September 2020 - ABC17NEWS

Man accused assaulting a victim with an ax in Moniteau County

September 30, 2020 11:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) California Police arrested Troy O’Banion after he allegedly assaulted a man with an ax. According to court documents,…

Woman arrested and charged after four children found alone in hotel room

September 30, 2020 9:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police responding to a report of children being left alone in a hotel room in June leads to charges for a Columbia…

Traffic stop leads to two arrests on multiple charges

September 30, 2020 9:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police arrested the passenger in a vehicle during a traffic stop for multiple charges including trafficking drugs, and…

Mizzou’s Martez Manuel impresses coaches following the season opener

September 30, 2020 9:05 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Rock Bridge alum, Martez Manuel, started his first game as a Mizzou Tiger on Saturday versus the second-ranked Alabama Crimson…

Man accused of child molestation in Boone County probable cause statement

September 30, 2020 8:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County man is arrested for child molestation – 2nd degree – child less than 12-years-old Tuesday. According to court…

Hallsville School District faces technology concerns for students if learning from home

September 30, 2020 8:13 PM Amber Tabeling

The Hallsville School District is working through ways to continue teaching students after reporting four positive COVID-19 and around 115 potential…

Kansas City introduces another plan to combat growing crime

September 30, 2020 7:51 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Kansas City leaders are introducing a new four-part plan they hope will help the city reduce its burgeoning crime rate.…

ACLU sues over Missouri order on evictions during pandemic

September 30, 2020 7:48 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The American Civil Liberties Union is suing over a Missouri court order allowing some Kansas City area evictions to…

Police: Father of bullied Missouri student threatened school

September 30, 2020 7:47 PM Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — Police say the father of a bullied Missouri junior high student has been charged with making a terrorist threat after…

Judge drops suit alleging racist efforts to oust prosecutor

September 30, 2020 7:46 PM Associated Press

A federal judge has tossed out a lawsuit filed by St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner and blasted her claims that she was the victim of a…

Columbia Police search for Mexico murder suspect Tuesday night

September 30, 2020 7:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department has confirmed to ABC 17 that they were searching for a homicide suspect Tuesday night in…

Callaway County school districts continue to monitor staffing levels amid COVID-19 pandemic

September 30, 2020 6:55 PM Connor Hirsch

In addition to the risk of students, teachers and staff isolating because they have a positive case of COVID-19, districts must also consider the…

Mizzou tennis cancels Friday match due to COVID-19

September 30, 2020 5:58 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Mizzou tennis team canceled its Friday doubleheader with Central Arkansas due to COVID-19 related issues on Wednesday. NEWS |…

FBI looking for information on unknown male regarding nationwide sexual exploitation investigation

September 30, 2020 4:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

WASHINGTON, D.C. (KMIZ) The FBI is seeking assistance from across the nation with obtaining identifying information regarding an unknown male who may…