October 2020

Man charged in Boone County accused of child molestation

October 16, 2020 8:57 AM Matt Ragsdale

A man accused of child molestation in Boone County has been arrested.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Nearly half of all ICU patients need a ventilator in Boone County

October 16, 2020 8:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Tracking more wind into the weekend

October 16, 2020 6:51 AM Luke Victor

FRIDAY: After a frosty start, we’ll be looking at a fairly similar day. Sunshine will be a staple of the day as temperatures top out in the upper 50’s after a cold start. A breeze out of the west will have things feeling a little cooler during the afternoon. TONIGHT: Winds turn a little more

University of Missouri homecoming celebrations underway

October 16, 2020 5:17 AM Brittany Wiley

Homecoming celebrations are underway at the University of Missouri, but look very different because of COVID-19.

Missouri unemployment claims rise for 2nd week in a row

October 15, 2020 11:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Labor and Industrial Relations is reporting unemployment claims rose for the second week in a row. The department reported 1,705 more people applied for unemployment last week raising the total to 10,502 claims. Those claims is the highest number of people seeking unemployment benefit since the week ending

Columbia Man sentenced for 2018 fatal crash

October 15, 2020 10:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) William Lalka was sentenced last Friday to a suspended sentence after an Oct. 2018 fatal wreck on Stadium Boulevard near Blackfoot Road. As ABC 17 News reported in Oct. 2018, 26-year-old Andrew Helmreich died after the the car went off the street. According to court records, Lalka made a plea for two

University of Missouri to host the 2025 NCAA Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championship finals

October 15, 2020 8:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Collegiate student-athletes from across the country will make their way to Columbia in a few years. The NCAA announced yesterday the University of Missouri is set to host the 2025 Men’s and Women’s Cross Country Championship finals. That will happen at the Gans Creek Cross Country Course in south Columbia. Sports Sales

Cole County man arrested after chase in Moniteau County

October 15, 2020 7:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CLARKSBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) Early Wednesday Morning, Moniteau County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report of suspicious activity at the Clarksburg Baptist Church. Officials say deputies found the vehicle near the junction of Hwy H and Hwy 50. Deputies then attempted to stop the vehicle which then fled onto Hwy 50 heading west. The vehicle then

Ashland Police Department to participate in fall prescription drug take-back program

October 15, 2020 6:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Police Department is joining other law enforcement agencies and participating in the fall’s prescription drug take-back program. The event is on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Ashland Police Department located at 601 E. Broadway. APD will accept expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications during

Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest in Ashland

October 15, 2020 6:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, Ashland Police arrested a man after a traffic stop led to a drug seizure. Officials say the driver admitted to having drug paraphernalia and injecting himself with meth earlier that day. During a search of the vehicle, the officers discovered syringes containing a liquid that field-tested positive for meth. Officers

Mexico Public Safety Department reports Wednesday night fire on 500 block of MLK Dr.

October 15, 2020 6:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday evening, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 500 block of Martin Luther King Dr., in reference to a residential fire. Officials say responding personnel found a vacant house with fire coming from the front two rooms. Personnel put out the fire with the front of the house suffering

Kansas City signs Le’veon Bell

October 15, 2020 6:18 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo (KMIZ) Days after the New York Jets released Le’veon Bell, the Kansas City Chiefs signed him in for a one-year deal. Bell took to Twitter to announce a switch in uniform. Kansas City, #ChiefsKingdom, thank you for the opportunity 🙏🏾 let’s go! pic.twitter.com/6aEY9GaoA7— Le'Veon Bell (@LeVeonBell) October 15, 2020 He will be

Stephens College Board of Trustees welcomes two new members

October 15, 2020 5:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens College added two new members, Daryll Harris Griffin and John Sebree, to its Board of Trustees this October. Daryll Harris Griffin Griffin, a 1972 graduate of Stephens College, is the president of Accolades, Inc., a brand marketing firm she founded in 1990. She served as chair of the board and secretary

NOAA releases 2020-2021 Winter Outlook

October 15, 2020 5:48 PM Luke Victor

La Niña will remain Queen This morning, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gave their annual Winter Outlook for the 2020-2021 season. The big story: La Niña. We talked about La Niña a few weeks ago and that continues to look to be a major driver in what we can expect for the winter ahead–

Mexico’s Tyronn Lue lands a new gig

October 15, 2020 5:33 PM Nathalie Jones

LOS ANGELES, Ca (KMIZ) Tyronn Lue reportedly agreed to a five-year head coaching contract with the Los Angeles Clippers on Thursday. The Mexico, Missouri native will replace Doc Rivers, after working as an assistant under him last season. Los Angeles began its search for a new coach after blowing a 3-1 Western Conference Finals lead

Culvert pipe replacement to impact travel on Route 52

October 15, 2020 5:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing one lane of Missouri Route 52 in Stover next week in order to improve roadside drainage. MoDOT will be replacing culvert pipes between Elm Street and Fourth Street on Monday, October 19. One lane will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Wellsville and Jonesburg to receive $160,000 USDA grant to purchase maintenance and public safety equipment

October 15, 2020 5:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The USDA is investing $160,688 to modernize maintenance and public safety equipment in Wellsville and Jonesburg. “Missouri’s rural residents deserve modern infrastructure, equipment, and public safety services in the communities they call home,” said Trump Administration Official State Director Case. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA

Columbia police identify remains as missing man

October 15, 2020 5:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Human remains found this summer in central Columbia are those of a local man reported missing in late July. The Columbia Police Department said Thursday that remains found Aug. 22 in the 100 block of Austin Avenue are those of Clayton Jacobs, 58. Jacobs’ loved ones reported him missing July 29. Police

$33,000 investment to help Slater better maintain city roads and property

October 15, 2020 5:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

SLATER, Mo. (KMIZ) The USDA is investing $33,437 to modernize maintenance equipment for the city of Slater. “Missouri’s rural residents deserve modern infrastructure, equipment, and facilities in the communities they call home,” said Trump Administration Official State Director Case. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA has been working tirelessly to

Power restored in central Columbia

October 15, 2020 5:01 PM Matthew Sanders

More than 80 Water and Light customers in central Columbia lost power Thursday afternoon.

Month: October 2020