WATCH: Missouri House members hold hearing on state COVID-19 response
Missouri state lawmakers are set to go over the state’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic during a special committee meeting Tuesday morning.
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Police: Jefferson City man critically hurt in early morning rollover crash
A Jefferson City man was critically injured after a single-vehicle rollover crash early Tuesday morning.
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Police looking for suspect after central Columbia shooting
Columbia police say an armed suspect is on the loose after a shooting in central Columbia.
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Tracking daily rain chances going forward
TUESDAY: Another day with chances for showers and thunderstorms. Much of the activity will be near the I-44 corridor, but could spread as far north of I-70 this afternoon. Highs will top out in the mid to upper 80’s. TONIGHT: Anything going after sunset will begin to fizzle by midnight as lows fall to
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WATCH: Moberly School District assistant superintendent talks reopening, health precautions
The Moberly School District assistant superintendent will join ABC 17 News during the 6 a.m. hour to talk about return plans.
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DEFENDERS: Scammers posing as contact tracers
Some people are taking advantage of the COVID-19 pandemic to try and get people’s money. Scammers are finding ways to use contact tracing for their personal gain. For example, some potential victims might get an unsolicited message through text, email or on social media saying that they have come into contact with someone who has
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Dunkin’ store owner agrees to $22,000 settlement over labor claims
Several mid-Missouri businesses operating as Dunkin’ stores have settled a labor issue with the federal government.
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Motorcycle rider badly injured in Columbia crash
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said a motorcyclist suffered serious injuries in a crash Monday on Interstate 70. Russell Coonley, 58, of Crestwood, Kentucky, was taken by ambulance to University of Missouri Hospital after the crash at about 10:30 a.m. on eastbound Interstate 70 near the 131 mile marker, according to a Columbia Police Department
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Strong storms bring heavy rain this evening
TONIGHT: A Weather Alert Day is in effect through 9PM for the threat of heavy rain and damaging winds. Rain amounts could reach up to 3″ by the time storms end. Expect mostly cloudy skies overnight with lows falling into the low 70s. TOMORROW: Partly cloudy with a chance of scattered thunderstorms. Highs in the
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Boone Electric reports hundreds of customers without power
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Electric Cooperative reported more than 700 customers without power Monday afternoon as storms dumped heavy rain and small hail on Columbia. The utility reported 747 customers without power at about 3:30 p.m. in a dozen outages that struck areas of Columbia and more rural areas east, west and north of the
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Jefferson City Schools’ COVID-19 reopening plan comes before school board
The district is set to start classes on Aug. 24.
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Two teens charged in Sunday burglary in east Columbia
Two teenagers have been charged after a Sunday night burglary in east Columbia.
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Missouri governor pushes to allow attorney general to prosecute St. Louis murder cases
ABC 17 News will livestream the briefing when it starts at 4 p.m.
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Mizzou AD has “every reason to believe” football practices will start next week
Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk said he has every reason to believe football preseason practices will begin next week. He released this statement on Monday afternoon: “Since college athletics stopped back in March, the Southeastern Conference has not rushed its decision-making processes while working collaboratively to develop plans for all sports to return to play
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High school football practices begin across Mid-Missouri
COLUMBIA, Mo. UPDATE 8:21 p.m.: Columbia Public Schools delayed the start of the school year until Sept. 8. CPS Athletic Director David Egan said CPS practices will continue until at least the end of the week. High school football teams across Mid-Missouri held their first official preseason practices on Monday. MSHSAA is allowing high school
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MONDAY UPDATES: Columbia Regional Airport continues to see drops in traffic
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Businesses have large part in making sure customers adhere to new COVID-19 order
Restaurant and bar owners have the right to require customers to follow the new rules under a modified COVID-19 health order that took effect Monday for Columbia and Boone County, a health official said.
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Columbia Board of Education pushes start date back to Sept. 8
Columbia Public Schools leaders are working to narrow down what the beginning of the coming school year will look like.
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CPS Board of Education to talk about return plans
The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education will talk about students’ and teachers’ return to classes at its meeting tonight.
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Tracking high heat and possibly severe storms
MONDAY: A spotty storm or two is possible tomorrow morning, with clearing expected into the afternoon. It will be hot and humid with temperatures near and above 90 degrees. Feels like temperatures will likely be around 100 degrees. As we approach the evening, storms will likely begin developing near dinnertime. Guidance this morning suggested that we’ll
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