Southwest Missouri man charged with murder in Boone County crash
A Boone County grand jury indicted a Springfield, Missouri, man Friday with murder in a local crash.
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GO COMO removes westbound stop at Boone Hospital, eastbound stop not impacted
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The GO COMO Green Route will no longer stop at South William Street at Boone Hospital for its westbound route, according to a Monday press release from the city. The change occurred Monday. The eastbound route will still stop at the hospital, the release says. The change is being done to “improve
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Corn truck fire affects traffic on Mexico bypass
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A tractor-trailer fire in Mexico, Missouri, affected traffic on a main thoroughfare Monday. The Mexico Department of Public Safety says personnel were called to a fire on the Highway 54 bypass at about 7 a.m. A 2000 Peterbilt hauling corn was on fire and the cab was fully involved, according to a
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Relief, defiance, anger: Families and advocates react to Biden’s death row commutations
Associated Press COLUMBIA, South Carolina (AP) — Victims’ families and others affected by crimes that resulted in federal death row convictions shared a range of emotions on Monday, from relief to anger, after President Joe Biden commuted dozens of the sentences. Biden converted the sentences of 37 federal death row inmates to life imprisonment without
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Cole County considers property tax credit for seniors
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cole County Commission could vote Tuesday on a senior citizen property tax credit. According to the Missouri Department of Revenue, the credit “gives credit to certain senior citizens and 100 percent disabled individuals for a portion of the real estate taxes or rent they have paid for the year.” “Missouri
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Columbia park shooting suspect charged with assault
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man remained in jail Monday on two felony charges after his arrest last week in connection with a daylight shooting in a park. Marlon McCraney, 51, was picked up by police Friday, according to the Columbia Police Department. Charges were filed later that day of first-degree assault and armed criminal
Continue Reading5 things to know for Dec. 24: Matt Gaetz report, Donald Trump, Lottery winner, Hawaii volcano, Bill Clinton
CNN By Andrew Torgan and Tricia Escobedo, CNN (CNN) — Last-minute errands tend to pop up on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, whether it’s buying a quick present or picking up one last ingredient. Check out what’s open and closed today and tomorrow. Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed
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Tracking showers for some with dry weather for many
TODAY: Monday is mostly cloudy and dry, with temperatures settling near 50 for a high thanks to winds from the south this morning, ahead of an afternoon cold front. A few light and spotty showers will be possible south of HWY 50, but folks near Columbia and northward will likely stay dry. TONIGHT: Skies remain
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AAA predicts record numbers for holiday travel
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol will begin tracking holiday travel numbers at 6 p.m. Christmas Eve through 11:59 p.m. Christmas Day. Over the 2023 Christmas Holiday, there were over 1,000 crashes in the state. Of those crashes, over 300 people were injured and three deaths. According to AAA 2.3 million Missourians will
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is the government funding chaos a sign of things to come?
President-elect Donald Trump and his adviser Elon Musk are yet to officially assume power. Yet last week they exercised a great deal of it in the negotiations over funding the government. Some Republicans killed a bipartisan deal struck in the House on Musk’s encouragement, then killed a second deal that Trump helped authorize. Both Houses
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Abortion opponents shift focus to pills with lawsuits, proposed laws and possible federal action
Associated Press Opponents of abortion are increasingly focusing on restricting access to pills, which are the most common way to end a pregnancy in the U.S. This month, the Texas attorney general’s office filed a lawsuit against a New York doctor, saying she violated Texas law by prescribing abortion pills to a patient there via
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Mizzou falls to Illinois in Braggin’ Rights for second-straight season
ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) For the first time since the 2016-17 and 2017-18 campaigns, the Mizzou men’s basketball team has lost two-straight Braggin’ Rights match ups against Illinois. On Sunday, an off shooting night for the Tigers led to MU’s second loss of the season, 80-77 to the Fighting Illini. However, Mizzou almost managed to
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Local shoppers say they prefer to buy some items in store, while data shows shift toward online shopping
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the holidays quickly approaching, millions of consumers prepared for Super Saturday—one of the busiest shopping days of the year. According to the National Retail Federation, an estimated 157.2 million shoppers tackled last-minute holiday purchases this weekend. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau highlights a continued shift toward online shopping. E-commerce sales
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Family members honor Celia Newsom on 169th anniversary of execution one day after Gov. Parson’s posthumous pardon
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Human Rights Commission and the Celia Newsom Legacy Foundation gathered on Saturday night to honor Celia Newsom, who was executed for killing her enslaver, Robert Newsom in 1855. The commission has long recognized Dec. 21 as a day dedicated to honoring Celia. However, organizers said this year’s gathering was
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Traffic impacts expected during holiday travel season
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) According to AAA, an estimated 2.3 million Missourians will travel 50 miles or more for end-of-the-year holidays, with more than 90% traveling by car. With this increase of travel, officials like the Missouri State Highway Patrol and the National Road Safety Foundation are reminding drivers to stay alert when driving. “The holidays
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CPD: Two juveniles arrive at hospital with gunshot wounds
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Two juveniles arrived at a hospital Saturday with gunshot wounds, according to a press release from the Columbia Police Department. The release states around 3:20 p.m., CPD responded to two juveniles who had been dropped off in a private vehicle to a local hospital with gunshot wounds. The age of the victims is
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Multiple utility vehicles considered a loss after Saturday night fire; no injuries reported
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 8-10 utility vehicles are considered a loss after a fire Saturday night, according to the Columbia Fire Department. Capt. Zachary Grace told an ABC 17 News reporter on scene crews were called to the 5700 block of Freedom Drive around 5:30 p.m. after Fire Chief Brian Schaeffer spotted the fire while driving
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Fire officials warn of lithium-ion battery hazards this holiday season
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Lithium-ion batteries can be commonly found in children’s toys and holiday gifts but caused around 25,000 fires nationally between 2018 and 2022, according to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. In a Facebook post, the Boone County Fire Protection District reminds people of the correct ways to store and charge devices with
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Suspect arrested in connection with Providence Road shooting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police say they’ve arrested a man in connection with a shooting at a central city park. Police arrested Marlon McCraney, 51, of Columbia, on suspicion of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and illegal gun possession in connection with the Nov. 12 shooting, according to a news
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Columbia business owner one of 16 people pardoned by Gov. Parson
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson granted 16 pardons on Friday afternoon in his last round of clemency while in office. A Columbia business owner was one of the people who received a pardon. A judge sentenced Dimetrious Woods, who owns Essentialz and Woods Auto Spa, to 25 years for drug trafficking in 2007. He
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