COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An off-duty Columbia police officer told his co-workers he saw former police chief Ken Burton drinking prior to officers pulling Burton over and ticketing him. Defense attorney Andrew Popplewell disclosed some of the details of Burton’s arrest in a motion to suppress evidence in the case. Burton faces one count of driving
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FRIDAY: We are in for a chance today as winds are starting to pick up this morning. Those gusts at times will reach up around 25 mph and will help carry in cooler air for this afternoon. Temperatures will struggle to get out of the upper 30s, topping out in the low 40s. TONIGHT: Winds
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia could take over ownership of the Central Missouri Events Center, formerly known as the Boone County Fairgrounds, under an agreement unveiled Thursday at a joint news conference. City and county leaders gathered at City Hall to announce the transfer of ownership of 135.9 acres to the city, according
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The Mizzou women’s basketball team smoked St. Louis in a win it had to have. The Tigers defeated the Billikens 83-58. The true freshmen, Aijha Blackwell and Hayley Frank, led the way for the Tigers. Both started and combined for 33 points and seven rebounds. Amber Smith added 14 points as well for Mizzou. Mizzou
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The public had the opportunity to meet with the three finalists for the Columbia Fire Chief position on Thursday. Maria Beermann-Foat, Christopher Riley and Andy Woody met with the community at REDI from 4:30 p.m. to 6 p.m. ABC 17 News asked each candidate what his or her priorities would be if selected for the job.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Navy submarine USS Columbia holds a special place in the hearts of many in Columbia, making the news of the deadly shooting at Pearl Harbor hard to hear. The US sailor who killed two civilian workers and injured another before killing himself Wednesday at Pearl Harbor was a part of the
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TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a few showers south of I-70. Lows in the mid-upper 30s. FRIDAY: Clouds clear gradually, chilly and breezy with highs in the low 40s. EXTENDED: North winds will make Friday about 10-15 degrees cooler, but we’re dry heading into the weekend. Winds shift back southwest over the weekend, bringing temperatures back
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THIS AFTERNOON: Clouds will hang on across the area today. Temperatures will remain mild, in the mid to upper 50s. TONIGHT: Rain chances move in after sunset, and still look to mainly affect our southern counties. Activity still looks to be light in nature with the heaviest amounts around 0.10”. When the rain moves in you can
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Divers continued their search of the Lamine River for a missing Columbia woman on Wednesday.
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THURSDAY: Sunshine will greet us heading into this morning, but clouds will be on the increase throughout the day. Temperatures will still be able to reach into the mid and some upper 50s. TONIGHT: Rain chances move in after sunset, and still look to mainly affect our southern counties. Activity still looks to be light
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) School health officials in Jefferson City are ready to equip every middle and high school with an anti-opioid overdose medication. “Whenever you have kids that have access to medications at home, you have to be prepared,” said Chad Sooter, the director of health services for the Jefferson City School District. At
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou football coach Barry Odom made his first public comments since his firing on Wednesday morning. pic.twitter.com/ZJaiYs22KM— Barry Odom (@Coach_Odom) December 4, 2019 Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk fired Barry Odom on Saturday. Sterk said the football program lost momentum during the second half of the season, which is why he
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Boone County’s head prosecutor said Wednesday that murder convictions can be won without a body, as divers continued their search for a missing Columbia woman in the Lamine River.
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Health inspectors found only minor violations in the kitchens of Jefferson City’s public schools in October and November, according to inspection reports. October and November health inspection reports included the results from 19 kitchens in Jefferson City education establishments. Inspectors visited 10 Jefferson City School District buildings in October and November:
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TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, chilly. Lows in the mid-30s. THURSDAY: Partly cloudy with late day showers possible south of I-70. Highs in the mid-50s. EXTENDED: Showers taper off overnight Thursday, leaving less than 0.25″ of rain for areas south of I-70. Winds shift back north on Friday, bringing temperatures down briefly into the 40s for highs.
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Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Dan Knight spoke with ABC 17 News on Wednesday about the challenges and feasibility of prosecuting a murder case without a body.
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) – Residents of Boone County had an opportunity to comment on a proposed tax increase for the 2020 budget. The county commission held a public hearing on the 2020 budget at its Monday meeting, which started at 7 p.m. in the county government center at 801 E. Walnut St. in Columbia.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal grant will help the University of Missouri restart a law clinic dedicated to investigating cases of possible wrongful conviction. The nearly $500,000 grant from the Department of Justice’s National Institute of Justice will fund the MU Innocence Clinic. The money will pay for DNA tests on evidence involved in cases
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) – Charleston Southern came to Missouri with a losing record and one of the nation’s worst offenses. The Buccaneers left with a stunning 68-60 upset over the Tigers on Tuesday. Charleston Southern made 8 of 11 3-pointers in the second half, including two 3s by Duncan Lexander and one by Travis Anderson
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou offensive lineman Trystan Colon-Castillo has declared for the NFL Draft. The redshirt junior will forego his senior season to go pro. Thank you mizzou for everything🐯✊🏼 pic.twitter.com/P1yYScRTO4— Trystan Colon🇵🇷 (@Trystan_Colon) December 3, 2019 Colon-Castillo was a three-year starter for the Tigers at center. The 6’4″, 315 pound lineman is from Webb
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