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Biden administration awards funding for 44 electric vehicle chargers in Columbia

January 11, 2024 10:56 AM Matthew Sanders

The City of Columbia is getting $3.6 million from the federal government to build 44 electric vehicle chargers.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Missouri need harsher penalties for ‘swatting?’

January 11, 2024 2:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police were sent to Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s home Sunday night on a bogus call.

City of Moberly blames animal fat and drought for odor complaints

January 10, 2024 7:23 PM Mitchell Kaminski

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Moberly says animal fat from a nearby meat-processing facility and the ongoing drought over the summer are the cause of an odor coming from a wastewater-holding basin located just off Rollins Street near Highway 63. Last week Moberly received its second warning from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources

Schlude talks policies, staffing during first Columbia Police Review Board meeting as chief of police

January 10, 2024 4:28 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Jill Schlude attended her first Columbia Police Review Board meeting as the city’s police chief on Wednesday evening. Schlude described being grateful to the board, adding that she feels it’s important for both parties to be able to collaboratively work on issues. During the meeting, board members asked Schlude various questions regarding

Columbia Parks and Rec to hold MLK Day walk; city offices closed Monday for holiday

January 10, 2024 9:54 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation on Monday will hold its annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Candlelight Walk and Memorial Celebration, according to a Wednesday release from the city. The candlelight walk will start at 6:30 p.m. at the Armory Sports Center, 701 East Ash Street. The release states participants should meet in the basement of the facility; the lower level

MU launches new campus safety app

January 10, 2024 8:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has launched a new smartphone application for campus safety, according to a Wednesday press release Mizzou Safe, which includes features such as location sharing, push notifications, real-time reporting and text-to-911, is available for free in the iOS App and Google Play stores, the release states. The application provides communication between students

Arson case for Casa Maria’s owner moved to Butler County

January 10, 2024 8:03 PM Ryan Shiner

DUNKLIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An owner of a Mexican restaurant in Columbia who has been accused of arson in Dunklin County had her case moved to Butler County on Wednesday. Crystal Umfress, 42, was charged with second-degree arson. Umfress is an owner of Casa Maria’s Restaurant in Columbia. Her lawyer had requested a change of venue

Saline Animal League calls eviction ‘unlawful’

January 10, 2024 1:26 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

An animal rescue organization in Saline County said this week that its eviction from Marshall city facilities is “unlawful.”

No numbers being shared surrounding MU Health Care-Capital Region integration

January 10, 2024 6:53 PM Morgan Buresh

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care and Capital Region Medial Center in Jefferson City completed the integration of its health systems last week, but leaders aren’t sharing any numbers related to the cost of the merger. A celebration event was held Wednesday in Jefferson City, but financial experts were not available. ABC 17 News

Two running for Columbia Ward 2 Council seat, Peters files for reelection in Ward 6

January 10, 2024 4:59 PM Ryan Shiner

Two people have filed to run for the Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin.

More than 600 co-op members remain without power in Macon County

January 10, 2024 2:47 PM Ryan Shiner

MACON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) More than 600 Macon Electric Cooperative customers in Macon County were still without power Wednesday afternoon. Thousands were without power as early as Tuesday morning, according to the Association of Missouri Electric Cooperatives outage map. More than 2,600 members of the Macon Electric Cooperative in Macon County were without power on Tuesday,

City of Belle claims no sign of missing funds or misuse of guns amid mayor’s charges

January 10, 2024 4:18 PM Ryan Shiner

The City of Belle released a statement Wednesday saying that no money is missing from its bank accounts and that none of its guns are missing or have been misused.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Doctors seeing respiratory illnesses, flu and COVID-19

January 10, 2024 11:14 AM Erika McGuire

Here is a roundup of the illnesses doctors say are spreading around Mid-Missouri.

New Bloomfield man killed in UTV crash Tuesday morning

January 10, 2024 7:48 AM Erika McGuire

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A New Bloomfield man was killed in a UTV crash in Callaway County Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 9:15 a.m. when the UTV Charles Nichols, 81, was driving went off the left side of Private Drive at County Road 432 and overturned on its

WINTER STORM UPDATES: Jefferson City School District announces late start for Wednesday

January 8, 2024 3:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to weather conditions in Mid-Missouri.

Man suffers serious injuries in Pulaski County crash

January 9, 2024 9:25 PM Ryan Shiner

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Richland man suffered serious injuries in a Tuesday crash in Pulaski County on Rustler Lane, about four miles west of Waynesville, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred when a 2016 Volkswagen Jetta was heading northbound, skid across the centerline, went off the left side

Columbia Public Works preps for possible freezing on roads into Wednesday morning

January 9, 2024 7:51 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Works dispatched a 20-person crew starting on Tuesday night to treat priority roads into Wednesday morning, according to Public Works spokesman John Ogan. Temperatures are expected to drop into the lower 20’s into Wednesday morning, which Ogan said could bring about the possibility of ice on the roads. In order

Humane Society removes 97 dogs from unlicensed breeder in Phelps County

January 9, 2024 7:10 PM Ryan Shiner

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Humane Society of Missouri picked up nearly 100 dogs from an unlicensed breeder. According to a Facebook post from the Humane Society of Missouri, it rescued 97 dogs at a Phelps County property. The post states that it had also removed a combined 83 dogs from the same breeder in

Troopers respond to at least 25 stranded drivers in Mid-Missouri during Tuesday snow storm

January 9, 2024 4:54 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) During snow storms, it’s important to remember that the busier roads are going to be cleared first. Back roads and residential streets will take longer to get cleared. Chad Slate, with I-70 Towing, said there’s always more crashes and slide offs during the first big snow storm of the winter. “Any time

62-year-old man seriously injured in Morgan County crash

January 9, 2024 5:13 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 62-year-old man suffered serious injuries in a crash on Monday afternoon in Morgan County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred on Highway 50 about half a mile west of Route A, the report states. A 2006 Pontiac Torrent –driven by Ronald Lacy,