February 2020

Man charged with weekend Sedalia shooting

February 24, 2020 10:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

Pettis County prosecutors charged a man on Sunday with a Sedalia shooting that injured one man.

Weather Alert Day: Tracking accumulating snow left this morning

February 24, 2020 9:32 PM Jessica Hafner

Synopsis: The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day into Wednesday morning. Light snow accumulation is expected overnight, especially for locations east of Highway 63. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for parts of Mid-Missouri through Wednesday morning. Impacts/Timing: Snow is expected to taper off by mid-morning Wednesday, and temperatures

Groups say Columbia Regional Airport grant could boost city’s economy

February 24, 2020 8:25 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia Regional Airport received a grant for $800,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation Small Community Air Service Development Program.

A 2020 Democratic presidential candidate field guide

February 24, 2020 5:58 PM Associated Press

A look at who the Democratic presidential contenders are, where they stand on the issues and how much they’re raising.

Jefferson City, Cole County emergency officials consider siren alert changes

February 24, 2020 5:26 PM Joe McLean

Officials are considering a new protocol to sound sirens throughout a severe weather event.

Special prosecutor says Fulton officer justified in fatal shooting

February 24, 2020 4:05 PM Matthew Sanders

A special prosecutor has ruled a man’s fatal shooting by Fulton police in December was justified.

Tracking rain and snow tomorrow night into Wednesday

February 24, 2020 4:00 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers. Lows in the mid-30s. TUESDAY: Scattered showers and chilly. Highs in the upper 30s. Rain changes to snow by early evening. Most areas will see about an inch or less of accumulation. EXTENDED: Snow showers taper off from west to east early Wednesday morning, leaving a coating of snow

Smart grid system could reduce length of power outages in downtown Jefferson City

February 24, 2020 2:02 PM Connor Hirsch

Ameren Missouri installed an underground smart grid system in downtown Jefferson City that aims to reduce the length of power outages.

More rain into Tuesday, snow possible by evening

February 24, 2020 12:54 PM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Rain showers will continue on and off through about 5pm before shutting off for the evening. Northerly winds will filter in colder air through sundown. TONIGHT: Sprinkles and showers are likely, especially north of I-70 overnight. Snow could be possible near Macon, but we’re not expecting impacts. EXTENDED: Another area of low pressure will fill

Two hurt in Highway 54 crash at Brazito

February 24, 2020 12:48 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash caused delays Monday afternoon on Highway 54 at Brazito, according to the Missouri Department of Transportation.

LIVE: Memorial service for Kobe and Gianna Bryant

February 24, 2020 12:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

A memorial service for retired basketball superstar Kobe Bryant and his daughter Gianna Bryant takes place Monday afternoon at the Staples Center in Los Angeles.

Missouri House bills aim to regulate how college athletes get paid

February 24, 2020 11:53 AM Amber Tabeling

A Missouri House committee will hear testimony Monday on three bills that would establish regulations to potential pay for college athletes.

Man charged, accused of threatening University Hospital

February 24, 2020 11:31 AM Madison Fleck

The University of Missouri Police Department amped up its security after University Hospital allegedly received a threat last week.

Columbia police find trailer with some family belongings stolen.

Family’s stolen trailer and car found, but some items taken

February 24, 2020 11:21 AM Molly Stawinoga

A family whose lifetime worth of belongings was taken from a hotel parking lot over the weekend said police found their vehicle and trailer.

Levees remain damaged as communities prepare for more Missouri River flooding

February 24, 2020 10:19 AM Deborah Kendrick

The spring outlook for 2020 is showing flooding can be expected again. Some experts even hint that it could be worse than last year.

Car slams into Columbia police cruiser, shutting down Highway 63

February 24, 2020 7:23 AM Madison Fleck

A car fire that shut down Highway 63 on Monday morning ignited after a vehicle slammed into a Columbia Police Department cruiser.

Outside of the Columbia Police Department as authorities investigated an overnight assault on Monday, February 24, 2020.

Victim suffers serious injuries in Columbia post office assault

February 24, 2020 5:21 AM Matthew Sanders

A man attacked early Monday inside the post office in downtown Columbia suffered life-threatening injuries, police said.

Tracking a soggy Monday and snow chances Tuesday

February 24, 2020 4:47 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: Rain has pushed in this morning and will stick around for much of the day. Highs will be in the middle 40s today with that umbrella getting a workout. TONIGHT: Rain chances will thin a bit in coverage, but stick around. We’ll try to mix in a few snowflakes closer toward daybreak with lows

Sunday Sit-down with Souichi Terada

February 23, 2020 10:17 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on the Kansas City Star’s Mizzou Athletics beat writer Souichi Terada in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down.

SportsZone Basketball Play of the Week Nominees 2020: Week Six

February 23, 2020 10:10 PM Andrew Kauffman

Congratulations to our Week Six Play of the Week Nominees! We will announce the winner during out 6 p.m. sportscast on Wednesday. You can watch the plays in the video player above. You can vote for your favorite play here. Play No. 1 – Fulton’s John Adams hits a game-winning three-pointer at the buzzer in overtime.

Month: February 2020