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Cost of food and gas both down this Thanksgiving compared to 2022

November 21, 2023 11:47 AM Morgan Buresh

The average cost for a Thanksgiving dinner is still considered high, but the American Farm Bureau reports prices are down slightly from last year.

Former eastern Missouri police officer pleads guilty to sex trafficking, child porn charges

November 21, 2023 6:09 PM Ryan Shiner

ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) A former Potosi, Missouri, police officer pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to ex trafficking, solicitation of child pornography and coercion and enticement of a minor, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Matthew Skaggs, 40, was accused of giving vape cartridges, lcohol, CBD and THC to a

Boone County Commissioners pass on senior property tax freeze

November 21, 2023 3:00 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission is working with other counties across Missouri to draft a new version of a law that would provide a property tax freeze for retired residents. A state law allowing a property tax freeze for seniors went into effect Aug. 28. The freeze has to be put into effect by county

Rolla man charged with statutory sodomy, incest in Maries County

November 21, 2023 4:37 PM Ryan Shiner

VIENNA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rolla man was charged on Monday in Maries County with second-degree statutory sodomy and incest. A warrant was issued on Tuesday for Michael Kevin Kean, 65. The probable cause statement says that law enforcement spoke with a woman who said she was sexually assaulted by Kean for several years as a

Charges filed against Hickman student accused of bringing gun to school

November 21, 2023 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Hickman High School student has been charged after police say he brought a gun to school on Monday. Shaun Lamont Jackson, 18, of Columbia, was charged on Tuesday with unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor marijuana possession. He was arrested on Monday and was released after posting a $2,000 bond.

WATCH: Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates, forward Noah Carter field questions

November 21, 2023 2:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates was scheduled to take questions from reporters at 2 p.m. Tuesday.

Ten years after task force, Columbia still looking to curb violent crime

November 20, 2023 3:23 PM Hannah Falcon

In the past 10 years, Columbia has seen three mayors, three city managers and now three police chiefs. Every one of these city leaders attempted to address community violence. Despite their efforts, FBI statistics show a rise in violent crime.

Power restored for nearly 1,500 Columbia customers after outage early Tuesday morning

November 21, 2023 7:53 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Power has been restored for about 1,500 customers after a outage in Columbia early Tuesday morning. The outage was reported at 12:53 a.m. and power was restored a little before 5 a.m., according to Columbia Water and Light. The outages occurred near Broadway and Stadium and also near Scott Blvd. and near

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like Missouri’s voter ID law?

November 21, 2023 2:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Cole County Circuit Court is hearing a challenge to Missouri’s voter ID law this week.

Chiefs, Eagles fans brave elements during Monday night Super Bowl rematch

November 20, 2023 7:45 PM Nia Hinson

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs (7-3) fell to the Eagles 21-17. Philadelphia has the best record in the NFL at 9-1. Fans came out in droves to Arrowed Stadium on Monday and fought against

Jefferson City Council approves appropriation to buy News Tribune building

November 20, 2023 9:19 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a $575,000 appropriation from the city’s parking fund to buy the building located at 210 Monroe Street, the site of the Jefferson City News Tribune. The city previously approved the sale with the owner, Wehco Media, and the contract is set to close on Thursday,

Two seriously injured in Moniteau County crash

November 20, 2023 8:33 PM Ryan Shiner

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were seriously injured Sunday night in a Moniteau County crash on Route O, about a mile south of Painters Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The report states the crash occurred as a 2023 Kia Telluride was heading southbound on Route O and went off

Ashcroft’s application to transfer abortion ballot summary case to Missouri Supreme Court denied

November 20, 2023 7:26 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court on Monday denied Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s appeal to move a case involving the ballot summary on abortion to the Missouri Supreme Court. Ashcroft previously tried to move the case to the Missouri Supreme Court, but that was overruled and denied. He filed a notice to transfer

Columbia Fire Training Academy hoping to expand after animal shelter moves

November 20, 2023 6:52 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When the Central Missouri Humane Society moves to a new home, the city is planning on using its current property on Big Bear Boulevard to expand the current Columbia Fire Training Academy. A spokesperson for the animal shelter previously said they are hoping to decide on a property for a new location

Callaway County man found guilty of seven counts of statutory sodomy

November 20, 2023 6:45 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County man was found guilty of seven counts of first-degree statutory and one count of first-degree attempted sodomy, according to a social media post from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office. Daniel Overstreet, 52, of Fulton, will be sentenced on Monday, Jan. 8, according to the post. Casenet has yet to

Witnesses, expert testify in Missouri voter ID lawsuit Monday

November 20, 2023 10:36 AM Hannah Falcon

As the bench trial in the lawsuit against Missouri’s voter ID law continues, witnesses and an expert are expected to testify Monday on the effects of the law.

Sign installations on I-70 in Cooper County to cause lane closures next week

November 20, 2023 4:52 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Westbound Interstate 70 in Cooper County will be down to one lane between mile markers 91 and 104 beginning 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The closures will end 6 a.m. the next day, according to the release. The lane closures will

Police: Teenager shot in Versailles on Sunday night

November 20, 2023 4:49 PM Ryan Shiner

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) The Versailles Police Department has stated in a social media post that a 19-year-old man was shot Sunday night in the 200 block of North Hunter Street. According to the post, police responded at 10:24 p.m. and spoke with the man with a gunshot wound to his lower torso. Police said the

Waner recognized by Columbia City Council at her last meeting

November 20, 2023 4:08 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council recognized Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner on Monday in what was her last meeting as a councilwoman. Waner announced her resignation in October, effective Nov. 22. Waner told ABC 17 News on Oct. 2 that she is resigning because she is moving into a new home outside of

Macon man charged, accused of shooting at woman outside of Moberly bar

November 20, 2023 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Macon man was charged with several felonies after was accused of firing a gun at a woman outside of a Moberly bar. Tyrese Mayfield, 18, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with physical evidence. He is being held