December 2020

Local highlights and scores: Dec. 9, 2020

December 9, 2020 10:21 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school basketball scores from Wednesday, Dec. 9, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Macon (50) Centralia (30) FINAL Hallsville (56) Boonville (54) FINAL BOYS HOOPS Jefferson City (59) Battle (76) FINAL

Columbia man charged in Friday morning shooting

December 9, 2020 9:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is now charged for allegedly shooting a man in the 3500 block of Greeley Drive last Friday. In the court document, Anthony Jones was looking for money from someone at a home on Greeley Drive and went to the front door. According to court documents, Jones had a confrontation

Mizzou men’s hoops holds off Liberty

December 9, 2020 9:13 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team came on strong in the second half to hold off Liberty on Wednesday night. The Tigers beat the Flames 69-60. We’ll have full highlights and reaction at 10 on ABC 17. It was another balanced scoring attack from the Tigers. Mark Smith finished with 17 points. Dru

Pierson and Sons Trucks fire ruled accidental

December 9, 2020 7:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

NEW FLORENCE, Mo. (KMIZ) A massive Montgomery County fire was ruled accidental. The state fire marshal is now helping in the investigation. It happened yesterday at Pierson and Sons Trucks in New Florence. At least ten fire departments and the Missouri Department of Natural Resources responded to the scene. No injuries were reported.

Hickman basketball game against Smith-Cotton canceled due to COVID-19

December 9, 2020 7:57 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Hickman boys basketball game against Smith-Cotton was canceled a few minutes before tipoff on Wednesday night. CPS athletic director David Egan said Smith-Cotton officials received word of a positive COVID-19 test within the Tigers varsity program right before the end of the JV game. That’s when the varsity game was called

Cole County health leaders learning more about COVID-19 vaccine, focused on long term care and healthcare workers first

December 9, 2020 5:57 PM Connor Hirsch

The communicable disease coordinator for the Cole County Health Department Chezney Schulte said once the vaccine makes it to the area, health care providers and long-term care facilities will be the focus.

Mizzou football coordinators look forward to Top 25 matchup

December 9, 2020 5:53 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The No. 25 Mizzou football team is gearing up for its matchup with No. 9 Georgia on Saturday at 11 a.m. We spoke with defensive coordinator Ryan Walters on Wednesday. You can watch the full interview in the video player above. We also spoke with special teams coordinator Erik Link on Wednesday.

Lesbian couple settles lawsuit with retirement community

December 9, 2020 5:31 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — A married lesbian couple has settled a lawsuit with a St. Louis retirement community that refused to let them live there. Mary Walsh and Bev Nance sued the Friendship Village in Sunset Hills in July 2018. They alleged they were not permitted to move in because the community’s cohabitation policy defined

Missouri AG joins Texas suit aimed at reversing Trump loss

December 9, 2020 5:18 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s Republican attorney general has brought the state into an effort by GOP officials across the nation to reverse President Donald Trump’s election loss. Attorney General Eric Schmitt announced Wednesday that Missouri has joined more than 15 other states in asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear a case filed

Northern lights possible in Missouri tonight, Geminids to flare up Sunday night

December 9, 2020 5:16 PM Luke Victor

First, our Northern Light chances… A powerful geomagnetic storm is headed to Earth due to a coronal mass ejection let out by the Sun which was detected early on Monday. It sounds a lot scarier than it is… but it does have the potential to produce a vivid display of the Northern Lights across the

Appeal of traffic stop findings comes before Citizens Police Review Board

December 9, 2020 4:43 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Citizens Police Review Board is reviewing a traffic stop from September that gained attention on social media and called into question the police officer’s response.

Tracking a mild Thursday before rain returns Friday

December 9, 2020 3:47 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly clear and cool with lows in the mid-30s. TOMORROW: Mostly sunny with temperatures more than 20 degrees warmer than average in the mid-60s. Clouds begin to increase by evening. EXTENDED: Our short-lived warm up comes to an end Friday as a strong low pressure system tracks just to our north and brings a

Coronavirus changes swearing in for governor, lawmakers

December 9, 2020 3:22 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is forcing changes in next month’s inauguration of Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and swearing-in ceremonies for state officials. Parson’s office said the traditional inaugural ball and parade will be postponed to August, when they will be held in conjunction with the state’s 200th birthday observance. The governor,

Funeral home not in distress despite more COVID-19 deaths

December 9, 2020 2:12 PM Ben Fein

The Parker Millard Funeral Home held a press conference Wednesday morning to update the community on how it is handling the COVID-19 pandemic.

Another beautiful day ahead Thursday, wintry temps return for the weekend

December 9, 2020 1:19 PM Luke Victor

THIS EVENING: An excellent evening to get out and about. Bring the jackets because we’ll start falling off into the 50s and 40s quickly… but the air will be pleasant if you’re looking to get out for a bite eat or a walk. TONIGHT: A quiet, cool night is in store tonight. Lows will fall into the

Missouri housing commission offers pandemic relief help to homeowners and renters

December 9, 2020 11:55 AM Victoria Bragg

The Missouri Housing Development Commission announced a new program, the Missouri Emergency Rental Arrears Program, which will provide assistance to property owners and renters in Missouri who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.