March 2020

Southern Boone firefighters put out chimney fire on Monday

March 2, 2020 6:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

No injuries were reported in the fire that broke out in the 7700 block of East Cedar Hills Road.

MU cancels school-sponsored trips to Italy amid COVID-19 concerns

March 2, 2020 5:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri spokesman said on Monday that no new school-sponsored trips to Italy will be approved amid concerns of Coronavirus.

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Severe Weather Special airs Tuesday, March 10

March 2, 2020 5:19 PM Luke Victor

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Severe Weather Special airs Tuesday, March 10th at 6:30 p.m. on ABC 17, KMIZ. It will re-air on FOX 22, KQFX at 9:30 p.m. on that same day. In the special, the Stormtrack Weather Team will break down how they issue Weather Alert Days for severe weather. We’ll also be going

Web Extra: Mizzou women’s basketball prepares for SEC Tournament

March 2, 2020 5:05 PM Tyler Murry

Mizzou women’s basketball coach Rob Pingeton previews Mizzou’s opening game against Ole Miss in the SEC Tournament.

No injuries reported from crash on Route E

March 2, 2020 4:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Boone County Fire Protection Department said no injuries were reported after a single-vehicle crash on Highway E Monday afternoon.

U.S. Army Corps reduces water release to Missouri River

March 2, 2020 4:05 PM Matt Ragsdale

The US Army Corps of Engineers announced on Monday that dam releases in Nebraska were reduced to relieve pressure on Missouri levees.

Tracking sunshine and spring like temperatures this week

March 2, 2020 3:48 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Decreasing clouds, lows in the mid-30s. TUESDAY: Mostly sunny and breezy with highs in the upper 50s. EXTENDED: We’re in for a gorgeous week around Mid-Missouri! Despite gusty northwest winds Tuesday, highs reach the upper 50s. The rest of the week features sunshine and highs in the upper 50s to lower 60s. Friday is

Curtis Hanrahan, left, is defending William "Chris" Niemet, right, who is charged with the 1991 shooting death of Greg Jones

‘Absolutely not guilty’: Attorney for 1991 murder suspect doubts new evidence

March 2, 2020 3:47 PM Barry Mangold

William “Chris” Niemet appeared in court for the first time Monday since he was charged with a 1991 murder of a teenager last week.

State briefs school districts on threat of coronavirus outbreak

March 2, 2020 3:32 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education has sent out information to school districts to help them prepare for COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

Police chase ends in death of man not involved in pursuit

March 2, 2020 11:32 AM Associated Press

The Missouri State Highway Patrol says a police chase Sunday ended with the death of a man who was not involved in the pursuit.

Spring takes full control this week across mid-Missouri

March 2, 2020 11:03 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Filtered sunshine will continue through this afternoon and temperatures will be cooler than yesterday. We’ll be in the upper 40s and low 50s with a northeasterly breeze. A couple spotty sprinkles are possible. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies overhead as lows fall back into the low to mid 30s. EXTENDED: This week is still looking quiet.

Elledge pleads not guilty to child abuse, domestic assault charges

March 2, 2020 10:55 AM Amber Tabeling

Joseph Elledge, a Columbia man accused of killing his wife last fall, is set to be arraigned Monday afternoon following his grand jury indictment on a murder charge.

About 100 people in Missouri monitoring themselves amid coronavirus outbreak

March 2, 2020 10:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

The state of Missouri is preparing for a coronavirus outbreak, despite there being no confirmed cases in the state.

March moving in like a lamb

March 2, 2020 4:14 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: A mix of sun and clouds. A spot sprinkle is possible this morning. Highs in the upper 40s to low 50s thanks to a northerly wind. TONIGHT: Partly cloudy skies overhead as lows fall back into the low to mid 30s. EXTENDED: This week is still looking quiet. We’re tracking a disturbance that looks

SportsZone Basketball Play of the Week Nominees 2020: Week Seven

March 1, 2020 11:03 PM Tyler Murry

Congratulations to our Week Seven 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 – Sakkyra King of Jefferson City hits a buzzer-beater three at the end

No. 21 Mizzou softball finishes weekend strong with three wins

March 1, 2020 11:00 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The (21) Mizzou softball team won three of four games in its home opening weekend. The Tigers defeated Wichita State, 5-4, and lost to Nebraska, 10-2. Mizzou is now 15-6. The Mizzou baseball team beat Texas on the road, 9-8. The Tigers are now 6-5.

Sunday Sit-Down with Andy Humphrey

March 1, 2020 10:18 PM Tyler Murry

KTGR’s Andy Humphrey joins ABC 17’s Tyler Murry at the desk for Sunday Sit-Down to discuss Mizzou basketball, softball and baseball.

Travelers at COU taking precautions as coronavirus outbreak continues

March 1, 2020 9:26 PM Connor Hirsch

Several travelers at the Columbia Regional Airport are taking precautions as officials continue to warn about the spread of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

One killed after car hit building in Osage County

Vienna woman dies in Osage County crash

March 1, 2020 6:51 PM Matthew Sanders

One person was killed Sunday after a car hit a building in Osage County.

Marshall Public Schools closed Monday for bed bug treatment at high school

March 1, 2020 6:38 PM Barry Mangold

MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) Classes will not be in session for Marshall Public Schools on Monday, March 2 after multiple sightings of bed bugs at the district high school. According to district superintendent Dr. Carol Maher, there have been multiple sightings of individual bed bugs at Marshall High School recently. She added that there is no

Month: March 2020