Local dog rescue to hold microchip clinic in Columbia
Pet owners, can get their furry friends microchipped Sunday for free at an event held by Unchained Melodies Dog Rescue in Columbia.
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Two Missouri men die in Ozark County boat crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, two Missouri men died in a boat crash in Ozark County on Friday morning. The crash report states 32-year-old Michael Dunlap, 38-year-old Shannon Newton and 60-year-old Robert Smith were boating along the North Fork of the White River, one mile west of Tecumseh, when the
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Sen. Roy Blunt talks broadband and economy at local bakery in Boonville
COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Sen. Roy Blunt made some stops in a few Mid-Missouri cities Saturday to speak on topics like broadband, energy cost, jobs and the economy. Sen. Blunt stopped at the Farm Bureau Office in Versailles at 10:30 a.m., the Co-Mo Connect Operations Center in Tipton at 11:30 a.m. and Taylor’s Bake Shop in
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Boy seriously hurt in Saturday morning shooting along Highway 63 in Columbia
COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) According to Columbia Police, a boy was seriously hurt after getting shot along Highway 63 on Saturday morning. CPD states around 12:05 a.m. they were called to the area of Highway 63 and Paris Rd. for a report of shots fired. At the scene, they found a boy who had been shot
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Columbia mayoral candidates forum on racial discrimination, privacy rights
Columbia’s Mayoral candidates are all set to take part in a forum, hosted by the Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association.
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Junior college forward Mohamed Diarra is first commit for Gates at Mizzou
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Just three days after Dennis Gates signed on as the head basketball coach at Mizzou, junior college forward Mohamed Diarra has announced his commitment. The Garden City CC big man announced on Friday that he will being playing for Gates next season. The 6-foot-10, 215 pounds, Paris native played at Redemption Christian
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Missouri lawmakers move closer to legalizing sports betting; gambling addiction counselor cautions against it
Missouri House lawmakers passed two bills this week that would legalize sports betting in the state. House Bills 2502 and 2556 would allow online and in-person wagering on professional sports matches.
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Jury deliberating in the murder trial of Jahaun Whirley
The murder trial against Jahaun Whirley was placed in the hands of the jury Friday afternoon.
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Columbia man sentenced for gun possession after 2021 shooting
A Columbia man has been sentenced to four years behind bars.
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Congressional Medal of Honor Society to honor local Boy Scouts
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Congressional Medal of Honor Society named Columbia Boy Scouts Joseph Diener and Dominic Viet with the Citizen Honors Awards. Diener and Viet, both Boy Scouts from Troop 6 in Columbia, were selected following a national search for individuals and an organization whose service or act of heroism greatly distinguished themselves. The teenagers are being honored
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Residents speak out after Noble Health suspends operations at Audrain, Callaway Community Hospitals
FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Members in the Audrain and Callaway Community will now have to make the journey to Columbia or Jefferson City to seek emergency services, whether that be by ambulance or driving themselves after Noble Health suspended operations at two Mid-Missouri hospitals. Noble Health Corporation announced on Facebook all services at the Audrain Community
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Columbia man charged after Thursday night shooting
A Columbia man was charged with multiple crimes after a Thursday night shooting and car chase.
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Mizzou releases details of Dennis Gates’ contract
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou’s men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates will earn $16.5 million of guaranteed money in his contract over the next six years. ABC 17 News did an open records request to receive the contract. Details show the six year deal has an annual base salary of $300,000. Gates will be starting at $2.5
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports positivity rate at 2.5%, cases down over 36% compared to last week
Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.
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Missouri teen falls to death from Florida amusement park ride
A 14-year-old Missouri boy fell to his death from a free-fall amusement park ride that’s taller than the Statue of Liberty along a busy street in the heart of Orlando, Florida’s, tourist district.
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Drexel man found guilty after shooting at police during a failed bank robbery in Versailles
A Drexel man was found guilty Monday after shooting at law enforcement officers while fleeing a failed bank robbery in Versailles on Nov. 30, 2017.
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Catholic Charities holds grand opening Friday for food pantry
Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri held a grand opening Friday for its food pantry and community resource center, in Jefferson City.
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Congressional map approved by Missouri Senate splits Boone County in two
The Missouri Senate was split for months trying to find a compromise on the new maps for U.S. House of Representatives districts. Now that a compromise has been reached, it’s Boone County that finds itself split.
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Truck driver suffers minor injuries in Interstate 70 crash that closed outer road
A box truck overturned onto an I-70 outer road just east of the Rangeline Road exit.Â
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Man with Cole County warrants arrested in connection with Sedalia shooting investigation
Sedalia police say officers have arrested a man in connection with an investigation into an early March shooting who was also wanted on Cole County warrants.
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