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Child seriously hurt after bicycle crashes with pickup truck in Audrain County

May 10, 2021 9:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized after crashing his bicycle into a pickup truck Saturday afternoon.

Vehicle drives into home after crash in Mexico

May 7, 2021 11:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

The crash happened around 5:20 p.m. at the intersection of Buchanan Street and Morris Street.

Local health departments prepared for National Guard scale back

May 6, 2021 10:25 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Local health departments feel prepared for the scale back of the National Guard from vaccination events. Thursday, Governor Mike Parson announced Missouri National Guard members would begin scaling back in coronavirus vaccine support as the demand for vaccines has hit a sharp decline. Mass vaccination clinics are not expected to be scheduled

Mexico business robbed at gunpoint

May 5, 2021 10:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police did not name the business in the 2700 block of South Clark Street in a news release.

6-year-old seriously injured after Tuesday afternoon incident in Vandalia

May 4, 2021 9:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

VANADLIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A child is injured after a vehicle backed out and hit the child at the Vandalia Fairgrounds Tuesday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a child was hiding under a 2008 Ford F-150 when it backed out and hit the child. The child was taken to University Hospital

15-year-old girl dies in UTV crash in Audrain County

April 24, 2021 10:39 PM Connor Hirsch

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported UTV crash killed a teenager in Audrain County Saturday. According to the crash report, the girl was driving the UTV in a private field when it overturned, throwing the girl. The crash happened around 4:25 Saturday evening. https://twitter.com/MSHPTrooperF/status/1386146844049297412 She was taken to the a local

THURSDAY UPDATES: Audrain County reports 481 people receive coronavirus vaccine during Tuesday event

April 8, 2021 8:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Live April election results

April 6, 2021 5:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

Polls close at 7 p.m.

Audrain County woman charged with sex crimes against a child

April 1, 2021 9:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman is now charged in Audrain County for sex crimes against a child Troopers arrested Jennifer Huddleston Wednesday. According to court documents she sent pornographic pictures of a child to a man. Huddleston is also accused of having conversations over social media involving the sexual solicitation of the child. Investigators

Homeless can receive access to stimulus payments

March 25, 2021 3:36 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) The homeless population has the ability to receive stimulus checks. The IRS offers a free tax filing tool on its website allowing for unhoused people who make less than $72,000 annually to file easily. The department also offers free tax prep help for those in need, which will provide options for tax

Flooding causes closure of U.S. Business 54 in Mexico

March 18, 2021 8:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Flooding has caused U.S. Business 54 in Mexico, also known as East Liberty Street, to be closed at the railroad bridge. Officials warn that floodwaters can be deeper than they appear and can hide hazards such as sharp objects, electrical wires, sewage and chemicals. There is a possibility also that there is

Health officials ask for leftover doses of coronavirus vaccine to go to eligible Missourians

March 2, 2021 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

As mass vaccination clinics continue throughout Missouri, thousands of eligible people are still waiting to receive the vaccine. However, reports have surfaced that some clinics are ending up with extra doses and allowing anyone to get the shot.