Search continues in Cumberland River for missing student Riley Strain
The search continued Wednesday in Nashville, Tennessee, for a missing University of Missouri student.
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New court dates set for man accused of murder in Columbia Walmart parking lot
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man accused of murdering another man in the Conley Road Walmart parking lot in Columbia appeared in court on Wednesday. Issac E. Hollis, 25, was charged on Tuesday with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Hollis appeared in court
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Callaway County to end insurance benefits for removed sheriff
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) – Callaway County will stop providing insurance benefits to suspended sheriff Clay Chism. County prosecutor Ben Miller told ABC 17 News that the county plans to cease health and life insurance benefits to Chism after March 31. County human resources director Leah Laramore said the county pays $600 a month for an
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Woman charged in Cole County with financially exploiting elderly man
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Linn woman was charged on Tuesday with financially exploiting an elderly person in Cole County. Holly Kliethermes was accused of financially exploiting her father-in-law, according to court documents. A warrant for her arrest was issued on Wednesday and a $25,000 bond was set. The probable cause statement says Kliethermes exploited
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‘Police incident’ snarls Interstate 70 traffic on edge of Columbia
An unidentified “police incident” slowed down traffic on Interstate 70 on Columbia’s eastern edge Wednesday.
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Court docs: Man at Columbia Airbnb found with more than 50 pounds of meth
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was renting an Airbnb in Columbia was arrested on Tuesday after authorities said they found him with 51 pounds of methamphetamine. Ronald Dale Thornton III, 32, was charged on Wednesday with second-degree drug trafficking. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. An initial court appearance
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St. Elizabeth man charged with child porn possession
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Elizabeth man was charged on Monday with child porn possession. Dylan Alexander Ash, 21, is being held at the Miller County Jail on a $50,000 bond. A hearing was held Wednesday and a case review is set for 9 a.m. Monday, April 8. The probable cause statement says the
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Lane of Interstate 70 to close Wednesday night
One lane of eastbound Interstate 70 will close overnight Wednesday for repairs.
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WATCH: Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz takes questions after spring practices
Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz was set to take questions from reporters Wednesday morning.
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Callaway County Sheriff candidate releases statement regarding former sheriff Clay Chism’s revoked peace officer license
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff candidate Victor Pitman released a statement after former sheriff Clay Chism’s peace officer license was revoked on Tuesday. Chism was arrested and charged for driving while intoxicated in Randolph County in October 2022. In the statement from Pitman, he said that it is his responsibility to answer questions about
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri phase out income taxes?
The three major Republican candidates for Missouri governor agree on income taxes — they should be eliminated.
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Columbia police investigate after woman says her car was shot at Popeyes on Business Loop 70
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police are investigating inside and around the Popeyes location on Business Loop 70 in Columbia after a damage from an apparent gunshot was observed.. A woman told ABC 17 News that someone had shot her car. An ABC 17 News reporter saw four police officers on the scene. The scene cleared by
Continue Reading Columbia man charged with first-degree murder, armed criminal action after shooting outside Walmart
A Columbia man has been arrested on suspicion of first-degree murder, armed criminal action and illegal gun use.
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One arrested, one taken to hospital following shooting at Conley Road Walmart
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One man was taken to an area hospital and another man was detained following a shooting Monday night in the parking lot of the Conley Road Walmart in Columbia. A Columbia Police Department spokesperson said the victim was taken to the hospital with life-threatening injuries. CPD spokesperson Jenny Hopper also said “there
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Police tape up near home on Meadow Lane in Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police tape was put up Tuesday evening near a home on Meadow Lane in Columbia. An ABC 17 News Reporter saw at least one person in handcuffs and several Columbia police officers in the area. An armored police vehicle was seen leaving the area as the reporter arrived around 7:20 p.m. ABC
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Reese Development plans to demolish ‘several blighted properties’ on Bagnell Dam Strip
LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) Several “blighted” properties on the Bagnell Dam Strip in Lake Ozark could be demolished, according to a Tuesday press release from Reese Development. The development company made plans to demolish properties and presented the plan to a Lake Ozark Board of Aldermen meeting, the statement says. The plan includes the immediate
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Boone County Commission says property tax freeze would likely apply to homes appraised at $300k or less
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission wrote in a Tuesday state that if a question about a property-tax freeze passes, it will likely only apply to homes that are appraised at $300,000 or less. Boone County voters on April 2 will vote either “yes” or “no” to the following question: “Shall the County of
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Jefferson City says it is working to improve city transparency
Jefferson City is working to improve transparency for its residents, according to information on the city government website.
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Suspended Callaway County sheriff permanently loses policing license
The suspended sheriff of Callaway County has permanently lost his license to be a law enforcement officer.
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Man found guilty of rape in Boone County sentenced 28 years
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was found guilty of first-degree rape last month was sentenced on Tuesday to 28 years in prison. William Aaron Thomas Jr., 50, must serve at least 85% of the sentence, according to Casenet. He is currently listed on the Boone County Jail roster. His address was listed as Columbia
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