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WATCH: Halftime update with news and weather

February 12, 2023 7:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch a live local news update shown during halftime of the Super Bowl.

Jury trial date set for Callaway Sheriff, faces DWI charge in Randolph County

February 12, 2023 4:56 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A jury trial date has been set for a case in Randolph County involving the Callaway County Sheriff. Sheriff Clay Chism was charged in November with driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors. A pre-trial conference is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. Monday, July 31. A jury trial is set for 9 a.m. Thursday,

Columbia sportswear store prepare for Chiefs win

February 12, 2023 7:45 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)As the Kansas City Chiefs prepare to face off against the Philadelphia Eagles for Super Bowl LVII, stores in Columbia are preparing to stock Chief’s Championship gear if they win. Rally House Columbia, located on Broadway in downtown, said they are prepared for the fans the win could bring. Rally House Store Manager Krissy Neal, who’s

WATCH: ABC 17 SportsZone Road to Arizona Special

February 11, 2023 8:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

A look back at the Kansas City Chiefs’ AFC Championship season and the coming matchup against the Philadelphia Eagles.

Columbia residents, businesses prepare for Super Bowl

February 11, 2023 7:55 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With less than a day away from Super Bowl LVII, Columbia residents and businesses prepare for the matchup between the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles. Before any celebrations on any end, some fans have a list to check off to prepare for Sunday’s game. While some restaurants and bars spent Saturday

Mexico Public Safety asks for help looking for missing man

February 11, 2023 6:41 PM abc17news-Newsroom

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Safety Department is looking for Randy Lee Kniepfel, 64, who did not arrive at work Saturday morning. Kneipfel’s cousin called in concerned when he didn’t show up at work at 5:30 a.m. and she couldn’t find him at his apartment. A neighbor said they saw Kneipfel talking to an unknown

Columbia man arrested in connection to I-70 stabbing

February 10, 2023 9:55 AM Matthew Sanders

Sheriff’s deputies and police found a woman who had been stabbed on the side of Highway 63 on Friday morning.

One man shot during illegal drug deal on Demaret Drive early Saturday morning

February 11, 2023 10:40 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) UPDATE 2:25 P.M.: Boone County Sheriff’s Office said one man was seriously injured with gunshot wounds when deputies responded to the 700 block of Demaret Drive Saturday morning. After investigating, the sheriff’s office believes the shooting happened during an illegal marijuana sale. From talking to witnesses, the sheriff’s office said several rounds

Missouri lawmakers push for legal sports betting

February 10, 2023 6:45 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Around $16 million is expected to be wagered on the Super Bowl, according to the American Gaming Association. But despite Missouri being the home of one Super Bowl team, the state will receive none of the gambling revenue. Sports betting is illegal in Missouri, but lawmakers have been pushing to change

Parson orders Capitol dome to light up red and gold for Chiefs’ Super Bowl appearance

February 10, 2023 9:01 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson has ordered the Missouri Capitol dome to shine red and gold in celebration of the Kansas City Chiefs’ Super Bowl LVII appearance, according to a press release from his office. The dome will be lit red and gold through Sunday. The Chiefs will take on the Philadelphia Eagles at Super Bowl LVII in Arizona,

Woman charged in 2021 crash that injured baby

February 10, 2023 7:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Marshall woman has been charged and issued a summons in relation to a 2021 Boone County crash that hurt a baby after it was ejected from a vehicle. Sonniquka McKamey, 30, is charged with first-degree endangering the welfare of a child, second-degree assault and armed-criminal action. An initial appearance is scheduled

Inflation drives food prices up ahead of Super Bowl LVII

February 10, 2023 11:29 AM Ethan Heinz

Super Bowl revelers are likely to pay more for their favorite party foods this year as inflation continues to squeeze budgets.

Man seriously injured in Cooper County crash

February 10, 2023 3:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Bunceton man suffered serious injuries after his 2003 Chevrolet Silverado crashed Friday morning in Cooper County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The crash occurred on Highway 98, just west of Rose Cottage Lane. The Chevrolet – driven by Wesley Gander, 51 – started going off the right

JC Public Works announces street closure for next week

February 10, 2023 2:59 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Department of Public Works announced in a Friday press release that Madison Street at Commercial Way will be closed next week. Miller Pipeline will be working on upgrades for Ameren UE. Closures will take place 8 a.m.-4 p.m. beginning Monday. Work is expected to be completed by 5

Bridge work planned for Highway 63 over I-70, begins Sunday

February 10, 2023 2:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced in a Friday press release that emergency bridge repairs will begin Sunday on Highway 63 over Interstate 70. MoDOT will close one southbound lane. Work begins 8 a.m. Sunday and is expected to be completed by Thursday.

Police, troopers looking out for drunk and impaired drivers over Super Bowl weekend

February 10, 2023 11:46 AM Marina Diaz

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is asking drivers to plan ahead for Super Bowl weekend as the Chiefs prepare to take on the Eagles on Sunday.

Public Transit Advisory Committee to discuss JEFFTRAN changes

February 10, 2023 7:15 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) On Friday, Jefferson City’s Public Transit Advisory Committee is set to meet at city hall at 1:30 p.m. to discuss some recent changes for JEFFTRAN. JEFFTRAN has recently increased its ride fares and will combine its bus routes. On Monday, changes made to the JEFFTRAN bus fare and bus routes went

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will the Chiefs win the franchise’s third Super Bowl title?

February 10, 2023 3:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

On Sunday the Kansas City Chiefs and Philadelphia Eagles will play for the NFL crown at State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. The Eagles are favored.

Planning and Zoning Commission approves permit for distillery

February 9, 2023 10:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning commission — at its meeting on Thursday — approved a permit that could allow a local distillery to add a bar. Six-Mile Ordinary Distillery on Fay Street is looking to add the bar. The commission approved the permit in an 8-1 vote. An expansion would require a new crosswalk

Versailles switches to four-day school week next year

February 9, 2023 7:06 PM Ryan Shiner

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) The Morgan County R-2 School District will be moving to a four-day school week next year. Superintendent Steven Barnes confirmed the changed to ABC 17 News. The district posted next school year’s calendar to its website on Jan. 3. Monday is the day of the week that has been cut from most

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