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As tax day nears, experts say be wary of scams

April 11, 2023 11:45 AM Nia Hinson

The last day for people to file their taxes is next Tuesday, April 18.

Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office: Explosives found at Helds Island Conservation Area boat ramp

April 14, 2023 6:39 PM Ryan Shiner

HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) The Gasconade County Sheriff’s Office announced on its Facebook page that deputies responded on Thursday to a call about explosives being found at a boat ramp at Helds Island Conservation Area. Deputies confirmed the items found were “commercial explosive sticks.” Missouri State Highway Patrol Bomb Squad Unit was called to remove the

WATCH: Columbia City Council members sworn in

April 14, 2023 5:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

Outgoing Columbia City Council members said goodbye Friday and new members were sworn in and introduced to the public.

Jefferson City Public Works announces street closures

April 14, 2023 4:42 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works on Friday announced a pair of street closures. The first, Jefferson City Wastewater in conjunction with their contractor Don Schnieders Excavating will be replacing roadway near the 5200 block of Scruggs Station Road, according to a press release. Work is expected to be completed

Man accused of making terrorist threats arrested, has court appearance

April 14, 2023 4:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of making terroristic threats against multiple entities and people is now in the Boone County Jail. Clinton Lauby, 36, was arrested Thursday. Details of his arrest were not available Friday afternoon. He is charged with five counts of first-degree making a terroristic threat. Lauby is being held in

Cause of Ozarks Amphitheater fire under investigation

April 14, 2023 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

Officials are trying to determine what caused a fire that heavily damaged the concession stand and office building at the Ozarks Amphitheater in Camdenton.

Columbia psychologist sentenced to prison for child sex crimes

April 14, 2023 11:02 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County judge took the jury’s recommendation Friday, sentencing a Columbia psychologist to seven years in state prison for child sex crimes. Kurt Bumby was convicted of two counts of second-degree sodomy connected to events in 2010 and 2011. A victim told authorities in 2019 that he and Bumby had a sexual relationship

Teen hurt in crash on Highway 63

April 13, 2023 4:31 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia teenager suffered moderate injuries after crashing into the back of a trailer Thursday on Highway 63, shutting down a lane of the highway.

Large University of Missouri police presence was response to suicide threat

April 13, 2023 10:50 PM Mitchell Kaminski

A large University of Missouri police response on campus April 7 was related to a suicide threat.

Columbia City Council to swear in new council members

April 14, 2023 5:55 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) On Friday, the Columbia City Council is set to hold a special meeting to swear in Nick Knoth and Donald Waterman, The new members were elected in April’s election. During that meeting, the city also plans to celebrate the outgoing members, Ward 1 Councilwoman Pat Fowler and Ward 5 Councilman Matt Pitzer.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the possibility of a recession worry you?

April 14, 2023 2:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

Meetings from the Federal Reserve’s March meeting revealed Thursday that the central bank expects a recession.

Utility emphasizes marking lines before spring digging begins

April 13, 2023 11:41 AM Nia Hinson

Representatives of Missouri’s largest private utility company were in Columbia on Thursday to emphasize the importance of checking for underground utility lines before digging.

First trial date set in Columbia fraternity hazing case

April 13, 2023 12:55 PM Matthew Sanders

The first trial date has been set against the defendants accused in connection with a University of Missouri fraternity pledge’s alcohol poisoning in October 2021.

Howard County manslaughter case moved to Cooper County

April 13, 2023 3:56 PM Matthew Sanders

The trial of a man accused of killing a Central Methodist University football player last summer has moved from Howard County to Cooper County.

Maries County sheriff: Deputy recovering after crashing on curve

April 13, 2023 3:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman says a deputy injured in a crash Wednesday afternoon was home recovering the same night.

Neighbor arrested during Boone County wildfire

April 13, 2023 1:19 PM Matthew Sanders

A neighbor of a salvage yard that burned in a wildfire in northern Boone County on Wednesday was arrested at the scene.

5-year-old flown to hospital after being hit by semi-truck

April 13, 2023 12:27 PM Matthew Sanders

A 5-year-old boy was flown to University Hospital in Columbia on Wednesday after being hit by a tractor-trailer on Interstate 44.

MU Health Care ends COVID-19 mask requirement

April 13, 2023 12:02 PM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri Health Care is ending the requirement that patients and visitors in its hospitals and clinics wear masks to guard against COVID-19, more than three years after the pandemic began.

Jefferson City School Board to swear in members and discuss district transportation

April 13, 2023 6:19 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, elected members of the Jefferson City Board of Education are set to officially join the district’s leadership. The meeting is scheduled to take place at JCPS Education Center at 204 Dix Road in Jefferson City. Scott Hovis and Brad Bates are two members who will return for another term

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you noticing easing inflation?

April 13, 2023 2:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

Inflation fell in March, perhaps marking a sign of more easing to come.