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Columbia City Council talks of potential purchase of historic McKinney building

August 19, 2023 6:46 PM Gabrielle Teiner

The Columbia City Council is considering purchasing of the historic McKinney building at the council meeting set for Monday at 7 p.m.

Department of Transportation yet to set demolition date for old Rocheport Bridge

August 19, 2023 5:38 AM Isabella Roberts

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation has not yet set a date for the demolition of the old Rocheport Bridge, but said it will be sometime in September. Saturday morning, MoDOT and consultant team Lunda held a meeting at the A-Frame in Rocheport to discuss the progress of the Rocheport Bridges construction. MoDOT

Cole County Courthouse set to receive renovations

August 18, 2023 9:51 PM Mitchell Kaminski

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Courthouse has been standing in Jefferson City for more than 100 years, but it’s beginning to be in need some some repairs. During Tuesday’s Cole County Commission meeting, Judge Jon Beetem made a presentation about repairs to the courthouse, which included the main courtroom on the third floor.

Murder charge downgraded for man accused of killing baby

August 18, 2023 10:41 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been updated for a man accused of killing his child and abandoning the corpse. Staffone Fountain, 31, of Independence, was previously charged with first-degree murder and abandonment of a corpse. He is now charged with second-degree murder, abandoning a corpse and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Fountain’s attorney

83-year-old woman dies in Moniteau County crash

August 18, 2023 4:45 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: This story was updated to reflect Ida Wolf passed away, after ABC 17 News received more information from law enforcement. CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An 83-year-old woman died after she was injured in a one-vehicle crash Thursday in Moniteau County. Ida Wolf, of California, Missouri, died, according to a Friday night email from a

Three hurt in Randolph County crash

August 18, 2023 8:57 PM Ryan Shiner

RANDOLPH COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hurt – one seriously – in a one-vehicle crash Friday in Randolph County, according to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol. The crash occurred as a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer – driven by Rachelle Tolson-Galbreath, 56, of Macon – was heading northbound on Highway 63 and

Columbia Board of Education approves new version of SRO agreement

August 18, 2023 7:23 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education on Friday approved a new version of its school resource officer agreement with the Columbia Police Department. The board took it up after the city’s legal department made some suggestions following Monday’s vote. It now goes to the City Council for approval on Tuesday, Sept. 5. Deputy

Advocates against sexual assault warn of ‘Red Zone’ period for coming weeks

August 18, 2023 7:35 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Advocates against sexual assault say the coming weeks are a ‘Red Zone’ period where students are more vulnerable to sexual assault. Advocates are offering advice on preventing assault, asking for consent and resources for victims. “There is something that is called the Red Zone,” Nightcap CEO Shirah Bernard said. “It’s a period

Safety top of mind as students move back to University of Missouri campus

August 18, 2023 12:09 PM Morgan Buresh

As University of Missouri students move in to begin the school year, one thing on both parents’ and students’ minds is safety.

Friday marks 20th anniversary of fire at The Heidelberg

August 18, 2023 7:08 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday marked the 20th anniversary of a day when Columbia almost lost one of its most well-known establishments. On Aug. 18, 2003, The Heidelberg in Downtown Columbia caught fire. Seventy firefighters responded and it nearly three hours to put out. Firefighters said at the time that an electrical malfunction in the ceiling above a

Chemotherapy drug shortages cause headache for doctors, patients

August 18, 2023 6:29 PM Gabrielle Teiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shortages in chemotherapy medicine, specifically, carboplatin, have been causing issues in the medical field for patients, doctors and pharmacists. According to the Society of Gynecologic Oncology, the FDA reported on the shortage in February, and now its effects are being seen here in Missouri. Dr. Andrew Iliff, — an oncologist with Missouri

Four men arrested in Sedalia in relation to human trafficking investigation, law enforcement says

August 18, 2023 3:28 PM Ryan Shiner

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Four men were arrested Thursday in Pettis County in relation to a human trafficking investigation, according to a Friday press release from the Sedalia Police Department. The four men arrested, according to the release, on suspicion of patronizing prostitution were: Donald Reece, 62 of Sedalia;James Deer, 39 of Columbia;Tim Sinn, 44 of

Teenagers involved in Mexico vehicle thefts

August 18, 2023 12:15 PM David Kitchin

The Mexico Public Safety Department says five teenagers were detained and released after a resident reported suspicious activity in the northwest part of town Thursday evening.

WATCH: Full interview with Jefferson City School District Superintendent Bryan McGraw

August 18, 2023 12:11 PM Morgan Buresh

Bryan McGraw is getting ready for his second year as the superintendent of the area’s second-largest school district.

Jefferson City School District focusing on safety, attendance as another year begins

August 18, 2023 9:44 AM Morgan Buresh

The first day of school for the Jefferson City School District is Monday. In a district that has around 8,500 kids enrolled for the school year, Superintendent Bryan McGraw said safety is the district’s number one priority.

Jefferson City Schools to host opening session ahead of school year

August 18, 2023 5:55 AM Isabella Roberts

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District is hosting its opening session Friday at Capital City High School to kick off the school year for Jc Schools faculty and staff. Friday’s events are set to start at 9:30 a.m. and includes student performances from drumlines, pep-bands, and cheer and dance. There will also be

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Jefferson City compel the demolition of the Truman Hotel?

August 18, 2023 2:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

The dilapidated Truman Hotel has stood as an eyesore for years in Jefferson City.

Two crashes in one week highlight issues with tri-level overpass at Jefferson City

August 17, 2023 5:23 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Jefferson City tri-level overpass may be drawing the attention of the state after multiple accidents this week.

CMFCAA holds ribbon-cutting ceremony for new location

August 17, 2023 8:46 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Central Missouri Foster Care and Adoption Association held a ribbon-/cutting ceremony Thursday for its new location in Jefferson City. The organization says its new larger facility will help foster, adoptive and kinship families. The new location is behind the Surgery Center on Christy Drive. The group is a nonprofit that uses different programs to

Truman Hotel called ‘eyesore’ by former city officials at Jefferson City Council meeting

August 17, 2023 7:46 PM Gabrielle Teiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Jefferson City Council members are pushing for action on the dilapidated Truman Hotel that overlooks Highway 54. The former council members at Monday’s meeting described the decaying Truman Hotel — located at 1510 Jefferson St. — as a “disgrace” and an “eyesore” that is unappealing to potential tourists and residents.