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Columbia man pleads guilty to reduced charge in stepfather’s death

August 21, 2023 12:36 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man charged in March 2022 with shooting and killing his father pleaded guilty to reduced charges Monday and could spend more than two decades in prison.

University of Missouri hosts Tiger Walk amidst high temperatures

August 20, 2023 9:23 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Today, The University of Missouri held it’s annual Tiger Walk amidst the heat, and students braved the heat to celebrate an age old tradition. With dangerous highs ABC 17 spoke to students about how they stayed cool. “We beat the heat by drinking a lot of water preparing for the event, but it’s

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the City of Columbia buy the McKinney building?

August 21, 2023 2:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

The City of Columbia is considering the purchase of a downtown building — a proposal set to come before the city council Monday.

Monday marked the first day of school for the Jefferson City School District

August 21, 2023 4:26 AM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, students who are enrolled in the Jefferson City School District started the 2023-2024 school year. ABC 17 News spoke with Superintendent Bryan McGraw the week leading up to the first day of school about what parents and students should expect going into the new year. McGraw said one of

Scammers may be looking to take advantage of students this back-to-school season

August 20, 2023 7:38 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As students get their class schedules and buy school supplies to prepare for the fall semester, scammers are also gearing up to take advantage of people. The Better Business Bureau is warning students of some particular scams this back-to-school season, and Nick Knoth of the BBB said there are ways to keep

Otterville man dies after being hit by debris on road

August 20, 2023 8:07 PM abc17news-Newsroom

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 71-year-old man from Otterville died after a three-car crash yesterday afternoon. Missouri state highway patrol troop f investigated the crash that happened on US 50 Eastbound at Morgan County Drive at 4 p.m. The crash happened when two cars crashed after one failed to stop, skidded of the side of the

Jefferson City Fire Department responds to structure fire on Monroe street Saturday night

August 20, 2023 9:58 AM abc17news-Newsroom

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In a press release, the Jefferson City Fire Department said it responded to a fire in the 1300 block of Monroe Street at 9:15 Saturday night. According to the release, the first fire company that arrived on scene reported seeing smoke and fire in the basement of the home. Crews then

Jefferson City Council to meet to discuss additional parking spots

August 20, 2023 3:58 AM Grace Pankey

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is scheduled to meet Monday to discuss the addition of 10 new parking spaces on Dunklin, between Marshall Street and Lafayette Street. Multiple businesses in the area, including the Jefferson City Community Center, had asked the City for more parking spaces. The Council also plans to discuss

Columbia man hurt in two-vehicle crash in Boone County Saturday

August 20, 2023 8:41 AM abc17news-Newsroom

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was seriously hurt in a two-vehicle crash Saturday night in Boone County, according to a report by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred when Randall Fisher, 27 was driving Northbound on Missouri 763 when he, and a 17-year-old girl switched lanes at about the same time.

One woman hurt in three-vehicle crash in Morgan County Saturday evening

August 20, 2023 7:49 AM abc17news-Newsroom

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tipton, Missouri woman was hurt in a three-vehicle crash in Morgan County on Saturday, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred when Catherine Crouch, 76, was driving Westbound on U.S. Route 50 around 5:30 pm, when she came across two vehicles that were

Columbia City Council talks of potential purchase of historic McKinney building

August 19, 2023 6:46 PM Gabrielle Teiner

The Columbia City Council is considering purchasing of the historic McKinney building at the council meeting set for Monday at 7 p.m.

Department of Transportation yet to set demolition date for old Rocheport Bridge

August 19, 2023 5:38 AM Isabella Roberts

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation has not yet set a date for the demolition of the old Rocheport Bridge, but said it will be sometime in September. Saturday morning, MoDOT and consultant team Lunda held a meeting at the A-Frame in Rocheport to discuss the progress of the Rocheport Bridges construction. MoDOT

Cole County Courthouse set to receive renovations

August 18, 2023 9:51 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Courthouse has been standing in Jefferson City for more than 100 years, but it’s beginning to be in need some some repairs. During Tuesday’s Cole County Commission meeting, Judge Jon Beetem made a presentation about repairs to the courthouse, which included the main courtroom on the third floor.

Murder charge downgraded for man accused of killing baby

August 18, 2023 10:41 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been updated for a man accused of killing his child and abandoning the corpse. Staffone Fountain, 31, of Independence, was previously charged with first-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse. He is now charged with second-degree murder, abandoning a corpse and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Fountain’s attorney

83-year-old woman dies in Moniteau County crash

August 18, 2023 4:45 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect Ida Wolf passed away, after ABC 17 News received more information from law enforcement. CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An 83-year-old woman died after she was injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday in Moniteau County. Ida Wolf, of California, Missouri, died, according to a Friday night email from a

Three hurt in Randolph County crash

August 18, 2023 8:57 PM Ryan Shiner

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hurt – one seriously – in a one-vehicle crash Friday in Randolph County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer – driven by Rachelle Tolson-Galbreath, 56, of Macon – was heading northbound on Highway 63 and

Columbia Board of Education approves new version of SRO agreement

August 18, 2023 7:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education on Friday approved a new version of its school resource officer agreement with the Columbia Police Department. The board took it up after the city’s legal department made some suggestions following Monday’s vote. It now goes to the City Council for approval on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Deputy

Advocates against sexual assault warn of ‘Red Zone’ period for coming weeks

August 18, 2023 7:35 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Advocates against sexual assault say the coming weeks are a ‘Red Zone’ period where students are more vulnerable to sexual assault. Advocates are offering advice on preventing assault, asking for consent and resources for victims. “There is something that is called the Red Zone,” Nightcap CEO Shirah Bernard said. “It’s a period

Safety top of mind as students move back to University of Missouri campus

August 18, 2023 12:09 PM Morgan Buresh

As University of Missouri students move in to begin the school year, one thing on both parents’ and students’ minds is safety.

Friday marks 20th anniversary of fire at The Heidelberg

August 18, 2023 7:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday marked the 20th anniversary of a day when Columbia almost lost one of its most well-known establishments. On Aug. 18, 2003, The Heidelberg in Downtown Columbia caught fire. Seventy firefighters responded and it nearly three hours to put out. Firefighters said at the time that an electrical malfunction in the ceiling above a