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Volunteer at Cole County private school charged with child sex crimes remains jailed without bond

July 20, 2023 11:55 AM Avery Roehler

A volunteer at a Cole County school who was charged with raping a student remained in jail the day after her arrest without bond.

Tracking a more pleasant weekend before next week’s heat wave

July 20, 2023 3:16 PM John Ross

TONIGHT: A cold front is pushing through the region this evening, and is almost out of here. Dewpoints are still tropical in some locations, but we expect rapid improvement behind the front, and expect dewpoints in the 50s by sunrise tomorrow. With temperatures in the 60s, Friday should start crisp. Expect Skies to clear this

Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission discusses short-term rental regulations

July 20, 2023 5:11 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Planning and Zoning Commission met Thursday night for a work session regarding short-term rental regulations within the city. Commission members said its plans are to add regulations to short-term rental properties because of the state of housing in Columbia. Members of the commission said too many properties are being taken

Health and safety officials monitoring the Boone County Fair ahead of high temperatures

July 20, 2023 5:49 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With temperatures expected to rise up to 95 degrees on Wednesday, those planning on attending activities at the fair should be prepared to face the heat. According to the CDC, to avoid heat exhaustion you should: Wear appropriate clothing: choose lightweight, loose-fitting clothingRemember to wear sunscreen: sunburn affects your body’s ability to cool down and

Sheriff’s office begins managing Ashland patrol operations while city is without chief

July 20, 2023 2:26 PM Mitchell Kaminski

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office took control Thursday of police operations in Ashland after Chief Gabe Edwards was suspended.

Tracking storms to start the morning and another muggy day ahead

July 20, 2023 3:32 AM Sawyer Jackson

TODAY: I’m tracking storm chances throughout the early morning hours, mostly staying in the south of the viewing area, if not further south. As of right now the severe threat is low, but if anything does turn severe, the main threats will be hail and strong winds. As these storms move out of the viewing

School volunteer charged with child sex crimes, including sexual contact with student

July 19, 2023 4:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City woman was charged Wednesday with several child sex crimes in Cole County. Jennifer Cecil, 41, is charged with first-degree sexual abuse, second-degree statutory rape, second-degree statutory sodomy and having sexual contact with a student. She is being held in the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date

“You’ve got to be the best to beat the best”: Hallsville football continues summer practice

July 19, 2023 7:04 PM Nathalie Jones

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hallsville football team will look to clean out the bad taste that 2022’s district title loss to Bowling Green left in the group’s mouth headed into the 2023 season. Head coach Justin Conyers said his team knows that it will have tough opponents week-in and week-out in the coming weeks. Conyers

Bear Creek Drive closure extended through July 28

July 19, 2023 10:02 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A road closure on Bear Creek Drive has been extended through Friday, July 28, according to a press release from the City of Columbia. A closure began Monday in the 2200 block of the road so the Stormwater Utility could replace a failing stormwater pipe and inlet. Residents on Bear Creek Drive will need to

Sheriff’s office to oversee police patrol operations in Ashland

July 19, 2023 4:35 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will take over command of police operations in Ashland starting Thursday morning.

Jefferson City pharmacy Whaley’s bought out by Walgreens after 80-year run

July 19, 2023 11:43 AM Mitchell Kaminski

Whaley’s has been Jefferson City’s hometown pharmacy for over 80 years. But that run will soon be coming to an end.

Tracking showers tonight with a round of storms possible early Thursday

July 19, 2023 4:03 PM John Ross

TONIGHT: Showers will begin tonight in an off and on manner around the dinner hour, continuing into the overnight. Storms are a possibility early Thursday, before sunrise. We may see storms develop locally, but a round from the west is possible as well. TOMORROW: Thursday morning’s storm chance will bring a marginal risk for hail

Passage of Show Mo Act opens door for Mid-Missouri film productions

July 19, 2023 3:59 PM Hannah Falcon

The Show Mo Act, which provides tax incentives for entertainment projects in Missouri, passed this year and was signed into law after years of trying.

University of Missouri to phase out Printing Services; stores to stay open

July 19, 2023 4:01 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has decided to shutter its printing services operation within a year. A couple of dozen workers will lose jobs, a university spokesperson said, most of them full-time. “We do want to make it as easy as we can to ensure that they find either another job, that they

Boone County Fair rides pass inspections

July 18, 2023 7:21 PM Erika McGuire

Inspections were performed in April for this year’s fair amusement operator, Sonshine Amusements, and all rides were approved with satisfactory remarks.

Tracking showers returning quickly this afternoon

July 19, 2023 12:55 PM Nate Splater

THIS AFTERNOON: Wednesday is steamy with heavy moisture pushing the heat index close to triple digits. Conditions remain dry through midafternoon before scattered rain slowly moves back in from the west. TONIGHT: On and off rain continues past midnight, with stronger storms rolling in closer to sunrise. Isolated high winds and hail are possible. EXTENDED:

Storms bring hail and heavy rain across Mid-Missouri Wednesday morning

July 19, 2023 5:58 AM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The National Weather Service says Boone County saw almost two inches of rain Wednesday morning and issued a flash flood warning for Boone County. That warning expired at 5:45 a.m. The morning storms also brought hail into the Boone County area. Marble size hail in Columbia at ABC 17 News Station The

Tracking morning storms and warmer temperatures

July 19, 2023 4:04 AM Nate Splater

THIS MORNING: Isolated storms bringing small hail and flash flooding are possible early morning before 10 AM, and areas that see rainfall may also experience fog. Conditions clear up by late morning but rain could return later in the day. TODAY: The early afternoon looks drier, with hot conditions returning as the feels-like approaches the

Ashland Board of Aldermen meets, does not appoint interim police chief

July 18, 2023 12:09 PM Avery Roehler

Ashland’s mayor said Tuesday that he doesn’t know whether the board of aldermen will appoint an interim police chief when it meets.

Missouri Supreme Court hears arguments in abortion ballot question lawsuit

July 18, 2023 6:16 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Supreme Court is considering a lawsuit against the Missouri Attorney General that would allow an initiative petition on reproductive rights to move forward.