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Drivers describe slick roads, unsafe driving conditions during Mid-Missouri snowstorm

February 2, 2022 7:01 PM Hannah Falcon

As snow blankets Mid-Missouri, those brave enough to drive through the storm are met with slick patches of ice and roads still covered in snow.

Jefferson City joins list of Mid-Missouri schools closed Thursday as region faces second round of snow

February 2, 2022 12:26 PM Matthew Sanders

Some Mid-Missouri schools began announcing Thursday closures around noon on Wednesday as snow continued to blanket the area, with several more inches expected before the storm is through.

Electric companies preparing for outages as snowstorm approaches

February 1, 2022 11:43 AM Kennedy Miller

Utility companies are telling their customers to be ready for potential power outages ahead of a major winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow on Central Missouri.

Mid-Missouri reminded to keep hydrants clear, move cars ahead of winter storm

February 1, 2022 11:59 AM Erika McGuire

Parking in front of a snow-covered fire hydrant or along a priority road in Columbia could land drivers a ticket or a tow during this week’s snowstorm.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 115 new coronavirus cases

February 1, 2022 10:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Gov. Parson looking to appoint new Boone County Treasurer

February 1, 2022 4:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Gov. Mike Parson hopes to appoint a new Boone County treasurer by late-February/early March after the former treasurer resigned in January.

Prosecutors charge Columbia man accused of firing gun inside of apartment

February 1, 2022 12:44 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a Columbia man accused of firing a gun inside of an apartment.

Trial canceled for man accused of killing wife

January 31, 2022 8:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

A hearing/trial that was scheduled for a man accused of killing his wife has been canceled.

Jefferson City Public Works prepares for days-long winter storm

January 31, 2022 11:10 AM Hannah Falcon

Mid-Missouri is expecting to get several inches of snow this week, which may make for unsafe road conditions.

Public works crews in Columbia/Boone County prepare ahead of our next winter storm

January 31, 2022 5:51 PM Chanel Porter

Boone County crews are preparing for snow, freezing rain and dangerously low temperatures.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports nearly half of 530 new coronavirus cases under 30-years-old

January 31, 2022 10:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Remote operations and classes for Wednesday and Thursday for the University of Missouri system

January 31, 2022 3:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The University of Missouri System and the MU campus will move to remote operations and classes for Wednesday and Thursday due to winter weather.

City of Columbia to open overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station Tuesday through Friday

January 31, 2022 3:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia is opening the Wabash Bus Station overnight warming Tuesday night through Friday night due to forecasted winter weather.

Prosecutors file lesser charge against suspect in deadly Columbia shooting

January 31, 2022 1:28 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed lesser charges against a man accused in a deadly Columbia shooting.

Columbia man sentenced after reaching plea deal in deadly shooting

January 28, 2022 12:40 PM Zachary Farwell

A Boone County judge sentenced a Columbia man to 27 years in prison Friday for his role in a deadly shooting.

Traffic delays expected along I-70 on Monday

January 31, 2022 5:20 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers in the Columbia area should expect delays on eastbound Interstate 70 at the Sorrels Overpass Monday. MoDOT is planning for five-minute rolling roadblocks in the eastbound lanes to allow a crane to safely move concrete to the median. MoDOT expects the delays to happen between 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. 🚧I-70

MoDOT begins construction on Rocheport Bridge connecting Boone and Cooper counties

January 29, 2022 7:35 PM Joushua Blount

COLLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) MoDOT has now began their work on replacing the Rocheport Bridge that connects Boone and Cooper Counties. MoDOT said the bridge was in need of major rehabilitation that would have required them change I-70 traffic to one-lane in each direction for an extended period of time, potentially causing 3 to 8-hour backups. The

Local health organizations make changes following decreased demand for COVID-19 testing

January 28, 2022 9:14 PM Joushua Blount

just before and soon after the holidays, the demand for COVID testing increased.

Two taken to hospital after midday wreck in Columbia

January 28, 2022 8:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials report two people were taken by ambulance to a local hospital after a two-vehicle wreck at Range Line near Blue Ridge just before 12:30 p.m.

City of Columbia trash vouchers arriving as new program ends first year

January 28, 2022 11:08 AM Erika McGuire

Columbia trash customers should be receiving vouchers for new bags in the mail this week, though some residents have complained about not being able to find the special bags the city requires.