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Springfield man dies in Cole County crash

June 1, 2020 9:00 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported that David March, 49, of Springfield, Missouri, was killed in a crash on Highway 54 on Monday.

Authorities divert traffic after motorcycle crash in Jefferson City

May 30, 2020 6:55 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was sent to the hospital after crashing their motorcycle in Jefferson City.

Hotel occupancy rates make double-digit drops across mid-Missouri

May 28, 2020 7:51 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The number of hotel rooms used in Columbia and Jefferson City made steep drops in April, mirroring a loss of business seen across the state. Numbers from the Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau show a drop of 40 percent in April compared to April 2019. The CVB reported 21.5 percent of hotel

WATCH: Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe on Jefferson City tornado anniversary

May 22, 2020 5:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City native Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe spoke Friday with ABC 17 News on the anniversary of the May 22, 2019 tornado that hit the city.

No charges against officer in deadly Jefferson City shooting

May 21, 2020 12:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County prosecuting attorney said Wednesday that he will not file charges against a Jefferson City police officer who fatally shot a suspect last month.

Russellville man flown to hospital after Miller County crash

May 21, 2020 12:15 PM Matthew Sanders

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Russellville man suffered serious injuries Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash in Miller County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Marvin Buthod, 86, was driving on Route AA just south of Old Bass Road at about 9:30 p.m. when his vehicle went off the left side of the road. Buthod’s pickup

Jefferson City School District spends $2.7 million on tornado repairs

May 20, 2020 5:33 PM Deborah Kendrick

Construction to Jefferson City School District properties is complete after damage from the tornado that ripped through the city in last May.

Jefferson City boy killed in Cole County crash

May 20, 2020 4:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A 12-year-old Jefferson City boy was killed in a crash at a Highway 50 intersection in Cole County on Wednesday.

Boone County mobile testing collaborative

Health official: New COVID-19 cases might increase as reopening continues

May 18, 2020 4:03 PM Amber Tabeling

Many Mid-Missouri counties are seeing fewer or no active COVID-19 cases two weeks after a statewide stay-at-home order expired, but local health officials said an increase is expected.

High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district

May 14, 2020 2:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.

Crews to install new stop signs at Cole County intersection

May 13, 2020 7:08 PM Katie Greathouse

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Next week crews will install new stop signs to improve the safety of an intersection in Cole County. The Cole County Public Works Department plans to install the stop signs on S. Country Club Drive at Scruggs Station Road on Tuesday. This will turn it into an all-way stop intersection. The

Man accused of early morning Jefferson City shooting faces multiple felonies

May 12, 2020 4:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors charged a 20-year-old man in connection with an early morning shooting that damaged multiple vehicles.

WATCH: Jefferson City mayor gives update on COVID-19

May 11, 2020 10:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin joined ABC 17 News live during the 10 p.m. newscast Monday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Three active cases of COVID-19 in Cole County

May 9, 2020 2:59 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting 9,666 cases of COVID-19.

Families still searching for housing after Jefferson City tornado

May 6, 2020 8:29 PM Sydney Olsen

Nearly one year after a tornado ripped through Jefferson City, local groups are still working to find housing for families and individuals who lost their homes.

Jefferson City man accused of child sex crimes

May 6, 2020 9:02 AM Katie Greathouse

Deputies with the Cole County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Jefferson City man suspected of child sex crimes Tuesday afternoon.

Man accused of gun threat in Cole County

May 5, 2020 5:11 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors filed multiple felony charges against a man accused of threatening another person with a gun early Saturday.

Boone County reopen order more strict than state order

May 3, 2020 6:21 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The state of Missouri and Boone County have new reopen orders going into effect Monday morning at midnight. There are not many differences between the two, however, the Boone County reopen order is more strict on allowing businesses to reopen. Cole County has been following statewide guidelines since April 25 and will

Cole County authorities seek information on missing man

April 29, 2020 1:51 PM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County Sheriff’s Department is asking the public for help finding a man who went missing this week.

Mid-Missouri counties to get millions in federal funding

April 28, 2020 9:25 PM Katie Greathouse

Several counties in Mid-Missouri are expected to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to help with COVID-19-related costs.