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Inside what has made Emma Fischer one of Harrisburg’s most accomplished athletes
As a junior, Harrisburg’s Emma Fischer qualified for the MSHAA Class 2 state javelin championships but faced adversity early on. After her first throw, she grabbed her elbow. Her parents, Alan and Wendy Fischer, could tell that something was wrong, but she continued. More: 'I showed myself that I could do that': Brayden Nichols’ triumphant return...
How Harrisburg baseball's 2024 season laid the foundation for future success
With Harrisburg baseball (18-9) down 10-0 in the bottom of the seventh inning with two outs against Salisbury (8-11), senior Carter Bremer approached the plate, which would be the last at-bat of his high school career. Just before, Bulldogs head coach Chris Ackman went up to him. Ackman did a similar thing with a mound visit to the team’s other senior, Austin Starbuck, in the top of the inning. ...
This common issue affected Columbia restaurants inspected in the last week
Restaurants throughout Columbia are having to correct a common issue following inspections in the last week. Soiling inside ice machines, which could include mold, slime or limescale, were found at multiple Columbia restaurants. General inspection reports did not note specifics on what type of soiling, but noted they must be corrected in most cases by draining, washing, rinsing and sanitizing of ice machines before they could be used again. Another issue was ice buildup in refrigerators or freezers, requiring defrosting.
Capri Drive in Columbia blocked by first responders
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police were seen Tuesday evening in an area off of East Broadway, adjacent to Stephens Lake Park. Capri Drive was blocked off by first responders around 10 p.m. Four police vehicles were seen at Villa Capri Apartments when an ABC 17 News reporter arrived at 9:28 p.m. An ABC 17 News The post Capri Drive in Columbia blocked by first responders appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Riley Strain Receives A Standing Ovation As His Mother Accepts His Diploma In Emotional Tribute
The ongoing Riley Strain case has been plagued with unanswered questions, to the great distress of Strain's family. However, Strain's classmates at the University of Missouri honored his memory with a standing ovation during the university's commencement ceremony. Strain graduated with a bachelor's degree in interdisciplinary studies and a minor...
Man wanted in June 2023 Columbia shooting booked into Boone County Jail
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A 20-year-old Columbia man who was charged in a June 21, 2023, shooting in the 900 block of Jewell Avenue was booked into the Boone County Jail on Monday afternoon. La’Treon Fulton, 20, was charged last year with second-degree assault and armed criminal action. He was booked into the Boone County Jail The post Man wanted in June 2023 Columbia shooting booked into Boone County Jail appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia residents frustrated over lack of accountability following storage unit break-ins
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Columbia residents are frustrated over the lack of accountability after their storage units were broken into in May. David Paulsteinwand and his wife Penny said their storage unit at Target Masters was broken into earlier in the year in January. About two weeks ago, David Paulsteinwand said he and his sons The post Columbia residents frustrated over lack of accountability following storage unit break-ins appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Woman charged with a violent and disturbing crime has yet to receive mental health care
Despite being committed by a court order to the department of mental health 26 weeks ago, a Columbia woman accused of killing a University of Missouri sophomore and burning his body, is still a resident of Boone County jail. At the age of 20 Emma Adams was charged with second-degree...
Woman accused of killing MU student back in court after 6-month mental health commitment
Columbia resident Emma Adams, who is accused of killing University of Missouri student Samuel Michael Clemons, was back in court this week after a six-month commit through the Missouri Department of Mental Health. A hearing that was to be held Monday was pushed to Oct. 15. Adams' attorney Jeff Hilbrenner...
Tracking multiple rain chances and a warmup on the horizon
TODAY: Wednesday will be partly cloudy, and dry with only a weak shower or storm moving in from the west this afternoon. Temperatures climb into the 70s. Winds will be light from the north this morning, before becoming variable by the afternoon. TONIGHT: Storm chances increase tonight, mostly after midnight....
Man accused of firing six shots at another man in Columbia road rage incident
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with four felonies after he allegedly fired six shots at another man on Sunday during a road rage incident. Nathan Allen Griffin, 33, was charged on Monday with first-degree attempted assault, two counts of armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon. He is being held The post Man accused of firing six shots at another man in Columbia road rage incident appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Northbound lanes of Range Line Street closed as first responders work crash scene
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The northbound lanes of Range Line Street in Columbia were shut down on Monday evening as first responders worked a crash scene. Columbia Fire Department spokeswoman Katherine Rodriguez told ABC 17 News in an email that a crash between a car and motorcycle occurred at 8:55 p.m. in the 3400 block of The post Northbound lanes of Range Line Street closed as first responders work crash scene appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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