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Man accused of erratic driving, knife threat in Fulton

June 5, 2020 9:57 AM Matthew Sanders

Fulton police arrested a Callaway County man on accusations of dangerous driving and threatening another driver with a knife Thursday.

MU plans community talks in response to complaints of racism

June 5, 2020 8:03 AM Molly Stawinoga

University of Missouri Interim Chancellor Mun Choi is promising students that leaders will take “important positive actions” following complaints of racism on campus.

Final suspect gets probation in Sylvan Lane killing case

June 4, 2020 11:13 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The final suspect in a 2018 killing received probation for her part in the Columbia man’s death. Hollie Johnson pleaded guilty on Tuesday to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Brouck Jacobs sentenced her to five years of probation, but she could serve a seven-year prison sentence if she violates it. Johnson

Missouri governor signs absentee voting bill

June 4, 2020 11:07 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law Thursday that would allow voters to request an absentee ballot for elections this year. A mail-in absentee ballot is only an option for voters who specifically request one. Under the law, ballots must be returned and received in an envelope postmarked by U.S.

Protests continue in Columbia on Thursday

June 4, 2020 9:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday night marked another night of protests in Columbia. The demonstration remained calm as law enforcement escorted the crowd around parts of the city. The group went from downtown toward the Business Loop and back to the Columbia Police Department. At times protestors chanted and temporarily blocked traffic downtown, but remained peaceful.

MU’s fall plans could impact local economy

June 4, 2020 9:26 PM Ben Fein

Students at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.

Improvement project on I-70 outer roads set for next week

June 4, 2020 7:29 PM Katie Greathouse

A road project aimed at improving safety is set to start next week in Columbia.

State leaders detail Missouri National Guard mission to Washington, D.C.

June 4, 2020 3:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

Rob Dixon, director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, will join Gov. Mike Parson for the governor’s daily COVID-19 news conference Thursday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: University of Missouri council rejects early fall start

June 4, 2020 2:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri increased by 290 on Thursday, the largest jump in a month.

Reserves to cover Columbia Public Schools deficit spending in coming fiscal year

June 4, 2020 12:34 PM Amber Tabeling

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools proposed a 2020-21 budget on Wednesday that relies on $17 million in deficit spending as COVID-19 continues to drag down revenue and a new middle school opens. Kathy Steinhoff, president of the Columbia Missouri National Education Association teachers’ union, said she believes that students or classrooms will not see

WATCH: Doctors hold show of solidarity with George Floyd protests

June 4, 2020 5:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of MU Health Care doctors held a show of solidarity with protesters Thursday. The group White Coats 4 Black Lives held the event on the University of Missouri campus. The group observed a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to honor George Floyd, the black man who

Stormtrack Insider Blog – “When Weather Imitates… Art?”

June 4, 2020 5:27 PM Luke Victor

Thunderstorms roared loud and proud across mid-Missouri last night in a direction to don’t usually travel… from the east to the west. They were apart of a mesoscale convective system (MCS) which blossomed from a single storm that spawned near Quincy, Illinois Wednesday afternoon. That storm complex continueed to grow and spread westward through mid-Missouri

Jefferson City man accused of firing shots

June 4, 2020 4:36 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man has been charged with a felony after police said a witness identified him as a man who fired a gun early Saturday.

Lane of I-70 to close on Missouri River bridge for urgent repairs

June 4, 2020 3:44 PM Matthew Sanders

One eastbound lane of Interstate 70 over the Missouri River bridge near Rocheport will be closed for three nights next week for urgent repairs.

WATCH: George Floyd memorial service in Minneapolis

June 4, 2020 11:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

A memorial service was held Thursday for George Floyd in Minneapolis.

Tractor-trailer fire blocks traffic on Interstate 70

June 4, 2020 1:07 PM Matthew Sanders

Part of Interstate 70 westbound was blocked Thursday afternoon after a tractor-trailer caught fire.

Tiger Tots owner drops COVID-19 health rules challenge

June 4, 2020 11:34 AM Matthew Sanders

The owner of a Columbia daycare has dropped his case seeking to stop COVID-19-related health orders issued by the county and city health director.

Jefferson City man charged after alleged explosive found

June 4, 2020 11:12 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a Jefferson City man with possession of an illegal weapon after he was allegedly found with what he called a modified firework.

Weather Alert Day: Overnight storms bring flash flooding, wind threat

June 2, 2020 4:10 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the threat of severe storms through Thursday morning. MIDNIGHT UPDATE: Strong storms have been training across the eastern half of Mid-Missouri this evening, bringing anywhere from 2-4″+ rainfall to parts of Audrain, Callaway, Boone, Monroe, and Randolph counties. These storms will continue

One dead in Cooper County ATV crash

June 4, 2020 3:35 AM Brittany Wiley

One person is dead after an all-terrain vehicle crash in Cooper County.