Several roads closed across Missouri after weekend storms
After a weekend of storms, there are about 85 roads closed due to flooding across the state, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation Traveler Information.
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Unrein named Columbia deputy city manager
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Assistant City Manager Matt Unrein was promoted to deputy city manager on Monday, according to a press release from the city. The deputy city manager position helps provide strategic leadership to several departments, including Public Works, Parks and Recreation and Utilities, the release states. Unrein had been making $150,000 per year as assistant city manager and will
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Jewish students disagree during on-campus protest against war in Gaza
A group of University of Missouri students has planned a walkout and march for late Monday morning to show their support for the people in Gaza.
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Columbia man accused of assaulting Hy-Vee employee, charged with two misdemeanors
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with a pair of misdemeanors after he allegedly assaulted an employee at the Hy-Vee on West Broadway in Columbia. Jojuan Leon Hunter, 36, was charged with first-degree trespassing and fourth-degree assault. He is being held in the Boone County Jail on a $1,500 bond. A court date
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Demolition continues at the Missouri State Penitentiary
Jefferson City is demolishing a building and clearing a large area of the Missouri State Penitentiary to make way for future development.
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Weather Alert Day: Storms have cleared, and left behind flooding
MONDAY MORNING UPDATE All storms have cleared. Flooding remains a concern with areal flood alerts and river flood warnings. INSIDER BLOG The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Saturday and Sunday as we can expect multiple rounds of strong to potentially severe storms through the end of the weekend.
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One person grazed by bullet in Monday morning shooting in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No one is in custody after a shooting on the 500 block of West Texas Avenue Monday morning. Police on scene told ABC 17 News they arrived on scene on 3:36 a.m. for a shots-fired call and found one person grazed by a bullet, but their injury was not life-threatening. Columbia Police
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Israel accept a ceasefire in Gaza?
Demands for a ceasefire in Gaza continue to grow as protests roil American college campuses and international agencies warn of a pending humanitarian catastrophe.
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EF-1 tornado confirmed in Tipton
TIPTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service confirmed an EF-1 tornado hit Tipton late Saturday night. According to National Weather Service St. Louis, the tornado hit around 11 p.m Saturday along Alexander Road. No deaths or injuries are reported. The tornado only last about a minute, according to the National Weather Service. In that time,
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Police respond to report of shots fired in east Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: The location was changed to be more accurate. Columbia Police responded to a report of shots fired in east Columbia Sunday night. Crime scene tape went up Sunday night in the 2600 block of Jacobs Place in Columbia, near the Broadway Village Apartments. Police were called to the scene around
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Green Party presidential candidate visits Columbia day after arrest at protest
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A third party presidential candidate visited Columbia Sunday, the day after being arrested for her participation in protests in St. Louis. Dr. Jill Stein is running for president of the United States as a Green Party candidate. She spoke with voters Sunday afternoon at the Boone County Government Center. The Green Party is
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Escaped federal prisoner arrested near Versailles
VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) An escaped federal prisoner was arrested south of Versailles early Saturday. 42-year-old Joseph Uman of Kansas City was arrested yesterday by Morgan County deputies after a car chase started by the Versailles Police Department, according to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies used a K-9 to track Uman after his car was found
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Experts provide safety recommendations for tornado warning and flooding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The hazards posed by storms rolling through multiple states, including Missouri, have the potential to flood roads, cause power outages and hail damage. The pathway on the MKT Trail, located beneath Locus St. in Columbia, has been severely flooded due to heavy rainfall Sunday morning. The water level has risen to such
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First responder warns of dangers of downed power lines
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders are warning people to avoid downed power lines in extreme weather, ahead of a chance for severe storms Saturday and Sunday. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for the chance of 60+ mph winds, hail, and tornadoes for some Western Counties. Boone County Fire Protection
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One in custody for domestic assault after large police scene in north Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police officers took one man into custody after an alleged domestic assault incident in north Columbia. A Columbia Police spokesperson tells ABC 17 News a man was taken into custody for allegedly assaulting a woman, resulting in minor injuries. No names are released at this time. ABC 17 viewers shared video
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Low turnout for Boone County’s drug take back day
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nationwide, the Drug Enforcement Agency hosted National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday. The event encourages Americans to return unneeded medication as a preventive measure against medication misuse and opioid addiction, according to the DEA website. The DEA collaborated with local and state law enforcement agencies. In Boone County, there were five
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Veatch says Mizzou will be his ‘forever home’ after short stints by previous athletic directors
Laird Veatch and his entire family were feted by the Tiger faithful Friday, as the University of Missouri introduced its newest athletic director.
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City of Sedalia announces debris pickup for storm damage
SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Sedalia wrote on its website that debris pickup will take place throughout the city over the next two or three weeks. Storms entered the area on Thursday and another severe storm is expected on Friday evening. More storms are expected to roll through the Mid-Missouri area over the weekend.
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Former state representative Basye stresses importance of yearly screenings after cancer diagnosis
A former Mid-Missouri state representative who dropped out of a state Senate race this week after a second cancer diagnosis wants to make sure people get regular screenings.
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One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City to close for several weeks
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One lane of Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City will closed for the next several weeks as work on “pedestrian facilities” takes place, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. Construction crews are improving curb ramps, replacing sidewalks and upgrading signals, the release states. The release did not state
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