JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City on Thursday will close the 900th Block of Belair and the 2500th block of Royal Air from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Road closed signs will be posted. Motorists are urged to find alternate routes. For additional information, contact the Department of Public Works at (573) 634-6410.
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MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rocky Mount man was charged multiple counts of child molestation Friday. Jason Acton, 31, was charged with two counts of molesting a child younger than 12 years old. A sexual assault nurse at the emergency room at University Hospital told police the victim told their mother that Acton had touched
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces charges following a suspicious death investigation on Monday. The Columbia Police Department released officers responded to the 1700 block of High Quest Drive around 3:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a missing person at risk. Police said officers at the scene found a woman’s body hidden in
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The Alzheimer’s Association in Mid-Missouri is reminding residents of a plethora of resources available to those diagnosed with the disease and their family.
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The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol will hold another hearing Thursday.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Steak N Shake in west Columbia was damaged after a car hit the building. The Columbia Fire Department responded to the restaurant on Worley Street at 2:15 p.m. A car went into the building but the area was determined to be safe. The driver was the only occupant of the vehicle and was
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man was found guilty of man child sex crimes on Thursday. Joshua Lewis, 31, was convicted of: Two counts of statutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy of a person less than 12 years oldStatutory sodomy or attempted statutory sodomy of a person less than 14 years oldTwo counts of second-degree
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia was awarded $25.2 million from the federal government to address the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through the American Rescue Plan Act. The city is now accepting preliminary applications from individuals and organizations for certain project proposals relating to community violence and workforce development. The
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During the 2022 special legislative session, the Missouri House of Representatives spent $126,706.80 in taxpayer money.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) A Boone County family’s mobile home was burnt down Saturday evening, and with it destroyed several irreplaceable items. “I lost my mom’s necklace that had ashes in it. My grandbaby’s half-brother passed away in May, we lost his ashes,” Tammy Crow said. The house fire on Saturday occurred on Wyatt Lane and
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MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Travis Noble — an attorney representing Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism — claims his client was not drinking and driving. “I’m not sure how sitting in a parked vehicle not running waiting for someone to come pick you up is driving while intoxicated under Missouri law,” Noble said. Chism was waiting to meet
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OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Lake Regional Pharmacy revealed on Monday that it plans to reduce its amount of pharmacy locations, according to a press release. Pharmacies in Lake Ozark (1870 Bagnell Dam Blvd.) and Laurie (156 Missouri Blvd,) will close at 6 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27. Clinic and therapy sites will remain open at these
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will hold its biweekly meeting with its new public comment policy Monday night. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. at the Neil C. Aslin District Administration Building. The district said these changes are reflective of new laws passed by the state legislature last session. The district also wants its public
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri student presented a check to the Molly’s Miles on Sunday in Columbia. Raven Smith began selling t-shirts in the university book-store with the intention of raising money to benefit Columbia. The shirts are now also sold at Hy-Vee. With the funds from her “GO COMO” shirts, Smith donated $500
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri revealed the times for its homecoming festivities. The annual homecoming parade will be 9 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22. The game will be at 3 p.m. The Missouri Tigers (2-4, 0-3 SEC) will host the Vanderbilt Commodores (3-3, 0-2) in a Southeastern Conference bout at Faurot Field. The Tigers
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri fire departments are teaming-up with the National Fire Protection Association for National Fire Prevention Week. The week started on Sunday and will end this Saturday. This week marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week and the campaign’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, pushing everyone to have a quick
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: The original version of the story stated the crash happened on Saturday night. The article has been corrected to reflect the crash happened on Sunday night. Jefferson City Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 1600 block of Highway 50 around 7:30 Sunday night. The westbound lane of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The battle against Alzheimer’s starts at home, and the ABC 17 News team is helping support that work with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease is a type of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. The dementia symptoms eventually grow to be severe
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Adam Wainwright’s future remains a mystery after the St. Louis Cardinals were ousted from the National League playoffs by the Philadelphia Phillies.
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Safety measures have been and continue to be a priority for the Missouri Department of Transportation’s construction crews following an injury that happened in late September while working on the new Rocheport bridge.
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