April 2020

Andrew’s at-home sports: April 10, 2020

April 10, 2020 11:15 PM Tyler Murry

Cedarhurst Senior Living residents awaiting COVID-19 test results

April 10, 2020 7:30 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cedarhurst Senior Living resident who tested positive for COVID-19 is under self isolation while all other residents are being quarantined in their apartments waiting for test results. Officials from Cedarhurst say the positive result came back Thursday and the facility deployed a response team that included licensed nurses to administer the

DEFENDERS: Price gouging complaints reach nearly 1,000 in Missouri

April 10, 2020 7:28 PM Deborah Kendrick

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt confirms his office is investigating 951 price gouging complaints related to COVID-19. The number of consumer complaints has increased every week since mid-March when ABC 17 News started monitoring the data. The number of complaints reported on April 10 are 30 times higher than they were

Police investigate shooting in south Columbia

April 10, 2020 6:06 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There was a large police presence in south Columbia as police investigated a shooting Friday night. The 3100 block of Green Meadows Road was blocked and crime scene tape was up around the road from the Lakota Coffee Shop parking lot to the apartment complex across the street. An officer told ABC

Protecting vegetation from next week’s frost/freeze potential

April 10, 2020 5:02 PM Luke Victor

No, you weren’t dreaming it. Temperature did in fact get into the 90s earlier this week– and as expected, we’re continuing to wait for much cold air to blast into mid-Missouri by next week. We had a small taste of it this morning. This may have some green thumbs across the area wondering what they

Animal shelters still at work during COVID-19 pandemic

April 10, 2020 4:53 PM Ben Fein

Animal shelters aren’t open to the public, but they’ve been working to provide care to animals in need.

Reptile dealer murder case to be heard in another county

April 10, 2020 4:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

The murder trial of a man accused in the killing of a Montgomery County reptile breeder has been moved to Audrain County.

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Man charged with February shooting on Redwood Road arrested Thursday

April 10, 2020 3:58 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers arrested a man accused of a shooting on Redwood Road that sent at least one person to the hospital.

Two teenagers charged with armed robbery on Rollins Road

April 10, 2020 3:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors charged two teens with first-degree robbery in connection with an incident that happened on Rollins Road early Friday.

Tracking showers and storms over Easter weekend

April 10, 2020 3:33 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds, scattered showers possible late. Lows in the low 40s. TOMORROW: Scattered showers and a few thunderstorms early, dry time in the afternoon before the next rounds arrives late Saturday night. Highs in the low 60s. EXTENDED: A strong low pressure system is expected to move across Mid-Missouri on Sunday, bringing temperatures into

Boone County auditor signals early warning about sales tax projections

April 10, 2020 3:27 PM Amber Tabeling

A Boone County official is sounding an early warning to prepare for a possible sharp loss in revenue from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Parson creates group to oversee COVID-19 stimulus spending

April 10, 2020 2:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson and state leaders are scheduled to hold a COVID-19 briefing on Friday at 3 p.m.

Boone County Jail, MU hospitals boosting disinfectant steps amid virus outbreak

April 10, 2020 12:20 PM Joe McLean

Among its many safety procedures to slow the spread of COVID-19, the Boone County Jail launched a new step Tuesday aimed at killing off traces of the virus that may be lingering on visitors’ clothes.

Jefferson City police recommend stay-at-home order violation charge after chase

April 10, 2020 12:10 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police are recommending prosecutors charge a man with violating the county’s stay-at-home order along with domestic assault, vehicle theft and other charges.

Demand for home baking supplies on the rise due to COVID-19

April 10, 2020 11:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Empty grocery store shelves have been an issue since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic and even the baking aisle isn’t safe.

Clouds & rain chances return this weekend

April 10, 2020 11:47 AM Luke Victor

TONIGHT: Increasing clouds. Not as cold. Lows fall into the lower 40s. SATURDAY: A round of morning showers and a rumble of thunder will move through the region, before drying out and leaving us cloudy in the afternoon. Temperatures will feel a bit warmer with more moisture in the atmosphere. Highs will top in the upper

FRIDAY UPDATES: MBS furloughs some employees, cites COVID-19 pandemic

April 10, 2020 9:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Sunshine sticking around to close out the week

April 10, 2020 5:36 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: After a chilly start, temperatures will rebound with plenty of sunshine and much less wind. Highs will reach the middle 50’s once again. TONIGHT: Clouds will increase late ahead of our next weather system. Wouldn’t completely rule out some spotty sprinkles, but it’s looking like the measurable rain will hold off for Saturday. Lows

Man accused of shooting at van on I-70

April 9, 2020 10:34 PM Katie Greathouse

Troopers arrested a Boonville man accused of shooting at a van on Interstate 70.

Andrew’s at-home sports: April 9, 2020

April 9, 2020 10:14 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos to news@kmiz.com. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Andrew’s at-home sports from Thursday, April 9 in the video player above.

Month: April 2020