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Man flown to hospital after Warrensburg fire

June 20, 2022 9:35 AM Joushua Blount

The fire was reported at 11:03 p.m. Sunday in the 600 block of NE 400 Road, according to a press release from the Johnson County Fire Protection District.

Juneteenth and Father’s Day celebration held at Douglass Park Sunday

June 19, 2022 8:14 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth celebrations continue across the nation Sunday, including in Columbia at Douglass Park. On Sunday, Columbia residents gathered at the park for the second annual Juneteenth celebration and Father’s Day. The newest federal holiday commemorates the end of slavery in the U.S. Communities across the country are still hurting from recent hateful mass

Mid-Missouri group to fly veterans to Washington D.C. Monday

June 20, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

The Central Missouri Honor Flight took off en route to the nation’s capitol Monday with 91 veterans, to see memorials dedicated to their military service.

Kentucky man flown to hospital after Cole County crash on Highway 54

June 20, 2022 6:27 AM Joushua Blount

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kentucky man was flown to a hospital Sunday night after a crash on Highway 54 in Cole County. The crash happened in the westbound lanes near Old Bass Road around 6:20 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Raymond L. Thomas, 49, of Wingo, Kentucky was thrown

Warrensburg man hurt after motorcycle crash in Morgan County

June 20, 2022 6:44 AM Joushua Blount

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a Warrensburg man hurt Sunday afternoon in a Morgan County crash. Troopers said the motorcycle crash happened around 1 p.m. on Route W near Marvin Cutoff. Sagan P. Guillory, 25, drove a motorcycle off the road while going around a curve, according to the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should college entrance exams be required for admission?

June 20, 2022 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some universities are getting rid of the requirement that applicants submit ACT or SAT scores.

Juneteenth celebrations continue in Columbia for community members

June 19, 2022 5:18 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia is set to hold additional Juneteenth events on Sunday for those looking to still get out for the weekend. One event is both a Juneteenth event and Father’s day event at Douglass Park from 2 p.m. until 5 p.m. A Juneteenth Festival is set to take place at Cosmo Park from 2 p.m. until

One man seriously hurt after hitting deer while on motorcycle in Maries County

June 19, 2022 9:48 AM Joushua Blount

Maries Co., Mo. (KMIZ) On Saturday at 9:45 a.m. Missouri Highway Patrol reports Brian D. Bowser, 63, of Dixon, MO, hit a deer when he was traveling Westbound on Highway W near Dixon. According to the report Bowser was riding his 2017 Harley Davidson when he hit the deer. After impact, troopers say Bowser traveled

Columbia man flown to hospital after being seriously hurt in moped crash

June 19, 2022 9:57 AM Meghan Drakas

Miller Co. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was seriously hurt in a moped crash in Miller County. The crash happened just before 11 p.m. on Saturday when a Kaiser, Missouri man was driving along U.S. 54 near Route AA. That’s when the man went over a hill and began to skid, eventually hitting 47-year-old Jeremiah Adams

House fire in Columbia causes $5,000 worth of damage

June 19, 2022 7:36 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A house fire in Columbia on Saturday afternoon, caused around $5,000 in damage according to the Columbia Fire Department. Around 2 p.m., crews responded to the 200 block of Bittersweet Court for a house fire in the back part of the home. Columbia Fire responds to the 200 block of Bittersweet Court

Juvenile shot in Jefferson City Friday night

June 18, 2022 11:03 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City Police department said one juvenile was shot Friday night, after officers responded to the 600 block of Ohio Street to investigate a weapons offense.

Columbia firefighter injured in overnight house fire on Lindell Drive

June 18, 2022 4:34 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia firefighter was injured in a house fire on Lindell drive overnight on Saturday. The Columbia fire department responded to the 100 block of Lindell drive and found the house on fire with people and animals trapped inside. Crews began an aggressive fire attack on the interior of the home and continued

Mid-Missouri set to hold multiple events to celebrate Juneteenth

June 18, 2022 7:27 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Juneteenth celebrations are set to take place in both Jefferson city and Columbia Saturday, for the public to attend to celebrate the holiday. Juneteenth, is a celebration marking the official end to slavery as federal troops marched into Galveston, Texas to ensure all enslaved people were free over 100 years ago. The event

Family’s lawyer speaks out after hazing charges filed against two in MU freshman alcohol poisoning case

June 17, 2022 3:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Two men have been charged with hazing after a University of Missouri freshman was left disabled after drinking large amounts of liquor at a fraternity event.

Jefferson City police investigating shots fired near a vacant house

June 17, 2022 11:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

The neighbors said they heard two shots fired earlier tonight.

City administrator of Jefferson City gives recommendation for next chief of police

June 17, 2022 10:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The city administrator for Jefferson City has recommended Captain Eric Wilde as the next chief of police for the city. Under the city charter, the city administrator makes their recommendation for department heads. The recommendation then goes to the mayor and city council who make the final decision. The letter to the mayor

Wanted Illinois man arrested in Bellflower

June 17, 2022 8:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BELLFLOWER, Mo. (KMIZ) An Illinois man was arrested on Thursday after a standoff with deputies from the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Department. On Thursday, the Montgomery County Sheriff’s Office received information that Charles Story, 40, of Beardstown, Ill. was at a residence off of Elm Street in Bellflower. Story is wanted for questioning for his possible

Columbia man arrested in Las Vegas indicted for 2020 killing

June 17, 2022 8:54 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County grand jury indicted a Columbia man arrested last month in Las Vegas for a 2020 killing. The grand jury indicted Maurice Banks Jr. on Friday with second-degree murder, first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is scheduled to make his first circuit court appearance with Judge Kevin Crane