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Police: Man arrested after stabbing woman on West Broadway in Columbia

July 10, 2024 6:19 PM Katie Greathouse

A man was arrested after he allegedly stabbed a woman on Wednesday morning in Columbia, according to a press release from the Columbia Police Department.

Man arrested, charged after one person shot on Lincoln Drive early Wednesday morning

July 10, 2024 4:14 AM Reagan Phillips, Erika McGuire, Ryan Shiner

Columbia police confirmed one person has been arrested after a shooting in central Columbia early Wednesday morning.

Part of Business Loop 70 closed for railroad track removal

July 10, 2024 11:15 AM Allison Weaver

A portion of Business Loop 70 will be closed from Wednesday, July 10 at 6 a.m. to Thursday, July 11 at 5 p.m.

Eldon man sentenced two consecutive life sentences for child sex crimes

July 10, 2024 5:16 PM Ryan Shiner

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon man was sentenced on Wednesday to two consecutive life sentences for child sex crimes. Joshua Shackley, 45, was found guilty earlier this year of two counts of statutory sodomy and one count of second-degree child molestation. He is currently being held at the Miller County Jail. The jury took

Residents call for action as safety concerns grow for Gillespie Bridge Road

July 10, 2024 4:54 PM Olivia Hayes

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Some residents who live near Gillespie Bridge Road are expressing concerns for their safety and are calling on Boone County for more preventative measures to be put into place during severe weather. Last week, Iveta Thayer and her husband were swept away by floodwaters covering Gillepsie Bridge road in their car.

Moberly man found guilty of federal gun charge

July 10, 2024 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man who was in a nearly day-long standoff with law enforcement in Moberly in 2022 was convicted Wednesday of a federal gun charge, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Stephen Thorp, 62, was found guilty by a jury for being a felon in possession of a

Wisconsin man killed in Moniteau County crash

July 10, 2024 4:11 PM Ryan Shiner

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Wisconsin man died in a crash that occurred Tuesday evening in Moniteau County at the intersection of Highway 50 and Route E, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the crash occurred as a 2011 Dodge Caravan was heading north and a 2014 Ford

Man charged with several child sex crimes in Morgan County

July 10, 2024 3:59 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Gravois Mills man was charged with several child sex crimes on Wednesday. Alex Alter was charged with two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy and one count of first-degree sexual misconduct, a misdemeanor. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Wednesday and no bond was set. He was not listed

Ex-NBA player Jontay Porter pleads guilty in case tied to gambling scandal that tanked his career

July 9, 2024 11:21 PM Associated Press

Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — Former NBA player Jontay Porter admitted Wednesday that he schemed to take himself out of games for gambling’s sake, pleading guilty to a federal conspiracy crime in the scandal that already got him banned from the league. “I know what I did was wrong, unlawful, and I am deeply

Funeral announced for assistant fire chief who drowned while saving two people

July 10, 2024 2:43 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Funeral services have been announced for Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Matthew Tobben. The Boone County Fire Protection District wrote on its social media Wednesday that a visitation will be held 3-8 p.m. Friday at Oltmann Funeral Home. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Saturday at East Central College in

New inclusive park to be built in Holts Summit

July 10, 2024 9:43 AM Madison Stuerman

The City of Holts Summit and Callaway County Special Services announced on Wednesday a new partnership to build an inclusive park.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you plan on watching the Olympics?

July 10, 2024 4:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2024 Olympics begin in a couple of weeks and there will be some Mid-Missouri representatives in Paris. Former University of Missouri distance runner Karissa Schweizer will be on the Olympic roster in the 5,000-meter and 10,000-meter runs. Former MU wrestler J’den Cox was recently announced as a coach for USA wrestling.

Darryl Maylee, Victor Pitman say backgrounds qualify them for Callaway County sheriff

July 9, 2024 10:56 PM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, residents of Callaway County will elect a new sheriff, in what is likely the biggest race of the county. The Republican primary race between current interim sheriff Darryl Maylee and Victor Pitman occurs on August 6. Former Sheriff Clay Chism is unable to serve after losing his peace officer’s license

Callaway County sheriff candidate interview: Victor Pitman

July 10, 2024 12:41 AM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: Okay, so to start, I’m just gonna have you give me a little bit of background and just tell me a little bit more about yourself. Victor Pitman: Okay, well, my name is Victor Pittman, p-i-t-m-a-n. I’ve been a law enforcement officer for over 40 years. Most of that has

Callaway County sheriff candidate interview: Darryl Maylee

July 9, 2024 11:31 PM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: So to start, I’m just going to have you to give me a little bit of your background and just tell me a little bit more about yourself and your background in law enforcement training. Darryl Maylee: Okay my name is Darrell Maylee I’m acting interim Sheriff here at Callaway

Several Heather Ridge Apartment tenants endure days without water, flood damage persists

July 9, 2024 7:54 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Management at the Heather Ridge Apartment Complex says the water is safe to use after ongoing issues. However, flooding issues remain. One tenant who wished to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation from Mills Property, told ABC 17 News that they woke up on the morning of June 30 without any

MSHP: One dead in Moniteau County crash

July 9, 2024 9:47 PM Ryan Shiner

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person died in a crash in Moniteau County on Tuesday night and another two people are injured, according to a social media post from the Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F. Two vehicles crashed and troopers are investigating. Troop F wrote that the crash is blocking Highway 50 at Route

Fallen Boone County assistant fire chief escorted back to hometown; Task Force One members to come back to Mid-Missouri

July 9, 2024 10:18 AM Olivia Hayes

“A small procession will escort Assistant Chief Matt Tobben back to his hometown of Union, Mo. will occur Tuesday, July 9, 2024,” the post read. “Tentative departure time from Columbia, Mo is 10:15 and the procession will travel Interstate 70 to Highway 47 toward Union. The procession will turn on Independence Drive then onto Church Street to Oltmann Funeral Home.”

Parson signs omnibus law enforcement bill Tuesday

July 9, 2024 1:43 PM Morgan Buresh

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson signed multiple bills into law on Tuesday, including one that will create new law enforcement legislation. Senate Bill 754 is a larger crime bill that establishes several other laws, including Max’s Law, Blair’s Law and a law regarding juvenile parole eligibility. All legislation will take effect on Aug.

Columbia man dies in Boone County crash on Interstate 70

July 9, 2024 10:05 AM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man died in a crash that occurred Tuesday morning at mile marker 117 on Interstate 70, a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report states. The report states that a 2024 Freightliner Cascadia tractor trailer – driven by Derson Jeanlouis, 36, of Brandon, Florida – was in the eastbound lane