Atlanta Democratic debate roundup
A look at what happened during the Democratic presidential debate Wednesday night in Atlanta.
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CPS considers $20 million bond issue for facility improvements
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Long-Range Facilities Committee discussed a possible $20 million bond issue at its meeting on Wednesday. The money, if approved by the school board and voters, will go toward continued growth, athletic facility improvements, building maintenance, accessibility, building renovations and safety and security needs, said CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark.
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Ember from training starts fire at Missouri State Penitentiary
The Jefferson City Fire Department said Thursday that an errant ember from an intentionally set fire on city property caused a blaze Wednesday on the roof of a Missouri State Penitentiary building.
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Columbia man pleads guilty in Planned Parenthood arson
A Columbia man pleaded guilty on Thursday morning in connection with a fire that was intentionally set to the Planned Parenthood in Columbia in February. Wesley B. Kaster, 42, pleaded guilty before to one count of maliciously using explosive materials to damage a building owned by an organization that receives federal financial assistance, and one
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Impeachment hearings wrap up for the week as House hears from former aide
A former National Security Council aide will tell the House impeachment hearing that one of the central Republican talking points – that Ukraine interfered in the 2016 U.S. election – is a “fictional narrative that has been perpetrated and propagated by the Russian security services.” In prepared testimony Thursday, Fiona Hill stressed that she is
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Firefighters battle fire at Missouri State Penitentiary
Firefighters with the Jefferson City Fire Department and the Holts Summit Fire Department responded to a fire at the Missouri State Penitentiary on Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived to the building on Capitol Avenue around 4:20 p.m. and as of 6:10 p.m., some units remained on scene. Officials said the cause of the fire is under
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MU temporarily suspends fraternity for recent incident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri spokesman said Wednesday the Lambda Chi Alpha fraternity was under a temporary suspension. MU spokesman Christian Basi said the university is looking into an incident reported recently. Basi also said the suspension could last a few days. According to Basi, the suspension of activities is normal procedure for
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Columbia police follow up on leads in Cooper County in missing woman case
A Columbia police source tells ABC 17 News detectives were in Cooper County on Wednesday to follow up on leads in the case of a missing Columbia woman. The police source would not specify the location being searched. Mengqi Ji Elledge, 28, went missing Oct. 8. Her husband, Joseph Elledge, reported her missing a day
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Man faces federal charge after north Columbia chase
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal prosecutors charged a man with being a felon in possession of a firearm after a chase in north Columbia led to three arrests Tuesday. Joseph Luckett, 25, was charged Wednesday after federal investigators said he was investigated accused of selling heroin. A special agent with Alcohol, Firearms and Tobacco said Luckett
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Employees to return to Truman Building after battle with bed bugs
Employees will return to work at the Harry S Truman State Office Building in Jefferson City on Thursday after a battle with bed bugs, according to the Office of Administration. ABC 17 News reported Wednesday that bed bugs were found in a second-floor office of the building. A spokesperson with the office said employees in four suites
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Crash on MU campus sends one to hospital
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri Police Department spokeswoman said a pedestrian was taken to the hospital and a driver was ticketed after a crash on University Avenue in Columbia on Wednesday. Columbia firefighters and MUPD responded to the 1100 block of University Avenue just before 9 p.m. for a motor vehicle crash. MUPD
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Callaway County deputies arrest man hiding in a “deep freeze”
Charles Bentley, 55, arrested on multiple felony warrants CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said deputies went to the 3000 block of Hilltop Drive near Fulton for a fugitive investigation. Charles Bentley, 55, of Fulton allegedly had numerous felony warrants out of Callaway County for charges of unlawful possession of a firearm,
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Health department offers advice on keeping food safe for Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving dinner means turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casseroles and tons of food, usually sitting out for hours.
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DEFENDERS: Hackers targeting Disney Plus accounts
Hackers are already taking advantage of Disney’s popular new streaming service.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission reviews new plan for Pickard Hall demolition
The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing decommissioning plans for the demolition of Pickard Hall.
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Jury rules man guilty of murder in Waffle House shooting case
The trial of a man accused in a deadly 2018 shooting at a Columbia Waffle House continued Wednesday with testimony from one of two men shot that night.
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Missouri attorney general: Thousands of rape kits remain untested
Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt will be in Columbia on Wednesday to talk about an initiative meant to address the backlog of rape kits awaiting testing.
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DEFENDERS: How to check your password security amid Disney Plus hacks
Hackers are already taking advantage of Disney’s popular new streaming service. When hackers reportedly gained access, they changed usernames and passwords. Due to that hack, users had trouble logging into the accounts. ABC 17 Defenders Investigator Deborah Kendrick shows you how to check and see if your password has been involved in a security breach.
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State recovers more than 21,000 gallons of liquid waste after 2019 floods
The Missouri Department of Natural Resources is asking for the public’s help after a slew of “orphaned” containers were recovered along the Missouri River following the flood of 2019.
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Waffle House shooting surveillance video
WARNING: Video shows graphic violence.
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