July 2020

Man faces multiple drug charges in Boone County

July 7, 2020 11:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

Online court records say he’s accused of drug trafficking and bringing a controlled substance inside a jail.

We’re still stuck on repeat

July 7, 2020 11:39 AM Maddie Est

TUESDAY: Today will mirror the conditions we saw yesterday with warm temperatures in the low 90s and high heat index values. We also have the possibility for another round of spot showers and storms during the afternoon into the evening. TONIGHT: Any leftover showers and storms will clear out overnight, and temperatures will drop into the low

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County gains 34 COVID-19 cases

July 7, 2020 9:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Holts Summit man seriously hurt in jet ski crash

July 7, 2020 9:02 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a Holts Summit man was seriously hurt after a jet ski crash at the Lake of the Ozarks on Monday.

Tracking Summer as it rolls along

July 7, 2020 4:45 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: Hot and humid conditions will be the story again today. Highs will push back into the low 90’s, feeling close to 100 under partly cloudy skies. Some more pop-up storms will be possible later today but many of us look to stay dry. TONIGHT: Any activity looks to subside after sunset with lows backing

Columbia man facing assault charge for May shooting

July 6, 2020 11:16 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutors filed new charges against a man in jail tied to a May shooting. Daniel Ayers, 18, is now charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon for an alleged shooting that took place on May 21. Ayers was arrested by Columbia police in the

Car flips on side after crash in central Columbia

July 6, 2020 11:14 PM Katie Greathouse

A car flipped on its side in central Columbia Monday night.

DESE to create new assessment to look at the impact of school closure on learning

July 6, 2020 9:13 PM Connor Hirsch

The Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education is putting together an assessment to see how the school shutdown impacted students’ learning.

Governor signs bill reforming state coroner system

July 6, 2020 6:39 PM Lucas Geisler

Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law on Monday creating a new oversight and training system for Missouri’s coroners.

Former Mizzou star holds 6th annual Camp Bowers

July 6, 2020 5:54 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou basketball star Laurence Bowers is holding the 6th annual Camp Bowers this week at the Columbia Sports Fieldhouse. Bowers said 178 kids signed up to participate in this year’s camp. There are two separate sessions. Ages 8-11 go from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.Ages 12-16 go from 2 p.m. to

Man accused of Jefferson City Friday night stabbing

July 6, 2020 4:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man faces several felonies in Cole County linked to a stabbing on Friday night.

Tracking steamy temperatures each day, late week storms

July 6, 2020 4:10 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear with patchy fog early Tuesday. Lows in the low 70s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with a spot storm possible by afternoon. Highs in the low 90s. Heat index between 95-98 degrees. EXTENDED: High pressure dominates our weather yet again this week with little chance for rain until late in the week. Heat will

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council passes mask ordinance

July 6, 2020 2:49 PM Sydney Olsen

The city’s face mask order will go into effect at 5 p.m. Friday.

Chiefs reportedly sign Mahomes to 10-year extension

July 6, 2020 2:13 PM Andrew Kauffman

Super Bowl MVP Patrick Mahomes is not leaving Kansas City any time soon. ESPN’s Adam Schefter is reporting the Chiefs and the 24-year-old quarterback have agreed to a 10-year contract extension on Monday. Chiefs and QB Patrick Mahomes have reached agreement on a 10-year — 10-year! — contract extension that ties him to Kansas City

Gov. Parson holds Monday afternoon briefing

July 6, 2020 1:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson said he is scheduled to hold a news conference Monday afternoon.

Mizzou softball and baseball fulfill postseason ban

July 6, 2020 12:25 PM Andrew Kauffman

The Mizzou postseason ban is officially over. The MU baseball and softball teams’ have served their punishments in full, according to the NCAA. 🗣 Some GREAT news to brighten your Monday morning ⤵Mizzou Athletics received confirmation late last week from the NCAA that @MizzouBaseball & @MizzouSoftball are eligible for 2021 postseason tournaments. The bans have