ABC 17 News Saturday morning newscast
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch a special streaming-only version of ABC 17 News. The program originally streamed at 8 a.m. on July 4.
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World Cup charm bracelets are top demand at KC Fan Fest
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The most sought after souvenir at Kansas City’s Fan Fest is something you can only get at this event. At any festival across the country, you can find a Bank of America sponsored booth with lines wrapping around the event. Each one of these is giving away unique charm bracelets, customized
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Company at center of canceled fireworks displays says refunds can be ‘handled through proper legal process’
OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Mid-Missouri communities will be without their traditional Fourth of July fireworks displays this year after their fireworks vendor filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The City of Osage Beach, the Mexico Noon Lions Club and Lake Valley Golf Club in Camdenton were all affected. The Lions Club and Lake Valley Golf
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29-year-old woman dies in Phelps County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 29-year-old woman from Pacifica, California, was killed in a crash Friday morning on Interstate 44 in Phelps County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the woman failed to stop her 2010 Honda Odyssey at a stop sign on the outer road and went
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18-year-old seriously injured in jet ski accident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An 18-year-old man from House Springs, Missouri, was seriously injured in a jet ski accident on Friday afternoon at the Lake of the Ozarks, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol boat crash report. The incident occurred at the 28-mile marker of the Lake of the Ozarks in Camden County, according to
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Troop F traffic fatalities nearly double, and water drowning incidents see an increase
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) EDITOR’S NOTE: A stat has been corrected to show traffic deaths are down statewide. Online traffic crash reports from the Missouri State Highway Patrol show that traffic fatalities in Troop F have nearly doubled so far this year compared to the same time period in 2025. MSHP Troop F — which covers
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Audrain County hospital demolition underway; new city hall planned
MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Parts of the Audrain County hospital are being torn down as the City of Mexico prepares to build a new city hall and public safety facility. The county is taking charge of the demolition of the Stribling House and the former county health department building at the site, city manager Bruce Slagle
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World Cup fans weigh in on Kansas City’s heat, FIFA hydration breaks
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Triple-digit heat indexes and temperatures in the 90s have become one of the defining storylines of the 2026 FIFA World Cup, but fans gathering in Kansas City for Friday night’s knockout-round match between Colombia and Ghana said the sweltering conditions in the afternoon have done little to dampen the experience. With
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Road closures scheduled in Columbia begin next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia on Wednesday announced a number of road closures that will occur next week. Beginning on Monday, West Sexton Road will be closed at the intersections of Jefferson Street and McBaine Avenue for a storm water improvement project, according to a release sfrom the city. The closure is expected
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Jefferson City man charged after high-speed chase in Callaway County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with three felonies and a misdemeanor after he was involved in a high-speed chase with law enforcement Wednesday in Callaway County. Carl Anderson Jr., 34, was charged with second-degree drug trafficking, aggravated fleeing, misdemeanor reckless driving and tampering with evidence. He is being held at
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Two counties sue state over ‘unconstitutional’ law on deputy pay
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Mid-Missouri counties have sued the Missouri Attorney General, alleging that a state law that allows judges to set salaries for deputies and jailers in some counties is unconstitutional. Audrain County and Montgomery County filed the lawsuit Thursday in Cole County. The county commissioners in each county are asking a judge
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Elderly pair accused of having sexual relations at Flat Branch Park
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two elderly people were charged with misdemeanors after authorities say a 73-year-old man performed oral sex on a 63-year-old woman on Wednesday afternoon at Flat Branch Park in Columbia. R D Jones, 73, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree sexual misconduct and illegal drug possession, while Diana Kay Jackson, 63, of Columbia,
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History speaks from the walls of the Missouri Capitol
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As America approaches its 250th birthday, few places capture the nation’s story quite like the Missouri Capitol, serving as more than just a space for governance. Stepping inside the Capitol is like stepping into a time machine of Missouri ingenuity. Visitors are greeted by walls and floors made of limestone from
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Jefferson City woman accused of stealing more than $52k from nursing home resident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged with a pair of felonies on Thursday in Cole County after she allegedly stole $52,494.91 from a nursing home resident for nearly two years. Amy Shoup was charged with financially exploiting an elderly person and misappropriating funds of an elderly nursing home resident. A warrant was
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No mechanical issues found before deadly Butler skydiving plane crash
BUTLER, Mo. (KMIZ) A preliminary report from the National Transportation Safety Board is providing new details about the plane crash that killed 12 people near Butler, Missouri, last month. According to the report, the aircraft was preparing for its third skydiving flight of the day when it crashed shortly after takeoff. Around 7:30 a.m., the
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State audit finds documentation gaps, policy violations in former Gov. Mike Parson’s office
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new audit of former Gov. Mike Parson’s office found insufficient documentation for hundreds of thousands of dollars in state travel expenses, unallowable employee payments and a lack of recordkeeping, leading Missouri State Auditor Scott Fitzpatrick to give the office a “fair” rating. The State Auditor’s Office rates agencies on a four-point
Continue Reading Columbia businessman sues Regions Bank over ongoing PPP loan saga
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia businessman is suing Regions Bank in connection with previous COVID-19 era loans. Greg DeLine filed a lawsuit in St. Louis County on Thursday, accusing the bank of negligent misrepresentation and constructive fraud. The two sides have been responding in court since March over loans DeLine received from the Paycheck Protection Program
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Columbia schedules town halls for public safety sales tax
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has scheduled several town halls to discuss a public safety sales tax measure that will be on the Aug. 4 ballot. City Councilmembers and representatives from the Columbia Fire and Police departments will be present to ask questions about the proposed 1% tax. Previous reporting says city leaders
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Woman accused of fraudulently obtaining more than $13k in SNAP benefits
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Russellville woman has been charged with four felonies after authorities claim she fraudulently obtained $13,414 in SNAP benefits during a six-year period. Jenyfer Todd was charged Thursday in Cole County with stealing more than $750, two counts of falsifying false documents and one count of unlawfully receiving public assistance. A $5,000
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Jefferson City’s Salute to America is taking extra precautions during the heat advisory
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (Kmiz) The annual Salute to America Fourth of July Celebration began Thursday at the Missouri Capitol, and organizers and emergency personnel are implementing extra safety measures to address the heat advisory in effect through the holiday weekend. The festival will include events for multiple days for the first time since 2022. Organizers
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