Local News Archives

Columbia mayoral candidates share views on key issues

March 4, 2022 12:22 PM Kennedy Miller

Five candidates are vying to become Columbia’s mayor in the April election, hoping to fill the seat being left vacant by Brian Treece.

WATCH: Tanya Heath, final mayoral candidate, talks vision for Columbia

March 4, 2022 3:23 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the full interview here.

Parade set for second day of True/False Film Festival

March 4, 2022 4:47 AM Ben Fein

The second day of the 2022 True/False Film Festival is set to kick off Friday, with over 30 films and events set to take place throughout downtown Columbia.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to the True/False Film Festival?

March 4, 2022 2:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

The True/False Film Festival draws thousands of people every year to downtown Columbia.

Audrain County Sheriff’s K-9 helps catch suspect that ran into the woods

March 3, 2022 8:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mexico man is charged with several crimes after running away from Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers after a traffic stop Wednesday night on Highway 54 near Audrain Road 844. David Lee Fuget Jr. is charged with driving while revoked, unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia and front-seat passenger failing to wear

Plans at national, state level could cut cost of insulin

March 3, 2022 11:50 AM Kennedy Miller

A company co-founded by SSM Health said Thursday that it is working on creating affordable insulin.

Trial date set for man accused in fatal Lake of the Ozarks shooting

March 3, 2022 8:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A trial date has been set for a man accused of a fatal shooting at the Lake of the Ozarks over the summer.

First responders urge Missourians to wear seatbelts

March 3, 2022 7:53 PM Hannah Falcon

Two deadly car accidents occurred in Mid-Missouri on Wednesday and both share one similarity: seat belts were not worn.

A sign alerting customers about SNAP food stamps benefits is displayed in a Brooklyn grocery store in New York City.

Missouri residents having a hard time getting SNAP benefits

March 3, 2022 4:52 PM Erika McGuire

Missouri residents who rely on the state’s Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are having a hard time receiving their benefits according to a lawsuit.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports a positivity rate over 6%

March 3, 2022 2:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Hallsville teen killed Wednesday in crash on Highway 124

March 3, 2022 5:57 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has released the name of a teenager killed Wednesday in a crash on westbound Highway 124. A pickup truck driven by a 17-year-old New Franklin boy rolled over after the vehicle left the highway and hit a concrete culvert around 5:20 p.m., according to the crash

City asks drivers to avoid busy Columbia intersection

March 3, 2022 11:06 AM Matthew Sanders

The traffic lights at Providence Road and Vandiver Drive needed work after malfunctioning Thursday morning, Columbia Public Works said in a news release.

Moberly Area Community College in Columbia cuts ribbon on new lab

March 3, 2022 9:07 AM Zachary Farwell

The school held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday for its new MACCLab-A Community Workspace and Mechatronics Center for Excellence, with Gov. Mike Parson as a guest.

Jefferson City School District extends school year because of snow days

March 3, 2022 9:54 AM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City School District said Thursday that it has extended the school year to May 26, a Thursday. The last day had been Tuesday, May 24.

True/False Film Festival returns downtown Columbia Thursday following a modified 2021 festival

March 3, 2022 5:32 AM Ben Fein

The 2022 True/False Film Festival is set to kick off Thursday and is back to a full scaled festival, following a modified 2021 festival due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

WATCH: Maria Oropallo talks plans for Columbia if elected as mayor

March 3, 2022 5:15 AM Molly Stawinoga

Watch the live interview at 6 a.m. here.

St. Louis boy killed after crash on Highway 54 in Callaway County

March 3, 2022 7:34 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An eight-year-old St. Louis boy is dead after a crash on westbound Highway 54 in Callaway County on Wednesday night. The crash happened around 9:40 p.m. near the Highway AA/OO exit, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a van driven by Elizabeth C. Miller, 40, of Fulton, crashed

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you have reliable high-speed Internet at home?

March 3, 2022 1:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

The state this week announced a grant to help fund broadband expansion in Boone County as part of the American Rescue Plan Act.

Columbia decreases trash but fails to meet main goal of ‘Pay-As-You-Throw’ system

March 2, 2022 12:46 PM Molly Stawinoga

In its first full year of operation, Columbia’s “Pay-As-You-Throw” garbage system has brought down the amount of residential trash collected in the city. However, it’s missed the mark when it comes to staffing and resident satisfaction.

Motorcycle driver seriously injured after Randolph County wreck

March 2, 2022 9:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly man is seriously injured after a wreck on Route M east of Moberly at 2:28 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Zachary Wickenheiser, 28, was traveling on Route M when he crossed the centerline into the westbound lane and hit a 2004 GMC Yukon. Officials