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Special prosecutor to review June standoff, shooting in Sturgeon

September 23, 2024 5:07 PM Lucas Geisler

A special prosecutor in northeast Missouri will decide whether any law enforcement officers involved in a deadly June standoff will face criminal charges.

First responders to hold ‘realistic exercise’ at Missouri Capitol on Wednesday

September 23, 2024 4:15 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders will partake in an emergency response exercise Wednesday at the Capitol in Jefferson City, a Monday press from the Missouri Department of Public Safety says. The release says the exercise has been planned for months and is not related to last week’s incident where a suspicious package was received

Columbia man indicted on 32 felonies in child molestation case

September 23, 2024 4:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was indicted on 32 felonies by a grand jury on Friday. Keith Fletcher, 53, was charged with 10 counts of second-degree child molestation, six counts of second-degree child sex trafficking, six counts of sexually exploiting a minor, six counts of possessing child pornography, three counts of second-degree statutory rape

Former Morgan County deputy arrested for alleged DWI crash

September 23, 2024 2:58 PM Matthew Sanders

A former Morgan County deputy could be charged criminally after crashing a vehicle and getting arrested on suspicion of DWI last week.

Jury trial scheduled for man charged with murder in east Columbia Walmart shooting

September 23, 2024 3:16 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man accused of shooting and killing another man in the parking lot of the Conley Road Walmart in Columbia has a jury trial scheduled. Issac Hollis, 26, was charged with first-degree murder and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. A pretrial conference is

Columbia man pleads guilty to 2020 Audrain County murder, sentenced to 25 years in prison

September 23, 2024 2:52 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man pleaded guilty on Monday to second-degree murder in the 2020 killing of a Mexico, Missouri man. Timothy Scott Midgyett, 29, pleaded guilty to second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and first-degree burglary in the death of Chance Davis. He was sentenced to 25 years in

Charges filed in Columbia restaurant hostage situation

September 23, 2024 11:45 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have filed six felony charges against a man accused of taking a woman hostage at gunpoint at a Conley Road restaurant Friday.

Hallsville teen dies in Boone County crash

September 23, 2024 10:26 AM Matthew Sanders

A 17-year-old from Hallsville died after his vehicle overturned on a country road near Hallsville.

Trial over gender-affirming care set to begin Monday

September 23, 2024 4:22 AM Marie Moyer

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The ACLU of Missouri’s lawsuit against Governor Mike Parson will enter the trial phase on Monday in the case of Noe v. Parson. The suit, announced in July 2023 is led by the ACLU of Missouri along with Lambda Legal and Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP. The lawsuit hopes to block

Missouri Supreme Court declines to halt Tuesday’s execution of a death row inmate who prosecutor says might be innocent

September 23, 2024 4:52 AM CNN Newsource

By Cindy Von Quednow and Holly Yan, CNN (CNN) — The Missouri Supreme Court and Gov. Mike Parson have declined to halt Tuesday’s execution of a death row inmate prosecutors say may be innocent, leaving his fate in the hands of the US Supreme Court with less than 24 hours to go before he is

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did Mizzou fall too far in the Top 25 after escaping Vanderbilt?

September 23, 2024 4:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Tigers are no longer in the Top 10.

Medical experts say sport injuries increase during the fall season

September 22, 2024 7:58 PM Euphenie Andre

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)- MU Health Care medical experts say the start of the school year often sees a noticeable increase in sports-related injuries, as athletes begin preparing for their seasons. Dr. Clayton Nuelle, an orthopedic surgeon at MU Health Care said that a sudden spike in physical exertion can elevate the risk of injury, as

Columbia man killed in Callaway County crash Sunday morning

September 22, 2024 9:53 PM Nia Hinson

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man died in a crash in Callaway County Sunday morning. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Trevor Wheeler, 21 was driving a boxtruck on U.S. 63 Southbound, 0.25 miles South of Renz Farm Rd. at 7 a.m. The crash occurred when the truck traveled off the

Section of North Hecht road blocked off in Hallsville following crash

September 22, 2024 6:16 PM Nia Hinson

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A portion of North Hecht road was blocked off in Hallsville Sunday evening following a crash involving one vehicle. An ABC 17 News reporter saw a vehicle flipped upside down on its roof in the grass and several Boone County Fire Protection District vehicles on scene. According to Boone County Fire Protection

Mizzou football slides four spots in AP Poll following double OT win against Vanderbilt

September 22, 2024 1:20 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is 4-0 to start the 2024 season, but that perfect record did not come easily. The Tigers survived a big scare from unranked Vanderbilt on Saturday night, with a 30-27 win over double overtime. MU scrapped its way to the program’s eighth straight win, which is the nation’s

Centralia man seriously injured after single-vehicle crash in Boone County Saturday night

September 22, 2024 9:49 AM Gabrielle Teiner

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centralia man was seriously hurt after a crash in Boone County at around 9 p.m. Saturday night, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. The crash happened at the intersection of Schooler Rd. and Route U, according to the report. The report states Tyler Hawkins, 18, of Centralia,

Large police presence in West Columbia Saturday night

September 21, 2024 8:18 PM Nia Hinson

A large police presence was seen in a neighborhood in West Columbia Saturday night. An ABC 17 News reporter saw nine Columbia police department vehicles and multiple officers in the 1400 block of West Worley Street with guns pointed toward a residence. Officers could be heard asking someone inside to come out. A bearcat arrived

Moberly police: Two arrested after person was held against their will Friday afternoon

September 21, 2024 10:34 PM Nia Hinson

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man and woman were arrested after someone was allegedly held against their will in Moberly Friday afternoon, Moberly police said. According to a press release from the department, police received a call at 1:30 p.m. Friday regarding a family member being held against their will. Police and the North Missouri Drug

Mizzou survives scare from Vanderbilt, wins SEC opener in double overtime

September 21, 2024 7:02 PM Kyle Helms

No. 7 Mizzou Football narrowly kept its perfect record alive to kick off SEC play, walking away from Faurot Field with a close 30-27 double overtime win over Vanderbilt. Despite the scare, the Tigers improved their record to 4-0 this season, following a defensive stand and a missed Vanderbilt field goal.

Columbia Parks and Recreation cancels Heritage festival due to potential storms

September 21, 2024 7:28 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 46th annual Heritage Festival and Craft Show in Columbia on Sunday is canceled, Columbia Parks and Recreation said Saturday. According to a press release from the city, the festival was canceled due to “multiple weather forecasts showing a strong chance of thunderstorms and heavy rain.” Sunday was set to be the