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Third man charged in deadly north Columbia drive-by shooting

June 29, 2023 10:44 AM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors filed charges Wednesday against a third man allegedly involved in a deadly shooting in a north Columbia neighborhood.

Man arrested after more than 16-hour-long manhunt

June 29, 2023 9:42 AM Madison Stuerman

The Columbia Police Department is asking residents in the neighborhood of Old Hawthorne and surrounding areas to shelter in place as they search for a suspect in an active investigation.

Columbia police to host community meeting, discuss crime trends

June 29, 2023 6:06 PM Nia Hinson

Columbia Police Department leadership will host a meeting with the public Thursday night to talk about crime trends in CPD’s south district.

Biden ‘strongly disagrees’ with high court affirmative action ruling

June 29, 2023 12:11 PM Associated Press

Supreme Court’s decision to strike down the use of affirmation action in college admissions, saying justices unraveled “decades of precedent” as the president stressed that race-based discrimination continues to exist in America.

Tracking extreme heat and storms to close out the week

June 29, 2023 3:36 AM Nate Splater

Today: A Weather Alert Day has been issued for Thursday as temperatures reach above 100 degrees, and the heat index soars up to 108 degrees. Isolated storms are possible in northern Missouri today, bringing a risk of severe hail and winds. Tomorrow: Friday is another Weather Alert Day with nearly identical conditions to Thursday; the

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

Tracking dangerous heat Thursday and Friday

June 28, 2023 3:27 PM Chance Gotsch

Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the mid-70s as skies remain partly cloudy. Winds remain out of the southwest at 8-12 mph. Tomorrow: A Weather Alert Day has been issued Thursday as the actual air temperature reaches up to 102 with the heat index soaring up to potentially 108 degrees. Skies remain partly cloudy with winds

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.

Collier continues to transform Capital City’s football program in year three

June 28, 2023 6:54 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In just two season at Capital City, Joe Collier has taken the Cavaliers from a one win season to seven wins last year, but he says there’s still work do to ahead of year three. “I think we found our way and that’s when we came from that one win season

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.

Mizzou hoops lands opponents for inaugural SEC/ACC challenge

June 28, 2023 10:28 AM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s and women’s basketball teams now know who they’ll be facing in this years inaugural SEC/ACC Challenge. Dennis Gates and company will be taking the trip to Pittsburgh to take on the Panthers on Nov. 28 at 6 p.m., while Robin Pingeton’s group will travel to Virginia on Nov. 30

Mizzou women’s basketball gets first look at upcoming SEC opponents

June 28, 2023 9:23 AM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team got its first look at the 2023-24 SEC opponents. The Tigers are looking to improve on their 6-10 conference record last season. MU will play a 16-game conference slate hosting Alabama, Auburn, Georgia, Ole Miss, South Carolina, Texas A&M, Vanderbilt and Arkansas to Mizzou Arena. On the

Tracking scattered rain early Wednesday, brutal heat this afternoon

June 28, 2023 5:35 AM Nate Splater

This morning: Isolated showers are possible early morning, but won’t stop warming temperatures. By noon today, the feels-like will already be in the low 90s. This afternoon: Temperatures soar to the mid-90s under sunnier skies today, and the heat index jumps to around 100 degrees! The UV Index peaks at 11, extreme levels that can

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

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

Tracking dangerous heat returning with storm chances

June 27, 2023 3:31 PM Chance Gotsch

Tonight: Overnight lows cool to the upper 60s tonight with chances of scattered showers and storms. After sunset an isolated shower or two becomes possible with scattered showers and storms increasing after midnight. Brief downpours and lighting look to be the main impacts tonight with storms staying below the severe threshold. Tomorrow: Showers and storms

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