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Bailey sworn in as Missouri Attorney General

January 2, 2023 6:01 PM Erika McGuire

Missouri’s next attorney general was sworn in Tuesday at the Supreme Court Building in Jefferson City.

Jefferson City man sentenced for drug trafficking, illegally possessing gun

January 3, 2023 4:46 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was sentenced in federal court Tuesday for illegally possessing a firearm and distributing methamphetamine, according to a press release. Clint Alexander Doll, 35, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole. On July 28, 2022, Doll pleaded guilty to conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine and possessing

Columbia man pleads guilty to involuntary manslaughter

January 3, 2023 4:21 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 19-year-old Columbia man accused of accidentally killing his best friend pleaded guilty to second-degree involuntary manslaughter on Tuesday at the Boone County Courthouse. A sentencing hearing for Shawn Long is set for 2 p.m. Friday, Feb. 10. Long allegedly told police in January 2022 that he picked up the gun and

Crashes down but two killed over New Year’s traffic counting period

January 3, 2023 11:22 AM Matthew Sanders

Crashes were down this New Year’s holiday compared to last year but one more person died on the state’s highways, the Missouri State Highway Patrol reported Tuesday.

La Plata teen hurt Monday morning in UTV crash

January 3, 2023 6:38 AM Zachary Farwell

MACON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A La Plata teenager was hurt Monday morning after a crash involving a UTV in Macon County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 63 at Highway 156 after 9:35 a.m. Troopers said the UTV driven by a 13-year-old boy failed to yield to a pickup

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou remain in the Top 25?

January 3, 2023 2:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers men’s basketball team leaped into the AP Top 25 on Monday coming off of victories against two ranked opponents in Illinois and Kentucky.

Wage advocates say new Missouri minimum still not enough

January 2, 2023 8:10 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thousands of workers in Missouri received a raise at the start of the new year, but the extra money still doesn’t match the cost of living. The Missouri minimum wage increased to $12 an hour under Proposition B. This is the last year under Prop B, passed by voters in 2018, which

Number of people killed on Missouri highways in 2022 exceeds pre-pandemic number

January 2, 2023 11:21 AM Erika McGuire

The number of people who died on Missouri roads in 2022 ended up far greater than the number killed in 2019, the last full year before the COVID-19 pandemic.

New Year, New Laws: Minimum wage, taxes, homeless camping

January 1, 2023 8:21 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) At the start of the New Year, several new laws and taxes will impact Missourians. Minimum wage increases The minimum wage in Missouri increased to $12 an hour starting Jan. 1. This is thanks to Proposition B, passed by Missouri voters in 2018. Under Prop B, minimum wage increased by 85 cents

Multiple people seriously hurt in crashes over the holiday weekend

January 2, 2023 7:19 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women and one man are recovering after being involved in crashes over the New Year holiday weekend. In Johnson County, 35-year-old Cynthia J. Biggs, of Knob Noster Missouri crashed her vehicle a little after 1:30 p.m. on New Year’s Eve. According to the Missouri Highway Patrol crash report, Biggs was driving

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you making any New Year’s resolutions?

January 2, 2023 2:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

The New Year is here and along with it comes new resolutions.

Local Crisis Center offers hope for people battling addiction

January 1, 2023 7:59 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The United States life expectancy has dropped for the second consecutive year due to COVID-19 and drug overdoses. According to the CDC, the average life expectancy in the U.S. dropped from 77.0 to 76.1 years. In 2020, the average life expectancy dropped by 1.8 years, resulting in the lowest life expectancy since

Cemetery catches vandals, repairs headstones

January 1, 2023 8:28 PM Hannah Falcon

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Pine Hill Cemetery in St. James was vandalized by a group of teens. With the help of the Phelps County Sheriff, the cemetery board and the Phelps County Monument Company, the damaged headstones were repaired. Cemetery Board Member Chester Crider said headstones were pushed over twice before the cemetery installed security

Rolla man charged with child porn after online tip

January 1, 2023 4:20 PM Hannah Falcon

PHELPS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Rolla man was arrested Thursday by the Phelps County Sheriff for allegedly possessing child pornography. Phelps County Sheriff’s Office shared on Facebook that 43-year-old Ian Wood was arrested in the 500 Block of West 2nd Street for allegedly promoting and possessing child pornography. On Friday, Wood was charged by the

New Year’s Eve fire at Golden Corral causes $250,000 in damage

December 31, 2022 10:47 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE, 3:16 P.M.: Columbia Fire Marshals estimate $250,000 in damage was caused by a large fire at Golden Corral. Just after 10 p.m. New Year’s Eve, Columbia Fire crews were called to a fire at Golden Corral off Clark Lane. The exact cause of the fire is still under investigation. When crews

Missouri State Highway Patrol watches for drunk drivers

December 31, 2022 7:20 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Law enforcement officials are reminding everyone to keep safety as a top priority ahead of the new year as the New Year’s counting period has already begun for the Highway Patrol as of 6 p.m. Friday. The Highway Patrol said during the 2021 New Year’s counting period, one person was killed and 331

Over six grams of meth found after search warrant in Callaway County

December 31, 2022 10:53 AM Erika McGuire

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Early Friday morning, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, the MUSTANG Drug Task Force and the Fulton Police Department executed a search warrant on Callaway Drive in Fulton. Officials say, over six grams of meth were found during the search. Justin W. Thurston, 39, and Elizabeth A. Atterberry, 37, were arrested by

2022: A look back at weather and sports in Mid-Missouri

December 30, 2022 10:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The past year has not only seen its fair share of news stories from across Mid-Missouri, but weather and sports had its time in the headlines. Feb. 2 would had a snow storm where some parts of Missouri saw close to 11 inches of snow. With 15.5 inches of our total snow fall for

Local law enforcement encourages New Year’s revelers to find sober rides home

December 30, 2022 7:22 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Before you go out to ring in the New Year, make sure you have a safe and sober ride home. The Jefferson City Police Department, Missouri State Highway Patrol, Columbia Police Department and several other local law enforcement agencies will have extra officers on the roads looking for drunk drivers this New

Teenager charged in October shooting near Indian Hills Park in Columbia

December 30, 2022 7:40 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia teenager has been charged and arrested in relation to an October shooting in the 5400 block of Kelsey Drive near Indian Hills Park. Anthony Smith Jr., 17, is charged with first-degree assault and armed criminal action. He is being held at the Boone County Jail without bond. No court date