COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland City Administrator Kyle Michel submitted his resignation and will serve until May 22, the city announced in a news release. Michel gave notice of his resignation on March 19, the release said. The city hired Michel in 2022. “During his tenure, [Michel] demonstrated exceptional professionalism, strong leadership and an unwavering commitment
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman with two failure-to-appear warrants in Boone County was arrested Friday in Columbia after she was involved in a high-speed chase with law enforcement. Emily Berry, 48, of Columbia, was arrested on suspicion of aggravated fleeing and misdemeanor driving while revoked, according to a Friday night social media post from the
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COLUMBIA, Mo. The leader of an Amish community in Cooper County was arrested on Wednesday over claims of sexual abuse and forced labor at a rural retreat. Cooper County Sheriff Chris Class said Sam Shetler, 42, was arrested after a search warrant in the 11000 block of Hidden Valley Court at the Mercy and Truth-Amish
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Kehoe has appointed Doug Miller to become Moniteau County’s next northern district commissioner, according to a Friday email from the governor’s office. The position became open after Doug Naros stepped down following felony charges being filed in early February for forgery and two counts of stealing property. Naros’ case was
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By Jeremy Diamond, Abeer Salman, Cyril Theophilos, CNN (CNN) — Twelve hours after Israeli settlers brutally attacked several Palestinians and established a new illegal outpost in their village, the Israeli military stepped in. But instead of detaining settlers or dismantling the illegal outpost, the soldiers targeted the Palestinian residents of Tayasir and a CNN team
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men have been charged in connection with the armed robbery at the Isle of Capri Casino in Boonville earlier this week. Benjamin Michael-Dass Charles, 21, of Columbia has been charged with first-degree robbery, armed criminal action and tampering with evidence. He is being held at the Cooper County Jail on a
Continue ReadingBy Scottie Andrew, CNN (CNN) — The antics of the online influencer known as Clavicular have once again earned him attention from law enforcement authorities. The prolific and much publicized “looksmaxxing” livestreamer, who is 20 years old and whose real name is Braden Peters, was arrested in Florida on Thursday night on a misdemeanor battery
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health is suing a Columbia-based cardiology group, alleging breaches of contract, misuse of confidential information and plans to engage in unlawful competition. The lawsuit, filed in Boone County Circuit Court, targets Missouri Cardiovascular Specialists LLP, also known as the Missouri Heart Center or MO Heart, which has provided cardiology services to
Continue ReadingBy Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Galgano, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Last week, Tatiana Finlay was forced to borrow gas money from her 15-year-old daughter. This week, she began rationing food so her three children could eat. “I’ve been skipping meals just hoping to stretch that dollar, because I want to make sure that they have
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CNN By Elizabeth Wolfe, Taylor Galgano, Tami Luhby, CNN (CNN) — Last week, Tatiana Finlay was forced to borrow gas money from her 15-year-old daughter. This week, she began rationing food so her three children could eat. “I’ve been skipping meals just hoping to stretch that dollar, because I want to make sure that they
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was arrested and charged with four misdemeanors in Audrain County after authorities say she abused a dog and spit in someone’s face. Jeane Eisele, of Auxvasse, was charged on Friday with animal abuse, second-degree harassment, fourth-degree assault and resisting arrest. A warrant was issued and no bond was set. A
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A candidate for the Columbia Board of Education said he’s fixed issues with his campaign committee that stopped him from properly filing and reporting his fundraising activity. Dr. Keary Husain told ABC 17 News that the Missouri Ethics Commission did not accept his first filing because his campaign committee did not
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The eastbound lane of Vandiver Drive in north Columbia was closed near Paris Road on Friday afternoon after a crash. The closure was announced by Boone County Joint Communications at 2:26 p.m. and was still closed off at 3 p.m. Several first responders, including EMS, Columbia police, Boone County deputies and Columbia
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dr. Keary Husain is the only person in the four-way race for three seats on the Columbia Board of Education who is not already on the school board. Husain will try to unseat one of three incumbents — April Ferrao, Paul Harper and John Lyman — in the April election. Three seats
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Board of Education President John Lyman wants three more years. Lyman is one of the three incumbents running for reelection to the school board in a four-way race. The board is made up of seven members, and the election has the opportunity to change one face on the board. Lyman’s opponents
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Paul Harper is one of three Columbia Board of Education members seeking reelection in April. Like his fellow incumbent candidates, Harper has served one three-year term on the board. Four candidates are seeking three seats on the board. Harper is joined by the ballot by incumbents April Ferrao and John Lyman and
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) April Ferrao is looking for another term on the Columbia Board of Education. Ferrao, who was first elected in 2023, is one of three incumbents seeking reelection this April. They are being challenged by Dr. Keary Husain. LUCAS GEISLER: Welcome, everybody, to the ABC 17 News, Your Voice, Your Vote voter guide
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge has dismissed a lawsuit challenging whether the “Missouri First” congressional map approved by legislators last summer is already in effect. Judge Brian Stumpe ruled on Friday that the plaintiffs did not have standing to sue, stating that the action of signing a petition does not give the plaintiffs
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By Christopher Lamb, CNN (CNN) — A narrative that churchgoing in the UK had been undergoing a remarkable recovery, fueled by a growing sense of spirituality in the nation’s youth, turns out to have been based on a flawed premise. A report that provided the basis for claims that a “quiet revival” was underway was
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By Sol Amaya, CNN Español (CNN) — Mexico has launched a search and rescue operation for two sail boats that vanished at sea while attempting to deliver food, medicine and other aid to Cuba. Nine people were on board the vessels, which were meant to deliver humanitarian relief to the island nation this week as
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