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Boonville man charged after DWI crash injures 3

December 10, 2020 10:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a Boonville man was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated after a crash injured three people.

Multiple drugs seized during Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force drug investigation

December 10, 2020 8:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moniteau County Sheriff’s deputy and his K-9 helped with a Mid-Missouri Drug Task Force drug investigation in Pettis County. The Task Force requested assistance from the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office for a stopped vehicle in Pettis County for a drug investigation. Once on scene, K-9 “Apollo” and conducted an exterior

Osage County Sheriff’s Department detain all suspects after chase

December 10, 2020 5:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

WESTPHALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Osage County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that all suspects have been detained after a chase that began in Cole County. According to officials, a chase began on Highway 50 in Cole County and ended near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway BB in Osage County. Officials say the suspects were identified

Sen. Hawley introduces plan to provide $1,200 coronavirus stimulus checks

December 10, 2020 11:19 AM Victoria Bragg

U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley said Thursday he will introduce a bill to provide $1,200 checks to individuals for coronavirus relief.

Judge dismisses St. Louis prosecutor from McCloskey case

December 10, 2020 4:43 PM Associated Press

O’FALLON, Mo. (AP) — A judge on Thursday disqualified the St. Louis prosecutor from the case involving Mark McCloskey, who along with his wife pointed guns at racial injustice protesters marching on the private street near their home in June. Circuit Judge Thomas Clark II dismissed Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner, citing two campaign fundraising emails

Three detained after crash in northeast Columbia; three suspects at large

December 10, 2020 3:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested three juveniles Wednesday night after a short chase and crash in northeast Columbia. According to a release from the sheriff’s department, a deputy attempted to stop a Hyundai Tucson for speeding on Lakewood Drive. According to officials, the driver of the Hyundai sped off and didn’t

Former Trenton police officer charged with statutory rape

December 10, 2020 3:21 PM Associated Press

TRENTON, Mo. (AP) — A former north central Missouri police officer has been charged with statutory rape. Twenty-five-year-old Mike Wilson, a former officer with the Trenton police department, was arrested Wednesday and is being held without bond in the Grundy County Jail. Trenton Police Chief Rex Ross said Wilson had been fired after working for

4 people now charged in deaths of SW Missouri couple

December 10, 2020 3:19 PM Associated Press

WILLARD, Mo. (AP) — Prosecutors in southwestern Missouri have charged four people in connection with the November shooting deaths of a couple. Greene County’s prosecutor announced the charges Wednesday. Alex Chute and his fiancee, Brianna Sproul, were found dead Nov. 14 in Willard. Court documents accused Chute’s ex-wife, Theresa Cox, of planning the killings and

Mid-Missouri Republicans support House resolution calling for vote investigations in battleground states

December 10, 2020 1:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Rep. Justin Hill, R-Lake St. Louis, filed the resolution Thursday after the House speaker extended the legislature’s special session to Monday.

Police: Shooting damaged property on Michigan Street

December 10, 2020 8:53 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jefferson City police say a residence and a vehicle in the 600 block of Michigan Street were damaged in a shooting Wednesday night.

FDA to discuss what caused vaccine allergic reactions

December 10, 2020 5:17 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food and Drug Administration is meeting Thursday to discuss red flags and oversights of the COVID-19 Pfizer vaccine. The FDA has been working to understand what happened with the allergic reactions from the Pfizer vaccine, which was reported in the U.K. on Wednesday. In a press release from the FDA, it

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should coronavirus relief include stimulus checks?

December 10, 2020 3:14 AM ABC 17 News Team

The coronavirus epidemic and restrictions on businesses have hit the U.S. economy hard, leading to tough times for many households.

Large police presence reported in northeast Columbia

December 9, 2020 11:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A large group of local law enforcement is at the intersection of McKee St. and Orchard lane. According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene, both Columbia Police Department and Boone County Sheriff’s Department units are at the location. McKee St. is currently blocked off. An ABC 17 News crew is

Trials and preliminary hearing schedule for three people accused in Lake of the Ozarks rape case

December 9, 2020 11:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) Jeremy Robinson will have his preliminary hearing next Tuesday in a Lake of the Ozarks rape case. Robinson was the third person charged in a 2019 Lake of the Ozarks rape case earlier this year. Robinson is charged with a felony count each of rape and sodomy. The other two people accused

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.

Boone County Commission announces plan for remaining portion of CARES Act funding

December 9, 2020 11:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Commission has announced its plan for the remaining portion of the $21.1 million in CARES Act funding. Boone County has received more than $40 million in funding requests and is set to approve at least a dozen CARES Act funding request Thursday and four funding requests next Tuesday. Leaders

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

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

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Columbia Public School Finance Committee votes to recommend extension of COVID-19 leave for employees

December 9, 2020 11:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates about the COVID-19 pandemic.

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