COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 40-year-old man who was shot by Jefferson City police officers on Thursday has been charged with five felonies. Joey Hampton, of Jefferson City, was charged on Friday with two counts of first-degree assault, shooting at a vehicle, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He was not listed on the Cole
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Moberly advised residents not to burn anything on Friday, as the area is experiencing conditions that increase the risk of outdoor fires spreading out of control. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for most of Mid-Missouri on Friday, as the combination of dry vegetation and air,
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TODAY: I’m tracking a breezy and sunny afternoon as temperatures warm into the low 70s by the afternoon hours and winds blow out of the southwest at 10-15 mph with gusts up to 30 mph. These conditions, paired with dry air, will lead to a fire weather warning for much of Central Missouri until the
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STARKVILLE, Miss. (KMIZ) The home stretch of the regular-season has arrived, as the Mizzou men’s basketball team is set to embark on its final two-game road swing of the year. On Saturday, head coach Dennis Gates and his team will tip off that two-game stretch with a rematch against Mississippi State, in Starkville. The Tigers
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TODAY: Friday is a warm and windy day. A red flag warning is in effect for most of mid-Missouri from noon to 6 p.m. Burning will be dangerous and is discouraged. Southwest winds around 15-20 mph will gust to 30 mph at times. Temperatures reach the low 70s with southwest wind and abundant sunshine. TONIGHT:
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Police shot a man in Jefferson City on Thursday afternoon. Details about the person’s condition were not available, but Missouri State Highway Patrol Sgt. Kyle Green confirmed an officer-involved shooting had occurred in the 800 block of Broadway Street. MSHP Sgt. Bradley Germann told ABC 17 News that the Division of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four teams make the podium, and nine individuals bring wrestling titles back to Mid-Missouri. Christopher Ankenmen of Tolton Catholic became the 45th wrestler to become a four time state champion. North Callaway’s Collin Moore and Centralia’s Rex Bryson also defended their crowns, bringing home a second consecutive gold. In the class 1
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz is set to kick off his sixth spring camp at the helm of Tiger football, as the team’s first practice will come on Friday morning. On Thursday, Coach Drink and a couple of his returning starters addressed the local media, ahead of camp that will come with
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two horses rescued from a muddy lagoon near Harrisburg on Wednesday night are recovering after being treated by veterinarians. A friend of the horses’ owners said the animals were at the vet until about 3 a.m. to ensure they made it through the night. They are being treated with antibiotics to
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TIPTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Tipton guard Madison Carvajal went ‘Beyond the Game’ with ABC 17 Sports Director Nathalie Jones, as the senior hopes to help guide her team the state championship stage in 2026. You can find the full transcript of the interview below. Nathalie Jones: “What’s up? We are at Tipton High School going beyond
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission unanimously approved a contract extension for the county’s special assistant prosecutor assistance on four murder cases. The contract would require Sue Boresi’s assistance in the prosecution of Anthony Marine, who is accused of murder in May 2025; James Caldwell, who is accused of killing one person and injuring
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications Director Christie Davis said Thursday that feedback has been positive in the first 90 days of community surveys on satisfaction with dispatchers. The rate of positive responses is 93%, Davis said. The survey was rolled out on Nov. 19 and sends two questions to a 911 or 311
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TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool with lows in the upper 30s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny, windy, and warm with highs in the lower to mid-70s. An elevated fire risk is expected with low humidity throughout the day. EXTENDED: A Fire Weather Watch has been issued for Friday afternoon for areas north of I-70 as gusty winds
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BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters were seen in a Boone County neighborhood east of Columbia on Thursday after a fire was reported. At least a dozen Boone County Fire Protection District firefighters were seen on South Sonora Drive. Smoke was seen coming from the back yard of a residence when an ABC 17 News reporter
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If you have been watching the forecast, you have probably noticed that there has been an increasing chance of observing wintry precipitation on Sunday. The problem is that although we know that wintry precipitation is likely, there is rather low confidence in the type of precipitation that will be observed for each area. Due to
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman jailed in Cole County on suspicion of murder has drawn the attention of Immigration and Customs Enforcement. Denita Jackson, 27, is a Lincoln University student and track team sprinter who is originally from Guyana, in South America. She was arrested and charged this week with second-degree murder and armed
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THIS AFTERNOON: Sunny and mild, with highs in the upper 50s to around 60 degrees and calm winds. TONIGHT: Temperatures drop into the 40s this evening, with lows in the mid-30s under clear skies. EXTENDED: Friday will be very warm and windy, with highs near 70 degrees and wind gusts up to 25 mph coming
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It’s not quite spring, but Mizzou football is getting ready for fall. The Tigers started spring practice this week. Watch a news conference with the coach and players in the media player.
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TODAY: Thursday is warm and sunny, with a high near 60 under sunny skies. Winds are variable and calm. TONIGHT: Temperatures fall into the 40s after the dinner hour, with mostly clear skies. Lows reach the 30s by sunrise. EXTENDED: Calm and clear conditions start the morning, but south winds pick up, becoming breezy by
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than four dozen of mid-Missouri’s high school wrestlers punched their tickets to the semi finals of the MSHSAA wrestling championships. After the first two rounds of competition, 49 student athletes still have their eyes set on a state championship. Moberly’s Breanne Gibbs is hoping to become a four time state champion,
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