Editor’s note: The number of protection orders filed against Dusty Blue has been corrected to two. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Questions about a Missouri state senate candidate’s past have resurfaced after a website documenting his legal history was created and campaign flyers featuring excerpts from a decade-old probable cause statement began popping up. Dustin “Dusty” Blue
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JEFFERSON CITY Mo. (KMIZ) Following 12 years on the job, Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman decided to not seek reelection. With that seat now vacant, two candidates are vying for it in the upcoming Republican primary. Voters will be able to choose between a state lawmaker with more than a decade of legislative experience
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Secretary of State Denny Hoskins has until Aug. 4 to certify or reject the referendum petition to put the 2025 Congressional map on the November ballot. In a statement to ABC 17 News, Hoskins said the 2025 map is the “law of the land.” “I am still verifying and certifying
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JEFFERSON CITY Mo. (KMIZ) Sam Bushman is stepping down from his seat as Cole County’s presiding commissioner, leaving the field open for two Republicans — State Rep. Mike Bernskoetter and Paul Dupuis. ABC 17 News talked to each man ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. No Democrats have filed in the race. MIKE BERNSKOETTER: So
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Tropical Storm Bertha made landfall in St. Bernard Parish, Louisiana, earlier today, with maximum sustained winds estimated to be 45 mph, including higher gusts. The interesting thing about this system is that the “storm” characteristic has been on the isolated side, mainly producing isolated cells on land, with a cluster of more organized storms being
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Sam Bushman is stepping down from his seat as Cole County’s presiding commissioner, leaving the field open for two Republicans — Mike Bernskoetter and Paul Dupuis. ABC 17 News talked to each man ahead of the Aug. 4 primary. No Democrats have filed in the race. SUTTON PARKER: Walk me through
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear to partly cloudy and nice with lows in the lower 60s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with evening rain possible. Highs near 80. EXTENDED: Temperatures are about 10-15 degrees cooler today with dew points in the low 60s. It’s been super nice and tomorrow is looking similar with morning temperatures in the lower 60s
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Boone County firefighters put out a trailer fire Wednesday afternoon east of Columbia that damaged at least two homes. Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief Chuck Doss told ABC 17 News that a trailer caught fire near two homes in the 7400 block of Suncrest Court. Joey Rimel with the
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KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Chiefs fans can now get an idea of what Kansas City’s new enclosed stadium will look like, when it opens in 2031, after the organization released some renderings of the project, on Wednesday. “Today we are excited to show Chiefs Kingdom a first look at our new home,” Chiefs Chairman and
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COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Cooper County Fair is moving forward without carnival rides this year after its contracted ride company, Amusement Associates, shut down unexpectedly and did not return the fair’s $5,000 deposit. Cooper County Fair Board President Bryan Larm said the board hired Amusement Associates in January after meeting with the company at a
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THIS AFTERNOON: Mostly sunny and much milder in the low 80s, with less humidity. Light north winds at 5 to 10 mph. TONIGHT: Skies remain clear, with lows falling to the mid-60s. EXTENDED: Mild weather continues through Thursday, but rain chances will return early Friday. Widespread showers are expected throughout the day Friday, with over
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TODAY: Wednesday feels much drier, with dew points starting the day in the 60s, compared to Tuesday’s 70s. This dry air may feel even drier this afternoon, as we expect dew points to fall into the 50s. Highs remain much cooler today as well, in the low 80s. Sunny skies and a light north breeze
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Montgomery County man needed surgery to repair his liver, colon, stomach and bladder after a Tuesday morning shooting, according to court documents. Roger Fischer of Jonesburg was charged Wednesday with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and two counts of armed criminal action after allegedly shooting a man during an
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man convicted of causing the West Quincy levee to fail in the Great Flood of 1993 is set to have a parole hearing Wednesday after 33 years in prison. James Scott was found guilty of causing the levee to fail and was sentenced to 20 years to life in prison
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics announced the retirement of one of its most senior administrators, on Tuesday, as Deputy Athletic Director, Chief Operating Officer and Senior Woman Administrator Marcy Girton will retire in mid-August. This comes after Girton has spent more than three years in Columbia, to wrap up a career that spanned more than
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There have been a total of 45 cases of cyclosporiasis in Boone County as of Tuesday afternoon, according to the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services. A PHHS spokesman told ABC 17 News on Monday that there were 37 cases of the diarrhea-causing illness reported and Cole County had five cases,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has dropped charges against a man who was accused of driving under the influence in a fatal crash after his blood sample came back clean. Jervontaye I. Warmack was charged in November with involuntary manslaughter, child endangerment and driving while intoxicated. Police said he hit a
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State ID Access Coalition is demanding that the Missouri Department of Revenue provide public disability accommodations. The coalition sent a letter to the DOR director in May asking for ADA accommodations on the department’s website, over the phone and in person at licensing offices throughout the state. The coalition is
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No-excuse absentee voting opened Tuesday, giving all registered Boone County voters the chance to cast their ballots early in person. The Boone County Clerk’s Office says on its website that no-excuse absentee voting allows any registered voter in the county to cast a ballot in person just like on Election Day. No-excuse
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cooler with lows in the upper 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, much cooler, and less humid with highs in the lower 80s. EXTENDED: A cold front worked through Mid-Missouri Tuesday afternoon, allowing winds to shift to the north. We’ll finally feel the effects of the front on Wednesday, with morning temperatures in
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