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Sheriff’s office says no threat to public after man, child shot in Boone County

March 20, 2023 11:45 AM Nia Hinson

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office had no new details to share Monday about a shooting that injured a man and girl on Demaret Drive.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with the Mizzou men’s basketball season?

March 20, 2023 2:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers fell to 15-seed Princeton over the weekend, ending their run in the NCAA Tournament after one win.

Funeral for Hermann officer killed in line of duty held Sunday

March 19, 2023 7:26 AM Joushua Blount

OWENSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Community members gathered at Ownensville High School Sunday for a funeral held for Sgt. Mason Griffith, who is one of two officers that was shot in Hermann last Sunday. Hundreds of police vehicles filled the school’s parking lot leading up to the service. The second officer, Adam Sullentrup, at last check was

Monday hearing for man accused of killing Hermann officer canceled

March 19, 2023 7:27 PM Isabella Roberts

HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) The hearing for the man accused of killing a Hermann officer and critically injuring another officer originally scheduled for Monday was pushed back indefinitely until a new judge can be found. Kenneth Simpson made his first court appearance on Wednesday, March 15. Since then, several changes have been made to who will

Two shot including child at Demaret Drive

March 19, 2023 6:20 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s department and other law enforcement agencies are investigating a report of shots fired in the 700 block of Demaret Drive. According to the Boone County Sheriffs department’s Facebook, around 5:11 p.m. Sunday, Boone County Joint Communications received numerous calls reporting shots being fired in the area. At least

One man dead after crash in Gasconade County Sunday morning

March 19, 2023 7:10 AM Erika McGuire

GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Berger man is dead after a crash in Gasconade County early Sunday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said on Twitter at about 2 a.m. that Troopers were investigating a single vehicle crash on MO 100 near Route J. The crash happened when a vehicle driven by Markus Eldringhoff, 20,

Mizzou fans gather for March Madness second bracket match up

March 18, 2023 7:24 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite the disappointing end, Mizzou fans gathered to watch the NCAA tournament game together. Gold and black were a reoccurring theme in restaurants and bars across Columbia Saturday night. Fans gathered to watch the matchup between Mizzou and Princeton during the second bracket of the March Madness tournament. Some were met with

Columbia man accused in October shooting is indicted

March 17, 2023 9:18 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused in an October shooting at a roundabout in south Columbia has been indicted by a grand jury. Derrick Blackmon, 22, is charged with first-degree assault, armed-criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and leaving the scene of an accident. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without

Boone County Sheriff’s Office to have increased presence on roads for St. Patrick’s Day weekend

March 17, 2023 7:07 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Office has DWI saturation patrols scheduled for the weekend of St. Patrick’s Day. Capt. Brian Leer told said the patrols will be supplementing the already-staffed enforcement units and that their sole purpose is to find and apprehend impaired drivers. Blake Koutroubis, a junior at the University of Missouri,

Columbia man charged with statutory rape, multiple child-porn charges

March 17, 2023 4:16 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been accused of rape and multiple child pornography charges. William Lee Nichols, 51, is charged with second-degree statutory rape, second-degree statutory sodomy, possession of child pornography and promoting child pornography. He is being held without bond at the Boone County Jail. An arraignment was held Friday. The probable

Governor’s office orders flags to be at half-staff Sunday for fallen Hermann officer

March 17, 2023 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

Watch a live stream of the vigil in the web player above. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe ordered the United States and Missouri flags to be flown at half-staff at all government building in the state Sunday in honor Hermann Police Sgt. Mason Griffith. Kehoe is the acting governor of Missouri while

Breakthru Beverage Missouri to offer free rides to people for St. Patricks Day

March 17, 2023 5:48 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) If you’re considering heading out for St. Patrick’s Day Friday, and don’t have a ride back home, Breakthru Beverage Missouri and Jameson Irish Whiskey, have teamed up to ensure you make it home safe. The companies will cover 2,000 rides (up to a $30 value) for people in St. Louis, Kansas City, Columbia, and

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you celebrate St. Patrick’s Day?

March 17, 2023 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Millions of people in the United States and around the world celebrate St. Patrick’s Day on March 17.

Columbia police release video statement on shooting after calls for transparency

March 16, 2023 6:15 PM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Police Department has released a video about the November 2021 shooting that killed a man downtown after pressure from community groups to reopen the investigation.

MSHP trooper arrested on suspicion of DWI in Callaway County

March 16, 2023 4:49 PM Lucas Geisler

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper was arrested earlier this month on suspicion of driving while intoxicated. Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism told ABC 17 News that deputies arrested Kelley S. Young just after 2 a.m. Saturday, March 4. Chism said a deputy stopped Young around Highway 54 near New Bloomfield

Boone County government phones, internet crash

March 16, 2023 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County government’s phone lines and internet service went down Thursday morning but 911 was still active.

City of Columbia wraps up its part of homeless camp cleanup near mall

March 16, 2023 11:19 AM Nia Hinson

The city of Columbia finished cleaning up a homeless encampment near the Columbia Mall on Thursday morning.

Columbia to propose a new roundabout for Route K and Old Plank Road intersection

March 16, 2023 5:42 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the City of Columbia leaders is scheduled to meet to get the community’s input on a proposed roundabout in South Columbia. The meeting is scheduled to run from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. at Columbia City Hall. The construction of the new roundabout is anticipated to take place in the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Was the Mizzou men’s basketball team seeded correctly?

March 16, 2023 2:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou men’s basketball team is back in the NCAA Tournament, this time as a No. 7 seed.

Boone County firefighters called to help in Cooper County

March 15, 2023 6:25 PM Matthew Sanders

A fleet of first responders from two counties was called to a house fire on Highway 98 in Cooper County on Wednesday.