February 2020

Chariton County man sentenced to 4 years in prison after taking plea deal

February 7, 2020 6:36 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Chariton County man was sentenced to four years in prison on Thursday for the drowning death of his fiancee.

THE SCIENCE BEHIND: “Donut holes” on radar this morning

February 7, 2020 5:57 PM Luke Victor

A meteorologist’s biggest fear when forecasting snowfall can be the effects that dry air can have on evaporating snowflakes before they reach the ground.

Local experts say repeat of Iowa caucus issues unlikely in Missouri

February 7, 2020 5:05 PM Amber Tabeling

The technology issues that caused Iowa caucus results to be delayed should not happen in Missouri’s upcoming primary election, experts told ABC 17 News on Friday.

Third person charged in connection with Business Loop 70 shooting

February 7, 2020 4:25 PM Sydney Olsen

A third person has been charged in a Jan. 26 shooting of a vehicle on the Business Loop 70 roundabout.

Jefferson City fire crews respond to Capitol Plaza Hotel for gas odor

February 7, 2020 4:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Capitol Plaza Hotel was evacuated on Friday after the Jefferson City Fire Department was called to the building.

No charges will be filed against security guard in deadly Waffle House shooting

February 7, 2020 3:55 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Boone County prosecutor said Friday that a security guard who shot and killed a man at a Columbia Waffle House on New Year’s Day 2018 will not be charged.

Tracking sunshine Saturday, but rain returns as temperatures rise on Sunday

February 7, 2020 3:51 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Flurries early, then mostly cloudy with lows in the upper teens to around 20. SATURDAY: Mostly sunny and chilly, highs in the upper 30s. EXTENDED: As moisture and warmer air filter back into the region from the southwest on Sunday, clouds increase and temperatures go up. We’ll see highs a few degrees above average

Message in a hangar: New York City fashion show walks the walk at JFK

February 7, 2020 1:36 PM CNN

New York City is no stranger to head turning, over-the-top fashion — but its biannual Fashion Week brings boldness in spades. Each year, design-savvy folk — designers, fashion lovers, the rich and famous — flock to the city to witness firsthand the styles of the future. This year fashion show producer Jessica Minh Anh’s event

Web Extra: Mizzou prepares for Rally for Rhyan game

February 7, 2020 1:15 PM Tyler Murry

Hear from Cuonzo Martin, Brad Loos, Dru Smith, Jeremiah Tilmon, Mitchell Smith and Reed Nikko as the Mizzou basketball team prepares for the fifth annual Rally for Rhyan game.

House approves $4.7 billion Puerto Rico disaster relief package

February 7, 2020 12:36 PM CNN

The House of Representatives approved on Friday a $4.7 billion disaster relief package for Puerto Rico, an effort to help recovery efforts after a series of earthquakes hit the US territory in recent months. President Donald Trump has threatened to veto the bill, and it is unlikely to advance in the Republican-held Senate. The legislation

Columbia murder suspect dies in prison

February 7, 2020 11:51 AM Madison Fleck

A man accused in a Columbia killing died while in prison on Thursday.

Columbia man pleads guilty to child sex crimes

February 7, 2020 10:46 AM Madison Fleck

A Columbia man who was a substitute teacher at a northeast Missouri school pleaded guilty to child sex crimes on Thursday.

How important is political experience?

February 7, 2020 9:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

The election of Donald Trump seemed to herald in a wave of candidates with no prior political experience.

Jefferson City Schools’ chief of learning to retire

February 7, 2020 8:55 AM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City School District confirmed to ABC 17 News Thursday that Dr. Brian Shindorf plans to retire as the administration’s chief of learning.

Tracking another chance of snow to close out the week

February 7, 2020 4:57 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Snow showers will continue over the next couple of hours, however, low-level dry air has slowed down any heavier snow from falling. Roads should be OK this evening, but exercise caution if conditions call for it. TONIGHT: That system moves out in the evening, leaving us quiet overnight with lows falling back to

Hallsville school board votes down 4-day school week proposal

February 6, 2020 10:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

The vote to reject the shortened school week proposal comes after two other Mid-Missouri school districts recently approved similar measures.

Local highlights and scores: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020

February 6, 2020 10:11 PM Tyler Murry

Here is a look at your local highlights and scores for Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. The Southern Boone boys basketball team defeated Carnahan in the Southern Boone Classic, 64-50. The Tolton boys basketball team beat Helias, 79-70. Hallsville boys basketball beat Harrisburg, 65-43. Fulton boys basketball beat Warrenton, 69-60. Tipton girls basketball beat Cole Camp,

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Boone County Circuit Judge denies motion to dismiss charge in Joseph Elledge case

February 6, 2020 9:03 PM Matt Ragsdale

Online court records show Jacobs denied the motion from Elledge’s attorney John O’Connor after it was taken into advisement on Monday.

Company recalls desk chairs

February 6, 2020 8:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

Aldi has recalled two pasta sauces because they contain peanuts, which are not a listed ingredient on the product.

Supreme Court decision puts Columbia business owner’s future in question

February 6, 2020 8:24 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dimetrious Woods wants to build something. Woods opened an auto spa in 2019 at the corner of Business Loop 70 and Rangeline Street. He also helped a group of other men mentor young people following a violent month in Columbia that killed six people. He’s branded himself around town as “Motivated Meechi.”

Month: February 2020