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An Eldon man will now spend 10 years in prison after violating his probation for two counts of second degree burglary. Robert J. Cody Jr. was sentenced on Oct. 6 in Miller County Circuit. Cody pled guilty in 2014 before the current prosecutor took office. He was sentenced to ten years in prison on each

TODAY: After one of the coldest mornings we’ve seen in 6 months, temperatures this afternoon will struggle to seasonal levels. Our average high for this time of year is the upper 60s and we’ll barely reach 60 today. Although it will be cool, there will be plenty of sun with an easterly breeze under 6

The Columbia Police Department has announced their participation in the Police Data Initiative (PDI) led by the White House, according to an official news release on Thursday. The CPD says that this will help increase transparency, accountability and building trust with Columbia citizens. “We’re very excited to join this initiative. Our focus as a department

A Vandalia woman is in custody for drug possession after the East Central Drug Task Force served a search warrant late Wednesday night. Lori Ann Stuart, 43, was arrested in the 100 block of Woodlawn Street in Vandalia. The task foce, along with the Vandalia Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Audrain

At about 8:30 Thursday morning, 11 units responded to an apparent aircraft emergency at 3511 Longfords Mill Drive in Boone County. According to initial reports, a hot air balloon had to make an emergency landing in the area. ABC17 News reporters spoke with the pilot of the balloon. He said no one was hurt and

Just because someone runs a small business doesn’t mean their contribution to the local economy is small as well. “Most of the net permanent jobs, 60 percent in fact, come from small businesses,” said Greg Tucker, the state director of the Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Centers. He said small businesses are defined as

TODAY: A frost advisory remains in effect through 10AM for Saline, Chariton, Macon, and Randolph counties where frost is possible and sensitive vegetation uncovered could be damaged. After a chilly morning with temperatures falling to the mid to upper 30s north of the Missouri River, we’ll have a sunny, cool afternoon with high temperatures touching

An Ohio University emeritus professor has confirmed to KMIZ that he and at least one other faculty member had been contacted regarding the school’s current President, Dr. Roderick McDavis. According to Dr. Richard Vedder, he and the other faculty member had been contacted by someone closely related with the University of Missouri’s presidential search committee.

Columbia residents expressed their concerns about Columbia’s aging storm and sewer systems to city leaders Wednesday night. Wednesday night was the first of three focus groups that the city is holding. The City of Columbia is developing a plan to meet critical infrastructure needs to improve the community’s waterways. The goal is to create affordable

Columbia Police officers met with about a dozen northeast Columbia residents Wednesday night at the department’s second town hall meeting. “I’m concerned that crime is rampant everywhere,” said Robin Koury, a Belmont Park resident. “I don’t like driving around everywhere and seeing panhandlers. They make me nervous.” During Wednesday night’s meeting, residents and officers talked

The new Wellness and Multi-purpose Recreation Center is expected to bring more business to Jefferson City, according to city leaders. ABC 17 News got its first look inside the facility still under construction Wednesday as the Parks and Recreation Commission gave a tour to the city council and members of the public. The project is

Detention officers acted quickly to help a jail inmate during a near-death experience last week at the Boone County Jail. According to the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, a detainee was complaining of illness and collapsed. He stopped breathing and had no pulse. Officers performed CPR, then used a defibrillator to stimulate the heart. He was

TONIGHT: Skies will clear overnight and some of the coolest temperatures so far this season will move as temperatures drop to the mid to upper 30s north of I-70 and to near 40 south. Where the air is more stagnant in low areas, frost may be possible early Thursday as temperatures could dip to freezing

Temperatures quickly rise Friday and into the weekend as winds shift around to the south, ahead of a developing storm system over the Central Plains. During the warming trend, there are a couple chances of rain and t-storms as waves of low pressure pass through. An upper level wave will track across far southern Missouri

As the cold weather moves into mid-Missouri, Columbia Water and Light spokeswoman Connie Kacprowicz said now is the time for residents to make sure they’re homes are being energy efficient. There are a lot of variables and differences in how to save money based on if someone lives in an apartment or home. But she

Eathan Longbine, 26, has been charged with second degree murder, first degree robbery and armed criminal action on Oct. 12. Longbine is a suspect in a Moberly homicide case, in which 39-year-old Kevin McCuiston was found dead with a gun shot in a residence on Calhoun Street on Oct. 6. 28-year-old Joseph Lee Kertz of

Mariah Houston of Cole County was arrested for domestic assault in the second degree on Tuesday, according to official documents. Her boyfriend, Antonio Bledsoe, claimed that Houston tried to run him over with her vehicle and then left the scene. After an altercation inside of Houston’s vehicle, Houston ran into Bledsoe’s vehicle, and proceeded to

The Boys & Girl Club of Columbia broke ground Wednesday afternoon on a multi-million dollar expansion project. The group’s facility, located at 1200 North 7th Street in Columbia, will be expanded by 14,000 square feet. It comes at a cost of $2.5 million, funded by donations through the community. Expansion efforts started after the Boys

Tavion Jones was sentenced to 7 years in prison on two counts of receiving stolen property and one count of unlawful use of a weapon. Jones pleaded guilty to all counts. Jones is no stranger to authorities. He claims to associate with the gang, “Squad up,” in Columbia and has been involved in multiple shootings.

Joseph Lee Kertz had a conversation with his mother from the Randolph County Jail following his arrest on Oct. 6, threatening to flee the country after he posted his bond and to shoot at officers who would attempt to stop him. Kertz was arrested on Oct. 6 for first degree murder in Moberly, Missouri. According