Business Loop 70 improvement federal grant canceled
The $2.13 million grant awarded to the to improve Business Loop 70 in Columbia has been canceled by the federal government.
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Home Depot to close distribution center in Mexico
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Home Depot announced that dozens of employees at a distribution center in Mexico, Missouri, will be laid off in the fall. A WARN notice that is dated July 17 states that Home Depot plans to permanently close the facility located at 4665 E. Liberty Street on Oct. 26. Home Depot WARN –
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Jefferson City Council approves grant for JCPD drone
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council voted to accept an almost $60,000 grant for the purchase of a new drone for the Jefferson City Police Department. The grant is from the Jefferson City Missouri Police Foundation, a non-profit formed by local businesses to support the JCPD. “We currently have drones, but they are
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Cause of Sunday night Columbia sewer ‘explosion’ unknown, but some suspect fireworks
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A boom that triggered emergency dispatchers to send out a warning about an “underground explosion” in a residential area of Columbia might have been fireworks, a city employee told ABC 17 News on Monday. ” I think maybe a firework, somebody probably threw one into the storm drain, ” City of Columbia
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Benton County official charged with sex crimes resigns
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A county official in Mid-Missouri has given up his seat after being charged with child sex crimes. Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a news release Monday that Richard Renno, Benton County treasurer, had resigned his office. Renno submitted his resignation after Bailey took legal action last week to remove him
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Man electrocuted in Moberly found with copper, pliers, report says
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man electrocuted while tampering with power lines in Moberly nearly a week ago had copper wire with him and was using pliers, according to a police report. The report identifies the man as Gary W. Keehart. Other personal information, such as his age, is redacted. Keehart was found last Tuesday morning
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Ashland man charged for allegedly hitting person with car
Steven Brunstrom, 28, of Ashland, was charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, third-degree domestic assault, property damage and resisting arrest.
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Woman gunned down in car during argument on Lake of the Woods Road, documents say
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman found dead Saturday night in her car was shot in her vehicle after an argument with her boyfriend, according to court documents. Isaiah N. Goins, 26, of Columbia, was arrested Sunday at work on suspicion of killing the woman, whose name has been kept under wraps by the sheriff’s department.
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Missouri park ranger charged with child sex crimes in Camden County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A ranger for Missouri State Parks was charged Sunday with three child sex crimes. Prosecutors charged Billy G. Stephens III, 34, with child molestation, second-degree statutory sodomy, second-degree statutory rape, witness tampering and evidence tampering. The Camden County Sheriff’s Office began investigating on Saturday after park ranger command staff told them about
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Murder charge added after motorcyclist hit, killed in McBaine
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 36-year-old man accused of running over a motorcyclist, who later died from his injuries, was charged Monday with murder. Boone County Prosecuting Attorney Roger Johnson told ABC 17 News in an email that charges against Donald J. Legleiter had been changed to include second-degree murder in the death of Jeffrie W.
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Two suspects involved in deadly Dove Drive shooting to be in court Monday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two suspects involved in a deadly Dove Drive shooting in 2023 are set to be in a Boone County courtroom Monday. Ja’Shaun Barney and Damarkus Williams are two of seven people involved in the deadly shooting, and are facing first-degree murder along with multiple other charges. According to court documents, Ja’Shaun Barney
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: How hot is too hot for you?
The heat wave that planted itself over our part of the country is here to stay for a few days. This week, Mid-Missouri remains under an extreme heat warning issued by the National Weather Service. The high summer temperatures combined with heavy humidity have pushed the heat index into the triple digits. It’s a level
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B.R.A.K.E.S Program educates nearly 200 teen drivers in Jefferson City over the weekend
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The B.R.A.K.E.S. Program, a free teen driver training program, trained nearly 200 new teen drivers in Jefferson City over the weekend with sessions at the Missouri EVOC Training Center. B.R.A.K.E.S. stands for “Be Responsible and Keep Everyone Safe.” The program was founded in 2008 by Top Fuel Drag Racing Champion Doug Herbert,
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1 killed in Boone County shooting Saturday, suspect arrested
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was killed in Boone County Saturday night in what the Boone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating as a homicide. Brian Leer with the Boone County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to ABC 17 News Sunday night that a suspect was arrested. According to a release from the sheriff’s office Sunday night, Isaiah
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Part of Worley Street blocked off due to underground explosion
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of Worley Street was blocked off Sunday night, due to an underground explosion. According to a Boone County Joint Communications alert, Worley Street from Stadium to at least West Blvd was closed due to an underground explosion. Drivers were asked to find an alternate route. A Columbia firefighter on scene
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16-year-old boy seriously injured in Camden County crash Saturday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 16-year-old boy from Mesquite, Texas, was seriously injured on Piney Point Road, just south of Damascus Road in Camden County Saturday night according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report. The crash happened around 7:27 p.m. when a 2025 Honda TRX ATV was driving north on Piney Point Road when it
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Thousands compete in extreme heat as Show Me State Games enter 41st year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Show Me State Games are in full swing this weekend. Early Saturday morning soccer matches began at Cosmo Park, continuing the non-profit’s goal of fitness, fun, and community for Missourians of all ages. Now in its 41st year, the games draw thousands of athletes from across the state. Executive Director Bruce
Continue Reading Deepwater man drowns at the Lake of the Ozarks while trying to pull others to shore
CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a man is dead after drowning in the Niangua River at the Lake of the Ozarks. The MSHP Drowning Report says that the victim, a 46 year old man from Deepwater, MO went under and never resurfaced as he was attempting to pull other swimmers
Continue Reading Man drowns in Morgan Co. after kayak overturns
MORGAN CO., MO (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a man is dead after drowning in Possum Hollow Cove, in Morgan County. The MSHP drowning report says the man’s kayak overturned onto him. The kayaker never resurfaced and was later recovered by the Mid County Dive Team and identified as a 50-year-old man from
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Man in custody after allegedly stealing firearms, threatening law enforcement near Holts Summit
HOLTS SUMMIT, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was taken into custody Saturday night after allegedly stealing loaded firearms and running away from law enforcement near Holts Summit. According to a social media post from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were searching for a burglary suspect near State Road AA and County Road 4008 around 6:30
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