for a woman who was charged with manslaughter earlier this year for a fatal 2023 crash. Elizabeth Lopez, of Columbia, was charged with leaving the scene of a crash that caused a death, two counts of leaving the scene of a crash that caused injuries and

Sidewalk closure announced for Sixth Street in Downtown Columbia on Thursday

September 24, 2024 2:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of South Sixth Street in Downtown Columbia will be closed Thursday between East Broadway and Cherry Street, a Tuesday press release from the city says. The sidewalk will be closed from 7:30 a.m.-5 p.m. as crews work on an awning at 13 South Sixth Street, the release says. The closure

Moberly’s efforts to combat odor complaints show progress, but concerns remain

September 23, 2024 7:30 PM Mitchell Kaminski

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly a year after receiving its first of two odor complaints from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, the City of Moberly claims it is “moving in the right direction.” Moberly received its first violation last from the DNR in November and a second warning in January, due to an order stemming

Missouri executes Marcellus Williams despite prosecutors and the victim’s family asking that he be spared

September 24, 2024 4:35 AM CNN Newsource

By Cindy Von Quednow and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — Marcellus Williams, whose murder conviction was questioned by a prosecutor, died by lethal injection Tuesday evening in Missouri after the US Supreme Court denied a stay. The 55-year-old was put to death around 6 p.m. CT at the state prison in Bonne Terre. Williams’ attorneys

FBI: Son of suspect in Trump assassination attempt arrested on child sexual abuse images charges

September 24, 2024 10:39 AM Associated Press

Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The son of the man suspected in the assassination attempt in Florida of former President Donald Trump has been arrested on federal charges of possessing child sexual abuse images. Oran Routh was arrested this week after authorities searched his Greensboro, North Carolina, home “in connection with an investigation unrelated to

School threats on the rise just weeks into the new academic year

September 24, 2024 10:21 AM Erika McGuire

School districts in Mid-Missouri have been plagued by threats just weeks into the new school year. talks

Jury trial for Columbia man accused of murder set to begin Tuesday

September 24, 2024 5:14 AM Marie Moyer

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Corey Blueitt, 44, is set to appear for A jury trial at 9 a.m. Sep. 24 for the alleged shooting and killing of Aaron Badolato, 34, December 2022 in the 2000 block of Newtown Drive in north Columbia. Blueitt was indicted by a grand jury in Dec. 2022. According to court

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you plan to vote by mail?

September 24, 2024 4:01 AM ABC 17 News Team

The 2024 general election is another where millions are expected to vote absentee or by mail.

Man now charged with murder in death of Osage Beach police officer; released from jail after bond was amended

September 23, 2024 10:37 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was accused in the death of an Osage Beach police officer has been charged with murder. Christopher Wehmeyer, 23, of Camdenton, is now charged with aggravated fleeing and second-degree murder in the death of Officer Phylicia Carson. His bond was amended to $100,000 and jail records indicate that he

Overnight lane closures on Highway 63 in Columbia planned for next week

September 23, 2024 9:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One lane in each direction of Highway 63 in Columbia will be closed overnight next week, according to a Monday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The passing lanes in both directions between Conley Road and Broadway will be closed 7 p.m.-6 a.m. Monday, Sept. 30-Saturday, Oct. 5, the release

Moberly man accused of holding woman hostage for $3,000 ransom

September 23, 2024 8:31 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man was charged with three felonies after he was accused of holding a woman hostage in an apartment for a $3,000 ransom. Ricky Morgan Jr., 37, was charged with first-degree kidnapping, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. Morgan is being held at the Randolph County Jail on

Boone County Clerk says absentee voting won’t be impacted by mail delays

September 23, 2024 7:58 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Absentee voting in Missouri starts on Tuesday, at a time when local congressmen are claiming there are delays in mail through the United States Postal Service. A press release from Rep. Mark Alford (R-Raytown) shows a group of five Missouri and Kansas congressmen demanding action to amend the issue. A letter sent

Man indicted in May Downtown Columbia shooting

September 23, 2024 7:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in relation to a May 19 shooting in Downtown Columbia is facing an additional charged after a superseding indictment was filed on Friday. Kalvin Johnson, 21, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and stealing a gun. An arraignment

MU Health Care encourages people to stay up-to-date on flu, COVID-19 vaccinations

September 23, 2024 6:22 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Physicians with MU Health Care are stressing the importance of getting updated influenza and COVID-19 vaccines ahead of flu season. The Sewershed Surveillance Program -– which is a collaborative effort between the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Service, Department of Natural Resources and University of Missouri — monitors the number of

Missouri governor, state Supreme Court refuse to halt the execution of man convicted of 1998 killing

September 23, 2024 5:24 PM Associated Press

A Missouri man seeking to avoid execution suffered dual setbacks Monday as the state’s top court and governor each rejected requests to cancel his scheduled lethal injection.

Special prosecutor to review June standoff, shooting in Sturgeon

September 23, 2024 5:07 PM Lucas Geisler

A special prosecutor in northeast Missouri will decide whether any law enforcement officers involved in a deadly June standoff will face criminal charges.

First responders to hold ‘realistic exercise’ at Missouri Capitol on Wednesday

September 23, 2024 4:15 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders will partake in an emergency response exercise Wednesday at the Capitol in Jefferson City, a Monday press from the Missouri Department of Public Safety says. The release says the exercise has been planned for months and is not related to last week’s incident where a suspicious package was received

Columbia man indicted on 32 felonies in child molestation case

September 23, 2024 4:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was indicted on 32 felonies by a grand jury on Friday. Keith Fletcher, 53, was charged with 10 counts of second-degree child molestation, six counts of second-degree child sex trafficking, six counts of sexually exploiting a minor, six counts of possessing child pornography, three counts of second-degree statutory rape

Former Morgan County deputy arrested for alleged DWI crash

September 23, 2024 2:58 PM Matthew Sanders

A former Morgan County deputy could be charged criminally after crashing a vehicle and getting arrested on suspicion of DWI last week.