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Woman charged with murder in Columbia drug overdose arrested

July 12, 2023 11:11 AM Matthew Sanders

A Rocheport woman charged with murder in connection with a 2021 fentanyl overdose was in the Boone County Jail on Wednesday.

No one hurt after a Columbia deck fire early Wednesday morning

July 12, 2023 10:41 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 3:47 a.m. on Wednesday, Columbia Fire responded to a fire at Rock Bridge Apartments, near Nifong and Providence. According to fire crews, the department arrived in less than four minutes and saw fire coming from an outside deck. Fire crews on scene told ABC 17 News an ashtray caught fire and

Eugene man seriously injured when Bobcat slides into Lake of the Ozarks

July 11, 2023 6:36 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Eugene man suffered serious injuries Tuesday afternoon after compact track loader slid off a hill and ended up in the Lake of the Ozarks, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred on Buckingham Drive about 700 feet south of Galahad Drive in Camden County. The driver

Wednesday is the last day to register to vote ahead of Election Day on Aug. 8

July 12, 2023 5:18 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wednesday is the last day to register to vote before the special election on Aug. 8. Citizens can register to vote online, mail or in person. To register online, it’s recommended to fill out the voter registration application on Boone County’s Website. To register by mail, residents can print out the voter

Fulton City Council meets for first time since city administrator was fired

July 11, 2023 4:04 PM Marina Diaz

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton City Council met on Tuesday for the first time since Renee Tyler was fired from the city administrator position Friday. Tyler’s firing came during a special session held on Friday by City Council members. Tyler’s firing was not mentioned during the meeting though at the end of the meeting members

Callaway County man arrested, charged after allegedly leading deputy on chase through Fulton

July 11, 2023 9:25 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Williamsburg man was arrested Monday and charged with several felonies after leading a deputy on a chase throughout Fulton. Scott Leslie Allen, 58, is charged with resisting arrest by fleeing, resisting with an arrest for a felony, driving while revoked, two counts of possession of a controlled substance and speeding, a

Crash closes Highway 63 in Columbia during evening rush, scene cleared more than an hour later

July 11, 2023 5:14 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County emergency dispatchers said in a public alert that Highway 63 southbound had closed at Vandiver Drive after a crash. The alert was sent just after 5 p.m. and urged drivers to avoid the area.

Jefferson City man charged with domestic assault, burglary after allegedly hitting woman

July 11, 2023 8:28 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged Tuesday after allegedly breaking into an apartment and hitting a woman multiple times in the face. Malcolm Mayes, 27, is charged with first-degree burglary, third-degree domestic assault, violating an order of protection and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A warrant was issued and

Police: Criminal charges not likely in deadly Mexico ‘disturbance’

July 11, 2023 9:43 AM Matthew Sanders

Mexico police say there likely won’t be criminal charges filed after two people were hurt and one died in a “disturbance” Friday afternoon.

Man charged with sodomy, sexual abuse

July 11, 2023 7:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was charged in Boone County with multiple sexual assault charges Tuesday after being accused of an alleged sexual assault from January 2022. Dayvion Robinson, 23, is charged with first-degree sodomy and first-degree sexual abuse. A warrant was requested and no bond was set. Robinson is not in custody. Columbia Police

Unlicensed daycare operator charged in baby’s death makes first court appearance

July 11, 2023 2:50 PM Erika McGuire

A Columbia private daycare owner charged in relation to a baby’s death made her initial court appearance Tuesday.

Heavy storms drive up insurance premiums as materials costs increase

July 11, 2023 11:43 AM Avery Roehler

A line of storms will move into Mid-Missouri on Wednesday, producing potential for damaging wind and hail.

Attorney claims DOJ ‘neglect’ should lead to dismissal of Versailles man’s Jan. 6 case

July 11, 2023 5:57 PM Lucas Geisler

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) – An attorney representing a Lake of the Ozarks-area man wants a federal judge to dismiss a Jan. 6-related case based on a lack of action from the prosecutor. The attorney for Matthew Loganbill said federal prosecutors have not tried the Versailles man in enough time under the Speedy Trial Act. Attorney

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been a victim of storm damage?

July 12, 2023 2:38 AM ABC 17 News Team

Experts say damage from strong storms is happening more frequently, and that’s helping drive up homeowners’ insurance premiums.

Lawmakers want to restore $1.4 million for Missouri Task Force One after governor’s veto

July 11, 2023 4:16 PM Hannah Falcon

Two Missouri Task Force One members left Columbia this week to help with the catastrophic flooding in Vermont.

Holly Thompson Rehder announces lieutenant governor bid

July 11, 2023 3:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Republican state Sen. Holly Thompson Rehder on Tuesday announced her bid for the 2024 lieutenant governor’s race. Thompson Rehder is the first person to throw their hat in the race. Rehder was elected to the Missouri Senate in 2020 and represents District 27, which includes Bollinger, Cape Girardeau, Iron, Madison, Perry, Reynolds

Multiple big Mid-Mo cases headed to court Tuesday

July 11, 2023 7:37 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Judges are scheduled to hear a handful of cases from multiple counties Tuesday including Boone, Cole, and a Randolph County case which was moved to Carroll County. Boone County Case In Boone County, online court records show Sarah Brown is scheduled to have her initial court appearance at 1:30 p.m. Sarah D. Brown Brown is

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you had trouble parking in Downtown Columbia?

July 11, 2023 2:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

A downtown merchants’ group is asking its members to have their employees not park on the street to keep spots open for customers. People ABC 17 News spoke with Monday said finding parking downtown has been difficult.

Doyle appointed as interim Fulton city administrator

July 10, 2023 3:08 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton City Council announced in a Monday press release that it appointed Courtney Doyle as its interim city administrator. The City stated the appointment occurred at a special session Friday, after Renee Tyler was fired from the position the same day. The City has not given a reason for Tyler’s termination. Tyler was

Boone County Fire Protection District: Two Task Force 1 members being sent to Vermont

July 10, 2023 9:30 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Fire Protection District announced on its social media Monday night that two members of Missouri Task Force 1 are headed to Vermont to give assistance after recent flooding in the region. “According to the Vermont State Police, serious, life-threatening flooding is occurring today across much of Vermont,” the Boone