April 2020

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Fulton Public Schools extends closure through May 1

April 8, 2020 8:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Judge sets trial date in Columbia murder case

April 8, 2020 5:36 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia man accused of murdering his wife will head to trial in June.

Tracking afternoon severe weather risk

April 8, 2020 5:03 AM Kevin Schneider

THIS AFTERNOON: We’re continuing to monitor the threat for severe storms to pop this afternoon. Temperatures will be very warm, in the mid to upper 80s across mid-Missouri. For the latest severe storm timing and threats, head over to the Insider Blog. TONIGHT: Those storms will move out of the area by 10 PM, leaving

Motorcyclist dies after Columbia crash

April 7, 2020 11:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

A spokesman with MU Hospital said Thursday that 36-year-old Candace Stevenson has been pronounced dead.

Andrew’s at-home sports: April 7

April 7, 2020 10:13 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 Tuesday, April 7 in the video player above.

Two people hurt in Jefferson City crash

April 7, 2020 9:19 PM Katie Greathouse

Two people were injured in a crash on Highway 50 in Jefferson City on Tuesday.

Teenager killed in Cole County crash

April 7, 2020 9:00 PM Katie Greathouse

A 17-year-old was killed in a crash in Cole County on Tuesday afternoon.

State watching infection rate, hospital beds before consider winding down social distancing

April 7, 2020 8:32 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. State leaders are watching the new infection rate of COVID-19, the patients’ locations and open hospital beds to decide when winding down social distancing in Missouri would be appropriate. Dr. Randall Williams, director of the Department of Health and Senior Services, said he and others hoped to see the rate of new

Spike in firearm background checks doesn’t surprise local gun shop owner

April 7, 2020 7:22 PM Zach Boetto

The number of firearm background checks in Missouri is higher than it has been in years, according to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System, or NICS.

City working to figure out impacts of COVID-19 on Columbia Regional Airport

April 7, 2020 6:43 PM Sydney Olsen

City of Columbia spokesman Steve Sapp said COVID-19 has had an impact on traffic and revenue at Columbia Regional Airport.

Non-profits allowed to apply for SBA loans as COVID-19 pandemic continues

April 7, 2020 6:07 PM Connor Hirsch

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to drag down businesses the public has been told to avoid, non-profits are also trying to stay afloat and provide services.

Bad wiring leads to house fire in central Columbia

April 7, 2020 5:29 PM Matthew Sanders

Faulty wiring caused a fire at a central Columbia home Tuesday, fire officials said.

Man’s body found in Perche Creek

April 7, 2020 4:37 PM Matthew Sanders

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department said a man’s body was discovered in Perche Creek on Tuesday. Emergency dispatchers received a call just before noon from a person who reported finding the body in the Missouri River, the sheriff’s department said in a news release. Boone County firefighters, the sheriff’s department and the Missouri State Highway

Columbia Public Schools bracing for economic impacts of COVID-19

April 7, 2020 4:28 PM Brittany Wiley

While the impacts of the coronavirus outbreak’s blow to the economy hasn’t hit Columbia Public Schools, the district said it is looking into the possibility.

Tracking a toasty Wednesday before storms arrive by evening

April 7, 2020 4:18 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly cloudy to mostly clear and mild. Lows in the upper 50s to low 60s. WEDNESDAY: Mostly sunny, breezy, and warm with highs getting near 80. Showers and storms possible by early evening; some could be strong with potentially large hail and damaging winds. A Weather Alert Day is in effect through 9PM. EXTENDED:

Miller County man sought; accused of having explosives

April 7, 2020 4:18 PM Matthew Sanders

TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Miller County deputies are looking for a man after they allegedly found a homemade bomb during a search for stolen property. Sheriff Louie Gregoire said in a news release that deputies were searching a residence off Route W near Lake Ozark for stolen items when they found an improvised explosive device. Deputies

Weather Alert Day: Tracking strong storms with large hail later today

April 7, 2020 4:00 PM Jessica Hafner

Afternoon Update: Temperatures have skyrocketed into the 80s across Mid-Missouri with increasing southwest winds. A cold front has started to develop storms to our north that are capable of producing large hail. Storm Mode: Discrete (L) vs. Linear (R) Synopsis: A strong cold front will slide southeast across the area overnight, bringing the chance for

Missouri first responders eligible for workers comp for COVID-19

April 7, 2020 2:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

State first responders who contract COVID-19 will now be eligible for workers compensation.

Matthew Beauchamp was reported missing in April.

Charges filed in 2019 Mexico missing person case turned death investigation

April 7, 2020 1:12 PM Matt Ragsdale

Two Mid-Missouri sheriff’s offices said Tuesday afternoon that charges have been filed in connection with a Mexico missing person case going back to April 2019.

Banks wait for more guidance for ‘Paycheck Protection’ loans

April 7, 2020 12:34 PM Amber Tabeling

A local bank chain says it’s ready to start lending money that employers can use to pay workers under a new federal program — once it gets some more information.

Month: April 2020