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WATCH LIVE: Georgia officials provide update on high school shooting

September 4, 2024 3:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

Georgia officials were set to provide a live update on a school shooting that killed at least four people Wednesday in Winder, Georgia.

Boone County man accused in 1993 Indiana killing appears in court

September 4, 2024 6:50 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man who was charged with murder and rape in Indiana in relation to a 1993 Indianapolis killing appeared in court on Wednesday. Dana Shepherd, 52, was charged in Marion County, Indiana, with two counts of murder and one count of rape in the and death of Carmen Van Huss.

Columbia boy bitten by a rattlesnake as activity increases in late summer

September 4, 2024 12:10 PM Morgan Buresh

A Columbia family had quite a scare last month when their 11-year-old son began screaming in their backyard.

Parson orders flags at half-staff for fallen Osage Beach police officer

September 4, 2024 4:34 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Flags at government buildings in Miller and Camden counties will be flown at half-staff on Thursday in honor of fallen Osage Beach police officer Phylicia Carson. Carson died during a chase on Saturday. According to a crash report, Carson crossed the middle of Route A east of Toronto Springs Park Road

14-year-old student suspect in Georgia school shooting that left 4 dead will be booked tonight, officials say

September 4, 2024 10:45 AM CNN Newsource

By Isabel Rosales, John Miller, Nick Valencia, Dakin Andone and Sharif Paget, CNN Winder, Georgia (CNN) — The 14-year-old suspect in the fatal mass shooting at a Winder, Georgia, high school will be booked Wednesday night, Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey said at an evening news conference. Colt Gray will be charged with

Governor’s deputy chief of staff to become DESE deputy commissioner

September 4, 2024 3:21 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The deputy chief of staff for Gov. Mike Parson’s Office will take on a new role on Nov. 1, according to a Wednesday press release from the office. Kelli Jones – who joined Parson’s team while he was the lieutenant governor – will step down from her position on Oct. 31

62-year-old man seriously injured in Pettis County crash

September 4, 2024 2:34 PM Ryan Shiner

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 62-year-old man was seriously injured Tuesday night in a crash on Highway 65 in Pettis County at Rebar Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2008 Chevrolet Suburban – driven by David Cosurco, 21, of Hughesville – was heading southbound after Cosurco failed

Tennessee man seriously injured in Saline County semi-truck crash

September 4, 2024 2:25 PM Ryan Shiner

SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A passenger in a semi-truck was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday night that occurred in the westbound lanes of Interstate 70 at mile marker 84 in Saline County, a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states. The report says the crash occurred as a 2022 Kenworth truck – driven

Health director for Columbia, Boone County to retire in October

September 4, 2024 10:45 AM Matthew Sanders

The woman who led Columbia and Boone County’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic is retiring in October.

Bench trial set to begin over fair wording on November ballot over abortion Wednesday

September 4, 2024 5:24 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

A bench trial is scheduled Wednesday over fair wording on the ballot for Amendment 3 regarding abortion.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have increased costs made it hard for you to afford housing?

September 4, 2024 2:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

A local nonprofit said Tuesday that its rental assistance program would run short after federal COVID-19-era dollars are exhausted.

South Columbia apartment complex has history of vehicle break-ins, residents say

September 3, 2024 8:00 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Some Columbia residents say an apartment complex located on the south side of town has a history of its residents’ vehicles being broken into. A social media post from a woman shows a vehicle’s windows smashed in at what she claims are the Corporate Lake Apartments–located in the 4800 block of John

Columbia City Council amends Citizens Police Review Board responsibilities amid new state law

September 3, 2024 9:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council approved an amendment to the city code on Tuesday that will impact the Citizens Police Review Board. The council voted 4-2 to limit the complaints against police officers the CPRB can review, strips its power to make recommendations on police department policies and be able to host public

California looks for next police chief amid resignation

September 3, 2024 9:31 PM Ryan Shiner, Jaylon Perkins

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The California Board of Aldermen on Tuesday stated that it is looking for its next police chief. This comes after Chief Daniel Hurt resigned from his position on Aug. 23. City officials previously acknowledged a staffing shortage for its police department — according to previous reporting – and aldermen said at Tuesday’s

Candlelight vigil held for Osage Beach officer Tuesday night

September 3, 2024 6:08 AM Jazsmin Halliburton, Mitchell Kaminski

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Family and friends gathered to honor a fallen officer during a candlelight vigil Tuesday at the Osage Beach Police Department. Phylicia Carson, 33, died during a chase Saturday after her car veered off the road, hit a tree and caught fire. The candlelight vigil will be held at the Osage Beach

New center for teens opens on Lincoln University’s campus

September 3, 2024 7:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new teen center opened Tuesday on Lincoln University’s campus in Jefferson City. The center which will be rent free for five years in thanks to a partnership with LU and Central Bank. It will include a gaming area, an academic area for students and more. The center also includes a

Fulton woman seriously injured in Boone County motorcycle crash

September 3, 2024 7:07 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton woman was seriously injured Monday night in a motorcycle crash in northern Boone County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash report states that Sherri Zajdel, 57, crashed a 2020 Harley Davidson while heading southbound on Route Z about half a mile north of Rob Cook

Love Columbia says it needs more money to prevent evictions as pandemic funding runs out

September 3, 2024 11:45 AM Marie Moyer

The charity Love Columbia is asking for donations for its rental assistance program because pandemic-era stimulus money is nearly exhausted.

Jefferson City Public Works director to retire after 22 years

September 3, 2024 6:17 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works Director Matt Morasch will retire after 22 years, according to a Tuesday press release from the city. Morasch’s last day will be Friday, Dec. 6. The city wrote in the release that it will begin the process of picking Morasch’s successor soon. Morasch has held multiple roles

Documents say man was racing before chase that killed Osage Beach police officer

September 3, 2024 9:52 AM Matthew Sanders, Gabrielle Teiner

A man charged in the death of an Osage Beach police officer told investigators that he was racing a friend before the high-speed chase that claimed the officer’s life.