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Lights, dogs, signs, systems: Experts share ways to deter holiday home burglars

December 20, 2023 11:20 AM Hannah Falcon

December is one of the peak times for home break-ins and burglaries, according to FBI statistics.

Missouri Association of School Administrators brings up questions in DESE’s scoring methods

December 20, 2023 6:46 PM Morgan Buresh

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released its Annual Performance Report this week for Missouri schools, and some administrators are questioning the scoring system. DESE uses the Missouri School Improvement Program, referred to as MSIP, to grade school districts on their performance and determine accreditation. This is the second year

Anxiety and depression symptoms increase during holiday season

December 20, 2023 6:16 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The holidays is the most wonderful time of the year for some people, but for others it can trigger anxiety and depression. The “Holiday Blues” can feel a lot like depression but caused by the holidays and the stresses that surround it such as large family gatherings and hosting and attending events.

Belle City Hall searched by Maries County Sheriff, mayor is ‘sole person of interest’

December 20, 2023 3:33 PM Ryan Shiner

BELLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A search warrant was executed at Belle City Hall on Wednesday and the Maries County Sheriff says Mayor Daryl White is the sole person of interest. Maries County Sheriff Chris Heitman told ABC 17 News that his office received a report about items stolen and obtained a search warrant for financial records

Woman dies after Jefferson City crash

December 20, 2023 4:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police say an Osage County woman died at a hospital after she crashed Tuesday night.

Police arrest suspect in Columbia storage fire

December 20, 2023 4:16 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia woman has been charged with setting a fire that ripped through a storage unit last week.

Doyle picked as new Fulton director of administration

December 20, 2023 2:31 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Courtney Doyle is the City of Fulton’s new director of administration, according to a Wednesday press release from the city. The release states that Doyle was appointed to the position by the Fulton City Council during Tuesday night’s council meeting. Doyle was named the interim director in July after Renee Tyler was fired

Mizzou inks top 25 recruiting class, signs 20 commits

December 20, 2023 12:05 PM Kyle Helms

Watch a news conference with coach Eli Drinkwitz COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Eli Drinkwitz and his staff received signatures from 20 future Mizzou football players, who officially signed their National Letters of Intent to continue their athletic careers at the university on Wednesday. According to 247 Sports, five of Mizzou’s 20 total signees are rated as

Crane says he won’t seek reelection as circuit judge; Republican Osete enters race

December 20, 2023 12:38 PM Matthew Sanders

Crane, who sits on Division 3 of the 13th Judicial Circuit, was elected Boone County prosecuting attorney in 1993 before winning election as judge in 2006. He has sat on the bench ever since.

Five Missouri children poisoned by lead in applesauce pouches

December 20, 2023 10:48 AM Matthew Sanders

The department didn’t identify the children but said the cases were found as part of the FDA’s investigation that started Nov. 2.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should more workers have paid family and medical leave?

December 20, 2023 3:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia City Council voted Monday to give its employees six weeks of paid medical and family leave.

TSA prepares for busiest end-of-year travel days, what you can do to be prepared at the gate

December 20, 2023 3:44 AM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the holiday season is underway, and Christmas is less than a week away, the Transportation Security Administration is preparing for busy travel days ahead. TSA estimates they could screen over 2.5 million passengers a day. The busiest days for travel are expected to be Thursday Dec. 21, Friday Dec. 29, and

Salvation Army of Columbia holds toy-distribution event

December 19, 2023 9:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Salvation Army in Columbia held its annual toy-store event on Tuesday. This was the third year families were able pick which toys or clothes they would like, instead of it being pre-chosen for them. A spokesperson for the organization estimates nearly 300 families will be helped this year. “Our goal in this event

Two men accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of items from Sedalia storage units

December 19, 2023 8:24 PM Ryan Shiner

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men were accused of stealing more than $40,000 worth of items from a Sedalia storage unit earlier this month. One of the men — Jordon Durland, 23, of Sedalia – was arrested and charged with three counts of second-degree burglary. He is being held at the Pettis County Jail on a

DBRL Board approves agreement with union after initially asking for amendment on wages

December 19, 2023 7:07 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Daniel Boone Regional Library Board of Trustees approved an agreement with union workers on Tuesday after holding a public vote over Zoom. The agreement is the same one the DBRL Board returned on Friday. The Board had requested an amendment to the section of the contract regarding wages. The vote officially

Department of Elementary and Secondary Education in second year of scoring model

December 19, 2023 6:51 PM Morgan Buresh

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education released its 2023 Annual Performance Report of Missouri schools on Monday. DESE uses the Missouri School Improvement Program to grade school districts on their performance and determine accreditation. Columbia Public Schools scored a 70.1% and Jefferson City School District scored 76.7%. A district’s Annual

Recall petition for Columbia Councilman Nick Knoth submitted to city

December 19, 2023 6:42 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia received a recall petition from residents for Ward 1 Councilman Nick Knoth, according to an email from City Clerk Sheela Amin. Amin told ABC 17 News that the petition is being reviewed to determine if it is sufficient for a recall. Residents in Columbia’s first ward started collecting

Columbia City Council approves paid family and medical leave for city employees

December 19, 2023 3:11 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

Columbia City Council members on Monday approved paid family and medical leave for city employees. As a benefit, the 30-day waiting period for new employees to use sick leave will be removed.