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Columbia’s Minchew exploring run for state Senate

April 10, 2023 3:44 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia businessman and experienced political campaigner said Monday that he’s exploring whether he’s the person to keep Boone County’s state Senate seat in Republican hands

CPS to have demonstration for ‘touchless weapons-detection system’ Tuesday morning

April 10, 2023 3:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Public Schools spokesperson said on Monday that the district will host a demonstration for a weapons-detection system called Evolv. The demonstration will occur at 8:30 a.m. Tuesday at Hickman High School. “At this time, the district has not contracted for the service and the Board of Education has not taken

Police say 4 hurt when car runs stop sign in Jefferson City; 1 flown to hospital

April 10, 2023 11:19 AM Matthew Sanders

Four people were hurt Sunday when a car didn’t stop at a Jefferson City stop sign, causing a collision.

Gunman livestreamed mass shooting at Louisville bank that left 5 dead and 8 injured, police say

April 10, 2023 8:38 AM CNN Newsource

By Eric Levenson, Kristina Sgueglia, Celina Tebor and John Miller, CNN A 25-year-old bank employee opened fire at his workplace in downtown Louisville, Kentucky, Monday morning and livestreamed the attack that left five dead and eight others injured, authorities said. The gunman was identified as Connor Sturgeon, an employee at Old National Bank, according to

Columbia Board of Education to swear in members, discuss school upgrades and salaries

April 10, 2023 5:58 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, The Columbia Board of Education is set to swear in members who were elected during the April 4 election. The board also has plans to discuss some main agenda items during their meeting on Monday. New board members April Ferrao, Paul Harper, and John Lyman will be sworn in at

Five dogs safely make it out of mobile home fire

April 9, 2023 4:05 PM abc17news-Newsroom

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District is still investigating the cause of a mobile home fire on Easter Sunday on East O’Rear Road. Firefighters were dispatched at 10:46 a.m. and arrived in about seven minutes. They saw smoke coming from the house and could see the fire in the kitchen. Captain Wayne

Newly elected Columbia Board of Education members to be sworn in Monday

April 9, 2023 8:14 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday, April 10, the Columbia Board of Education will meet for a “reorganization meeting” where 3 new board members are getting sworn in by Columbia Public Schools superintendent, Brian Yearwood. The new members are April Ferrao, Paul Harper and John Lyman. They are filling the seats of current board president, David

Debates over I-70 expansion funding hits project with roadblock

April 9, 2023 7:49 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Officials hoping to expand I-70 are at a crossroads. Gov. Mike Parson proposed the $859 million “Improve I-70 project” in January, aiming to improve areas of the interstate and expand parts into three lanes. However, the topic of funding has temporarily placed a hold on plans. In making budget cuts towards the

Two people are seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash in Audrain County

April 9, 2023 10:46 AM Joushua Blount

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man and a woman are in the hospital recovering after being involved in a single-vehicle crash Saturday afternoon around 12:30 p.m. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Reports, Samuel C. Atkinson 22, and Caryn D. Atkinson, 47, both of Laddonia Missouri both was traveling westbound on Route KK

MoDOT to close Boone County Route 163 for bridge demolition

April 9, 2023 7:26 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is planning to close Missouri Route 163 at Bonne Femme Creek Bridge on Monday to begin demolition on the old bridge. MoDOT put out a tweet warning drivers about the traffic impact. ALERT: Boone County Route 163 will CLOSE on April 10, just west of U.S. Route

Sedalia minor attempts to stab police officer

April 8, 2023 8:16 PM Abby Landwehr

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A suspect reportedly attempted to stab a Sedalia Police officer Saturday afternoon. Officers responded to reports of a robbery in the 800 block of Ruth Ann Drive around 3:45 Saturday afternoon, according to a news release. The report came from an anonymous caller who said they were robbed at gunpoint. The call

New report records over 2,000 flu cases in Boone County

April 8, 2023 8:18 PM Abby Landwehr

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people in Boone County died from COVID-19 last month, bringing the total county number of deaths since the start of the pandemic to 299. The information comes from the latest Columbia Boone County Health Department report. According to the report, 65 positive COVID-19 tests have been reported in the county since

Centralia fire department responds to early morning camper fire

April 8, 2023 10:32 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Centralia fire crews responded to an early morning camper fire at the corner of West Southgate Street and Switzler Street in Centralia. Sergeant Jerry Stoebe with Centralia Police Department told ABC 17 News crews that police were dispatched to the fire around 4:30 a.m. Saturday morning. Stoebe also says fire crews were able to

Safety tips to follow when handling eggs for Easter weekend

April 8, 2023 8:40 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As you are getting your Easter weekend underway, you may be considered doing some easter egg coloring along with other Easter activities with your family. If you are planning active that involve the use of eggs, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is giving guidelines for people to follow. According

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you travel to watch a solar eclipse?

April 10, 2023 9:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

NASA says the next total solar eclipse will happen in one year.

Man accused of shaking baby now charged with murder

April 7, 2023 4:40 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man who was accused of shaking a baby has been charged with murder. Kristopher J. Ruiz, 28, is charged with second-degree murder, abuse or neglect of a child, first-degree domestic assault, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and third-degree domestic assault. A warrant was issued Friday. No

Salisbury man suffers serious injuries in Randolph County crash

April 7, 2023 10:22 PM Ryan Shiner

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Salisbury man suffered serious injuries in a Thursday afternoon crash. The crash occurred on Missouri 3 at Route W. A 2018 Freightliner garbage truck – driven by Timothy Kempton, 44 – was traveling, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. It crashed after Kempton attempted to make a

CPD warns of scammers ‘spoofing’ department’s phone number

April 7, 2023 7:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department issued a statement on its social media on Friday that scammers are allegedly “spoofing” the department’s phone number. “Columbia Police have seen an increase in telephone scams where the caller identifies as one of our officers. The caller may indicate that you have a warrant or are at

Centralia man charged with child enticement

April 7, 2023 7:38 PM Ryan Shiner

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man is facing multiple child enticement charges after police say he was sending inappropriate messages to minors on a chatroom application. Tanner Burton, 26, is charged with two counts of child enticement of a child younger than 15 years old. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without

Woman whose baby allegedly overdosed faces drugs charges

April 7, 2023 5:35 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who was charged after her baby allegedly overdosed is facing more charges. Jessina Pedroza, 29, has now been charged with two counts of delivery of a controlled substance of 35 grams or less and three counts of possession of a controlled substance. A $20,000 bond was set for those charges. She was