Dog dies in Jefferson City fire
A Jefferson City fire that killed one dog was caused by a wood-burning stove.
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Murder charge refiled against suspect in deadly Jefferson City shooting
Prosecutors have filed murder charges against a Jefferson City man for a second time in connection with a 2018 killing.
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Columbia crews focus on clearing lower-priority streets
Road conditions in Columbia were improving thanks to sunlight and higher temperatures Wednesday, but slush is likely to hang around on many streets.
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Boone County firefighters rescue blind dog from frozen pond
A blind labradoodle is safe after falling into ice water Tuesday morning outside a home on Highway HH.
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Man accused of murder pleads guilty to lesser charge
A St. Louis man accused of a Jefferson City killing pleaded guilty to a lesser charge on Monday.
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Road sign hits vehicle in Jefferson City crash
An out-of-control car caused a chain reaction that ended with a road sign hitting another car in Jefferson City on Wednesday morning, police say.
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Missouri lawmaker wants to halt playful highway messages
A Missouri lawmaker wants to put the brakes on transportation officials’ use of playful messages on electronic signs mounted along state highways.
Continue ReadingHouse holds impeachment debate ahead of vote
A new chapter in American history is about to unfold on the House floor as a debate begins over the impeachment of President Donald Trump.
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Mizzou defensive coordinator to stay on staff
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz has retained Ryan Walters as the Tigers defensive coordinator. “Since connecting with Ryan I’ve been very impressed with his ability to lead people and connect with the players,” Drinkwitz said in a release. “I’m impressed with his work on the defensive side of the ball, I look
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Part of Business Loop closed for ‘police incident’
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Part of Business Loop 70 is closed for a police incident, according to Boone County Joint Communications. In a notification around 10:30 p.m., officials said W. Business Loop 70 at Parkade Plaza is closed. ABC 17 News crews saw several police vehicles and a sheriff’s vehicle at the scene. A sergeant with
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Auto expert advises preparing vehicles for snow-covered roads
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews were dispatched to dozens of crashes during the winter storm. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Boone County Joint Communications reported 140 vehicle collisions since Sunday. Of those crashes, 74 of them happened Sunday, 52 Monday and 14 Tuesday. A to Z Auto Repair said all vehicles can have issues in the
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MoDOT accepting feedback on re-evaluation of environmental study of bridge
As the state prepares to replace the Interstate 70 bridge over the Missouri River near Rocheport, the Missouri Department of Transportation is letting the public give feedback on its re-evaluation of an environmental study. The environmental study was done in 2005/ A summary of the re-evaluation can be found here: improvei70.org/environmental_3.htm. If you would like
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Winter weather racks up high cost for Boone County Road and Bridge
Equipment, material and labor costs have been higher for Boone County Road and Bridge than in previous years.
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Doctors see flu, strep and sinus infections
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Broadway Urgent Care said it has seen patients this week with a variety of injuries and illnesses. This includes patients with the flu, strep throat and sinus infections. A few people were also treated for bruises and broken bones after slipping on the ice or snow. For a complete look at what’s
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Mizzou WBB prepares for Princeton
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team will host Princeton on Wednesday at 7 p.m. We spoke with head coach Robin Pingeton and the Tigers on Tuesday to preview the matchup. Coach Pingeton said the team has really struggled with turnovers, transition defense and rebounding this season. “Those are effort based things. We’ve got
Continue Reading Canceling classes is “hardest decision” for some Columbia school leaders
With winter weather in full swing, school leaders face tough decisions on whether to call off school.
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Winter weather affects food bank deliveries in Mid-Missouri
Snow and ice-covered roads have delayed deliveries to at least one central Missouri food pantry.
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JC Schools sees only minimal bus delays amid Tuesday’s late start, district said
Officials with the Jefferson City School District said everything went as expected during Tuesday morning’s adjusted start time.
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Appeals court approves controversial Grain Belt power line
A Missouri appeals court has approved a controversial wind power transmission line that will cross northern parts of the state to deliver energy from the Midwest to a power grid for eastern states.
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Another night of bitter cold ahead, warming trend on the way
THIS AFTERNOON: Low-lying cloud cover and fog continue to hang across the area this afternoon. Temperatures remain in the teens and low 20s because of this. Slick spots will continue to be possible, especially into the evening commute. Continue to give yourself extra time to get to your destination. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies overhead will turn into
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