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Voters in line to cast their absentee ballots Monday at the Boone County Government Center.

Tuesday is Election Day. What’s on the ballot?

October 26, 2021 3:19 PM Matthew Sanders

In Mid-Missouri, voters in just a few areas will see issues on their ballots. Each issue is a question about whether to keep or raise taxes.

MONDAY UPDATES: DHSS adds 58 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

October 25, 2021 6:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Boone County and Jefferson City set to host drug take back events

October 23, 2021 3:33 AM Ben Fein

Both Boone County and Jefferson City are set to hold drug take back events Saturday, on National Drug Take Back Day.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active cases since July 2

October 22, 2021 7:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City drivers asked to avoid Southwest Boulevard and Cedar Hill Road due to fire

October 22, 2021 6:32 AM Zachary Farwell

According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, crews were called out to the multi-family home in the 1700 block of Southwest Boulevard around 5:45 a.m.

Jefferson City Parks Department looking to expand Washington and Ellis-Porter Park

October 21, 2021 10:54 PM Kennedy Miller

The Jefferson City Department of Parks & Recreation & Forestry is looking to reshape Washington Park and the Botanical Gardens at Elis-Porter Park.

Mistrial declared in Cole County murder trial

October 21, 2021 9:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Cole County jury has declared a mistrial in the case against Devin Schrimpf.

Jefferson City police arrest man for allegedly stealing catalytic converters

October 21, 2021 9:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jefferson City police arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters at commuter parking lots in north Jefferson City.

Local parents and doctors react to White House plan to roll out COVID vaccines for children

October 20, 2021 11:33 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the White House announced Wednesday plans to roll out COVID-19 vaccines for children ages five to 11, some parents are on the fence, but health experts are backing the idea, saying it is an important step in the vaccine effort. Some parents ABC 17 News spoke with were skeptical, wanting more

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active cases since early July

October 20, 2021 6:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

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TUESDAY UPDATES: Latest state profile report shows COVID cases down 18% across Missouri

October 19, 2021 6:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 74 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

October 18, 2021 8:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City woman charged after running naked onto football field

October 15, 2021 3:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City woman after she allegedly ran onto a football field naked in front of a group of eighth-graders practicing football.

New Bloomfield man gets probation after pleading guilty in non-fatal shooting

October 14, 2021 11:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A New Bloomfield man pleaded guilty Wednesday after a shooting investigation in Jefferson City on March 27, 2020. William Homfeldt-Nevins will get five years’ probation after he pleaded guilty to unlawful possession of a firearm. Jefferson City police responded to a shooting in the 200 block of East McCarty Street. Officials

Man that shot himself in Cole County Jail enters guilty plea in two federal cases

October 14, 2021 9:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A man that shot himself while in custody of the Cole County Jail has pleaded guilty to trafficking meth and being a felon in possession of a firearm.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of new coronavirus cases since late June

October 14, 2021 7:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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School bus involved in crash on Highway 50 in Cole County

October 14, 2021 11:04 AM Zachary Farwell

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) At least two vehicles, including a school bus, were involved in a crash Thursday morning on Highway 50 in Cole County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened in the westbound lanes near Henwick lane. Troopers said the bus was hit by another vehicle after the school bus