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Columbia firefighters work to remove person trapped in car

October 26, 2023 12:03 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia firefighters were called Thursday to remove a person from a car after their vehicle overturned at Paris Road and Highway 63.

Benton County man charged after allegedly attacking another with sickle

October 26, 2023 2:58 PM Ryan Shiner

WARSAW, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warsaw, Missouri, man was charged on Monday after allegedly another person with a sickle on Sunday. Todd Baker, 42, was charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Benton County Jail on a $150,000 bond. Baker appeared by video from the jail on Tuesday and

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you think Mike Johnson was the right pick for House Speaker?

October 26, 2023 2:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) was picked as the next Speaker of the House of Representatives on Wednesday. He takes the position after Rep. Kevin McCarthy (R-California) was ousted from the position more than three weeks ago. Most of Missouri’s representatives showed support for the new speaker. Do you think Johnson was the right

MUPD reports another sextortion case, marks fourth blackmail case of semester

October 25, 2023 7:45 PM Nia Hinson

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

Election petitions for Columbia City Council available next week

October 25, 2023 8:20 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Mann announces he will not seek reelection for Missouri House seat, citing mental health concerns

October 25, 2023 7:29 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Buckle Up Phone Down day encourages residents to follow new hands-free driving law

October 25, 2023 7:04 PM Jazsmin Halliburton

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

Roadwork announced for Jefferson City intersection to last more than a month

October 25, 2023 6:43 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Columbia Utilities says water main near University of Missouri is repaired

October 25, 2023 10:47 AM Erika McGuire, Madison Stuerman, Morgan Buresh

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.

Man charged with drug trafficking, stealing guns after two found dead of suspected overdose

October 25, 2023 6:26 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Despite pushback from lawmakers, University of Missouri will not change new policy on race-based scholarships

October 25, 2023 12:06 PM Hannah Falcon

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.

Trial dates for man accused in 2021 Lazy Gators shooting moved to September 2024

October 25, 2023 4:59 PM Ryan Shiner

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.

Five-star recruit Ryan Wingo commits to Texas, had Mizzou in top-six schools

October 25, 2023 4:32 PM Kyle Helms

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

Man charged with child sex trafficking arrested

October 25, 2023 4:32 PM Ryan Shiner

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,

Missouri Republican representatives share support for new House Speaker

October 25, 2023 1:42 PM Madison Stuerman

Rep. 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.”

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you surprised by the guilty pleas in the Georgia election case?

October 25, 2023 2:08 AM ABC 17 News Team

Lawyers associated with former President Donald Trump’s effort to get the vote overturned in his favor in Georgia continue to plead guilty.

No injuries reported in house fire off Route E in Boone County, about $350,000 in damage reported

October 24, 2023 5:49 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

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

Three men charged, allegedly stole truck, gun, 18 catalytic converters from auto repair shop

October 24, 2023 8:17 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Benton County man who escaped from Phelps County Jail indicted

October 24, 2023 7:15 PM Ryan Shiner

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

Columbia Utilities says water is safe after water main break causes discoloration

October 24, 2023 2:00 PM Hannah Falcon, Madison Stuerman

The City said residents near the area may have low water pressure or water discoloration due to the break.