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Accused shooter takes plea deal in Columbia grocery store parking lot death

August 2, 2024 11:13 AM Matthew Sanders

A man charged with first-degree murder for a shooting in a Columbia grocery store parking lot took a reduced charge in a plea deal on Thursday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you take advantage of Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday?

August 2, 2024 2:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri’s back-to-school sales tax holiday begins Friday.

CPD to hold community meetings on Flock cameras, debate continues on the use of cameras in Columbia

August 1, 2024 6:52 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is inviting the community to attend a presentation on Flock Safety, a surveillance system that can read license plates. This system provides real-time alerts to law enforcement and can detect stolen or suspicious vehicles by cross-referencing local, state and national crime databases. Flock Safety cameras are designed to

Camden County woman sentenced 17 years for stealing nearly $3 million from employer

August 1, 2024 9:33 PM Ryan Shiner

SUNRISE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sunrise Beach woman who pleaded guilty in April to stealing nearly $3 million from her employer was sentenced to 17 years in prison on Thursday. Danielle Nicole Thomas, 47, pleaded guilty on April 22 to stealing more than $25,000 and forgery. She is currently being held at the Camden County

Mizzou football ensures safety during practice amid extreme heat

August 1, 2024 8:04 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football is just three practices into its 2024 fall camp and with just 14 practices remaining in fall camp, the Tigers are tuning up for another successful season. But, they first have to make sure to stay healthy. With extreme temperatures in Mid-Missouri this week, the coaching staff has to balance getting

Missouri governor limits sales of unregulated cannabis

August 1, 2024 11:58 AM Matthew Sanders, Olivia Hayes

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson took action against the makers of unregulated cannabis products often sold at the counters of gas stations, liquor stores and smoke shops.

Volunteers make for more realistic active shooter training in Fulton

August 1, 2024 5:24 AM Marie Moyer, Jazsmin Halliburton

The Callaway County Sheriff’s Office began Thursday the first of two days of large-scale training exercises in Fulton to prepare for an active shooter.

Man who pleaded guilty in east Columbia shots-fired scene sentenced to six months in jail, five years probation

August 1, 2024 4:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who pleaded guilty in June to shooting a gun at a vehicle on March 20 in east Columbia was sentenced on Thursday. Anthony Warren Jr., 20, pleaded guilty to shooting a gun at a motor vehicle and fourth-degree assault, a misdemeanor. He is being held at the Boone County Jail. He

Arkansas man charged with promoting prostitution at Osage Beach hotel

August 1, 2024 3:57 PM Ryan Shiner

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A Forth Smith, Arkansas, man was charged with promoting prostitution after he was accused of running prostitution services out of the Osage Village Inn. Johnny Jackson, 43, was charged with third-degree promoting prostitution. He is being held at the Camden County Jail on a $150,000 bond. A court date has not

Ramp from Missouri Boulevard to east Highway 54 closed in Jefferson City

August 1, 2024 3:00 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The ramp from Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City to eastbound Highway 54 will be closed until mid-October, a Thursday press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation says. Work on the Highway 54 overpass started last month and lane reductions have occurred as a result. “With the current traffic patterns for

St. James man charged with statutory rape, sodomy in Maries County

August 1, 2024 2:38 PM Ryan Shiner

MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. James man was arrested after he was accused of several child sex crimes that allegedly took place between 2003-08. Brian Keith Curtis, 55, was charged with first-degree statutory rape of a victim younger than 14 years old, three counts of statutory sodomy, one count of first-degree kidnapping and four

RECALL ROUNDUP: Boar’s Head deli meats, Tesla vehicles and wall mirrors recalled

August 1, 2024 11:47 AM Erika McGuire

Deli meat company Boar’s Head has expanded its recall of an additional 7 million pounds of ready-to eat deli meats and poultry.

Jefferson City leaders set to meet Thursday to discuss adding two hybrid buses to JEFFTRAN

August 1, 2024 5:48 AM Allison Weaver

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Capital Area Metropolitan Planning Organization is set to discuss adding two hybrid buses to their public transportation system, JEFFTRAN. The addition of these busses is apart of the Transportation Improvement Program. The group is set to meet at 10 a.m. at City Hall. In total, purchasing and operating

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do political ads influence your vote?

August 1, 2024 2:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

Political advertising is everywhere you look right now.

More first responders at Cole County Fair following extreme temperatures

July 31, 2024 11:19 PM Olivia Hayes

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The first two days of the Cole County Fair saw six cases of heat-related illnesses. Chris Pennington, Cole County EMS Training Chief, tells ABC 17 they’ve pulled a crew from a training activity they had planned to have more medical personnel covering the area. “We were offering ‘stop the bleeding’ and

Fire at Orr Street Studios ruled accidental, report states

July 31, 2024 7:59 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A July 21 fire at Orr Street Studios in Columbia was started unintentionally, according to a fire incident report. The fire has since left the business closed. A sign posted on the door of the business on Wednesday showed it was still closed. The fire incident report claims $110,00 of contents and

Missouri Republicans hope to continue control of governor’s office

July 31, 2024 6:25 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On July 27 at 7:25 p.m., former President Donald Trump gave his endorsement in the race for Missouri’s governor. But instead of bestowing it to one candidate in the nine-person race, Trump offered support to one-third of the field. “All have had excellent careers, and have been with me from the beginning,”