Local News Archives

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to over 1,000 calls for service

February 24, 2022 5:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm.

Parson signs supplemental budget; public schools to receive $1.9 billion

February 24, 2022 7:53 PM Hannah Falcon

Gov. Mike Parson signed House Bill 3014, the supplemental budget, Thursday.

One charged, two others arrested for drugs in Fulton

February 24, 2022 8:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Fulton police have arrested two people and one person has been charged after an investigation at a residence on the 800 block of High St.

Columbia Fire Department put out 2-alarm commercial structure fire

February 24, 2022 1:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Smoke could be seen pouring from units at Cosmo Self Storage on Creasy Springs Road from several blocks away.

Man arrested in Jefferson City after gun offense

February 24, 2022 6:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was arrested Wednesday night at 11:16 after a situation involving a handgun was investigated on the 400 block of Clark Avenue in Jefferson City. Jefferson City police report the victim and suspect were no longer in the area after officers arrived. The caller talking with dispatch identified a residence

Police detain second teenager in deadly McKee Street shooting

February 24, 2022 11:54 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has detained a second teenager after a deadly shooting on McKee Street. Police said Thursday that the 16-year-old boy was taken into custody on possible charges of first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and assault. @ColumbiaPD Columbia Police detain a second juvenile involved in homicide at a residence in

A CPS student was hit walking to the school bus Wednesday morning.

Columbia Public Schools to start two hours late; JC Schools on snow routes in Callaway

February 24, 2022 4:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Lingering ice and snow will have Columbia Public Schools students going to class late Friday.

Eldon man charged after allegedly crashing into three buildings in Osage Beach area intentionally

February 24, 2022 5:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) A man has been charged after he allegedly crashed into three buildings including the Lake Ozark City Hall intentionally Wednesday night. Jarod Austin Long, of Eldon, is charged with first-degree assault and first-degree property damage. Long also drove into the front of the Boone Health Clinic in Osage Beach and Lake

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County report a new coronavirus-related death; 22 new cases

February 24, 2022 3:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Benton County man pleads guilty in death of child, abuse of another

February 24, 2022 3:11 PM Lucas Geisler

Ethan Mast pleaded guilty Tuesday to second-degree murder and first-degree assault. His attorney said he admitted to taking part in the abuse that killed 4-year-old Jessica Mast and hitting a young boy.

Missouri congressional delegation issue statements on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine

February 24, 2022 2:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s congressional delegation has issued statements regarding Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. U.S. Senator Roy Blunt (R-MO) released the following statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine: Vladimir Putin’s invasion of Ukraine is an assault against democracy and a destabilizing threat to all of Europe with worldwide ramifications. Our adversaries and allies alike are

WATCH LIVE: Weather cameras show live conditions in Columbia, Jefferson City

February 24, 2022 11:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News operates multiple cameras that give live video looks at conditions on the ground in Jefferson City and Columbia.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is the winter weather leaving you fatigued by the snow?

February 24, 2022 1:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

This is Mid-Missouri’s third winter storm in the past three weeks and it is leaving some people feeling pretty fatigued. As Mid-Missourians prepare for winter weather some say they are taking less extreme measures for the upcoming storm. “Here we are again it feels like groundhog day we’ve done this three weeks in a row, four

People feel fatigued after several snowstorms this season

February 23, 2022 8:36 PM Leila Mitchell

This is Mid-Missouri’s third winter storm and it is leaving some people feeling pretty fatigued.

Talking taxes: Tax deadlines

February 23, 2022 10:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

As you already know, the last two years Americans have been given extra time for filing their taxes but this year the government is getting back into its normal routine.