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Multiple sheriff’s offices warn of impersonation phone scam
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies in the past 10 days have warned residents about a scam that impersonates their deputies or each sheriff’s office. The Randolph County Sheriff’s Office wrote in a Monday social media post that it had received reports of someone claiming to be Deputy John Clark was calling people The post Multiple sheriff’s offices warn of impersonation phone scam appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia mother speaks out as local shootings rise, calls for action
Columbia — Columbia has seen a concerning increase in shootings, leaving many residents, especially mothers with young children, worried and afraid. Claudia Holt, a lifelong resident of Columbia and a mother of three, was at Walmart on Conley Road on Friday, May 24, when 35-year-old Whitney Nevels McKee fired shots in the parking lot.
17-year-old seriously injured in Boone County crash
STURGEON, Mo (KMIZ) A 17-year-old driver suffered serious injuries last week in a crash on Thomas Hill Road near Tucker School Road near Sturgeon, according to a Boone County Sheriff’s Office spokesman. A passenger car was traveling eastbound on Thomas Hill Road on Wednesday, May 22, when the driver lost control of the vehicle, went The post 17-year-old seriously injured in Boone County crash appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Fire at Spirit of '76 Fireworks warehouse "under control"
BOONVILLE — Cooper County Fire Protection District, the Boonville Fire Department and the Columbia Fire Department remain at the scene of a structure fire at the Spirit of '76 Fireworks Warehouse. Speaking to KOMU 8 just before 10 p.m. Cooper County Fire Spokesperson William Johnson said the fire is...
Family wants lawmakers to change state law following Mizzou hazing case
After a former Mizzou student was sentenced to jail time for hazing, Danny Santulli's family hopes Missouri lawmakers will consider passing legislation to prevent a similar situation from happening again.
Tracking afternoon isolated storms with dry first half of week
TONIGHT: Skies remain mostly clear tonight with lows into the upper 50s. Winds remain out of the west at 5-10 mph. TOMORROW: Tuesday welcomes mostly sunny skies with highs near 80 degrees. EXTENDED: Conditions remain sunny and near 80 throughout the rest of the week until Thursday night and Friday...
Forecast: Quiet Weather Returns
After an active weather pattern we will see more settled weather making its way in. Dry weather and comfortable temperatures are ahead for this week. We will start Tuesday in the 50’s but quickly warm into the low 80’s by the afternoon hours. Winds will be gusty out of the Northwest but will make for a great afternoon. A slight chance of rain will be possible as we head through the afternoon hours. For the most part everyone will stay dry and any showers or thunderstorms will be short lived.
Tracking a picture-perfect Memorial Day
TODAY: Conditions clear out right in time for the holiday with mostly sunny skies and seasonal temperatures today. Highs top out in the upper 70s with a UV index up to 8 meaning sunburn is possible in less than a half hour. TOMORROW: Skies stay sunny getting back to work...
Missouri Softball's season ends after extra-inning loss to Duke at Super Regionals
Columbia — Missouri Softball's quest for a College World Series trip ended at Super Regionals as the Tigers fell to Duke in a 9-inning thriller, 4-3, at Mizzou Softball Stadium. After both teams failed to earn a run for a standard seven innings, it took until the top of...
Tracking another round of storms Sunday afternoon
TODAY: An ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Alert Day is in effect through 7 p.m. Sunday for possible severe storms. Morning storms have already brought severe winds and hail to the area and this is a possibility up to 9 a.m. with this first round. Another chance of storms redevelops south of I-70 this afternoon and tracks southeast with all severe hazards possible including a few tornadoes. Storms track out as the severe threat wanes by sundown.
RECAP: Mizzou softball wraps the 2024 season, says goodbye to a special group
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou softball team put together quite a run in the 2024 postseason. The Tigers played all of NCAA Regional and Super Regional action with their backs up against the wall, but still managed to get within one game of a trip to the Women's College World Series.
Police: Person of interest in Columbia double homicide arrested
The Columbia Police Department has arrested Randall Fox in connection with a double homicide investigation. Fox, 51, was arrested on suspicion of murder in the second degree and tampering with physical evidence, according to a news release. Fox had previously been named as a person of interest in a missing...
A BRIGHTER TOMORROW: Helping veterans struggling after service
COLUMBIA — The sound of laughter fills a Columbia kitchen every day as food is prepared for veterans. Behind the smiles, however, are efforts to help struggling veterans. "We see a lot of compound barriers (that veterans face)," Welcome Home Executive Director Megan Sievers said, "so it's our job to sift through that, and figure out what these veterans need."
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