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Chariton County deputies, residents clean up town following intense storms
CHARITON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Brunswick residents are recovering after intense rain and wind entered the area on Tuesday morning. Following the intense storms, members of Brunswick woke up to find tree branches blocking driveways, trees crashed into houses and the roof of First Christian Church blown off. More than 2,300 people were without power in The post Chariton County deputies, residents clean up town following intense storms appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Northeast Missouri woman charged after multi-county police chase ends in Macon
MACON, Mo. — A northeast Missouri woman is facing charges following a chase through multiple counties. When Randolph County sheriff's deputies attempted to stop a vehicle Friday morning, the driver fled. The chase began on U.S. Highway 63, near Cairo, and went north into Macon County. Stop sticks were...
Swing Skill Series: Is Mark Mitchell the next ‘boss’ for Missouri?
Each summer, I watch Missouri’s transfer additions play with their former squad. Along the way, I understand which aspects of their game might be a linchpin for success in Columbia. That’s the basis for the Swing Skill Series at RockM+, which fuses data and video to highlight those areas....
Missouri Basketball: Why Mark Mitchell is the most important team transfer for 2024-25
No matter how you slice it, last season was a disaster for Missouri. One year after an NCAA Tournament in Dennis Gates’ debut as head coach, the Tigers lost every single SEC game, ending the season just 8-24. An abhorrent season saw Missouri fall apart in every aspect and fail to compete in a league that’s only gotten stronger this past offseason.
Mizzou-themed sports bar planned in Soulard
ST. LOUIS — A new Mizzou-themed sports bar has plans to open at the former site of Llywelyn's Pub in Soulard. Ray’s SportsHouse expects to open in early to mid-August at 1732 S. Ninth St. The new restaurant is owned by Corbin Ray, a 2021 graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia.
Columbia council reviews capital projects, updates short-term rental rules
As the 2025 fiscal year approaches, the Columbia City Council sought public feedback Monday on capital improvement projects slated for the next year. Further updates are happening to short-term rental rules, as well. The city's capital improvement plan is a multi-year document, which presents projects under various funding sources, such...
Jury convicts columbia man of fentanyl trafficking
A Columbia, Mo., man was found guilty in federal court of possessing fentanyl that he intended to distribute in Springfield, Mo. Michael E. Hunt, Jr., 43, was found guilty of one count of possessing fentanyl with the intent to distribute. Law enforcement officers learned that Hunt was planning to transport...
Marshall Woman Injured in I-70 Crash
A Marshall woman was injured in a two-vehicle accident that occurred Tuesday morning in Blue Springs in Jackson County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports that a westbound 2024 Kia Soul was traveling in the right lane of I-70, while a 2020 Peterbilt tractor trailer, driven by 62-year-old James R. Harris of Bowling Green, Mo., was traveling in the left lane of I-70 at Adams Dairy Parkway around 11:45 a.m., when the Peterbilt merged into the right lane and struck the driver's side of the Kia. The Kia then ran off the right side of the roadway, across the ramp and struck a guardrail.
Neighborhood Housing Crisis Escalates, Local Contractors Work to Provide Solutions
Home. A difficult concept to obtain for many — particularly within Kansas City limits. As Mortgage and rent payments climb, the number of accessible, secure and desirable residences plummet, which leaves individuals and families alike with less than ideal living conditions. While this disproportionate rent-cost to annual income is...
SEC quarterback reacts to Arch Manning transfer decision
When Texas Longhorns starting quarterback Quinn Ewers decided to return to the Longhorns for another season, many speculated that young star quarterback Arch Manning would choose to transfer to seek immediate playing time elsewhere. But Manning chose to stay, and one SEC quarterback thinks that was the best move for him.
Columbia Capital Investment Sales Tax interview: Jill Schlude, Columbia Police Chief
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript of an interview ABC 17 News reporter Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Police Chief Jill Schlude. Gabrielle Teiner: All right. Can I have you state your name? Spell it. And your title? Jill Schlude: Sure Jill Schlude j i l l s c h l u The post Columbia Capital Investment Sales Tax interview: Jill Schlude, Columbia Police Chief appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Columbia Capital Improvement Sales Tax interview: John Ogan, Columbia Public Works
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The following is the full transcript from an interview ABC 17 News report Gabrielle Teiner conducted with Columbia Public Works spokesman John Ogan. Gabrielle Teiner: So I'm just gonna have you state your name, spell it, and your job title. John Ogan: My name is...
MU spokesman says university is prepared for political protests ahead of November election
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) In August, students will return to the University of Missouri's campus for the 2024 fall semester, months before the presidential election. Students are also returning after former President Donald Trump was grazed in the ear by a bullet in an assassination attempt on Saturday during a rally in Pennsylvania. A spokesman for The post MU spokesman says university is prepared for political protests ahead of November election appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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