Some Columbia residents receive roll carts during first day of distribution Monday
The city-wide distribution of the long-awaited roll carts is set to begin on Monday for Columbia Residents.
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Ameren warns of online scam targeting Missouri customers
Ameren wants customers in Missouri and Illinois to be aware of fake website listings that mimic the utility’s site.
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Parson proposes $1.3 million for Missouri Task Force 1 after veto last year
After funding for Missouri Task Force 1 was vetoed last year, Gov. Mike Parson proposed $1.3 million for the specialized disaster response team in his budget plan.
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Boonville sex offender arrested after online sting
A Boonville sex offender was arrested Monday after investigators say he exchanged graphic, sexual messages with a detective posing at two different teenagers.
Continue ReadingDrone that killed US soldiers in Jordan followed American drone onto base, causing confusion
CNN, PLANET LABS PBC, POOL, GETTY IMAGES, SOCIAL MEDIA By Natasha Bertrand, Oren Liebermann and Haley Britzky, CNN (CNN) — The drone that killed three US Army soldiers and wounded dozens more in Jordan on Sunday approached the US military outpost, Tower 22, around the same time an American drone was returning to the base,
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think the Chiefs can beat the 49ers?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs are once again heading to the Super Bowl. After beating the Baltimore Ravens 17-10 on Sunday, the Chiefs are heading to Las Vegas to take on the San Francisco 49ers in a rematch of Super Bowl LIV, where the Chiefs beat the Niners 31-20 for their first championship
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‘It’s fantastic!’: Fans excited to see Kansas City Chiefs return to the Super Bowl
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fans are excited to see the Kansas City Chiefs going back to the Super Bowl. Academy Sports and Outdoors stores across Missouri and Kansas immediately began selling the official Kansas City Chiefs AFC Championship shirts, hats, fleece, and more. ABC 17 News caught up with a few excited Chiefs fans at the
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Local wedding industry slowly bounces back after pandemic
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The wedding industry is gradually rebounding after facing significant losses during the pandemic. According to local wedding vendors, the average cost of a wedding in Missouri ranges from $28,000 to $30,000. Although there is a slow resurgence in the industry, wedding officials note that there is still room for growth. Many people
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Chiefs punch ticket to fourth Super Bowl in five years with win in Baltimore
BALTIMORE, Md. (KMIZ) For the second straight season and fourth time in five years, the Kansas City Chiefs will play for a Lombardi Trophy. The reigning Super Bowl champions captured a 17-10 AFC Championship win against the Ravens, on Sunday, to punch that Super Bowl ticket. Head coach Andy Reid and the Chiefs will look
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Blood donations at a record low in 20 years, American Red Cross still asking for donations
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As harsh winter weather hit the country, the American Red Cross is also taking a hit, as they have received the least blood and platelet donations in 20 years. They are asking for life-saving donations during this shortage. Since the beginning of January, about 370 Red Cross blood drives across 27 states
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Gov. Parson proposed $1.4 million for upgrades to crime lab
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Governor Mike Parson suggests a $1.4 million investment to enhance the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crime Lab. According to the Boone County prosecutor, DNA testing results can take anywhere from 10.5 months to 20 months. The Department of Public Safety aims to enhance efficiency by acquiring four microscopes and hiring three new employees,
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Multiple nurses attacked at MU Health since December
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been multiple incidences where nurses at University Hospital and University Hospital Psychiatric Center were attacked. Since December 2023, there were 3 reported attacks on nurses at the MU Psychiatric Center, according to online court records. According to the American Nurses Association, one in every four nurses in the United States
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Mizzou officially hires new defensive coordinator
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eli Drinkwitz has found Blake Baker’s replacement. Mizzou Football announced on Saturday evening that Corey Batoon has officially been hired as the team’s next defensive coordinator. Saturday’s announcement confirms Friday’s report from ESPN that said the Tigers were set to give the defensive coordinator job to Batoon. “Our intent from the start
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Concerns rise over speeding vehicles, road safety on Bethel Street in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents turning onto Bethel Street in south Columbia may notice several yellow yard signs scattered across front yards that read “PLEASE SLOW DOWN.” Nearby residents told ABC 17 News that vehicles speeding down Bethel Street have been a constant problem over the past several years. On Thursday, Columbia firefighters responded to the
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Mistrial declared for man accused in Columbia hammer attack, hearing set for next month
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A mistrial was declared in the case of a man accused of using a hammer to attack a man near Stephens Lake Park in 2022 after the jury was deadlocked. Daniel Dwyer, 53, of Columbia, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. A status hearing is now set for 9
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Two people injured during fire at MU Medical Sciences Building, around $2 million in damage estimated
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people suffered minor injuries on Friday and more than $2 million worth of damage estimated to have been reported from a fire University of Missouri Medical School. The two people who were injured were not named, but they were treated and released, according to an email from MU Health Care spokesman
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Pulaski County teacher charged with statutory rape in Pulaski County jail
PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A teacher from Pulaski County who was charged with statutory rape and other felonies is now listed on the Pulaski County Jail roster. Hailey Clifton-Carmack, 26, was booked into the Pulaski County jail on Jan. 21, according to online jail records. She was arrested in Texas earlier this month. Clifton-Carmack, formerly a
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Columbia man charged with stalking after following victim, blocking car at busy intersection
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with stalking and a number of misdemeanors following an alleged road rage incident that led to police blocking lanes on Thursday night on South Providence Road. Jason Rowe, 41, was charged with first-degree stalking, driving while intoxicated, resisting arrest, reckless driving and four-degree domestic assault. According to
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Boonville man accused of breaking 1-month-old baby’s leg
BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man was charged on Wednesday with child abuse after he was accused of breaking his 1-month-old baby’s leg in December. Austin Cooke, 19, was booked into the Cooper County Jail on Wednesday on a $100,000 bond. A court date has not been set. According to the probable cause statement, Boonville
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Tax professional warns of scams ahead of tax season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Monday marks the beginning of tax season, and there are a few things people should be aware of before trusting someone to help with a tax return. The Missouri Department of Revenue will begin accepting electronically filed state tax returns on Monday, the same day the IRS starts accepting federal tax returns
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