March 2020

High-profile attorney to represent Columbia man charged in wife’s disappearance

March 10, 2020 6:47 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A high-profile Missouri attorney will represent a Columbia man charged in connection with his wife’s disappearance. Scott Rosenblum of St. Louis will defend Joseph Elledge in a Boone County murder case. Rosenblum told ABC 17 News he looked forward to defending Elledge in court. A grand jury indicted Elledge with first-degree murder

JC Schools begins process to appeal circuit court loss

March 10, 2020 6:27 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City School District began the process to appeal a Cole County judge’s ruling that the district must reinstate a fired administrator.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

COVID-19, nice weather blamed for drop in True False attendance

March 10, 2020 6:04 PM Abbey Lamb

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) True False Film Festival is reporting a drop in attendance numbers since the 2019 festival. Camellia Cosgray, director of the True False Film Fest, says that more than 46,600 seats were filled during the weekend. That’s down from last year’s total of about 50,000. “We attribute the decrease primarily to fears about

Get inspired by quotes about motherhood

March 10, 2020 5:57 PM abc17news Administrator

Maybe someone has already expressed exactly what you want to say to you mother this Mother’s Day. Read these historical quotes for ideas.

Meaningful Mother’s Day gifts

March 10, 2020 5:53 PM abc17news Administrator

If you want to make your mom feel extra special this year, check out these tips for meaningful Mother’s Day gifts.

Mother’s Day recipe idea: fresh strawberry pie

March 10, 2020 5:52 PM abc17news Administrator

Avoid the old standby of breakfast in bed and make your mom something special this Mother’s Day! Bake this fresh strawberry pie as a sweet treat to end Mother’s Day.

How one Illinois university is trying to dramatically increase tornado lead-times

March 10, 2020 5:50 PM Luke Victor

➡️NIU ERTAF Forecast Website➡️ERTAF Research Article What is E.R.T.A.F.? The Jefferson City-Eldon tornado was one of the strongest that’s ever hit the state of Missouri. It left behind damage that’s still being repaired today, nearly a year later. While we knew the weather setup that week was potent, one Illinois university had the beat nearly

SSM Health to end contracts with emergency room doctors, others at Mexico hospital

March 10, 2020 5:49 PM Lucas Geisler

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) SSM Health will end its relationship with a physician group this summer at its Mexico hospital. St. Mary’s Hospital in Audrain County will end its contracts with emergency room doctors at Schumacher Clinical Partners on May 23. The hospital will also part ways with SCP hospitalists there on June 23, according to

What do different flowers represent?

March 10, 2020 5:49 PM abc17news Administrator

What do different flowers represent? Find out here and give your mom a more personalized bouquet this Mother’s Day!

DIY Mother’s Day gift ideas

March 10, 2020 5:47 PM abc17news Administrator

Make Mother’s Day extra special this year with a homemade gift. Check out these ideas for DIY gifts your mom is sure to love!

Movies you can watch with mom

March 10, 2020 5:44 PM abc17news Administrator

In the theme of Mother’s day, here are a few movies you can watch with Mom.

Southern Boone soccer coach on leave amid investigation

March 10, 2020 4:05 PM Matt Ragsdale

Southern Boone School District soccer coach Chris Miller was placed on paid administrative leave Feb. 17 amid an ongoing investigation, the school’s top officials said Tuesday.

Tracking rain and a few storms south of I-70 Wednesday morning

March 10, 2020 3:56 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy and chilly with lows in the low 40s. Showers and storms possible for areas south of I-70 overnight into Wednesday morning. WEDNESDAY: Showers and thunderstorms possible for areas south of I-70 through mid-morning, especially near the Lake of the Ozarks. Clearing out by afternoon with highs in the low 60s. EXTENDED: Another

AG Schmitt sues televangelist Jim Bakker over phony COVID-19 cure

March 10, 2020 3:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Tuesday that he filed a lawsuit against televangelist Jim Bakker and Morningside Productions, Inc., for purporting to have a cure for COVID-19.

Bayer closes Missouri, NJ campuses due to virus concerns

March 10, 2020 2:16 PM Associated Press

The German agribusiness giant Bayer AG has temporarily closed two locations in Missouri and two in New Jersey due to concerns that an employee may have contracted the new coronavirus.

CVS to acquire, operate Schnucks pharmacies

March 10, 2020 12:55 PM Matt Ragsdale

CVS Pharmacy Inc. and Schnucks announced Tuesday the businesses signed an agreement allowing CVS to acquire and operate the pharmacies inside the grocery chain.