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Two men charged in deadly north Columbia drive-by shooting

June 28, 2023 12:35 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged two Columbia men Wednesday with murder in the shooting death of a local man in a residential neighborhood.

Tips to prep air conditioner ahead of dangerously hot weather

June 28, 2023 7:37 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ServPro and HVAC repair companies advise homeowners to check their AC filters and clean air ducts ahead of the heatwave to prevent house fires. As Missouri’s heat rises ahead of ABC 17’s Stormtrack Weather Team’s Weather Alert Day on Thursday, and ongoing drought conditions continue, ServPro and 3rd Coast HVAC advise homeowners

Columbia police ‘actively searching’ for man

June 28, 2023 10:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said on its social media Wednesday night that it is actively looking for a 36-year-old man. “Columbia Police are actively searching for Brandt Feutz, 36, in connection to an active investigation. Members of the community should not approach Mr. Feutz as he is considered armed and dangerous,” CPD

Police are seen in south Columbia neighborhood

June 28, 2023 9:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police officers responded Wednesday night to a neighborhood in southern Columbia in the 600 block of Huntridge Drive. An ABC 17 News reporter saw eight Columbia police officers at the scene, as well as a Crime Scene Investigation van. A neighbor told ABC 17 News they heard what sounded like seven

Jefferson City Board of Education approves highest teacher raise in 15 years

June 28, 2023 9:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Board of Education unanimously approved the budget for fiscal year 2024. The budget will include a $1,3000 increase to teacher salaries, the largest in 15 years. Portions of the budget will also go to a series of upcoming projects including the early childhood learning center, Bel Air Elementary and Thorpe Gordon Elementary.

Mid-Missouri farmers, ranchers experience rough summers under drought

June 28, 2023 11:01 AM Hannah Falcon

All of Mid-Missouri is experiencing some level of drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor, most of it in the moderate to extreme range.

JCPD investigating after several people ‘hit with projectiles’ near Truman Building

June 28, 2023 6:13 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department is investigating several people being “hit with projectiles” Tuesday afternoon near the Harry S Truman Building. Officers are not sure yet what the projectiles were, but did not believe they were pellets or paintballs because of the lack of distinctive marks left behind, JCPD Lt. David

Nearly $23.2 million of RAISE money to go towards Columbia transportation project

June 28, 2023 4:17 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia will see millions from the RAISE discretionary grant program for a transportation project, according to a press release from the U.S. Department of Transportation. A total of $54,005,777 from the Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity is being used for projects in Missouri, the release states. Of that total, $23,179,173

Excessive heat brings health concerns, warns MU doctor as index climbs above 100 degrees

June 28, 2023 12:09 PM Mitchell Kaminski

Central Missouri will see the heat index reach climb between 104-108 degrees on Thursday and Friday. As these temperatures continue to rise so will the number of heat-related illnesses.

Man accused in deadly Moberly crash makes first court appearance after venue change

June 28, 2023 10:32 AM Madison Stuerman

Garrett is charged with two counts of second-degree murder for the death of 22-year-old Maya Stillwell and her unborn child. He is also facing DWI charges and armed criminal action.

Another boil water advisory issued for southwest Columbia neighborhood

June 28, 2023 10:09 AM Matthew Sanders

A southwest Columbia neighborhood is under its fourth boil water advisory in the past two weeks.

Garage fire in South Columbia Wednesday morning

June 28, 2023 7:14 AM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 1 a.m. Wednesday morning, the Columbia Fire Department responded to Huntridge Dr. in South Columbia. ABC 17 News Crews saw multiple emergency vehicles on scene. A CFD firefighter told crews that only the unattached garage was affected. The scene was cleared around 2:20 a.m. on Wednesday. We have reached out to

Risk of heat-related illness increased with higher temps this week

June 28, 2023 5:31 AM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is forecasting temperatures in Mid-Missouri over 100 degrees this week. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp says in extreme heat, people should drink double the amount of water they normally would. “It’s about hydration, cool, short work cycles, short play cycles,” said Blomenkamp. Blomenkamp

Amber Alert canceled for two St. Louis-area children

June 27, 2023 5:28 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking for the public to be on the lookout for two kids who were taken from the St. Louis area.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you shooting fireworks this year?

June 28, 2023 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

The fireworks stands are open around Mid-Missouri and doing brisk business.

CPD data indicates vehicle thefts down, but stolen vehicles being used for other crimes, according to assistant chief

June 27, 2023 7:59 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Data from the Columbia Police Department indicates there have been a decrease in motor vehicle thefts compared to last year. CPD Assistant Police Chief Jill Schlude said during Monday night’s North District crime and safety meeting that stolen vehicles have been used more often recently to commit other crimes. “I have seen

Three Callaway teens suffer serious injuries in Boone County crash

June 27, 2023 9:30 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Callaway County teenagers suffered serious injuries in a crash Tuesday afternoon on southbound Highway 63 at East Crofton Hall Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred as a 2012 Toyota Highlander – driven by Brenda Birdsong, 60, of Huntsville — began to slow down

Heat leading cause of weather related death in 2022, National Weather Service reports

June 27, 2023 8:02 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the National Weather Service, extreme heat was the leading cause of weather-related deaths in 2022, with 148 people dying as a result. Temperatures in Mid-Missouri could reach above 100 degrees this week, which could become potentially dangerous. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said heat-related deaths can

Extreme drought conditions prompting burn bans across Mid-Missouri

June 27, 2023 11:47 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Some Mid-Missouri fire departments and local governments are issuing burn bans and warnings as extreme drought continues to grip much of the area.

Southwest Columbia neighborhood experiences third boil water advisory in two weeks

June 27, 2023 11:38 AM Hannah Falcon

Columbia’s municipal utility has asked residents in the city’s southwest area to observe a staggered irrigation schedule to prevent water pressure drops.