Scrap yard fire under control after burning for more than five hours
A code red alert was issued at 8:50 a.m. by the Warren County Emergency Management Agency after the smoke spread southeast across the county
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to MU’s homecoming game or parade?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s homecoming is Saturday. The university will hold its annual parade at 9 a.m. Saturday. Afterwards, the Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-4, 1-3) in a Southeastern Conference bout at 2:30 p.m. at Faurot Field. Will you be attending the game or the
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University of Missouri’s homecoming week continues with Greektown, Step Show
Photo of a home participating in Greek Town, 2022
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First Ward residents petition to recall City Councilman Nick Knoth over lobbyist role
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents of Columbia’s First Ward have started a petition to recall Councilman Nick Knoth, because of his new job as a lobbyist. In early October, Knoth accepted a position as the Director of Government Affairs & Regional Advocacy with the Missouri Association of Realtors. The group of citizens believes Knoth’s lobbyist position
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Yancey picked as family court commissioner for 13th Judicial Circuit
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gretchen Yancey was unanimously picked on Thursday to become the next family court commissioner in the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, according to a Thursday press release from the court. She was picked during a Court en Banc closed session, according to the release. Her appointment will begin March 1. She is currently
Continue Reading MU Homecoming parade begins 9 a.m. Saturday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is holding its homecoming parade Saturday morning. The parade will begin near Tiger Fountain at the Carnahan Quad on Rollins Street, head north on Hitt Street, head west on University Avenue, go north on Ninth Street until going west on Broadway before turning south on Fifth Street. The
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Man dies in Audrain County crash
AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 72-year-old Mexico, Missouri, man died Thursday in an Audrain County crash at the intersection of Audrain Road 233 and North Rangeline Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred AS A 2010 Ford Focus – driven by Gretchen Whipple, 19, of Mexico, Missouri — was
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Homeless outreach organizer shares thoughts from Wednesday night Columbia police chief forum
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia police chief candidates answered questions in front of the public on Wednesday night. Each candidate was asked five questions concerning violent crime, staffing, accreditation, homelessness and mental health and working with community groups. John Trapp, owner of 4-A-Change homeless outreach, shared his thoughts on the police chief candidates regarding the
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Men have small chance of being diagnosed with breast cancer
While the chance of a man being diagnosed with breast cancer is slim, it’s not impossible.
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Burrell expands behavioral health crisis center hours to 24/7
Burrell Behavioral Health has expanded its crisis center hours to 24 hours a day to provide anyone with mental health assistance in the late hours of the night or early morning
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Missouri AG warns of football ticket scams ahead of MU’s homecoming game
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey gave a heads up to Missouri football fans to be aware of suspicious ticket offerings, according to a Thursday press release. The Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) are holding its homecoming game on Saturday. The Tigers take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-4, 1-3) in a Southeastern
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Updated COVID-19 vaccine available at Columbia/Boone County PHHS
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The updated COVID-19 vaccine is now available at the Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services, according to a Thursday press release from the department. Appointments to get the new vaccine from Pfizer can be made by calling 573-874-7279, according to the release. Appointments will be held at the PHHS building on
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Route D bridge over Highway 50 in Jefferson City reopens early
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Route D bridge over Highway 50 in Jefferson City reopened Thursday, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The bridge closed on Monday and was initially expected to reopen Monday, Oct. 23. According to the release, workers removed and replaced compression seals, repaired concrete, and applied
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Sex offender sentenced to five years in federal prison for uploading bestiality video
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was sentenced in federal court on Wednesday for uploading an “obscene bestiality” video to his Google account, according to a Thursday press release from the Department of Justice. Brian Joe Gravatt, 48, was sentenced to five years in federal prison without parole. Gravatt was required to register as
Continue Reading Columbia man charged with child molestation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Thursday with first-degree child molestation in Boone County. A warrant was ordered for Ricky Cook, 52, and no bond was set. He was not in the Boone County Jail on Thursday. A court date has yet to be set. According to court documents, Cook is accused
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Local police departments warning about an increase in car break-ins
Centralia Police reported several teenagers were opening unlocked vehicles and stealing items from inside. This includes several guns and a garage door opener.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you in favor of any of the Columbia police chief candidates?
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia held a forum on Wednesday night that included all four final candidates for its opening for chief of police. The city is looking for a new police chief after Geoff Jones retired on Aug. 1. Matt Stephens was named the interim chief. City spokeswoman Sydney Olsen previously said the City was on track
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Power restored in southern Fulton after outages reported
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Fulton stated on its Facebook page that power has been completely restored to the southern part of Fulton after outages were reported Wednesday night. A city spokesperson told ABC 17 News in a message that partial power was restored by 7:44 p.m. The notice of full-power restoration was posted
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Moberly church group stuck in Israel during attack back in America
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moberly church group that was stuck in Israel during the time of the Hamas militant attacks is now back in America. Janet Daves told ABC 17 News on Wednesday that she and her husband, Jason Daves and the rest of a church group from Gospel Tabernacle, of Moberly, made it back
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More additions to come after MizzouRec unveils new outdoor fitness space
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The MizzouRec held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Wednesday afternoon for the opening of its new outdoor fitness space. The area was once the home of Truman’s Pond, and outdoor pool located near the southeast entrance of the building before it closed in 2022. The outdoor space will hold fitness programs including personal training
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