QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like Missouri’s voter ID law?
The Cole County Circuit Court is hearing a challenge to Missouri’s voter ID law this week.
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Disruptive Thanksgiving-week storm affecting much of the East as holiday travel rush begins
By Elizabeth Wolfe, Sara Tonks and Mary Gilbert, CNN (CNN) — A storm system pushing across the eastern US ahead of Thanksgiving is delivering widespread impacts on Tuesday, threatening to disrupt holiday travel with severe thunderstorms, drenching rain and snow. Live Updates: See the latest on delays and disruptions as Thanksgiving travel gets underway At
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Chiefs, Eagles fans brave elements during Monday night Super Bowl rematch
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs faced off against the Philadelphia Eagles in a Super Bowl rematch Monday night at Arrowhead Stadium. The Chiefs (7-3) fell to the Eagles 21-17. Philadelphia has the best record in the NFL at 9-1. Fans came out in droves to Arrowed Stadium on Monday and fought against
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Chiefs can’t fend off the Eagles, fall to 7-3 on the season
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Philadelphia Eagles got revenge over the Kansas City Chiefs for the loss in Super Bowl LVII, on Monday night. A late push from the birds was enough to get past KC, 21-17, at Arrowhead Stadium. Kansas City led 17-7 in the third quarter, however, Eagles quarterback Jalen Hurts led two
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Jefferson City Council approves appropriation to buy News Tribune building
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council unanimously approved a $575,000 appropriation from the city’s parking fund to buy the building located at 210 Monroe Street, the site of the Jefferson City News Tribune. The city previously approved the sale with the owner, Wehco Media, and the contract is set to close on Thursday,
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Two seriously injured in Moniteau County crash
MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were seriously injured Sunday night in a Moniteau County crash on Route O, about a mile south of Painters Road, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The report states the crash occurred as a 2023 Kia Telluride was heading southbound on Route O and went off
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Ashcroft’s application to transfer abortion ballot summary case to Missouri Supreme Court denied
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Supreme Court on Monday denied Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft’s appeal to move a case involving the ballot summary on abortion to the Missouri Supreme Court. Ashcroft previously tried to move the case to the Missouri Supreme Court, but that was overruled and denied. He filed a notice to transfer
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Columbia Fire Training Academy hoping to expand after animal shelter moves
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When the Central Missouri Humane Society moves to a new home, the city is planning on using its current property on Big Bear Boulevard to expand the current Columbia Fire Training Academy. A spokesperson for the animal shelter previously said they are hoping to decide on a property for a new location
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Callaway County man found guilty of seven counts of statutory sodomy
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County man was found guilty of seven counts of first-degree statutory and one count of first-degree attempted sodomy, according to a social media post from the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office. Daniel Overstreet, 52, of Fulton, will be sentenced on Monday, Jan. 8, according to the post. Casenet has yet to
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Witnesses, expert testify in Missouri voter ID lawsuit Monday
As the bench trial in the lawsuit against Missouri’s voter ID law continues, witnesses and an expert are expected to testify Monday on the effects of the law.
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Sign installations on I-70 in Cooper County to cause lane closures next week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Westbound Interstate 70 in Cooper County will be down to one lane between mile markers 91 and 104 beginning 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 27, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Transportation. The closures will end 6 a.m. the next day, according to the release. The lane closures will
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Police: Teenager shot in Versailles on Sunday night
VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) The Versailles Police Department has stated in a social media post that a 19-year-old man was shot Sunday night in the 200 block of North Hunter Street. According to the post, police responded at 10:24 p.m. and spoke with the man with a gunshot wound to his lower torso. Police said the
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Waner recognized by Columbia City Council at her last meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council recognized Ward 2 Councilwoman Andrea Waner on Monday in what was her last meeting as a councilwoman. Waner announced her resignation in October, effective Nov. 22. Waner told ABC 17 News on Oct. 2 that she is resigning because she is moving into a new home outside of
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Macon man charged, accused of shooting at woman outside of Moberly bar
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Macon man was charged with several felonies after was accused of firing a gun at a woman outside of a Moberly bar. Tyrese Mayfield, 18, was charged with first-degree domestic assault, armed criminal action, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and tampering with physical evidence. He is being held
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Road reopens after deadly crash on Highway 124 in northern Boone County
One person is dead following a crash in northern Boone County Monday morning, according to the Boone County Fire Protection District.
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Man charged with three felonies after Mexico, Missouri, shooting
A 38-year-old Mexico man was shot in the leg during a fight Sunday, police say.
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WATCH: 2023 ABC 17 Stormtrack Winter Weather Special
ABC 17 News aired its annual Stormtrack Winter Weather Special on Friday.
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Boonville police officer charged with domestic assault
A Boonville police officer has been charged with domestic assault after a dispute over a child early Sunday.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about the Mizzou men’s basketball season?
The Tigers fell to Jackson State, which came into the game with a 1-5 record. The loss had some fans wondering about the team’s prospects for the rest of the season.
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City Council to discuss adding restaurant in Columbia airport
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Airport is looking to add a restaurant. The Columbia City Council meets Monday to discuss a possible airport restaurant agreement with Blue Ribbon Vending, LLC to lease the terminal, according to the council agenda. To lease the Columbia Regional Airport terminal, it would be $24,313 per year for five years.
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