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Fire rips through west Columbia house

April 27, 2023 1:00 PM Matthew Sanders

Fire caused heavy damage to a house Thursday morning in west Columbia, causing a pet to need medical treatment.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you be watching Kansas City’s NFL Draft?

April 27, 2023 2:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

The NFL Draft begins Thursday at Union Station in the Chiefs’ home city. ABC 17 News will provide live coverage from the event.

Jefferson City man faces child-porn charges in Pennsylvania

April 26, 2023 9:51 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man is accused of trying to get child pornography from someone in Pennsylvania. Brian Wilder, 53, is charged in federal court in Pennsylvania with conspiracy to commit sexual exploitation of a child and child enticement. The investigation began in 2022, according to court documents. Investigators say wilder used the

Large police presence seen in central Columbia following shots-fired call

April 26, 2023 9:34 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: This story was updated to say police gathered in central Columbia. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police were seen Wednesday night in central Columbia near Pendleton Street for a shots-fired call. There were no reported injuries. Property damage was observed. Police began arriving before 9 p.m. The scene was cleared shortly after 10 p.m.

Judge rules against Bailey on transgender healthcare, put on hold until at least Monday

April 26, 2023 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

Attorney General Andrew Bailey filed a motion to move a lawsuit challenging his emergency rule on gender transition treatments to federal court Wednesday, just hours before a hearing in the case.

Two people charged after slew of drugs found at Camden County residence

April 26, 2023 8:04 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were arrested Monday in Camdenton after a search at a residence on Hopkin’s Circle led to a haul of drugs being seized., according to a press release from Camdenton police. Justin W. McLain, 25, and Laura A. McLain, 42, both of Camdenton, are each charged with one count of first-degree

Court documents: Babysitter was drunk when toddler drowned in Phelps County

April 26, 2023 7:31 PM Ryan Shiner

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rolla woman was charged earlier this week after a toddler drowned. Emily Kate Buell, 33, was charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and abused or neglect of a child resulting in death. She is being held at the Phelps County Jail on a $100,000 bond. A

Rock Bridge High School students walk out, protest transgender medical restrictions

April 26, 2023 11:15 AM Nia Hinson

Rock Bridge High School students are planning to walk out of school Wednesday to protest restrictions that would make it harder for transgender people to get medical treatment.

Conversations ongoing about bringing more airlines to Columbia as flight use increases

April 26, 2023 6:59 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ). As of March, there was a 24% increase from the same point in 2022 in Columbia Regional Airport’s ability to fill seats on its planes, according to the airport’s 2023 passenger load factors. Typically, five flights fly out of the airport each day. “We continue talking to American (Airlines) and additional airlines.

Missouri is part of a concerning nationwide trend of fake threats

April 26, 2023 11:35 AM Mitchell Kaminski

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More than 50 people involved in injury crashes along Highway 63 in the last year

April 26, 2023 11:11 AM Ethan Heinz

More than 50 people have been involved in injuries crashes along Highway 63 in Boone and Cole counties, including a crash that claimed a woman’s life Tuesday.

Man found guilty of several child-sex crimes in Morgan County

April 26, 2023 4:56 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gilbert Silvey, Jr. was found guilty last week of several child-sex crimes, according to a Wednesday press release from the Attorney General’s Office On Friday afternoon, a Morgan County jury found Silvey guilty of first-degree statutory rape, two counts of first-degree statutory sodomy, second-degree statutory rape, two counts of second-degree statutory sodomy

Centertown man charged with statutory rape

April 26, 2023 4:08 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Centertown man was charged with a pair of felonies after allegedly raping a 15-year-old girl at a Jefferson City Hotel on Sunday. Ian Roberts, 30, is charged with second-degree statutory rape and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. He is being held without bond at the Cole County Jail.

Fraternity member in Santulli case pleads guilty to misdemeanors

April 26, 2023 3:19 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the University of Missouri fraternity members accused in the Danny Santulli case pleaded guilty to a pair of misdemeanors Tuesday. Alec Bradley Wetzler, 21, of St. Louis, pleaded guilty to supplying liquor to a minor and buying liquor as a minor, both misdemeanors. A sentencing hearing is set for 9

Victim in weekend Boone County shooting dies

April 26, 2023 12:30 PM Matthew Sanders

The man shot over the weekend in a neighborhood just outside southwest Columbia has died, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said Wednesday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did President Biden make the right decision to run for reelection?

April 26, 2023 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden announced Tuesday with the release of a video that he will run for reelection in 2024.

One person killed in crash on Highway 63 near Pinnacles park, two more seriously hurt

April 25, 2023 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash near the Pinnacles Youth Park in northern Boone County closed part of Highway 63 on Tuesday afternoon.

Resources available for youth as anxiety and depression increase nationwide

April 25, 2023 10:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As reports continue to show an increase in anxiety and depression among Missouri children, an official at Burrell Behavioral Health said it’s important for parents to be able to spot warning signs. Alexa Summers, director of youth services with Burrell Behavioral Health, said 50% of children struggling with mental health will show warning signs. Those

Phelps County woman charged with involuntary manslaughter after child dies

April 25, 2023 9:11 PM Ryan Shiner

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rolla woman is charged with involuntary manslaughter and other felony charges after a child died after allegedly falling into a pool, according to the Phelps County Sheriff’s Office. Emily Kate Buell, 33, is charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter, first-degree endangering the welfare of a child and abused or neglect of a

Houses sold in Boone County down 15% in March 2023 compared to same time last year

April 25, 2023 7:53 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A monthly sales statistic released this week by the Columbia Board of Realtors shows the amount of houses sold in Boone County in March of this year was down 15% compared to March 2022. In March 2022, 359 homes were sold compared to 143 in March 2023 sold. ReeceNichols broker associate Chris