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October 20, 2023 7:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

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$12 million in ARPA funding awarded to expand cell service in Mid-Missouri counties

October 20, 2023 8:25 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Economic Development announced in a Friday press release that $12,022,081.94 of American Rescue Plan Act money was awarded to 29 cell towers to expand cellular service throughout the state, The grant will also improve 9-1-1 connectivity in high-cost areas, the release states. Projects are expected to serve

Traffic restricted next week on Worley Street to fix water main

October 20, 2023 7:56 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A partial lane closure will occur Monday in Columbia on West Worley Street between Bernadette Drive and Claudell Lane, according to a press release from the City of Columbia. The release states that Columbia Water and Light will be repairing a water main. The work is expected to be done by Tuesday.

Columbia man who pleaded guilty to murdering stepfather sentenced to 25 years

October 20, 2023 5:51 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo .(KMIZ) A Columbia man who pleaded guilty two months ago to shooting and killing his stepfather was sentenced on Friday to 25 years in prison. Samuel E. Brotherton, 23, pleaded guilty on Aug. 21 to second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the shooting death of Rollin G. Thompson, 64, in the 3800

True/False Film Fest searching for new office location after Sept. 15 fire

October 20, 2023 6:06 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) True/False Film Fest employees have been searching for a new office after a fire took place last month, causing them to lose $75,000 worth of equipment. For the past month, True/False employees have been working out of the Ragtag Cinema on Hitt Street. The fest is hosted by the Ragtag Film Society.

Two apply so far for Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat

October 20, 2023 5:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people have applied for the soon-to-be open Ward 2 Columbia City Council seat, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. The city announced earlier this month that it will be accepting applications for an appointment until 5 p.m. Monday, Nov. 13. Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner announced her resignation earlier

13-year-old boy seriously injured in Phelps County ATV crash

October 20, 2023 4:52 PM Ryan Shiner

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 13-year-old boy from Rolla suffered serious injuries Friday in an ATV crash in Phelps County, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash. The crash occurred on Route HH about three miles north of Rolla. The child was not named in the report. The crash occurred as the boy attempted

Camden County Sheriff’s Office adds terrorism tip link to website

October 20, 2023 3:49 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office stated in a Friday press release that it has added a terrorism tip link to its website. The sheriff’s office stated the link was established in response to the ongoing Israel-Hamas War. The release states the system was set up under the Missouri Office of Homeland

Woman on ‘hoverboard’ seriously injured in Moniteau County crash

October 20, 2023 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 36-year-old Hannibal woman on a two-wheeled “hoverboard” suffered serious injuries in a Moniteau County crash on Friday, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report states the crash occurred on Osage Street at East Morgan Street. According to the report, a 2021 Jeep Grand Cherokee

Columbia man charged with several child sex crimes

October 20, 2023 2:51 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: One of the charges against Kintner has been updated after a source error was corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged in Boone County on Friday with four child sex crimes. Mancle G. Kintner Jr., 74, was charged with attempted statutory sodomy, felony child molestation — sexual contact with a person

Jefferson City man sentenced seven years for 2019 stabbing case

October 20, 2023 1:27 PM Madison Stuerman

According to online court records, Hosea Gaines pleaded guilty to domestic assault in the second degree and a misdemeanor count for resisting arrest on July 21.

University of Missouri prepares to keep thousands safe during homecoming weekend

October 20, 2023 1:44 PM Morgan Buresh

Christian Basi said the university has also partnered with many outside law enforcement agencies this weekend, including the Missouri State Highway Patrol and Columbia Police Department.

Scrap yard fire under control after burning for more than five hours

October 20, 2023 10:53 AM Madison Stuerman

A code red alert was issued at 8:50 a.m. by the Warren County Emergency Management Agency after the smoke spread southeast across the county

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you going to MU’s homecoming game or parade?

October 20, 2023 3:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri’s homecoming is Saturday. The university will hold its annual parade at 9 a.m. Saturday. Afterwards, the Missouri Tigers (6-1, 2-1 SEC) take on the South Carolina Gamecocks (2-4, 1-3) in a Southeastern Conference bout at 2:30 p.m. at Faurot Field. Will you be attending the game or the

University of Missouri’s homecoming week continues with Greektown, Step Show

October 20, 2023 3:07 AM Gabrielle Teiner

Photo of a home participating in Greek Town, 2022

First Ward residents petition to recall City Councilman Nick Knoth over lobbyist role

October 19, 2023 7:09 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Residents of Columbia’s First Ward have started a petition to recall Councilman Nick Knoth, because of his new job as a lobbyist. In early October, Knoth accepted a position as the Director of Government Affairs & Regional Advocacy with the Missouri Association of Realtors. The group of citizens believes Knoth’s lobbyist position

Yancey picked as family court commissioner for 13th Judicial Circuit

October 19, 2023 9:05 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gretchen Yancey was unanimously picked on Thursday to become the next family court commissioner in the 13th Judicial Circuit Court, according to a Thursday press release from the court. She was picked during a Court en Banc closed session, according to the release. Her appointment will begin March 1. She is currently

MU Homecoming parade begins 9 a.m. Saturday

October 19, 2023 8:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is holding its homecoming parade Saturday morning. The parade will begin near Tiger Fountain at the Carnahan Quad on Rollins Street, head north on Hitt Street, head west on University Avenue, go north on Ninth Street until going west on Broadway before turning south on Fifth Street. The

Man dies in Audrain County crash

October 19, 2023 7:57 PM Ryan Shiner

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 72-year-old Mexico, Missouri, man died Thursday in an Audrain County crash at the intersection of Audrain Road 233 and North Rangeline Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred AS A 2010 Ford Focus – driven by Gretchen Whipple, 19, of Mexico, Missouri — was

Homeless outreach organizer shares thoughts from Wednesday night Columbia police chief forum

October 19, 2023 7:39 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia police chief candidates answered questions in front of the public on Wednesday night. Each candidate was asked five questions concerning violent crime, staffing, accreditation, homelessness and mental health and working with community groups. John Trapp, owner of 4-A-Change homeless outreach, shared his thoughts on the police chief candidates regarding the