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Harrisburg woman seriously injured in Boone County crash

November 29, 2023 7:32 PM Ryan Shiner

A Harrisburg woman suffered serious injuries in a Wednesday crash in the northbound lane of Route E, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Property mapping could be potential tool as Columbia looks to transform vacant lots

November 29, 2023 7:08 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia leaders attended the Vacant Property Leadership Institute earlier this month, and the organization hosting that conference said changes will be dependent on the momentum a city can get to work towards its goals. Justin Godard, associate director of national leadership and education at the Center for Community Progress, said immediately following

Health officials say stay safe while keeping warm this winter

November 29, 2023 11:01 AM Jazsmin Halliburton

Health officials want people to know about potential hazards while keeping their homes warm this winter.

Columbia College reported financial losses while paying former president

November 29, 2023 3:14 PM Hannah Falcon, Matthew Sanders

Columbia College, which last month announced the elimination of more than 100 jobs — has been in the red since 2019, according to financial records compiled by ProPublica.

New judge assigned in Jefferson City murder case

November 29, 2023 5:16 AM Gabrielle Teiner, Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new judge has been assigned to a Jefferson City murder case. Judge Cotton Walker recused himself from the murder case involving Sergio Sayles last month. Judge Jon Beetem was assigned to the case on Wednesday. Sayles 36, of Jefferson City, was charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, evidence tampering, first-degree

Columbia man charged with several felonies after chase with law enforcement

November 29, 2023 5:20 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Wednesday after allegedly leading police on a chase in northern Columbia on Tuesday night. Alec McCabe, 32, was charged with second-degree robbery, second-degree kidnapping, third-degree domestic assault and resisting arrest by fleeing. He is currently being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A court

Callaway County man indicted on child sex crimes

November 29, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A grand jury indictment was filed on Monday for a Holts Summit man accused of multiple child sex crimes. Dennis Wayne Gallatin, 72, was charged with two counts of statutory sodomy of a victim younger than 12 years old and tampering with a witness. He is being held at the Callaway County

Two suffer minor injuries in crash at Jefferson City tri level

November 29, 2023 3:56 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people suffered minor injuries Wednesday in a crash at the tri-level overpass in Jefferson City, according to a crash report from the Jefferson City Police Department. Officers responded to Highway 50/54 shortly after noon, the report states. The report states the crash occurred as a 2017 Nissan Rogue – driven

Water shut off in Keytesville due to water main break; schools closed

November 29, 2023 2:36 PM Ryan Shiner

Water has been shut off in Keyetsville due to a water main break, according to a Facebook post from Chariton County EMS.

Former Camden County investigator accused of using position to intimidate witness

November 29, 2023 12:24 PM Matthew Sanders

A former Camden County prosecutor’s office investigator used his position to intimidate another person in a dispute over damage to a van, court documents say.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing upper respiratory illnesses, RSV and the flu

November 29, 2023 11:17 AM Erika McGuire

Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

Police: Evidence of shots fired found in central Columbia late Tuesday night

November 29, 2023 6:45 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police found two homes damaged by gunfire late Tuesday evening. Police were called to Oak Street a little before 11 p.m. for reports of shots fired. A sergeant on scene told ABC 17 News crews that two homes were hit by bullets but no one was hurt. ABC 17 News crews

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think the Tigers will be invited to a New Year’s Six Bowl?

November 29, 2023 4:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 10-2 Missouri Tigers were ranked at No. 9 once again on Tuesday in the College Football Playoff rankings, days after blowing out Arkansas on the road. There’s only a few spots available for a coveted New Year’s Six Bowl, which this year will include the Cotton Bowl, Orange Bowl, Fiesta Bowl,

Area union reports progress in Columbia Water Workers’ salary negotiations with city

November 28, 2023 6:45 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia and LiUNA Local 955 continued negotiations over the city’s water distribution workers’ salaries on Tuesday with the union saying that progress was made. The two sides met at the Columbia Convention and Visitors Center at 1:30 p.m. with negotiations lasting over an hour. According to the union, the

Search warrant suggests deaths at central Columbia home involve drugs, eyeing murder charges

November 28, 2023 5:03 PM Ryan Shiner, Lucas Geisler, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A search warrant filed in relation to the deaths of two people at a central Columbia home on Nov. 9 indicates that the deaths could have involved drugs. The document says the evidence in the home could support second-degree murder charges. Former Cole County Prosecutor Bill Tackett called the circumstances of the

Ashland claims just cause to fire suspended police chief in notice of hearing

November 28, 2023 4:21 PM Ryan Shiner

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Ashland has laid out its reasons why it wants to fire its suspended police chief, Gabe Edwards, in a notice of hearing. The City’s Board of Aldermen previously announced that it will hold a public hearing at 1 p.m. Thursday, Dec. 7, to determine if it will fire Edwards. Edwards

Columbia woman charged after allegedly ransacking convenience store

November 28, 2023 8:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman was arrested and charged on Tuesday after allegedly ransacking a convenience store and causing thousands of dollars worth of damage. La Shaunda Angeline Johnson, 31, was charged with first-degree property damage, misdemeanor stealing and first-degree trespassing, a misdemeanor. She is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond.

44 people apply for Jefferson City parks director position

November 28, 2023 7:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The “interview phase” for the search for the next Jefferson City park director will take place over the next two or three weeks, according to an email from Chris Leuckel, president of the Parks and Recreation Commission. Leuckel said 44 people have applied for the position. The position became open after former

Bright Nights Holiday Lights display opening next week

November 28, 2023 7:45 PM Chance Gotsch

Holiday season is in full swing here in Columbia Missouri which means that holiday light displays are starting to pop-up soon. The Bright Lights Holiday Nights light show hosted by Veterans United Home Loans in Columbia is doing their yearly display beginning December 5th-17th from 7-10:30 each night. Each year, long lines of traffic can

California man charged in Versailles shooting

November 28, 2023 7:21 PM Ryan Shiner

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A man from the state of California was charged on Tuesday in relation to a Nov. 19 shooting that was reported in Versailles. Stephen Michael Brayley, 39, was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful gun possession. Brayley appeared in court on Monday and pleaded not guilty. He is being