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Drought causes concern for agriculture

July 22, 2022 3:38 PM Hannah Falcon

Over half of Missouri is in a drought, and one the state’s biggest industries, agriculture, is suffering the most.

Sedalia man arrested after 5-year-old injured during shooting

July 22, 2022 6:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Sedalia police arrested a man after a 5-year-old was shot on the 1600 block of West 9th in Sedalia on Friday afternoon.

FRIDAY UPDATES: 29 COVID patients in Boone County hospitals; 58 new cases

July 22, 2022 5:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick now charged as an Adult in deadly Columbia shooting in Mckee Street area

July 22, 2022 6:21 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) 16 -year-old Tavan Eric Williams-Patrick, the third teenager accused of being involved in a deadly Columbia shooting was charged as an adult Friday morning. An adult certification hearing was scheduled for 9 a.m. at the Boone County Courthouse. Police believe the Williams Patrick was involved in the deadly shooting of 15-year-old Aubry

Missouri governor issues drought emergency aid for farmers, ranchers

July 21, 2022 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action.

Troopers arrest two men after marijuana bust on Interstate 70 in Boone County

July 22, 2022 8:43 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men face possible drug charges in Boone County following a marijuana bust on Interstate 70. Troopers pulled the men over Thursday around 4:20 p.m. near the 124 mile-marker for following another vehicle too closely, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers stopped a Honda Pilot for following too closely

Waverly man killed after falling out of pickup truck bed

July 22, 2022 8:09 AM Zachary Farwell

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Waverly man was killed Thursday morning after he fell out of a pickup truck bed. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the incident on southbound Highway 13 near SE 650 Road around 7:50 a.m. Troopers said 54-year-old Burnie G. Jordan hit the pavement after he fell out of the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the drought emergency worry you?

July 22, 2022 2:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action. Parson said farmers and ranchers are the most impacted, but every Missourian may see the impact. “I think as far as for the individuals thinking about running out of water, I don’t think we’re at that stage to be able to

Active Shooter Training is happening across Mid-Missouri

July 21, 2022 9:38 PM Marina Diaz

Two active shooter training exercises took place Thursday in Mid-Missouri.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 39 new COVID cases

July 21, 2022 6:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

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One person arrested after chase from Callaway County ends near the Katy Trail Bridge

July 21, 2022 7:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple law agencies were involved in a chase that began in Callway County and ended near the Rocheport Bridge as the suspect was arrested.

Fire on roof of University of Hospital extinguished Wednesday night

July 21, 2022 3:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University Hospital is reporting a fire that occurred on the roof Wednesday night at 11:12 p.m. Officials with Univerity Hospital report a smoke detector alarm triggered a response from the Columbia Fire Department to investigate a possible fire. The first Columbia fire crew arrived 4 minutes later and investigated. “The crew upgraded

NTSB releases preliminary report about deadly Amtrak derailment in Chariton County

July 21, 2022 2:01 PM Zachary Farwell

The NTSB has released its preliminary report about last month’s deadly Amtrak derailment near Mendon, Missouri.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you visiting the Boone County Fair this week or weekend?

July 21, 2022 2:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

Hundreds will head to Boone County Thursday as the county fair heads into its third night. The fair runs through Saturday. Do you plan on visiting Boone County Fair? Vote in the poll below.

Safety and security top priority for Boone County Fair

July 20, 2022 6:11 PM Leila Mitchell

Hundreds will head to Boone County Wednesday as the county fair heads into its second night, and organizers say safety and security is on everyone’s minds.

Former Gov. and ex-wife expected to testify during closed deposition during custody hearing

July 20, 2022 8:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The deposition between former Gov. Eric Greitens and his ex-wife Sheena Greitens is still taking place at the Boone County Courthouse.

Missouri unemployment rate hits record low

July 20, 2022 8:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

The unemployment rate in Missouri for the month of June was the lowest seasonally adjusted rate since 1976.

Jefferson City Special Learning Center using pandemic relief funds to expand

July 20, 2022 4:25 PM Hannah Falcon

Jefferson City Special Learning Center wants to double its capacity to teach children with special needs by creating a new facility with the help of state funding.

One person seriously injured after three vehicle crash on Highway 63 at Highway 124

July 20, 2022 3:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was seriously injured after a wreck involving three vehicles on Highway 63 at Highway 124 north of Columbia Wednesday afternoon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, a 2013 Chevy Sonic was stopped in the left lane of northbound Highway 63 at Highway 124 due to a

Columbia Police Department hold school safety training at John Warner Middle School

July 20, 2022 5:46 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police and Columbia Public Schools held an active shooter training exercise on Wednesday at John Warner Middle School in Southwest Columbia. The training exercise was a chance for officers and school personnel to put plans into action when it comes to an active shooter situation here in Columbia. “It involved both the initial response to the