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SportsZone Football Friday 2023: Week 1 scores and highlights

August 25, 2023 6:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Here are the scores from Week 1 of area high school football.

Randolph County Sheriff’s Office finds escaped inmate in woods

August 26, 2023 10:37 AM abc17news-Newsroom

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Randolph County Sheriff’s office reports that an inmate who escaped custody while at a hospital Saturday morning has been found. The sheriff’s office said that Toby Kindell was taken to the Moberly Regional Center in an ambulance for a report of chest pains. Kindell was allegedly treated and released later

2023 Shootout charity boat race emphasizes safety for this years event

August 26, 2023 5:15 AM Gabrielle Teiner

Saturday begins the 35th Lake of the Ozarks boat Shootout charity race and boat safety is on top of mind.

EMS at high school football games is not MSHAA requirement

August 25, 2023 6:57 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the new high school football season kicks off Friday night, fans may notice an EMS presence at some games. But, the Missouri State Highschool Activities Association said there is not enough resources in the state to mandate EMS personnel or athletic trainers at all high school football games. “The state

Guns stolen in Mid-Missouri likely to end up being used in violent crimes

August 25, 2023 11:42 AM Morgan Buresh

Four guns were stolen out of cars in Ashland early Thursday after three people burglarized 18 cars in the area, including a Jefferson City police vehicle.

Jefferson City investing $50,000 for police recruitment

August 25, 2023 5:25 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Jefferson City Council has approved $50,000 to help with a marketing campaign and recruitment for the Jefferson City Police Department.

Route J at Millers Creek Bridge in Callaway County reopens ahead of schedule

August 25, 2023 5:17 PM Ryan Shiner

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri Department of Transportation’s social media, Route J is open to all traffic at the Millers Creek Bridge ahead of schedule. The bridge closed on June 12 for a rehabilitation project. GOOD NEWS! Callaway County Route J is now open to all traffic at the Millers Creek Bridge

Intersection near Jefferson City High School to be closed next week for roadwork

August 25, 2023 3:23 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works announced in a Friday press release that an intersection near Jefferson City High School will be closed next week for street repairs. The intersection of Adams and Union streets will be closed 8 a.m. Monday and is expected to be completed by 5 p.m.

Man charged in June ARC fight arrested

August 25, 2023 3:06 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in relation to a fight at Columbia’s Activity and Recreation Center in June has been arrested. Kameron Mearidy, 19, of Columbia, was booked into the Boone County Jail at 6:22 p.m. Thursday and is being held on a $20,000 bond. He was charged earlier this month with first-degree assault. An

Camdenton man killed in Highway 54 motorcycle crash

August 25, 2023 10:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Camdenton man died late Thursday after his motorcycle hit a median cable barrier, the Missouri State Highway Patrol says.

Friday night high school football games delayed due to the heat

August 25, 2023 4:04 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) High school football games across mid-Missouri are being delayed Friday due to unsafe high temperatures. Tonights kickoff for the Rock Bridge vs. Park hill South football game has been pushed back to 8 p.m. ABC 17’s Sportszone Football Friday have been calling this the game of the week. Other schools have also

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you get the new COVID-19 shot?

August 25, 2023 3:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

Hospitalizations and deaths from COVID-19, while still low, are on the rise as the fall gets closer.

Sedalia City Council issues ordinance to stop harassment of 911 dispatchers

August 24, 2023 7:32 PM Mitchell Kaminski

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Sedalia City Council on Monday issued an ordinance to stop telephone harassment of Public Safety agencies. Pettis County Joint Communications has been dealing with a stream of harassment through repetitive nonemergency calls. The callers would become argumentative, and at times harass and threaten operators in nonemergency situations. “I have answered calls

Doctors recommend most people wait to get vaccinated until new booster arrives

August 24, 2023 11:41 AM Morgan Buresh

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Missouri and across the nation, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Parking, street closures to occur in Downtown Columbia during concert

August 24, 2023 11:34 AM Avery Roehler

Parking was restricted Thursday in part of Downtown Columbia in preparation for a street concert near the University of Missouri campus.

Ashland Police look for three people after a car burglary surge Thursday morning

August 24, 2023 1:54 PM Euphenie Andre

Three people burglarized 18 cars in the Eagle Lakes, Southwinds, Bluegrass South and Liberty Landing subdivision areas of Ashland.

ID crackdown: How bars and the state check for fake IDs

August 24, 2023 6:12 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control said its application, “Show-Me ID” found 5,447 invalid IDs in June. The smartphone app was created as a partnership with The Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety and Traffic Division. The app was designed to help catch fake-ID’s of those trying to drink underage. The

Boone County convenience store owner pleads guilty to selling fake Juul products

August 24, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County convenience store owner pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to selling fake Juul pods. Rafiqul Khan pleaded guilty to two counts of selling counterfeit tobacco products, according to court documents. Both counts were misdemeanors. US Customs and Border Patrol agents intercepted two shipments in 2019 from Hong Kong

Inmate death reported at Jefferson City Correctional Center

August 24, 2023 3:09 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center was found dead at 8:03 a.m. Thursday, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Corrections. Robert Duda was found dead. He was 75 years old. The release states he died of natural causes. The release states he was serving a

High temperatures lead to heat safety concerns at bus stops

August 24, 2023 3:47 AM Gabrielle Teiner

As high temperatures continue to persist in Mid-Missouri and the start of school for many, bus stop heat safety is top of mind.