QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you registered to vote?
The deadline to register to vote in the November general election is Oct. 12.
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MU hosts annual homecoming blood drive
The American Red Cross is partnering with the University of Missouri as part of its annual homecoming blood drive. The homecoming team said it’s expecting 4,000 blood donations. Last year, the drive finished with 2,504 blood donations. The drive is open from 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday at the Hearnes Center fieldhouse. There are also
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Moniteau County deputies arrest two accused of burglary in September
CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department has identified and arrested two people due to their alleged involvement of a burglary in September. The owner of the property was able to get video of the suspects coming back onto the property last Friday. Deputies arrested Curtis Hile, of Jefferson City, and Kathy Kliegel at the property
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No injuries reported after crews destroy live grenade in Saline County field
SALINE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Deputies reported no injuries Monday afternoon after a live grenade was destroyed in a Saline County field. The explosive device was discovered in the 100 block of Stinson Street in Blackburn, Missouri, according to the Saline County Sheriff’s Department. ABC 17 News is told the grenade was found while someone was
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Jefferson City announces Thursday road closures
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City on Thursday will close the 900th Block of Belair and the 2500th block of Royal Air from 8:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Road closed signs will be posted. Motorists are urged to find alternate routes. For additional information, contact the Department of Public Works at (573) 634-6410.
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Morgan County man charged with child sex crimes
MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rocky Mount man was charged multiple counts of child molestation Friday. Jason Acton, 31, was charged with two counts of molesting a child younger than 12 years old. A sexual assault nurse at the emergency room at University Hospital told police the victim told their mother that Acton had touched
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Columbia police uncover woman’s body in closet following suspicious death investigation
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man faces charges following a suspicious death investigation on Monday. The Columbia Police Department released officers responded to the 1700 block of High Quest Drive around 3:40 p.m. after receiving a report of a missing person at risk. Police said officers at the scene found a woman’s body hidden in
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Alzheimer’s Association reminds families and patients about resources available in Mid-Missouri
The Alzheimer’s Association in Mid-Missouri is reminding residents of a plethora of resources available to those diagnosed with the disease and their family.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in the next Jan. 6 committee hearing?
The House committee investigating the Jan. 6 riot at the U.S. Capitol will hold another hearing Thursday.
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Columbia police investigating suspicious death on High Quest Drive
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police were dispatched to the 1700 block of High Quest Drive at 3:40 p.m. for a welfare check. While checking the residence, police began to investigate a suspicious death. Neighbors claim two women lived in the house. “The circumstances surrounding the death have been proven to not be natural,” CPD spokesman
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Columbia accepting proposals for American Rescue Plan Act funding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia was awarded $25.2 million from the federal government to address the health and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic through the American Rescue Plan Act. The city is now accepting preliminary applications from individuals and organizations for certain project proposals relating to community violence and workforce development. The
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Special legislative session costs more than $126,000 for just the Missouri House
During the 2022 special legislative session, the Missouri House of Representatives spent $126,706.80 in taxpayer money.
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Faulty wires result in family losing entire home
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) A Boone County family’s mobile home was burnt down Saturday evening, and with it destroyed several irreplaceable items. “I lost my mom’s necklace that had ashes in it. My grandbaby’s half-brother passed away in May, we lost his ashes,” Tammy Crow said. The house fire on Saturday occurred on Wyatt Lane and
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Callaway sheriff’s attorney claims Chism is innocent
MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Travis Noble — an attorney representing Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism — claims his client was not drinking and driving. “I’m not sure how sitting in a parked vehicle not running waiting for someone to come pick you up is driving while intoxicated under Missouri law,” Noble said. Chism was waiting to meet
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Columbia Board of Education holds first meeting with new public comment policy
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education will hold its biweekly meeting with its new public comment policy Monday night. The meeting is 6:30 p.m. at the Neil C. Aslin District Administration Building. The district said these changes are reflective of new laws passed by the state legislature last session. The district also wants its public
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MU student raises money for Molly’s Miles
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A University of Missouri student presented a check to the Molly’s Miles on Sunday in Columbia. Raven Smith began selling t-shirts in the university book-store with the intention of raising money to benefit Columbia. The shirts are now also sold at Hy-Vee. With the funds from her “GO COMO” shirts, Smith donated $500
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Large rail union rejects deal, renewing strike possibility
By JOSH FUNK AP Business Writer OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — The U.S.’s third largest railroad union rejected a deal with employers Monday, renewing the possibility of a strike that could cripple the economy. B oth sides will return to the bargaining table before that happens. Over half of track maintenance workers represented by the Brotherhood
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Mid-Missouri fire departments team-up for fire prevention week
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri fire departments are teaming-up with the National Fire Protection Association for National Fire Prevention Week. The week started on Sunday and will end this Saturday. This week marks the 100th anniversary of National Fire Prevention Week and the campaign’s theme is “Fire won’t wait. Plan your escape”, pushing everyone to have a quick
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Woman and two girls injured by suspected drunk driver
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Editor’s note: The original version of the story stated the crash happened on Saturday night. The article has been corrected to reflect the crash happened on Sunday night. Jefferson City Police responded to a two-vehicle crash in the 1600 block of Highway 50 around 7:30 Sunday night. The westbound lane of
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ABC 17 News helps in the fight against Alzheimer’s
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The battle against Alzheimer’s starts at home, and the ABC 17 News team is helping support that work with the Walk to End Alzheimer’s. According to the Alzheimer’s Association, the disease is a type of dementia that affects a person’s memory, thinking and behavior. The dementia symptoms eventually grow to be severe
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