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Experts say be to ready for slide-offs ahead of winter storm

January 24, 2023 11:31 AM Ethan Heinz

One of the major dangers of winter storm driving is the chance of running off the road.

Man accused of assaulting cop sentenced to 12 years in DOC

January 24, 2023 4:12 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man accused of assault and other crimes was sentenced to 12 years in the Missouri Department of Corrections last week. Amadeo D. Gwin, 33, was found guilty by a jury on Nov. 4 for first-degree assault, attempting to disarm a peace officer, two counts of resisting arrest and

Linn man sentenced to four years in DOC for child molestation

January 24, 2023 3:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was sentenced to four years in the Missouri Department of Corrections last week for fourth-degree child molestation. Gerald Rodgers, 48, pleaded guilty to child molestation on Nov. 22. He was sentenced Jan. 19 at the Cole County Courthouse. He will be given credit for any time served. He was

MDC to host trout-fishing program in Fulton

January 24, 2023 2:57 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Conservation will have a trout-fishing program 1-3 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 8 at Veterans Park Lake in Fulton. MDC staff will be available to teach those who wish to attend how to clean fish, after fishing for trout. The event is open to everyone ages 6 years old and

MoDOT warns drivers to prepare ahead of upcoming winter weather

January 24, 2023 6:38 AM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missourians should expect to see decent snowfall Tuesday night as the snow makes a return to Mid-Missouri. The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team is tracking a winter storm that could bring in heavy snow across the southern and southeast part of the state between Tuesday night and Wednesday. This means drivers will

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you anticipating a tax refund this year?

January 24, 2023 12:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

The bottom line on your income tax return is likely to look a bit different this year.

Columbia Board of Education approves April 4 ballot language without Basye’s name

January 23, 2023 7:04 AM Kennedy Miller

An initial hearing in a former state representative’s lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools to get his name on the April election ballot has been set for Tuesday.

Callaway County Sheriff hearing for DWI case held Monday, next date set for June

January 23, 2023 9:40 PM Ryan Shiner

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism had a court hearing Monday at the Randolph County Courthouse for his DWI case. Chism was charged in November with driving while intoxicated and resisting arrest, both misdemeanors. A criminal trial date has yet to be set, but a hearing over Chism’s driver’s license is scheduled for

Fire report indicates Golden Corral New Year’s Eve fire started from grill

January 23, 2023 9:06 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News investigates how a fire started at an east Columbia restaurant on New Year’s Eve. A report from the Columbia Fire Department indicates the fire at Golden Corral off Clark Lane on Dec. 31 started on a grill at the restaurant. An investigator says it didn’t appear the grills were

Bailey announces 2024 bid for attorney general; was sworn in for AG spot in early January

January 23, 2023 8:23 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney Gen. Andrew Bailey announced in a Monday press release that he will be running in 2024 to try to serve a full term in the position. Baily was sworn in as Attorney General earlier this month. He was appointed by Gov. Mike Parson on Nov. 23, following Eric Schmitt’s election to the U.S. Senate.

Nclusion Plus responds to backlash about drag performance at Columbia event

January 23, 2023 11:53 AM Erika McGuire

The organization whose performers dressed in drag at an event Columbia Public Schools students attended last week is responding to the backlash from some parents and conservative state leaders.

Experts say tax refunds may look different this year as COVID-19 relief measures end

January 23, 2023 6:29 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Tax season kicked off Monday and experts are warning taxpayers that their tax refunds may look smaller this year as COVID-19 tax breaks end. Kathy Pickering, chief tax officer for H&R Block, said most temporary COVID-19 relief measures have expired, including the expanded earned-income tax credit, child-tax credit, dependent-care credit and some

Woman charged with murder in Chariton County shooting; claims shooting stemmed from drug deal

January 23, 2023 4:48 PM Ryan Shiner

KEYTESVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Keytesville woman has been charged with murder and other felonies in relation to a Friday shooting that left one man dead. Sherri L. Laws, 52, is charged with second-degree murder, armed-criminal action, delivery of a controlled substance – 35 grams or less and two counts of tampering with evidence. No court

Man arrested, accused of pulling out gun at Downtown bar; police search for two more suspects

January 23, 2023 3:46 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged after police say he pulled a gun on an employee at a Downtown Columbia bar early Saturday. Jonathan Dowell, 23, is charged with unlawful use of a weapon and unlawful possession of a gun. He is being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. He

Columbia man injured in crash that closed Highway 94

January 23, 2023 11:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

Part of Highway 94 was closed Monday in southern Callaway County after a crash.

State awards $261 million through Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program; Socket to receive more than $2.5 million

January 23, 2023 3:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson announced in a Monday press release that the Department of Economic Development awarded $261 million through the American Rescue Plan Act Broadband Infrastructure Grant Program to 60 recipients for projects. It is expected to help expand and improve internet access statewide. Socket Telecom, LLC, in Columbia received $2,557,930. The

One man dies in Moberly house fire Saturday morning

January 21, 2023 3:14 PM abc17news-Newsroom

A 62-year-old man was found dead inside a house in Moberly after a house fire early Saturday morning.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Who will win the AFC Championship Game at Arrowhead?

January 23, 2023 12:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

The AFC Championship Game is set and it will take place at the home of the Kansas City Chiefs.

Columbia Public Schools sends letter to governor about drag performance

January 22, 2023 2:53 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In response to statewide backlash, Columbia Public Schools superintendent sent an open letter to Gov. Mike Parson about a field trip some students attended that included a drag performance. Parson is among several Republican Missouri politicians who spoke out Friday about CPS’s field trip to Columbia’s Annual “Columbia Values Diversity” Breakfast. The

50 years after Roe v. Wade, Missouri groups for and against abortion rights continue work

January 22, 2023 8:00 PM Abby Landwehr

Sunday marks 50 years since the United States Supreme Court issued the historic decision to give women a constitutional right to abortion. This year, however, the anniversary of the decision looks different to pro-abortion rights and anti-abortion groups. In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled to overturn Roe v. Wade, meaning states now have the