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Mid-Missouri school districts receiving a school bus rebate

March 8, 2022 8:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

EPA awards rebates totaling $17 million to fund clean school buses that reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health

Cooper County R-IV cancels classes Tuesday

March 7, 2022 8:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BUNCETON, Mo. (KMIZ) Cooper County R-IV in Bunceton has canceled classes Tuesday due to a sewer break. School officials say the collapsed sewer line has affected the school and surrounding houses. The City of Bunceton’s maintenance department told ABC 17 News that crews will be digging up the sewer line to fix it. City officials

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 246 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

March 7, 2022 3:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Rocheport and Sorrels Overpass Road Bridge projects to require road closures

February 28, 2022 6:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Over the next couple of weeks, Interstate 70 drivers will experience lane closures and delays as construction continues on the new Missouri River Bridge near Rocheport and on the replacement of the Sorrels Overpass Road Bridge. Officials report that crews working on the Rocheport Bridge will be blasting north of Interstate 70

CDC masking recommendations for mid-Missouri

February 28, 2022 5:29 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A majority of Americans no longer need to wear a face mask while indoors, according to new recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency classifies counties in the United States by three different community levels which are classified as low, medium, and high. These community levels are

Virginia trucker suffers serious injuries in crash on slick Interstate 70

February 18, 2022 2:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The driver of a tractor-trailer suffered serious injuries when his truck skidded and slammed into the rear of another tractor-trailer Thursday morning on icy Interstate 70.

Three charged after truck fire ruled arson in Boonville

January 11, 2022 9:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cooper County prosecutor has charged three people after a truck fire was ruled arson.

Three hurt after overnight crash on I-70 in Cooper County

December 28, 2021 6:04 AM Zachary Farwell

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three men were hurt following a crash on Interstate 70 in Cooper County early Tuesday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 12:10 a.m. in the westbound lanes at the 91-mile marker. Troopers said a van driven by Jerry D. Weller, 64, of Overland Park, Kansas,

TUESDAY UPDATES: Cooper County changing how health center follows up on positive case contacts

December 21, 2021 2:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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

MoDOT warns of standstill traffic on I-70 near Boonville

December 21, 2021 1:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

Both westbound lanes of Interstate 70 were closed Tuesday afternoon near Boonville in Cooper County, the Missouri Department of Transportation said.

Mid-Missouri schools try to assuage parent fears over non-specific TikTok rumors

December 17, 2021 11:47 AM Kennedy Miller

Reports of a TikTok video that challenges kids to send threats to their school on Friday emerged this week and quickly spread nationwide. Some schools have closed, including Gasconade County R-II, while others are reminding parents that there is no credible threat and telling them police are on the lookout.

Cooper County asks to intervene in health order case

December 15, 2021 11:27 AM Matthew Sanders

The health center says in its motion to intervene filed Tuesday that it is seeking clarity regarding what powers it retains to enact public health regulations.

Two charged with involuntary manslaughter after drug overdose death in Cooper County

December 9, 2021 5:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cooper County prosecutor has charged two people with involuntary manslaughter and delivery of a controlled substance after a man dies from a drug overdose in May 2021.

Lane closures expected as work continues on Interstate 70 bridge near Rocheport

December 3, 2021 1:18 PM Kennedy Miller

Brandi Baldwin, MoDOT project director, said Friday that the closure of one eastbound lane on the bridge will continue as work progresses. She said crews plan to only close one lane each way at a time during this phase of work.

Christmas tree suppliers encourage buying trees early because tight supply

November 30, 2021 8:59 PM Leila Mitchell

BOONEVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The global Christmas tree shortage could affects some Missourian’s this year as they go out to buy a Christmas tree. One Booneville tree farm, Starr Pines said now is the time to get your Christmas tree as some places across Mid-Missouri are in tight supply. But when you get your tree it

Crews begin construction preparations for Missouri River Bridge project near Rocheport

November 30, 2021 8:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) One lane of eastbound Interstate 70 will be closed just west of the Missouri River Bridge in Rocheport. This is due to roadside work in advance of the bridge replacement project. Groundbreaking on the new construction began on Oct. 12 with state officials in attendance for the new bridge. Officials say to

Prosecutor reaches agreement in Boonville football star Wesolak’s case

November 23, 2021 11:14 AM Matthew Sanders

Wesolak was charged earlier this year, though details of the charges were not reported. According to court records, the incident happened on March 21 and a warrant for Wesolak’s arrest was issued on May 21. The warrant was recalled and a summons was issued on Aug. 18.

Colorado man charged after random attack on Interstate 70 in Cooper County

October 29, 2021 8:39 AM Zachary Farwell

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Cooper County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a Colorado man on Friday with attempted murder and other crimes. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Eric C. Townsend, 38, of Brighton, Colorado, was arrested on Thursday at 12 p.m. The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Eric C. Townsend, 38, of Brighton,

One person charged after dog fight ends with shooting in Cooper County

October 29, 2021 2:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Cooper County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a Wooldridge residence on a dog fight and a shooting Wednesday.

Two vehicles totaled after crash in Cooper County

October 25, 2021 8:53 AM Josie Anglin

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were treated for serious injuries after a car crash in Cooper County on Sunday. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened on Highway 179 at Cedar Lane at 5:02 p.m. Troopers said a 2017 Toyota Highlander and a 2003 Ford Taurus were both totaled after the