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Missouri judge says ban on gender-affirming care for minors can start Monday

August 25, 2023 3:30 PM Associated Press

A Missouri judge says a law banning gender-affirming treatments for minors can take effect.

Intersection near Jefferson City High School to be closed next week for roadwork

August 25, 2023 3:23 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works announced in a Friday press release that an intersection near Jefferson City High School will be closed next week for street repairs. The intersection of Adams and Union streets will be closed 8 a.m. Monday and is expected to be completed by 5 p.m.

Man charged in June ARC fight arrested

August 25, 2023 3:06 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in relation to a fight at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center in June has been arrested. Kameron Mearidy, 19, of Columbia, was booked into the Boone County Jail at 6:22 p.m. Thursday and is being held on a $20,000 bond. He was charged earlier this month with first-degree assault. An

Missouri death row inmate who claims innocence sues governor for dissolving inquiry board

August 25, 2023 11:50 AM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — A Missouri death row inmate is suing Gov. Mike Parson over the governor’s decision to dissolve a board of inquiry that was convened to investigate the man’s innocence claim. The lawsuit on behalf of Marcellus Williams asks a state judge to invalidate Parson’s June order that

Camdenton man killed in Highway 54 motorcycle crash

August 25, 2023 10:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Camdenton man died late Thursday after his motorcycle hit a median cable barrier, the Missouri State Highway Patrol says.

Friday night high school football games delayed due to the heat

August 25, 2023 4:04 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) High school football games across mid-Missouri are being delayed Friday due to unsafe high temperatures. Tonights kickoff for the Rock Bridge vs. Park hill South football game has been pushed back to 8 p.m. ABC 17’s Sportszone Football Friday have been calling this the game of the week. Other schools have also

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Dangerous heat and humidity return through Friday

August 17, 2023 3:08 PM John Ross

BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day lasting from Sunday through Friday evening, as heat index values may span 105-116 throughout the afternoon hours. SETUP: Upper level high pressure will allow this heat to build un-interrupted, and aid in our weekend warm up. This “heat dome” setup may keep

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you get the new COVID-19 shot?

August 25, 2023 3:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, while still low, are on the rise as the fall gets closer.

Sedalia City Council issues ordinance to stop harassment of 911 dispatchers

August 24, 2023 7:32 PM Mitchell Kaminski

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sedalia City Council on Monday issued an ordinance to stop telephone harassment of Public Safety agencies. Pettis County Joint Communications has been dealing with a stream of harassment through repetitive nonemergency calls. The callers would become argumentative, and at times harass and threaten operators in nonemergency situations. “I have answered calls

Trump surrenders at Atlanta jail on charges, then is quickly released on $200,000 bond

August 24, 2023 6:19 PM Associated Press

View a livestream of Trump arriving at the jail in the web player above. ATLANTA (AP) — Former President Donald Trump surrendered Thursday on charges that he illegally schemed to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, a brisk 20-minute booking that yielded a historic first: a mug shot of a U.S. ex-president. He was released on $200,000 bond

Doctors recommend most people wait to get vaccinated until new booster arrives

August 24, 2023 11:41 AM Morgan Buresh

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Missouri and across the nation, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Parking, street closures to occur in Downtown Columbia during concert

August 24, 2023 11:34 AM Avery Roehler

Parking was restricted Thursday in part of Downtown Columbia in preparation for a street concert near the University of Missouri campus.

Ashland Police look for three people after a car burglary surge Thursday morning

August 24, 2023 1:54 PM Euphenie Andre

Three people burglarized 18 cars in the Eagle Lakes, Southwinds, Bluegrass South and Liberty Landing subdivision areas of Ashland.

ID crackdown: How bars and the state check for fake IDs

August 24, 2023 6:12 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control said its application, “Show-Me ID” found 5,447 invalid IDs in June. The smartphone app was created as a partnership with The Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety and Traffic Division. The app was designed to help catch fake-ID’s of those trying to drink underage. The

Majority of local football teams push back kickoff due to heat

August 22, 2023 2:18 PM Nathalie Jones, Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge Bruins announced that Friday night’s season opener against Park Hill South will now be played at 8 p.m. due to the excessive heat lingering over Mid-Missouri. Many other schools announced the same change for Friday. You can find a full list of adjusted kickoff times below. Park Hill South

Boone County convenience store owner pleads guilty to selling fake Juul products

August 24, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County convenience store owner pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to selling fake Juul pods. Rafiqul Khan pleaded guilty to two counts of selling counterfeit tobacco products, according to court documents. Both counts were misdemeanors. US Customs and Border Patrol agents intercepted two shipments in 2019 from Hong Kong

Scores of Trump fans gather outside Georgia jail to show support ahead of his expected surrender

August 24, 2023 3:42 PM Associated Press

Hours before former President Donald Trump was expected to turn himself in at the Fulton County Jail on charges related to his efforts to remain in power after his 2020 election loss, dozens of his supporters had already gathered Thursday morning outside the facility.

Inmate death reported at Jefferson City Correctional Center

August 24, 2023 3:09 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center was found dead at 8:03 a.m. Thursday, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Corrections. Robert Duda was found dead. He was 75 years old. The release states he died of natural causes. The release states he was serving a