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Cooper County Fire Protection District using lessons from Wooldridge wildfire a year later

October 20, 2023 11:15 AM Erika McGuire

Sunday marks one year since the small Cooper County community of Wooldridge was burned by a wildfire.

Blood drive honors resiliency of Mid-Missouri burn victim

October 21, 2023 4:48 PM abc17news-Newsroom

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Red Cross held a blood drive in honor of a firefighter who was severely burned at a bonfire in Mexico, Missouri. The blood drive was held Saturday in Centralia at the Holy Spirit Church from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. MU Health Care shared the story of Eli Beasely, a professional

Columbia state senator announces intent to run for Missouri secretary of state at University of Missouri homecoming parade

October 21, 2023 3:18 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia State Sen. Caleb Rowden announced his plans to run for Missouri secretary of state by displaying a large sign at the University of Missouri Homecoming parade. The Republican served as Senate President Pro Tem this year. Due to term limits, Rowden’s time in the Missouri Senate is coming to an end

WATCH: Mizzou beats South Carolina on Homecoming; coach and players talk to media

October 21, 2023 6:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou was victorious on Homecoming on Saturday, staying in the mix in the SEC East with a win over South Carolina.

Mizzou wins fifth straight Mayor’s Cup, improves record to 7-1

October 21, 2023 5:52 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou cruised past SEC rival South Carolina 34-12 on homecoming to capture the Mayor’s Cup for the fifth consecutive season. The Tigers have now won two straight games and hold a 7-1 record this season. You can watch extended highlights from Saturday’s win in the video player below. https://youtu.be/GngPyd0E2kc Eli Drinkwitz remains

Columbia Police Department works to decrease crime this homecoming weekend

October 21, 2023 3:56 PM Nia Hinson

Saturday marks the University of Missouri’s homecoming game between the Tigers and the South Carolina Gamecocks, which means the city will see an influx of people.

University of Missouri Homecoming parade and football game to cause traffic impacts downtown

October 21, 2023 4:37 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the University of Missouri’s homecoming week events come to an end, and the Mizzou Tigers get ready to face off against the South Carolina Gamecocks on Saturday, traffic impacts due to the parade and game are to be expected throughout downtown. The Homecoming parade began Saturday’s events at 9 a.m. and

Indiana man seriously injured after hitting a deer in Callaway

October 21, 2023 10:04 AM Marina Diaz

CALLAWAY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Indiana man was seriously injured after hitting a deer on his Harley-Davidson Friday night. Jesus Riviera was driving on I-70 westbound near mile marker 152 when the crash happened. The 29-year-old was transported by Callaway County EMS to University Hospital. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Riviera was driving when he

Two people were injured in a rollover crash in Callaway County

October 21, 2023 9:44 AM Marina Diaz

CALLAWAY, Mo. (KMIZ) A teen and a man were seriously injured in a rollover crash in Callaway County on Friday. 22-year-old Jace Burgress from Holts Summit was driving his 2018 Honda when he traveled off the right side of US 54 at Hillers Creek and overturned. Burgress was seriously injured in the crash and was

Camdenton County man airlifted to hospital following a motorcycle crash

October 21, 2023 9:22 AM Marina Diaz

CAMDEN, Mo. (KMIZ) A 60-year-old man was airlifted to University Hospital after hitting a deer on his motorcycle. John Edwards was seriously injured when he hit a deer on his Harley-Davidson a little before 6:30 on Friday Night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Route D 79′ South of Rock

SportsZone Football Friday Week 9 scores and highlights

October 20, 2023 7:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) View a livestream of Battle-Hannibal in the web player above. See other area scores below:

First trucks carrying aid enter Gaza but besieged enclave desperately needs more

October 21, 2023 6:27 PM CNN

CNN By Jessie Yeung, Abeer Salman, Asmaa Khalil and Hafsa Khalil, CNN Gaza and Rafah (CNN) — The first trucks carrying aid entered Gaza on Saturday, but international leaders have warned that much more is needed to combat the “catastrophic” humanitarian situation in the enclave that holds more than 2 million people. The admission of

$12 million in ARPA funding awarded to expand cell service in Mid-Missouri counties

October 20, 2023 8:25 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced in a Friday press release that $12,022,081.94 of American Rescue Plan Act money was awarded to 29 cell towers to expand cellular service throughout the state, The grant will also improve 9-1-1 connectivity in high-cost areas, the release states. Projects are expected to serve

Traffic restricted next week on Worley Street to fix water main

October 20, 2023 7:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A partial lane closure will occur Monday in Columbia on West Worley Street between Bernadette Drive and Claudell Lane, according to a press release from the City of Columbia. The release states that Columbia Water and Light will be repairing a water main. The work is expected to be done by Tuesday.

SportsZone Football Friday game of the week preview: Hannibal at Battle

October 19, 2023 2:58 PM Nathalie Jones

Watch a livestream of the game in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Battle and Hannibal will do battle in the Week 9, which is the regular season finale, on Friday night. The Spartans and the Pirates are our KZOU game of the week. You can watch the game live on KZOU over the

Columbia man who pleaded guilty to murdering stepfather sentenced to 25 years

October 20, 2023 5:51 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo .(KMIZ) A Columbia man who pleaded guilty two months ago to shooting and killing his stepfather was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison. Samuel E. Brotherton, 23, pleaded guilty on Aug. 21 to second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of Rollin G. Thompson, 64, in the 3800

True/False Film Fest searching for new office location after Sept. 15 fire

October 20, 2023 6:06 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) True/False Film Fest employees have been searching for a new office after a fire took place last month, causing them to lose $75,000 worth of equipment. For the past month, True/False employees have been working out of the Ragtag Cinema on Hitt Street. The fest is hosted by the Ragtag Film Society.

Two apply so far for Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat

October 20, 2023 5:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. The city announced earlier this 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 earlier

13-year-old boy seriously injured in Phelps County ATV crash

October 20, 2023 4:52 PM Ryan Shiner

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 13-year-old boy from Rolla suffered serious injuries Friday in an ATV crash in Phelps County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash. The crash occurred on Route HH about three miles north of Rolla. The child was not named in the report. The crash occurred as the boy attempted

Camden County Sheriff’s Office adds terrorism tip link to website

October 20, 2023 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office stated in a Friday press release that it has added a terrorism tip link to its website. The sheriff’s office stated the link was established in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. The release states the system was set up under the Missouri Office of Homeland