October 2020

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 27 new COVID-19 cases

October 18, 2020 2:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 156,696 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

‘Trump Parade’ draws hundreds in Mexico

October 18, 2020 7:05 AM Zach Boetto

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds showed up to a ‘Trump Parade’ which turned some heads in Mexico, Mo. Saturday. “I think a lot of folks are paying attention to this election i think it’s one of the biggest elections that this country has ever seen,” said Dusty Blue, the event coordinator. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and RVs

Columbia City Council to discuss COVID-19 relief

October 18, 2020 5:20 AM Ben Fein

The council is scheduled to meet Monday at 7 p.m. to discuss, among other topics, COVID-19 relief and a growth impact study group.

Tracking showers throughout the workweek

October 18, 2020 5:00 AM Nate Splater

TODAY: This weekend started off windy and warm but we’ll close out cool and wet. Rain moves in this afternoon mainly focused along and south of I-70. This evening will see the most widespread chance for showers. Rainfall won’t be heavy with most places seeing less than an inch through tomorrow morning. MONDAY: Chilly and wet conditions

Tolton claims a district championship in walkoff fashion

October 17, 2020 9:00 PM Nathalie Jones

MOKANE, Mo (KMIZ) The Tolton Trailblazers will continue further into playoffs, following a dramatic, 11-inning win over the Russellville Indians on Saturday. The Trailblazers led by two runs the majority of the game, but the momentum shifted in the 7th inning when the Indians tied it up at three apiece, off of a Cali Coombs

Red Flag Warning issued today, strong winds throughout Mid-Missouri

October 17, 2020 7:41 PM Riane Cleveland

It was an ABC 17 News Weather Alert Day Saturday due to strong winds and a Red Flag Warning.

Tracking a cooler Sunday

October 17, 2020 5:50 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Winds will calm slightly with winds only gusting near 15-20 mph. A cold front will be approaching from the northeast as temepratures will fall into the upper 40s. TOMORROW: Temperatures start out in the lower 50s early on Sunday and fall into the low 40s during the day as the front slides south. Scattered

Rock Bridge beats Hickman to capture another Providence Bowl title

October 17, 2020 5:24 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge football team beat Hickman 41-32 in the 2020 edition of the Providence Bowl. The Bruins have now beaten the Kewpies eight straight years. “It means everything for all the alumni and everything for the former players,” Rock Bridge QB Nathan Dent said after the game. “It’s a big game

Vehicle fire causes backup on I-70

October 17, 2020 3:26 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters responded to a vehicle fire at mile marker 123 on eastbound Interstate 70 Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 51 new COVID-19 cases

October 17, 2020 2:16 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 154,928 cases of COVID-19 across the state Saturday.

Medical marijuana sales in Missouri begin

October 17, 2020 1:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The first legal sales of medical marijuana in Missouri began on Saturday between licensed dispensaries and qualified patients and caregivers.

Woman killed in Morgan County crash

October 17, 2020 10:02 AM Zach Boetto

A Gravois Mills woman was killed after being thrown from her truck Friday afternoon.

Man arrested Wednesday for alleged child molestation over the summer

October 16, 2020 11:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A probable cause statement from Boone County reveals a child was molested allegedly during a time from July 5 and August 1. According to court documents, the investigation began on Wednesday after someone brought forth the allegations against Everett Roberson. During the investigation, a call was made to Roberson and police listened

Columbia man arrested on drug charges Oct. 13

October 16, 2020 11:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with drug trafficking and drug possession after an October 13 arrest. A Boone County probable cause statement reveals Kennis Shepperd-Dickson was arrested at Boone County Jail. According to court documents, Columbia Police served a search warrant at a hotel on the 1600 block of North Providence. According

Statewide Speed Limit Enforcement Campaign ends this weekend

October 16, 2020 11:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers throughout Missouri should be mindful of speed limits as the weekend approaches. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety announced a speed limit enforcement campaign that started on Oct. 10 and ends this Sunday. “Saving a few extra minutes on your commute is not worth the increased risk of being involved in

Probable cause statement reveals more information on Jefferson City shooting

October 16, 2020 10:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County probable cause statement reveals what witnesses say happened during a Wednesday morning shooting at a Jefferson City convenience store. According to the document, several witnesses heard multiple gunshots and saw the suspect, Xavies Parks, running from the scene of the shooting. Photo of Xavier Parks during early morning

Columbia Police respond to shots fired in southeast Columbia, no injuries reported

October 16, 2020 9:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police responded to a multiple shots fired calls in southeast Columbia near Juniper road Friday night. According to ABC 17 News on scene, multiple officers were on scene around 8:45, and cleared the scene around 9:05. I’m here at Juniper Drive in south Columbia after police responded to multiple shots fired

Ozark man arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit across multiple counties

October 16, 2020 8:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff’s department arrested an Ozark man after a chase through multiple counties Friday morning. Officials say a Callaway County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy became involved in a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) on US Highway 63 near the Boone-Callaway County line. As the pursuit

New Bloomfield middle and high schools to go online citing lack of substitute teachers

October 16, 2020 7:02 PM Connor Hirsch

In a press release, the superintendant Sarah Wisdom said it “considers the education and well-being of our students and staff to be of the utmost importance,” and that the move is because it believes the lack of substitutes would lessen the quality of education.

VIDEO: The sun’s role in tomorrow’s strong winds

October 16, 2020 6:10 PM Luke Victor

A deeper explanation of the science behind atmospheric mixing can be found by following this link!

Month: October 2020