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Teen hurt in crash on Missouri 124 in Boone County
A 16-year-old Hallsville teen was hurt in a crash Thursday night in Boone County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s online crash report states that the crash happened on Missouri 124 at Route U at 10:50 pm. The report states that the teen was driving a 2003 Chevrolet Trailblazer eastbound.
Hallsville man suffers serious injuries in motorcycle crash
A Hallsville man was taken to a hospital with serious injuries Thursday morning after crashing his motorcycle on Highway 124. The post Hallsville man suffers serious injuries in motorcycle crash appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Hallsville R-IV School District expands security camera system to nearly 170 cameras
HALLSVILLE — Hallsville School District officials planned to expand their security camera system Wednesday. The extra cameras would help monitor buildings and facilities throughout the school district. Hallsville is one of 169 school districts across the state to get some funding from a $20 million School Safety Grant from...
Boone County first responders to take part in active shooter training Monday at The Crossing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) First responders in Boone County will hold an active shooter training session at The Crossing on Monday, according to a Friday press release from the Columbia Police Department. The press release states that the training will take place in the morning, but did not give a time. The release says emergency vehicles The post Boone County first responders to take part in active shooter training Monday at The Crossing appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Columbia man accused in gas station killing
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A wrongful death lawsuit was filed on Thursday against a Columbia man who was accused of shooting and killing another man at Columbia gas station. Seth Andrew Brinegar, 18, of Columbia, was charged with second-degree murder, unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. According to The post Wrongful death lawsuit filed against Columbia man accused in gas station killing appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Here's what you need to know: Friday, April 26
The threat for potential severe weather will begin on Friday morning. Round 1 on Friday looks to be the least concerning of the rounds. There will likely be thunder, with a limited potential for small, pea-sized hail. Every round of storms will have a domino effect for the rest of...
Emergency roadwork closes E Mexico Gravel Rd. in Boone County
NEW BLOOMFIELD — Boone County Road and Bridge announced Wednesday morning that East Mexico Gravel Road in Columbia is closed for emergency roadwork on April 24. According to the press release, the road is closed at the 6400 block between Highway PP and Manchester Drive for an emergency culvert replacement.
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.
Veatch says Mizzou will be his ‘forever home’ after short stints by previous athletic directors
Laird Veatch and his entire family were feted by the Tiger faithful Friday, as the University of Missouri introduced its newest athletic director. The post Veatch says Mizzou will be his ‘forever home’ after short stints by previous athletic directors appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
University of Missouri Law School reinstates clinic to help low-income residents
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Law School has reinstated its Child and Family Justice Clinic to provide free legal assistance to people involved in domestic relation cases in Boone County. The Clinic represents low-income residents living in Boone County who cannot afford a private attorney. It focuses on domestic violence cases, but also The post University of Missouri Law School reinstates clinic to help low-income residents appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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...
MSHSAA Music Festival results from Columbia for Thursday, April 25, 2024
The University of Missouri campus in Columbia hosts the 72nd Annual Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) State Music Festival from Thursday to Saturday, April 25 to 27. The festival will feature 4,200 individual and group performances from 358 schools. Performances are taking place at several venues across the...
Strong to severe thunderstorms in the forecast for Columbia this weekend
Severe weather may move through Columbia and mid-Missouri this weekend. Five potential rounds of thunderstorms — though they may not be strong — could occur, said Matt Beckwith, chief meteorologist for KOMU 8.
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