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Lake of the Ozarks expecting large crowds for holiday weekend

May 26, 2023 11:24 AM Mitchell Kaminski

The Lake of the Ozarks is preparing for increased boating traffic for the first big summer holiday –Memorial Day weekend.

Former California city clerk charged, accused of stealing money from city

May 26, 2023 7:24 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The former city clerk for the City of California was charged Friday after allegedly stealing money from the city in 2022. Jessica Farmer, 42, of California, has been charged with stealing $750 or more, a felony. A criminal summons was issued. An arraignment hearing is set for 9 a.m. Tuesday, June 27.

Highway 40 at Bonne Femme Creek Bridge reopens

May 26, 2023 4:53 PM Ryan Shiner

NEW FRANKLIN, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation announced in a Friday press release that travelers are now able to use the Bonne Femme Creek Bridge on Highway 40 in Howard County, southeast of New Franklin. After closing earlier this year for a bridge deck replacement project, MoDOT was able to reopen the bridge

Debt ceiling deadline is extended to June 5, later than previously estimated, Yellen says

May 26, 2023 4:16 PM Associated Press

Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Friday the projected debt ceiling deadline is extended to June 5, four days later than previously estimated.

Area government offices closed for Memorial Day

May 26, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A number of area government offices will be closed Monday in observance of Memorial Day. Offices for Boone, Cole and Callaway counties, among others, will be closed for the holiday. The City of Columbia also said in a press release. For Columbia, residential curbside trash collection will not occur Monday and will

Galbreath picked as next Battle High School principal

May 26, 2023 3:24 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Alyssa Galbreath will be the next principal at Battle High School, according to a press release from Columbia Public Schools. Galbreath is currently an assistant principal at Battle High School. Galbreath will take over her new role from Principal Adam Taylor. Taylor was selected to be the district’s executive director of secondary education earlier

Columbia Parks and Recreation begins to open pools ahead of summer

May 26, 2023 11:31 AM Ethan Heinz

The City of Columbia will have its first pool opening of the season this holiday weekend.

No injuries reported in Thursday Fulton school bus crash

May 26, 2023 2:30 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department said on its social media Thursday that there were no injuries reported in a crash involving a school bus. The crash occurred near the intersection of West Reed Street and Lyle Street in Fulton. Thursday was listed as the last day of school on Fulton Public Schools’ calendar.

Two arrested after Jefferson City police chase

May 26, 2023 10:06 AM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police arrested a man and a woman after a chase Thursday afternoon that ended near Brazito.

Woman hospitalized after incident at the University of Missouri power plant

May 26, 2023 7:21 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Columbia Fire Department, a woman has been hospitalized after an incident at a power plant on the University of Missouri’s campus on Friday. ABC 17 News Crews were on the scene around 2:30 a.m. in the 300 block of Elm St. Friday morning and saw multiple fire trucks. A

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you traveling this Memorial Day weekend?

May 26, 2023 12:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Memorial Day weekend is here and many Americans will use the occasion to travel.

Eight people apply for open Columbia Board of Education seat

May 24, 2023 4:01 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eight people have applied for the open seat on the Columbia Board of Education. The list of applicants includes former Board members Jan Mees and Della Streaty-Wilhoit. Former state Rep. Chuck Bayse and John Potter – both ran for a Board seat in the April 4 election – have also applied. Phil Stroessner

Columbia man accused in Nov. 2 Clark Lane shooting found guilty of multiple felonies

May 25, 2023 10:48 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was accused in a Nov. 2 shooting on Clark Lane was found guilty Tuesday on all of his charges by a Boone County jury. Noah Solbrekken, 23, was found guilty of first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed-criminal action. A sentencing hearing is set for 9

FBI searching for Missouri man added to ‘Ten Most Wanted Fugitives’ list

May 25, 2023 6:44 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Franklin County man was added to the FBI’s Ten Most Wanted Fugitives list for alleged sex-trafficking activities involving children. On Thursday, the FBI added Donald Eugene Fields II to the list. He is wanted for the alleged sex trafficking of at least one child in Missouri between 2013-17. The U.S. District

Randolph County man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter for 2022 overdose death

May 25, 2023 10:30 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cairo man on Thursday pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter and was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections in relation to a 2022 overdose death. Dustin Pool, 42, was initially charged with second-degree murder for allegedly supplying fentanyl to someone who eventually died from an overdose. A

Police say they have a second suspect in Columbia homicide

May 25, 2023 10:07 AM Matthew Sanders

Police say a juvenile has been detained on a murder charge related to the deadly shooting of a woman in a south Columbia neighborhood.

Mizzou announces second-straight Thursday night season opener

May 25, 2023 9:29 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) For the second season in a row, the Mizzou football team will host its season opener at Faurot Field in primetime, on Thursday, August 31. MU and South Dakota will kick off at 7 p.m. on SEC Network. The game was originally schedule for Saturday, Sept. 2, but the athletics department said

Man seriously injured in Camden County motorcycle crash

May 25, 2023 9:08 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camdenton man suffered serious injuries Thursday after he crashed his motorcycle in Camden County. The crash happened on South Highway 7, north of Sweatt Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash occurred after a 2003 Harley Davidson V-Rod – driven by Bret Moore, 59 –

No injuries reported in Wednesday night Lake Ozark fire

May 25, 2023 8:56 PM Ryan Shiner

LAKE OZARK, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries were reported in a Wednesday fire in at an apartment building off Horseshoe Bend Parkway, according to a Facebook Post from the Lake Ozark Fire Protection District. Firefighters saw smoke showing from one of the units. Crews found a small fire and contained it quickly with minimal damage, according

Community members get first look at The Food Bank Market in Columbia

May 25, 2023 8:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the community got their first look today at the Food Bank of Central Missouri’s new location on West Business Loop 70 Construction is still underway for the Food Bank Market, with the location expected to open this fall. The food bank market will have more than 5,000 square feet of retail