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Vigils to be held at local synagogue, on University of Missouri campus

October 12, 2023 3:36 AM Gabrielle Teiner

On Thursday, Congregation Beth Shalom will hold a vigil at 7 p.m. to pray for Israel as a war continues to rage throughout the country.

MDC: More than 16,500 deer harvested during new early antlerless firearms season, 348 from Callaway County

October 11, 2023 7:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There were 16,575 deer harvested around the state during the new three-day firearms season for antlerless deer, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Conservation. The new, three-day season lasted from Oct.6-8, and hunters in Mid-Missouri saw a benefit, with 338 deer harvested in Callaway County, while there were

Moberly church group stuck in Israel during war

October 11, 2023 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri’s U.S. senators’ offices are offering resources and help to any Missourians stuck in war-torn Israel and Gaza.

Plocher announces bid for lieutenant governor

October 11, 2023 6:55 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Speaker of the House Dean Plocher (R-St. Louis) announced his bid for Lieutenant Governor on Wednesday in a press release. In his press release, Plocher describes himself as a conservative and showed support for Missouri’s abortion ban, as well as the Save Women’s Sports Act that was signed by

Casa Maria’s owner accused of arson cited with operating business without license

October 10, 2023 4:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of Casa Maria’s Mexican Cantina in Columbia — who was recently charged with second-degree arson – has now been cited with operating the business without a valid license. Crystal Umfress, 42, was cited on Monday with a license violation. According to the violation notice, the business license for the south

Missouri working to implement Alzheimer’s task force recommendations

October 10, 2023 6:30 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 120,000 Missouri residents are living with Alzheimer’s, and that number is expected to grow by more than 8% in the next two years, according to the Alzheimer’s Association. Missouri’s elected officials are recognizing this epidemic, and one of the ways they’ve taken action is with the state’s Alzheimer’s State

Local synagogue says security will be ‘ramped up’ ahead of vigils this week

October 10, 2023 7:30 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A local synagogue in Columbia, Congregation Beth Shalom said security measures are being ramped up as tensions over the Israel-Hamas war rise. With a vigil to honor those who died in the war set to occur on Thursday, Rabbi Matt Derrenbacher with Congregation Beth Shalom told ABC 17 News that precautions are

‘It is time to eradicate Hamas’: Missouri lawmakers react to Israel-Hamas war

October 9, 2023 7:23 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal lawmakers from Missouri have reacted to the violence over the weekend in the Middle East, after Hamas militants launched an attack on Israel and the country declared war. According to the Associated Press, the combined death toll is more than 1,600, which included American citizens. For the most part, Congress members from

Woman with Boone County ties dies in Hamas attack on Israel

October 9, 2023 12:02 PM Hannah Falcon

The leader of a Mid-Missouri synagogue said late Sunday that the weekend attack on Israel by militants in the Gaza Strip is a “broken glass moment” for the Jewish people, referencing the horrors of the Holocaust.

Missouri remembers eight firefighters who died in the line of duty

October 8, 2023 4:57 PM Euphenie Andre

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson proclaimed October 8 as Fire Service Day in Missouri. The Firefighters Memorial Foundation of Missouri hosted its 21st Annual Memorial Service Sunday. Families and loved ones gathered to remember the lives of their loved ones who lost their lives rescuing others. Eight men were added to the monument

Candlelight vigil held to honor fallen firefighters in Missouri

October 7, 2023 4:43 PM Gabrielle Teiner

KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A candlelight vigil was held Saturday at 7 p.m. to honor Missouri firefighters who died in the line of service. A large crowd gathered for the vigil, which was held at the Fire Fighters Memorial of Missouri in Kingdom City. State Fire Marshal Tim Bean was in attendance along with other

Missouri politicians express support for Israel

October 7, 2023 7:17 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s elected officials are outspoken about the attacks in Israel Saturday. Many proclaiming support for Israeli defenses. In a joint statement, Missouri House Speaker Dean Plocher and Senate President Caleb Rowden expressed support for Israel. “We reiterate our unwavering support for the State of Israel and its inherent right to defend itself against

Casa Maria’s co-owner charged in Bootheel arson case booked into, released from Cape Girardeau County Jail

October 5, 2023 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

CAPE GIRARDEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A co-owner of a Columbia restaurant who was wanted for second-degree arson has been booked into — and since released from — the Cape Girardeau County Jail. Crystal Umfress, 42, co-owner of Casa Maria’s Mexican Cantina, is facing arson charges for her alleged role in starting a fire at a restaurant

MU School of Medicine looking to combat Missouri’s rural health care crisis

October 5, 2023 7:58 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With hospitals closing across Missouri, access to physicians and health care is becoming difficult in rural communities. Missouri has a lower ratio of primary care providers per capita than the United States. On Wednesday the MU School of Medicine received a $16 million award from from the Health Resources and Services Administration

Student loan repayments return and so do scammers

October 5, 2023 12:35 PM Morgan Buresh

Student loan repayments have begun this month for the first time in three years, and officials are warning borrowers to beware of scams.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you missed work because you didn’t have child care?

October 5, 2023 2:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Leaders say the lack of sufficient resources costs companies and the state more than a billion dollars each year and is most felt in rural areas.

80% of Missouri business leaders say child care crisis bad for state

October 4, 2023 11:02 AM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers, business leaders and business owners from across Missouri gathered for a discussion on an issue plaguing Missouri’s economy: child care.

Benton County man who escaped from Phelps County Jail charged with more felonies

October 2, 2023 10:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warsaw, Missouri, man who escaped from the Phelps County Jail – and was eventually caught – this weekend is seeing more charges. Jonathan S. O’Dell, 33, was charged on Monday with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. A court date for the new charges has not been set.

Two Columbia businesses awarded marijuana microbusiness dispensary licenses

October 2, 2023 8:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two locations in Columbia were among the 48 marijuana microbusiness licenses awarded on Monday by the Missouri Division of Cannabis Regulation, according to a press release. The DCR stated in the release that it received more than 1,600 applications during the July 27-Aug. 10 application period. A majority of the approvals – 19

Escaped Phelps County inmate captured

October 1, 2023 6:07 PM Euphenie Andre

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jonathan O’Dell was found Sunday after escaping Phelps County Jail. He was taken into custody without incident in Ray County at approximately 5 p.m. Sunday by the FBI, per the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the Ray County Sheriff’s Office. Just after 11 p.m. Friday, two inmates escaped the Phelps County Jail