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Applications for REDI’s 2024 Minority Business Enterprise grant now open

July 10, 2024 11:07 AM Marie Moyer

Applications are open this week for phase one of Regional Economic Development Inc.’s Minority Business Enterprise grant program.

Wreaths laid at Boone County Fire headquarters in honor of Matt Tobben

July 10, 2024 11:28 AM Morgan Buresh

The United States Exercise Tiger Foundation will be placing two wreaths at the Boone County Fire Protection District headquarters on Wednesday in honor of Assistant Chief Matt Tobben.

Tracking scattered storms tonight, big weekend warm up coming

July 10, 2024 3:26 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy with isolated to scattered showers and storms. Lows in the mid-upper 60s. TOMORROW: Isolated shower or storm with mostly sunny skies. Highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 10:00 for counties along and north of Highway 24 for the potential of 60 mph winds and

Man arrested, charged after one person shot on Lincoln Drive early Wednesday morning

July 10, 2024 4:14 AM Reagan Phillips, Erika McGuire, Ryan Shiner

Columbia police confirmed one person has been arrested after a shooting in central Columbia early Wednesday morning.

Insider Blog: Cooper County to have more radar access through partnership

July 9, 2024 7:00 PM Jessica Hafner

A low power radar was installed in Boonville today, allowing the city and Cooper County access to weather information in the lower levels of the atmosphere in the surrounding area. The radar is owned and operated by Climavision, a company based out of Louisville, Kentucky focused on filling radar gaps between the high powered national

Tracking overnight storms with a warmer weekend

July 10, 2024 12:53 PM Chance Gotsch

TODAY: Wednesday is drier, but we retain a chance for a weak shower or storm on a very isolated basis. This evening, a short wave aloft will roll in on the heels of Beryl, driving these limited chances for rain. No meaningful rain comes from this, so the flood threat stays away. With more sunshine,

Tracking drier and warmer weather through the weekend

July 10, 2024 3:48 AM John Ross

TODAY: Wednesday is drier, but we retain a chance for a weak shower or storm on a very isolated basis. This evening, a short wave aloft will roll in on the heels of Beryl, driving these limited chances for rain. No meaningful rain comes from this, so the flood threat stays away. With more sunshine,

Darryl Maylee, Victor Pitman say backgrounds qualify them for Callaway County sheriff

July 9, 2024 10:56 PM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, residents of Callaway County will elect a new sheriff, in what is likely the biggest race of the county. The Republican primary race between current interim sheriff Darryl Maylee and Victor Pitman occurs on August 6. Former Sheriff Clay Chism is unable to serve after losing his peace officer’s license

Callaway County sheriff candidate interview: Victor Pitman

July 10, 2024 12:41 AM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: Okay, so to start, I’m just gonna have you give me a little bit of background and just tell me a little bit more about yourself. Victor Pitman: Okay, well, my name is Victor Pittman, p-i-t-m-a-n. I’ve been a law enforcement officer for over 40 years. Most of that has

Callaway County sheriff candidate interview: Darryl Maylee

July 9, 2024 11:31 PM Nia Hinson

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Nia Hinson: So to start, I’m just going to have you to give me a little bit of your background and just tell me a little bit more about yourself and your background in law enforcement training. Darryl Maylee: Okay my name is Darrell Maylee I’m acting interim Sheriff here at Callaway

Several Heather Ridge Apartment tenants endure days without water, flood damage persists

July 9, 2024 7:54 PM Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Management at the Heather Ridge Apartment Complex says the water is safe to use after ongoing issues. However, flooding issues remain. One tenant who wished to remain anonymous due to fear of retaliation from Mills Property, told ABC 17 News that they woke up on the morning of June 30 without any

Fallen Boone County assistant fire chief escorted back to hometown; Task Force One members to come back to Mid-Missouri

July 9, 2024 10:18 AM Olivia Hayes

“A small procession will escort Assistant Chief Matt Tobben back to his hometown of Union, Mo. will occur Tuesday, July 9, 2024,” the post read. “Tentative departure time from Columbia, Mo is 10:15 and the procession will travel Interstate 70 to Highway 47 toward Union. The procession will turn on Independence Drive then onto Church Street to Oltmann Funeral Home.”

Parson signs omnibus law enforcement bill Tuesday

July 9, 2024 1:43 PM Morgan Buresh

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson signed multiple bills into law on Tuesday, including one that will create new law enforcement legislation. Senate Bill 754 is a larger crime bill that establishes several other laws, including Max’s Law, Blair’s Law and a law regarding juvenile parole eligibility. All legislation will take effect on Aug.

Tracking the end of rain, warmer temperatures later this week

July 9, 2024 3:58 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly sunny with an isolated shower or storm. Highs in the mid-upper 80s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with highs in the upper 80s. EXTENDED: Rain looks to completely move east out of the area by this evening, leaving us dry overnight with gradually decreasing clouds. We have picked up about 3/4″ in Columbia so far

Eli Drinkwitz earns spot on 2024 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list

July 8, 2024 10:09 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The leader of Mizzou Football is already in the hunt for a prestigious coaching honor. Eli Drinkwitz is one of the 21 college football coaches featured on the 2024 Dodd Trophy preseason watch list. The Dodd Trophy is named after College Football Hall of Fame inductee Bobby Dodd. It is awarded to

Mizzou bringing two offensive and one defensive representative to SEC Media Days

July 8, 2024 2:14 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 2024 edition of SEC Media Days will be a star-studded affair for the Mizzou football team. On Monday, the Southeastern Conference announced that, in addition to head coach Eli Drinkwitz, quarterback Brady Cook, wide receiver Luther Burden and defensive tackle Kristian Williams will all be in attendance in Dallas. Mizzou’s appearance

Ehrich Chick leaving Tolton, taking head coaching job at Hickman

July 8, 2024 4:06 PM Kyle Helms

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of the most successful head coaches in Tolton baseball history is departing from the program to return to his alma mater. A school spokesperson confirmed to ABC 17 Sports on Monday that Ehrich Chick has informed Father Tolton Catholic High School that he will be stepping away from serving as its

Weather Alert Day: Another round of rain could bring more flooding to Mid-Missouri

July 8, 2024 4:28 PM Jessica Hafner

UPDATES: Tuesday Morning: There is little change to the forecast this morning, just an update in rainfall expectations. BLOG: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day ahead of the potential for more dangerous flooding as rain and storms return to Mid-Missouri tonight through Tuesday afternoon. The remnants of Tropical Storm

Tracking a soggy Tuesday with a light at the end of the tunnel

July 9, 2024 3:57 AM John Ross

TODAY: Tuesday is an ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day as widespread rain from the remnants of what was Hurricane Beryl move through the region. Widespread 2-4 inches of rain in southeast mid-Missouri will be an issue as it falls over already saturated, or near saturated grounds, causing a flood threat. The majority of the region

MSHP report: Boone County assistant fire chief drowned after boat ‘swamped with water’ tipped over

July 8, 2024 9:56 AM Morgan Buresh, Erika McGuire, Nia Hinson, Ryan Shiner

A Boone County Firefighter died Monday morning while conducting a water rescue in Columbia.