COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A records request acquired by ABC 17 News found that the University of Missouri Police Department is investigating a sextortion case that occurred sometime during the week of Sep. 29. The incident report outlines that MUPD was made aware of the case on Oct. 5 after an anonymous tip was submitted to
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia announced in a Wednesday press release that election petitions for two City Council seats are available to be picked up next week. Would-be candidates can begin filing for the April 2 election on Tuesday, Oct. 31, and file no later than 5 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 9. There will
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) State Rep. Doug Mann (D-Columbia) announced in a Wednesday press release that he will not seek reelection for his seat next year. The release states he will forgo a reelection bid “due to lingering mental health concerns.” Mann has suffered from “chronic treatment-resistant depression for years,” according to the release. The release
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COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Several agencies held a press conference on Wednesday at the Missouri State Highway Patrol Headquarters in Jefferson City with the goal of encouraging residents to follow the new hands-free driving law. “Buckle Down Phone Up Day” included members from Missouri Department of Transportation, State Highway Patrol, AAA and local safety advocates. The
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Roadwork will begin 7:30 a.m. Thursday at the intersection of Vieth and Plymouth Rock drives, according to a Wednesday press release from the Jefferson City Department of Public Works. The release states that sidewalk work and street repavement will take place through 5 p.m. Friday, Dec. 1. Roadwork signs will be
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A contractor will work to repair the parking lot, Christian Basi said it could take up to two weeks before the lot is fully repaired.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man who was charged with drug trafficking and other felonies was booked into the Boone County Jail on Tuesday night. Devin Weakley, 22, of Columbia was charged with second-degree drug trafficking, three counts of stealing a gun and four counts of unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held
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Following the decision, the University of Missouri System announced it would no longer offer scholarships with race-based prerequisites or use race as a consideration for admission to graduate programs.
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CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The jury trial for a Jefferson City man accused of a 2021 Memorial Day weekend shooting at Lazy Gators has been moved back to September Chad Tariq Brewer, 31, was charged with first-degree murder, delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. He is being held at the Camden County Jail without bond.
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Rewatch the livestream of Wingo’s pick in the web player above. ST. LOUIS (KMIZ) Mizzou recruiting target Ryan Wingo announced his commitment to Texas on Wednesday afternoon. The five-star wide receiver had Mizzou listed among his top-six schools. Wingo also had offers from Georgia, Tennessee, Texas A&M, University of Miami and others. The 6’2″, 205-pound
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who was charged in September with child sex trafficking was booked into the Boone County Jail on Tuesday night. Julian Velez, 19, was charged with second-degree child sex trafficking and child enticement. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. Casenet indicates his address as Columbia. However,
Continue ReadingRep. Blaine Luetkemeyer shared his support for Rep. Mike Johnson over X, “I’m confident in his ability to bring out conference together and advance conservative principles for the betterment of our nation.”
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Lawyers associated with former President Donald Trump’s effort to get the vote overturned in his favor in Georgia continue to plead guilty.
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View a live look of the scene in the web player above. BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) No one was hurt in a house fire Tuesday off of Route E in Boone County in the 5500 block of West Tracy Court, according to Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp. Blomenkamp stated that when
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three men were arrested and charged on Tuesday after a truck, a gun and 18 catalytic converters were apparently stolen from A to Z Auto Repair in Columbia. Zachary Davidson, 32, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree burglary, stealing a motor vehicle, stealing a catalytic converter, stealing a gun, first-degree tampering with
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warsaw, Missouri, man with federal charges who escaped from the Phelps County Jail last month has been indicted, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. Jonathan S. O’Dell, 33, was charged earlier this month with first-degree tampering with a motor vehicle and resisting arrest. A court date
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The City said residents near the area may have low water pressure or water discoloration due to the break.
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SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sedalia police arrested a Raytown man early Tuesday after he allegedly shot a gun several times in a hotel room, according to a press release from the Sedalia Police Department. Richard Ballenger, 43, was charged later on Tuesday with drug possession, two counts of unlawful use of a weapon and first-degree property
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View a livestream of the scene in the web player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Public Schools bus was involved in an accident Tuesday near Providence Road, north of Business Loop 70. CPS spokesperson Michelle Baumstark said in an email that the crash occurred around 3:15 p.m. Baumstark later said in a second email
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged on Monday after she was accused of stealing $52,518.31in welfare benefits. Taylor Allee, 31, was charged with stealing more than $25,000 and unlawfully receiving more than $750 of public assistance. A criminal summons was issued on Tuesday and an initial court appearance was scheduled for
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