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Columbia fire chief shares lessons from 9/11

September 10, 2021 10:00 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia Fire Department Chief Andy Woody says the events that took place on Sept. 11, 2001, changed firefighting forever.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did 9/11 change America for better or worse?

September 13, 2021 10:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

In the aftermath of the attacks, the country seemed united, even though that wouldn’t last. The attacks also ushered in security enhancements that have prevented another large-scale attack from happening.

Person hurt after dump truck rolls over in Rocheport

September 13, 2021 8:45 AM Zachary Farwell

ROCHEPORT, Mo., (KMIZ) At least one man is hurt after a dump truck rolled over in Rocheport Monday morning. The rollover crash happened around 7:45 a.m. in the 400 block of Columbia Street. According to the Boone County Fire Protection District, the man was able to crawl out of the vehicle with minor injuries. Nobody

Advice on how to cope with the 9/11 attack 20 years later

September 12, 2021 7:50 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the 20 year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks, people across the nation are still dealing with the trauma 20 years later. Mary Harris, licensed clinical social worker, said even people who weren’t directly impacted can still be experiencing grief from that day. Many will experience strong grief in the days

Bicyclist experiences life-threatening injuries in crash on North Garth Ave.

September 12, 2021 6:57 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man experienced life-threatening injuries after being hit on his bike Sunday on North Garth Ave. Columbia Police responded to a report of a crash involving a vehicle and bicycle in the 1300 block of North Garth Ave. Sunday just after 11 a.m. During the investigation, officers learned that Seth A. Honeyman,

SUNDAY UPDATES: The average daily doses of Covid-19 vaccines in the state continue to fall

September 12, 2021 6:17 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 11.3% on Sunday. The change in positivity comes along with 1,534 additional confirmed cases bringing the total to 650,898 since the start of pandemic. Health officials also recorded 239 new probable cases with a total number of 134,761 antigen test results being positive. Two new

A Texas man drowned in St. Clair

September 12, 2021 3:50 PM Chanel Porter

ST. CLAIR, Mo. (KMIZ) A 61-year-old Texas man drowned Wednesday in a private lake in St. Clair. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Dale Neider, 61 of Wharton, Texas, jumped from a moving boat Wednesday around 4:50 p.m. in Thunderbird Lake. Authorities said Neider attempted to float before he went underwater and did not

Two Chariton Co. children seriously injured in ATV crash

September 12, 2021 10:32 AM Meghan Drakas

CHARITON, Co. (KMIZ) Two children in Chariton County were seriously injured in an ATV crash on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol Report, a five-year-old boy was driving a Honda 500 TRX ATV along Zion Ave., when he lost control of the ATV and it overturned. The crash threw both the five-year-old

UM Board of Curators set to take action on current mask policy

September 12, 2021 4:31 AM Ben Fein

The UM Board of Curators is set to meet on Zoom at 4 p.m. on Monday, to discuss the system’s current mask policy.

One man has serious injuries after a single-car crash in Morgan County

September 11, 2021 6:54 PM Chanel Porter

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One man has serious injuries after he ran off the road in Morgan County. Joshua Howard, 29 of Colorado, was traveling in Morgan County on Route P 200 feet east of Old Eight Rd. when he traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. Missouri State Highway Patrol responded

Man in critical condition after crash in Howard County

September 11, 2021 6:20 PM Chanel Porter

HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Howard County Friday. David Moore, 67, of Fayette, was walking against traffic on Lucky Street when he was hit by a vehicle. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says, 20-year-old Cayley Hollon was traveling westbound on Lucky Street

SATURDAY UPDATES: 2,000 new Covid-19 cases along with 2,000 Missourians in the hospital with the virus

September 11, 2021 6:12 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 11.3% on Saturday, The change in positivity comes along with 2,029 additional confirmed cases bringing the total to 649,364 since the start of pandemic. Health officials also recorded 732 new probable cases with a total number of 134,522 antigen test results being positive. Thirteen new

Columbia Fire Department comments on the passing of former Columbia Fire Chief William Markgraf

September 11, 2021 3:36 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Retired Fire Chief William “Bill” H. Markgraf, 84, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sept. 10. Markgraf worked for the City of Columbia as Chief of the Columbia Fire Department for 23 years from 1988 to 2011. “Chief Markgraf helped make the Columbia Fire Department what it is today,” said City

5th annual State Fire Marshal 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to raise money

September 11, 2021 1:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

In remembrance, climbers will wear lanyards with the names and photographs of each of the 343 firefighters who perished at the World Trade Center.

Missouri’s Office of Homeland Security suffers $40 million in budget cuts since its post-9/11 height

September 9, 2021 5:41 PM Molly Stawinoga

Missouri was the first state to create an Office of Homeland Security following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Though it continues to protect Missourians in 2021, its budget has dropped from nearly $47 million in 2005 to less than $8 million in FY 2020.

9/11 memorial semi-trailer comes to the Capitol in Jefferson City

September 10, 2021 10:56 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday, World Memorial Foundation brought a 40-foot semi-trailer to Jefferson City that carries different pieces that honor all the heroes from 9/11 20 years ago. It was an emotional day for many people who stopped by Jefferson City to honor our fallen heroes. Debra Cameron is one of the many people who

City of Columbia and University of Missouri host Patriot Day ceremony

September 11, 2021 9:44 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The University of Missouri and the City of Columbia are hosting a ceremony on the 20th anniversary of nearly 3,000 killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Jefferson City’s ‘Patriot Day’ to host events honoring 9/11 victims

September 11, 2021 4:07 AM Ben Fein

efferson City’s two day celebration, ‘Patriot Day’ has events scheduled throughout the weekend honoring those who lost their lives on September 11th.

SportsZone Football Friday 2021: Week 3 scores and highlights

September 10, 2021 5:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

You can watch the game of the week, Capital City at Hickman, replay in the player below. Here are the scores from Week 3 of area high school football. Capital City (7) at Hickman (26) FHelias (35) at Battle (22) F Rock Bridge (49) at Jefferson City (34) F Boonville (40) at Southern Boone (14)

Autopsies ordered after double homicide in Miller County

September 10, 2021 9:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Autopsies have been scheduled next week for the victims of a Miller County homicide. On Wednesday, investigators found Pam and Daniel Stephan dead inside their home. Officials say the results of their autopsies might not be available for several weeks. J.T. McLean is suspected in their deaths. Investigators say he stole