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Homeschool student groups visit KRCG 13
NEW BLOOMFIELD — Homeschooled students from across mid-Missouri visited the KRCG 13 station on April 24. Students and families from Moniteau, Callaway, Cole and other counties toured the station to learn about the world of journalism. They were able to learn about how breaking news makes it on air,...
Columbia man accused of stealing three guns while helping another move
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was accused of stealing thousands of dollars’ worth of items, including three guns, while helping a woman move in October. Christian Maxwell Gee was charged with stealing more than $750 and three counts of stealing a gun. He was not listed on the Boone County Jail roster on Wednesday The post Columbia man accused of stealing three guns while helping another move appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Three ounces of cocaine recovered in Callaway County search warrant
NEW BLOOMFIELD — The Callaway County Sheriff's Office announced the recovery of a large amount of crack cocaine while carrying out a search warrant in Fulton on Wednesday, April 24. The Sheriff's Office collaborated with the MUSTANG Task Force and Fulton Police Department to carry out the search on...
Forecast: Tracking storm chances into the weekend
Good morning and happy Thursday! We are tracking our first of many rounds of showers over the next few days. These showers will be on and off throughout the day, grab the rain gear out the door. Showers Thursday. Temperatures will climb into the middle 60s with cloudy skies and...
Columbia Terminal Railroad is a little-known city-owned asset. Here's what it does
The two-man crew of the Columbia Terminal Railroad on April 9 transported rail cars containing lumber, coiled steel, PVC resin and a wax-based lubricant. On this day the crew was Shane Riley, railroad operational manager, and railroad worker James Day. Another worker is Matthew Sabath. Tina Worley works part-time as a consultant for the railroad.
Honor dorms offer flexibility, family connection at Algoa Correctional Center
On a bright sunny day, red and yellow stone buildings sit at the perimeter of an electric green grass courtyard – such a quintessential picture of 1930s architecture that it could nearly be a polaroid from the facility’s opening in 1932. Inside, it’s hot and muggy. There is...
University of Missouri found dead at 22
Riley Strain was a 22-year-old business student studying at the University of Missouri who was found dead two weeks after he went missing on March 8, 2024. The young man, who would have graduated college in just a few weeks, was on a trip to Nashville, TN. Strain was accompanied by his Delta Chi Fraternity brothers, where they would have their spring fraternity formal event. The timeline of events regarding his disappearance has people questioning what happened to Riley.
UPDATE: Route 163 roadwork postponed
NEW BLOOMFIELD — The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has postponed the roadwork planned on Route 163 in Columbia, which will now begin April 30. The resurfacing project will now begin on Tuesday evening April 30. The roadwork will last from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for approximately 10...
Columbia Citizens Police Review Board discusses CPD body camera policy at meeting
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia's Citizens Police Review Board discussed Columbia Police Department's policy regarding body-worn cameras Wednesday night. During the work session at Columbia City Hall, the board and community members discussed Policy 447 and potential changes to it. Board member Stephanie Yoakum said the board targeted three specific areas to the policy: retention, access The post Columbia Citizens Police Review Board discusses CPD body camera policy at meeting appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Woman seriously injured in Callaway County crash
MILLERSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman was seriously injured in a single-vehicle crash Tuesday in Callaway County on Route WW, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. According to the report, the crash occurred as Julie Schafer, 43, of Florissant, was heading eastbound in her 2003 Dodge Caravan and failed to negotiate a turn. The post Woman seriously injured in Callaway County crash appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Educators poke holes in Missouri Legislature’s plan to raise teacher salaries
As budget negotiations continue at the Missouri State Capitol, lawmakers have multiple proposals on how to give teachers across the state a raise. The post Educators poke holes in Missouri Legislature’s plan to raise teacher salaries appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Resignation letter ends court case against former Callaway County sheriff
A court case was dismissed Monday after former Callaway County Sheriff Clay Chism submitted a formal letter of resignation. The post Resignation letter ends court case against former Callaway County sheriff appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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