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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports three new coronavirus-related deaths

October 29, 2021 6:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

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.

Stover man charged for possession of child pornography

October 29, 2021 2:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Morgan County prosecutor has charged a Stover man for possession of child pornography.

Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit to stop vaccine mandate for federal contractors

October 29, 2021 1:22 PM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Attorney General’s Office has filed a lawsuit to stop a vaccine mandate for federal contractors. According to the 12-count lawsuit filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri, Executive Order 14042 issued by the White House on Sept. 9 violates the rights of federal contractors.

Overpass demolition to temporarily close lanes on Interstate 70 near Columbia next weekend

October 29, 2021 12:30 PM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking drivers to avoid part of Interstate 70 west of Columbia next weekend. Crews plan to start the demolition of the Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge over the interstate next Friday night. MoDOT sped up the demolition project after a truck crashed into the bridge on

Teenage driver killed in Callaway County crash

October 29, 2021 11:08 AM Katie Greathouse

A 15-year-old boy died after a crash in Callaway County on Thursday afternoon.

Columbia police investigate robbery at Casey’s General Store

October 29, 2021 10:40 AM Katie Greathouse

The Columbia Police Department is investigating an armed robbery at the Casey’s General Store on Range Line Street

Centralia man charged after allegedly threatening dogs with a gun in front of the owner and an Amish schoolhouse

October 29, 2021 9:41 AM Karl Wehmhoener

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Audrain County prosecutor has charged a Centralia man after he allegedly used a gun in front of multiple witnesses to threaten dogs. Charles Schnepp is charged with second-degree terrorist threat, first-degree harassment and two counts of unlawful use of a weapon. Audrain County Sheriff’s deputies responded to a report on Oct.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are your Halloween plans being affected by COVID?

October 29, 2021 2:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

With COVID-19 cases dropping across Mid-Missouri, how are you planning to enjoy Halloween?

Columbia police urge community to practice safety this Halloween

October 29, 2021 12:12 AM Kennedy Miller

Columbia Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said it would have an adequate number of officers working every shift throughout Halloween weekend. The department said it is important to call 911 if you feel like you may be in a dangerous situation. “If you see something, say something,” said Jeff Pitts, Columbia police spokesperson. There

Law enforcement reinforces seat belt safety after Highway 40 crash

October 28, 2021 11:53 AM Joushua Blount

A car wreck on Highway 40 at Rollingwood Blvd left four people injured just before 11:30 a.m on Wednesday.

3M employees put out video denouncing vaccine mandate

October 28, 2021 11:41 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of alleged 3M employees took to YouTube to show their efforts to go against the federal vaccine mandate. This comes as employees at the 3M in Columbia on Tuesday protested on Paris Road just outside of the 3M building to share their concerns. The video on YouTube begins with messages from

University of Missouri School of Medicine studies effectiveness of Ivermectin and other drugs in mild COVID-19 cases

October 28, 2021 12:41 PM Hannah Falcon

The University of Missouri School of Medicine Department of Emergency Medicine is participating in a national clinical study of three repurposed medications — ivermectin, fluticasone and fluvoxamine.

Judge denies request to leave plant, soil science testimony out of Elledge trial

October 28, 2021 4:27 AM Ben Fein

seph Elledge’s defense team is set to appear in court at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, ahead of Elledge’s first-degree murder trial that is scheduled to start on Monday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County to post Wednesday’s coronavirus information to the hub Friday morning

October 28, 2021 7:08 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Fulton police chief announces retirement

October 28, 2021 12:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Fulton Police Chief Steven Myers announced his retirement effective Dec. 3 after more than 39 years of law enforcement service.

Marshall infant flown to St. Louis hospital after Boone County crash

October 27, 2021 12:07 PM Matthew Sanders

The crash happened when a 2009 Buick ran a stop sign and went into the path of a pickup truck traveling on Highway 40 at North Rollingwood Boulevard, the Missouri State Highway Patrol said. The road was closed after the crash.