Firefighters extinguish stove fire at Columbia home Sunday
Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire at 808 Washington Road at 7:10 p.m. and quickly put out the fire, with no injuries reported.
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Widespread power outages leave thousands without power across Mid-Missouri Sunday
Nearly 500 Co-Mo Electric Cooperative customers are without power in Moniteau County.
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Two men and one teenager seriously injured in Cole County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men and one teenager were seriously injured in a crash Saturday in Cole County on Lake Road at Pleasant View Drive according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report states that the driver of a 2023 Hyundai Elantra – a 19-year-old Wardsville man – was driving
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One man seriously injured in Gasconade County crash after hitting a deer
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcyclist was seriously injured in a crash Saturday in Gasconade County near 2113 on Missouri Highway 19. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The report says the driver of a 2005 Big Dog Chopper motorcycle – a 51-year-old Rhineland man – was driving southbound at around 12:19 a.m.
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One man seriously injured Camden County after driving off the road
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was seriously injured in a crash Sunday on Missouri Route A, just south of Seven Springs Road. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report states the driver of a 2025 Chevy Silverado – a 37-year-old Richland man – was driving south at around 12:30
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MSHP urges Mid-Missouri drivers and boaters to celebrate safely as July Fourth weekend closes
The Boone County Fire Protection District and Missouri State Highway Patrol tell ABC 17 News they have already responded to multiple calls over the Fourth of July holiday weekend.
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All hands on deck for the City of Columbia’s Fire in the Sky multi-page safety plan
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Columbia is all hands of deck for its Fourth of July festivities. The city’s multi-page plan includes protocols for situations like medical emergencies, fire and public disturbances. In the event of a major emergency Columbia Fire Department and the Columbia Police Department will take control and swiftly direct people
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Salute to America attendees brave heat during fest
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Salute to America festival was held Friday around the Capitol in Jefferson City and included areas set up to help attendees beat the heat. A cooling station and a reusable water bottle refill station were available, as was a Jefferson City bus with cool air and water. Cole County
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Highway 63 reopens near Deer Park Road after vehicle catches fire
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The southbound lanes of Highway 63 temporarily closed on Friday after a vehicle caught fire in an area near Deer Park Road, south of Columbia. There were no injuries in the crash, according to a text message from Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp. A Boone County Joint
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Vehicle crashes on I-70 after tire hits windshield
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person had moderate injuries Friday after a tire struck the windshield of a vehicle in the eastbound lane of Instate 70 near mile marker 140 in Callaway County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says a tire came off an “unknown vehicle” and hit
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Sedalia man pleads guilty to manslaughter in baby’s death, sentenced to 10 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man who was originally charged with murder in his child’s death has pleaded guilty to manslaughter. Danial Fitzgerald, 26, pleaded guilty in Henry County on Wednesday to fist-degree involuntary manslaughter and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He’s currently being held
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Columbia man arrested for alleged arson
A Columbia man was arrested on Thursday after he allegedly tried to set a house on fire in June.
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No injuries after house fire in Fulton
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There were no injuries reported after first responders had a street blocked off in Fulton on Thursday for a house fire. Fulton fire crews responded to the scene of a house engulfed in flames in the 500 block of West 7th Street just after 7:30 p.m. According to a press release, crews
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Medicaid cuts in ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ could devastate Missouri’s rural hospitals, drive coverage losses
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The recently passed federal budget bill, known officially as H.R. 1 or the “One Big Beautiful Bill” is drawing criticism from Missouri health care leaders and public officials, who warn that the legislation’s deep Medicaid cuts could lead to widespread coverage losses and strain already struggling rural hospitals. The bill, now awaiting
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2 injured in Interstate 70 crash near Boone/Callaway line
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A crash involving an SUV closed eastbound Interstate 70 temporarily Thursday afternoon and caused traffic backups for hours. An ABC 17 News reporter saw a crossover SUV on its top being towed from the scene. An ambulance left the scene with lights on. The crash happened at around 2 p.m. Traffic backups
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84-year-old woman dies in Saline County crash
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) An 84-year-old woman died from injuries she suffered in a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Highway 65 in Saline County at the Business 65 junction, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The report says that a 2020 Dodge Caravan – driven by the 84-year-old Slater woman – was heading
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Elderly woman dies in Phelps County crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 71-year-old woman from Florissant, Missouri, died in a Thursday afternoon crash on Interstate 44 in Phelps County at mile marker 172, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the crash occurred as the woman drove a 2022 Nissan Rogue Sport eastbound when it went
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Injunction blocks Missouri’s abortion ban again; some previous restrictions remain
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jackson County Judge has granted an injunction that once again OK’s abortion care under Missouri law. Voters this past November approved Amendment 3 and along with it a right to an abortion. In May, Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ended a ruling that stopped the enforcement of state abortion regulations. The
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Fulton woman charged with child abuse following alleged assault
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton woman was charged with two counts of child abuse after she allegedly assaulted a teenager on Tuesday. Beatrice Hall, 45, is being held at the Callaway County Jail without bond. An initial court appearance was held on Thursday and a bond hearing was scheduled for 8:30 a.m. Wednesday. The probable
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2 seriously injured in Audrain County crash after driver falls asleep at wheel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four people were injured – two seriously – in a crash Wednesday in Audrain County on Highway 22, east of Thompson, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The report says the driver of a 2010 Dodge Charger – a 34-year-old Clifton Hill – fell asleep at the
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