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Ultimatum issued to owners of crippled Jefferson City building

November 14, 2019 2:13 PM Joe McLean

If the Jefferson City Planning and Protective Services Department has its way, the buildings at 200 and 202 E. High St. will not be standing by Christmas.

Ousted US ambassador to testify in Trump impeachment probe

November 15, 2019 7:18 AM Associated Press

The House will hear from a singular witness Friday in the Trump impeachment hearings: Marie Yovanovitch, the former U.S. ambassador to Ukraine who was targeted by the president’s allies in a “smear” campaign now central to the probe. The career diplomat, who served both Republican and Democratic presidents, is expected to relay her striking story

DEFENDERS: Questionable honor society organizations targeting college student inboxes

November 14, 2019 6:10 PM Deborah Kendrick

Is it really an honor or are organizations just looking for ways to get your hard-earned money?

College students’ personal information up for grabs under federal law

November 14, 2019 10:10 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri receives — and fulfills — hundreds of requests each year for student directory information.

Eldon recovery continues six months after tornado

November 15, 2019 1:23 PM Jasmine Ramirez

ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Eldon, Mo continues to recover after an EF 3 tornado caused destruction on May, 22. The city received 134 building permit requests between May 24 and Oct. 18 related to tornado damage repairs. Building permit requests included new construction, roof, porch, electrical, siding replacement and remodeling. The tornado brought

Columbia business owner arrested, charged on suspicion of child molestation

November 15, 2019 1:04 PM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The owner of Kliethermes Homes and Remodeling was arrested on Thursday on suspicion of first-degree child molestation. Police arrested Cale J. Kliethermes on Thursday, and he was charged with first-degree child molestation, three counts of endangering the welfare of a child and first-degree sexual misconduct. The arrest was made after an investigation,

Columbia, Boone County leaders aim to get accurate 2020 census information

November 15, 2019 11:08 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) City of Columbia and Boone County officials announced a partnership on Friday in order to get the most accurate information for the 2020 census. Mayor Brian Treece and Presiding Commissioner Dan Atwill announced Friday that Dr. Tracy-Greever Rice, a rural sociology professor at MU, and county clerk Brianna Lennon will co-chair the Boone

Man drowns in Lake of the Ozarks

November 15, 2019 9:51 AM Zara Barker

LAKE OF THE OZARKS, Mo. – A 75-year-old man was found dead in the Lake of the Ozarks Sunday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s incident report, Calvin Hunnis of Sunrise Beach, was found floating face down in the 39 mile marker of the Osage Arm. Troopers responded to the drowning shortly after

A foggy start for some

November 15, 2019 3:08 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: We’re seeing a foggy start for some with calm conditions and what’s left of the snow from this week melting. While this could reduce visibility at times, and if dense enough, it could cause some patchy slick spots to develop with temperatures in the low 20s. We’ll see plenty of sunshine to close out

Jefferson City dangerous building list open to the public

November 14, 2019 7:17 PM Jasmine Ramirez

Jefferson City has created a new dangerous building list that’s available for the public to view. “We wanted to be transparent, we wanted the folks that are out here in the neighborhood to know that we’re trying, we’re going through the process and we’re holding owners accountable,” said Housing Property Inspector Dave Helmick. The city

College student charged in ‘accidental’ shooting

November 14, 2019 8:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

WARRENSBURG, Mo. (AP) A student at the University of Central Missouri is facing manslaughter charges in the shooting death of another student. Johnson County Prosecuting Attorney Robert Russell announced second-degree involuntary manslaughter charges Thursday against 24-year-old Jeremy Manley. Stephon Abron, a 20-year-old student from St. Charles, died Nov. 4 after what the university called an

Second vaping-related death reported in Missouri

November 14, 2019 7:30 PM Katie Greathouse

Another person has died in Missouri after using e-cigarettes or vaping products, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services. This is the second death tied to vaping reported in the state. According to a news release, a woman in her mid-50s died this week. Health officials said that they, along with the

One of five sentenced in Jefferson City sporting goods store theft

November 14, 2019 7:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman charged with stealing $750 or more from a Jefferson City Dick’s Sporting Goods store was sentenced to community service Tuesday. Erneisha Dorema, 18, pleaded guilty Tuesday after she was charged on March 31. The judge sentenced Dorema to five years supervised probation and 50 hours of community service. Jefferson

Historic MU building to be demolished, several concerned about the decision

November 14, 2019 11:03 AM Connor Hirsch

University of Missouri officials announced Thursday Pickard Hall, a more than 100-year-old building located on the Francis Quadrangle, will be demolished due to chemical safety concerns. Officials said the decision came after years of analysis and consultation with environmental authorities and experts, determining there was no other alternative. University officials submitted a final plan to

Governor Parson tours bridge in Callaway County

November 14, 2019 12:05 PM Zach Boetto

Governor Mike Parson toured the location of an upcoming bridge project Thursday in Callaway County. The project will replace the Callaway County Route D bridge over Interstate 70. “We’re trying to tell the people in the state look we’re going to invest the money wisely and we’re going to go to work,” Governor Mike Parson

Better Business Bureau warns consumers about mystery cards, holiday scams

November 14, 2019 3:04 PM Matthew Sanders

Better Business Bureau regional director Michelle Gleba spoke with ABC 17’s Zara Barker on Thursday about the mysterious “Jenny B.” cards showing up in mailboxes and holiday shopping scams.

VIDEO: Coverage of Southern California school shooting

November 14, 2019 11:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

Several people were injured Thursday morning in a shooting at a high school in Santa Clarita, California, northwest of Los Angeles.

Columbia police investigate armed robbery at gas station

November 14, 2019 5:32 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department said it is investigating an armed robbery Thursday morning. Authorities responded to the BreakTime gas station on Forum Boulevard just before 3 a.m. Police described the suspect as a male wearing a black coat with a hood and wearing what appeared to be camouflage pants. Columbia police released this surveillance image