July 2020

Mizzou announces 2020 Hall of Fame class

July 1, 2020 3:24 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou athletics announced its 2020 Hall of Fame class on Wednesday afternoon. Chidi Imoh – Men’s Track & Field (1983-86) Kearsten Peoples – Women’s Track & Field (2012-15) Mike Rogers – Baseball (1984-87) Nancy Rutter – Women’s Basketball (1975-78) Don Smith – Track & Field (1959-62) These five individuals will be inducted

One badly hurt in Interstate 70 crash near Midway

July 1, 2020 3:05 PM Matthew Sanders

The crash happened a little before 3 p.m.

Jefferson police arrest man accused of shooting at Capital Mall

July 1, 2020 2:43 PM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police arrested a man accused of a shooting at the Capital Mall over the weekend.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: New cases reported in Callaway, Cole counties

July 1, 2020 2:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for state and local COVID-19 updates.

Semi crash closes a lane in each direction of I-70 Wednesday afternoon

July 1, 2020 1:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Crews closed a lane of in either direction of Interstate 70 Wednesday for a semi-truck crash.

Columbia Parks and Rec prepares for possible mask-wearing requirement

July 1, 2020 12:26 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Parks and Recreation officials are trying to create ways to remain open if mask-wearing in public is required.

Owner of company that once managed Fulton hospital indicted in alleged insurance billing scheme

July 1, 2020 12:09 PM Matthew Sanders

The owner of a company that briefly managed a hospital in Fulton amid financial struggles has been indicted in what prosecutors say was a scheme to use struggling rural hospitals for insurance fraud.

Courts working through backlog of evictions in Boone, Callaway counties

July 1, 2020 11:32 AM Zola Crowder

Courts in Boone and Callaway counties continue to work through a backlog of eviction cases one month after the suspended proceedings were restarted.

Russell elected to lead Columbia College Board of Trustees

July 1, 2020 11:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia College said Wednesday morning college officials elected a new chair to oversee the board of the trustees.

Rain moving out into the afternoon

July 1, 2020 11:17 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Morning thunderstorms will continue to diminish through the afternoon hours. Clouds look like they’ll stick around into the evening commute before starting to thin out. Temperatures are expected to rise into the low to mid 80s. TONIGHT: A few storms are possible again tonight, but many of us look to stay dry. Overnight lows will

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Callaway County woman killed in crash

July 1, 2020 11:07 AM Matthew Sanders

A Portland, Missouri woman died Monday at the scene of a single-vehicle crash on Highway 94.

St. Martins priest accused of misconduct resigns

July 1, 2020 10:49 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Diocese of Jefferson City said a St. Martin Parish priest resigned after being placed on leave last year.

Black & Gold Tavern posted signs reminding customers to social distance.

Restaurant reopening inspections not required, despite health department guidance

July 1, 2020 10:00 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is updating its guidance for businesses following an ABC 17 News investigation.