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Local businesses react to shooting at Bagnell Dam Strip

July 16, 2021 3:17 PM Ben Fein

Business owners on the Bagnell Dam Strip say last nights shooting, is something they’ve never seen in their years at the lake.

Jerry Fitzwater, 79, charged in Moberly shooting.

Murder charge filed in Moberly shooting

July 16, 2021 2:23 PM Matthew Sanders

Randolph County prosecutor Stephanie Luntsford on Friday added a first-degree murder charge against Jerry L. Fitzwater in the July 8 shooting death of Mitchell Nickerson, 49. Fitzwater is also charged with armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon.

One in custody after reported carjacking and chase

July 16, 2021 1:55 PM Matthew Sanders

Officers caught up to the reported stolen car Friday afternoon near Wilkes Boulevard and Seventh Street. A Columbia Police Department spokeswoman said officers were called to a carjacking on Pannell Street at about 12:30 p.m.

Boone County officials report water over multiple roads Friday morning

July 16, 2021 6:01 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As rain continued to fall Friday morning, Boone County Joint Communications sent alerts about road impacts. Officials posted to Twitter shortly before 5:45 a.m. Friday, saying water was over the roadway on Clark Lane at the intersection with Dawn Ridge. BCJC asked drivers to use caution and avoid the area if possible.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you received your child tax credit payment?

July 16, 2021 1:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

The American Rescue Plan stimulus package included an expanded child tax credit with monthly payments for parents.

Driver seriously injured after Camden Thursday afternoon wreck

July 15, 2021 11:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A driver is seriously injured after a wreck on Horseshoe Ben Parkway in Camden County Thursday afternoon. According to the crash report from the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Kenneth Irwin was driving a 2011 Jeep Liberty when the vehicle traveled off the right side of the roadway. Irwin overcorrected and then

Kitchen fire causes smoke damage at Ashland home

July 15, 2021 10:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Southern Boone Fire Department reported a residential kitchen fire at 6:44 p.m. on the 100 block of Renee drive. According to reports, firefighters got on the scene and got the fire under control within 10 minutes. Officials report the house suffered moderate smoke damage. There were no injuries and one dog

MU Researchers study how long COVID-19 vaccine provides protection

July 15, 2021 8:41 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Researchers at the University of Missouri School of Medicine are gearing up to study how long COVID-19 vaccines can provide protection and how vaccination immunity is different from natural infection immunity. The University hopes to enroll 500 people who have either received a COVID-19 vaccine or who plan to become vaccinated soon.

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone Community hosting COVID-19 vaccine weekend community clinics

July 15, 2021 11:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia man charged with three felonies in shots-fired incident

July 15, 2021 1:47 PM Matthew Sanders

Channing T. Williams, 27, was charged Thursday with shooting at a person, vehicle or building, armed criminal action and illegal gun possession. He was in the Boone County Jail on Thursday with no bond.

Joseph Elledge pleads not guilty to three felony charges.

Judge hears arguments on allowing secret recordings as evidence in Joseph Elledge murder case

July 15, 2021 5:28 AM Leila Mitchell

Joseph Elledge was charged in Feb. 2020 with first-degree murder in the death of his wife, Mengqi Ji.

Coronavirus cases in Cole County on the rise as vaccine site set to close

July 15, 2021 11:24 AM Ben Fein

The state says cases have nearly doubled in Cole County week over week.

Gov. Mike Parson signs the fiscal 2021 budget

Bipartisan police reform package signed into law

July 15, 2021 12:27 PM Hannah Falcon

Gov. Mike Parson signed a package of police and criminal justice reform bills into law Wednesday. The bills, championed by state senators Tony Luetkemeyer (R-Buchanan) and Brian Williams (D-St. Louis), go into effect on August 28.

How to check on your child tax credit payment

July 15, 2021 12:18 PM Matthew Sanders

The IRS began Thursday to deposit advance payments on this year’s expanded child tax credit into Americans’ bank accounts.

Police respond to a report of shots fired on Scott Boulevard.

Columbia police investigating after shooting damages vehicle Wednesday night

July 15, 2021 9:19 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said a vehicle was damaged when someone opened fire on Scott Boulevard Wednesday. Police respond to a report of shots fired on Scott Boulevard. According to a news release from CPD, officers were dispatched to the 600 block of Scott Boulevard shortly after 7 p.m. Once they arrived

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you worry about school starting as coronavirus cases surge?

July 15, 2021 2:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

Many school districts are just a month away from returning to classes for the fall.

Parents optimistic about Child Tax Credit starting Thursday

July 14, 2021 10:00 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Child Tax Credit from the American Rescue Plan rolls out Thursday and some Columbia parents are looking forward to the extra cash. “I think it’s awesome,” said Joe Billet, a parent of three children. “I think it would help out a lot of people that desperately need it right now.” Those

Job cuts part of plan to restructure MU agriculture station

July 14, 2021 6:35 PM Matthew Sanders

A report by a special task force on the restructuring of the station that runs several farms and agricultural centers around the state said staff reductions in administration will create a net savings of $120,000 per year. Another $500,000 will come from eliminating construction and fiscal positions, according to the report.

Columbia College celebrates launch of Nadria Wright memorial scholarship

July 14, 2021 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Nearly two years after Nadria Wright tragically lost her life, Columbia College is celebrating the Nadria Leeann Wright Memorial Nursing Scholarship.

Rise in COVID-19 cases causes MU Health Care to tighten visitor rules

July 14, 2021 2:00 PM Leila Mitchell

Starting Wednesday, adult inpatients at University Hospital, Missouri Orthopaedic Institute and Women’s and Children’s Hospital will be allowed one visitor from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Women in labor will be allowed a spouse or partner and labor coach. No visitors will be permitted for adult patients diagnosed with COVID-19.