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Boone Health to close home care and hospice services

November 2, 2023 11:50 AM Madison Stuerman, Mitchell Kaminski

In a news release, the healthcare network has stopped taking new patients as of Thursday and employees will be employed through Dec. 2.

Three apply so far for Columbia Ward 2 council opening

November 2, 2023 7:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been three people who have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat. The city announced last month that it will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation in October, effective Nov. 22. Waner told ABC 17

DOC deputy director announces retirement

November 2, 2023 6:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Corrections Deputy Director Matt Sturm will be retiring this month, according to an email from a DOC spokesperson. Sturm has served in the deputy director role since 2017 and has been with the DOC for nearly 30 years. Sturm isn’t the only immediate retiree in the department. DOC Director

Callaway County man charged with murder in 2002 cold case

November 2, 2023 10:52 AM Madison Stuerman, Morgan Buresh

A grand jury has indicted a man in the investigation into the murder of Debra Dickens back in 2002.

Harrisburg man charged after allegedly trying to stab retail shopper, kick police officer

November 2, 2023 5:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Harrisburg man was arrested and charged after allegedly trying to stab a shopper at a Columbia Dollar General on Wednesday on Vandiver Drive. Anthony Giboney, 61, was charged with second-degree assault and four-degree assault. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial court appearance is set

Woman suffers serious injuries in Highway 63 crash

November 2, 2023 3:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 48-year-old Columbia woman suffered serious injuries in a crash in the northbound lane of Highway 63 near Old 63 in Hallsville, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. According to the report, the crash occurred when a 2018 Ford Explorer – driven by Deana Phillips – rear-ended

Inmate dies at Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center

November 2, 2023 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate died Wednesday night at the Fulton Reception and Diagnostic Center, according to a Thursday morning press release from the Missouri Department of Corrections. The release stated Zachary McBee was found dead at 9:53 p.m. Wednesday. He was 35. A cause and circumstance were not available and an autopsy will be

Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation removes almost 15,000 marijuana products from recall list

November 2, 2023 9:22 AM Madison Stuerman

The Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation has removed almost 15,000 products originally recalled over the summer as of an updated list on October 20th.

Drought continues to hit Mid-Missouri, open burning regulations take effect

November 2, 2023 4:44 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As drought in Mid-Missouri continues, despite some recent rainfall, many counties are still in drought stricken areas. According to the U.S. Drought Monitor from Oct. 31, counties like Morgan, Moniteau, Cooper, Pettis, Benton and much of Cole, Camden and Miller counties are in severe drought stricken areas. Nearby counties seeing moderate drought

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think Mizzou can pull off an upset against Georgia?

November 2, 2023 3:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Tigers (7-1, 3-1 Southeastern Conference) head to Athens, Georgia, this weekend to take on the Georgia Bulldogs (8-0, 5-0) for an SEC East game. Kickoff is set for 2:30 p.m. Saturday. In the first College Football Playoff rankings that were released on Tuesday, the Bulldogs were picked as the No.

Report: Surface mold found at Columbia Fire Stations 2 and 6, not determined hazardous

November 1, 2023 9:19 AM Madison Stuerman, Jazsmin Halliburton

The Columbia Fire Department has released the final condition reports from an outside firm after reports of possible mold inside Fire Stations 2 and 6 last month.

Jefferson City man charged after allegedly beating woman in vehicle

November 1, 2023 7:48 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged with kidnapping and other felonies on Wednesday after allegedly beating a woman in a vehicle on Tuesday. Kristopher Johnson, 22, was charged with first-degree kidnapping, second-degree robbery, first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and second-degree domestic assault. He is being held at the Cole County

Bob Knight, Indiana’s combustible coaching giant, dies at 83

November 1, 2023 6:21 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL MAROT The Associated Press BLOOMINGTON, Ind. (AP) — The turbulent and brilliant basketball coach Bob Knight has died. Knight’s family made the announcement Wednesday night on social media, saying he was surrounded by family at his home in Bloomington, Indiana. Knight led the Hoosiers to three NCAA championships. He was among college basketball’s

Columbia complex where deadly fire happened lacks city rental certificate

November 1, 2023 4:39 PM Lucas Geisler

A Columbia apartment complex where two children died last year no longer has the proper city licensing for rental properties.

Multiple people arrested in Mid-Missouri, accused of breaking Halloween sex offender rules

November 1, 2023 4:16 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple people were arrested in Mid-Missouri on Tuesday on suspicion of not complying with sex-offender Halloween restrictions. In Chariton County, Timothy Schnetzler, 42, of Salisbury, was arrested on suspicion of several charges. He was charged with failure to register as a sex offender, drug possession, two counts of first-degree endangering the welfare

Columbia Sewer Utility asking for public input on Forest Hill improvement project

November 1, 2023 3:49 PM Hannah Falcon

The Columbia Sewer Utility is asking residents to weigh in on a planned sewer improvement project at Forest Hill Court and Ridge Road.

Man charged after deadly overdose in Osage Beach

November 1, 2023 3:48 PM Hannah Falcon

A man is in police custody after an overdoes led to one person’s death and detectives found evidence of child endangerment.

Inmate found dead at Cooper County Jail

November 1, 2023 2:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate at the Cooper County Jail was found dead on Friday in a cell, according to a Monday social media post from the Cooper County Sheriff’s Office. The sheriff’s office said Brooke Bailey, of Jefferson City, was found dead on Friday. She was 33. The post says she was being held

Missouri Department of Corrections Director retiring after seven years

November 1, 2023 1:40 PM Hannah Falcon, Nia Hinson

Missouri Department of Corrections Director Anne Precythe’s last day will be Dec. 5. An interim director will be announced after her retirement.

Man arrested for suspected DWI Tuesday after crashing into multiple houses

November 1, 2023 11:51 AM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was taken into police custody for suspected driving under the influence on Tuesday after crashing a car into houses and a parked car. Just before 4 p.m. Tuesday, Jefferson City Police responded to the 4000 block of Buckingham Park. Multiple homes were hit by a car, according to Jefferson