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New safety precautions at the Boone County Fair receive positive feedback from vendors, attendees
COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Following an altercation Wednesday night, the Boone County Fair implemented new safety precautions. Secretary of the Boone County Fair Board Jesica Kempf expressed confidence in the effectiveness of the measures. "It's been amazing," Kempf said. "The feedback from the crowds has been very thankful and appreciative. Everyone is willing to wait a The post New safety precautions at the Boone County Fair receive positive feedback from vendors, attendees appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Arkansas man injured after crash in Gasconade County Saturday
GASCONADE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Little Rock, Arkansas man was injured after a crash in Gasconade County Saturday morning. According to a crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Arian Robnett, 46 of Little Rock, AR was driving a box truck South on MO 19 at S Oak Drive at 9:48 a.m. The crash The post Arkansas man injured after crash in Gasconade County Saturday appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
MU Health Care partners with Columbia Farmers Market for free health screenings and education
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care partnered with the Columbia Farmers Market Saturday morning to offer free screenings and educational sessions on illnesses and diseases. The health care booth was set up from 8 a.m. to noon. According to experts, it’s never too early to start taking care of your health. "The earlier you take The post MU Health Care partners with Columbia Farmers Market for free health screenings and education appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Auxvasse to hold meeting Thursday with firefighters, those interested in becoming firefighters
AUXVASSE, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Auxvasse wrote on its Facebook page on Friday night that it plans to hold a meeting on Thursday with firefighters and those looking to become volunteer firefighters. “There will be an Auxvasse Fire Department meeting on Thursday, July 25, 2024 at 6:30 p.m. to meet with all Auxvasse volunteer The post Auxvasse to hold meeting Thursday with firefighters, those interested in becoming firefighters appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Tech outage disrupts travel plans for many traveling to Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The recent widespread flight delays and cancellations due to a worldwide tech outage have left travelers frustrated and stranded. Although the Columbia Regional Airport reported no issues with Microsoft's systems, travelers in Mid-Missouri still faced disruptions with their connecting flights. The outage included state government networks, including the Office of Administration and The post Tech outage disrupts travel plans for many traveling to Missouri appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Bush, Basinger square off in Democratic primary for Missouri’s 50th district
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A new candidate will represent Missouri's 50th District in the state house next year. Gregg Bush and Jeff Basinger will face off in the Democratic primary on Aug. 6 for the chance to run against Republican Joshua Blakeman, who is running unopposed in the Republican primary. The seat is open after Rep. The post Bush, Basinger square off in Democratic primary for Missouri’s 50th district appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
Court docs: Benton County woman charged after stabbing husband
BENTON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Warsaw, Missouri, woman was charged with two felonies after authorities say she stabbed her husband on Thursday. Pamela Roberts, 56, was charged on Friday with first-degree domestic assault and armed criminal action. She is being held at the Benton County Jail on a $250,000 bond. An initial court appearance is The post Court docs: Benton County woman charged after stabbing husband appeared first on ABC17NEWS.
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