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Mid-Missourians could see changes on their utility bills as weather gets colder

October 11, 2023 11:58 AM Morgan Buresh

It’s already beginning to feel more like fall outside, which will soon turn into winter, which will cause a hike in most people’s utility bills.

Local church group leaves Israel 40 hours before Hamas attack

October 12, 2023 6:35 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local church group escaped Israel 40 hours before Hamas’ initial attack over this past weekend. The Rev. Dan Metz, of St. Thomas More Parish and Newman Center Church in Columbia, and a group of 61 others are back in Missouri safely after a pilgrimage. “I was grateful, very, very grateful that

Auxvasse mayor resigns, citing backlash from residents

October 12, 2023 3:22 PM Ryan Shiner

AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) Auxvasse Mayor Ronald Dye resigned on Tuesday, according to an email from City Clerk Missy Hooks. In his resignation letter dated Monday, Dye stated he resigned due to backlash from residents. “Due to the persisting feeling from the Citizens of Auxvasse that I am not a competent mayor, along with that I

Indiana woman pleads guilty in Callaway County murder case

October 12, 2023 4:03 PM Matthew Sanders

An Indiana woman pleaded guilty to a lesser charge Thursday after being accused of helping in a 2019 murder.

Vigils to be held at local synagogue, on University of Missouri campus

October 12, 2023 3:36 AM Gabrielle Teiner

On Thursday, Congregation Beth Shalom will hold a vigil at 7 p.m. to pray for Israel as a war continues to rage throughout the country.

Alzheimer’s Impact Movement working with lawmakers to advocate for Alzheimer’s policy

October 12, 2023 3:09 PM Meghan Drakas

The Alzheimer’s Impact Movement works with lawmakers to advance and develop policies to help with the research, care and support of people with Alzheimer’s.

Wooldridge woman dies after being hit by vehicle in Cooper County

October 12, 2023 8:03 AM Nia Hinson

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Wooldridge woman died after being hit by a vehicle Wednesday night in Cooper County. A crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol states that Terry Ricketts, 59 was hit by a vehicle on Interstate 70 Eastbound near the 111 mile marker around 10:30. The driver of the vehicle allegedly

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Boone County have enough resources to help people escape poverty?

October 12, 2023 3:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Commission announced Wednesday that it had released its revised Upward Mobility Action Plan.

Israel calls on 1.1 million Gazans to evacuate south in order UN warns is ‘impossible’

October 13, 2023 4:43 AM CNN

CNN By Helen Regan, Caitlin Hu, Mohammed Tawfeeq, Akanksha Sharma and Nadeen Ebrahim, CNN Gaza and Jerusalem (CNN) — Israel’s military has warned 1.1 million people living in northern Gaza to evacuate their homes, amid signs Israel is set to ramp up its retaliatory offensive against Hamas following the group’s October 7 terror attacks. “Civilians

MDC: More than 16,500 deer harvested during new early antlerless firearms season, 348 from Callaway County

October 11, 2023 7:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There were 16,575 deer harvested around the state during the new three-day firearms season for antlerless deer, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The new, three-day season lasted from Oct.6-8, and hunters in Mid-Missouri saw a benefit, with 338 deer harvested in Callaway County, while there were

Boone County releases annual update of Upward Mobility Action Plan

October 11, 2023 7:21 PM Morgan Buresh

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Workgroups are continuing to meet to discuss the best actions that will help Boone County residents out of poverty. The Boone County Upward Mobility Action Plan works to reduce racial and ethnic inequities and help Boone County residents out of poverty. An annual update was released Wednesday. The plan focuses on

Moberly church group stuck in Israel during war

October 11, 2023 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri’s U.S. senators’ offices are offering resources and help to any Missourians stuck in war-torn Israel and Gaza.

Plocher announces bid for lieutenant governor

October 11, 2023 6:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Speaker of the House Dean Plocher (R-St. Louis) announced his bid for Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday in a press release. In his press release, Plocher describes himself as a conservative and showed support for Missouri’s abortion ban, as well as the Save Women’s Sports Act that was signed by

Survey results: Crime reduction picked as top priority for CPD during search for next chief

October 11, 2023 4:39 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A new survey from the City of Columbia shows 80.82% of respondents believe that reducing crime should be the highest priority for Columbia’s next chief of police. The City hired Public Sector Search and Consulting, Inc., a search firm that specializes in recruiting police executives and managing the complex search process, according

How artificial intelligence is being used to research Alzheimer’s disease

October 11, 2023 10:50 AM Meghan Drakas

Some researchers in Columbia studying Alzheimer’s disease are using artificial intelligence to help identify the “most important factors.”

Democrat Raithel launches 44th House District candidacy

October 10, 2023 3:58 PM Matthew Sanders

A Democrat who challenged the Republican incumbent in the 44th Missouri House District will run again next year.

Casa Maria’s owner accused of arson cited with operating business without license

October 10, 2023 4:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of Casa Maria’s Mexican Cantina in Columbia — who was recently charged with second-degree arson – has now been cited with operating the business without a valid license. Crystal Umfress, 42, was cited on Monday with a license violation. According to the violation notice, the business license for the south

Heart of Missouri United Way and MU Health to give out free books to first and second grade students

October 11, 2023 3:46 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, the Heart of Missouri United way and MU Health Care delivered 2,600 Read Across Columbia books to Columbia Public Schools. The event was held from 9:30 a.m. till 11 a.m. at Benton Elementary School on Hinkson Ave. The collaboration between the organizations and school district provided 650 literacy bags for

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou get back in the win column against Kentucky?

October 11, 2023 2:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers suffered a demoralizing defeat at the hands of their fellow Tigers from LSU last weekend on Faurot Field.

Registered sex offender in Boonville charged with several child sex crimes

October 10, 2023 10:22 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A registered sex offender in Boonville was charged on Friday in Cooper County with several child sex crimes. Terry Bulen, 57, was charged with first-degree child molestation, incest and two counts of first-degree aggravated sodomy. Bulen was not on the Cooper County Jail’s online roster on Tuesday night. However, records on Casenet