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Highway patrol reports seven deaths over holiday weekend

July 5, 2022 10:59 AM Matthew Sanders

The patrol reported six traffic deaths and one drowning. None of the reported deaths were in Central Missouri.

Fire in the Sky kicks off as temperatures reach dangerous highs

July 4, 2022 12:32 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia’s annual Fire in the Sky celebration kicks off at 6 p.m. Monday in Stephens Lake Park.

Two teens flown to University Hospital after UTV crash

July 5, 2022 8:03 AM Meghan Drakas

HOWARD Co. (KMIZ) Two teens were flown to University Hospital on Monday night after a UTV crash in Howard County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the 14-year-old boys were driving along County Rd. 261 near County Rd. 259 when the driver lost control and overcorrected. The UTV then went off the

City Council of Jefferson City to discuss pay raises again at council meeting

July 5, 2022 5:43 AM Ben Fein

The City Council of Jefferson City is set to discuss pay raises for most city employees once again at its meeting Tuesday, after the council tabled the discussion June 28.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Which issue will be a bigger factor in the midterm elections?

July 5, 2022 2:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Many Republicans are hoping voters will choose candidates based on the economy and continued rise in prices for items such as food and fuel.

Red, White and Boom fireworks show to end Salute to America celebration in Jefferson City

July 4, 2022 8:16 AM Ben Fein

Salute to America is set to continue in Jefferson City on Monday, as Missourians celebrate the Fourth of July.

Abortion rights protestors show up at Salute to America

July 4, 2022 8:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

Before the concert started at Salute to America in Jefferson City, dozens of protestors showed up expressing their displeasure with the overturning of Roe v. Wade and Missouri’s law on abortion

Moberly man arrested after report of possibly taking woman against her will

July 4, 2022 8:12 AM Ben Fein

One man was arrested and is now facing multiple charges, after Moberly Police received reports of a woman being taken against her will on Sunday.

Three people hurt after Morgan County golf cart crash

July 4, 2022 4:11 AM Joushua Blount

MORGAN CO., Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were transported to Lake Regional Hospital after crashing their golf cart on Sunday night in Morgan County. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol Crash Report, the three people were traveling north on Red Arrow Rd. in a golf cart. The report says the driver, 50-year-old Angela K. Gerstner drove

One person seriously hurt after a crash in Miller County

July 2, 2022 7:35 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Camden County man was seriously injured in a crash Friday night. The crash happened in Miller County along Highway 42. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports 53-year-old Timothy Farr lost control of his 2006 Harley Davidson motorcycle causing it to overturn, then hitting the side of a Dodge Ram 2500 driven

Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Fourth of July counting period started Friday night

July 1, 2022 9:49 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway patrol’s annual Fourth of July Counting period starts on Friday at 6 p.m. and will run until 11:59 p.m. on the Fourth of July. The counting period is a way for the departments to track traffic trends on the busy holiday weekend. “So it gives us an idea

Court dismisses former City of Columbia employee’s lawsuit over dismissal

July 1, 2022 10:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Boone County Court has dismissed a wrongful loss of job civil lawsuit brought against the City of Columbia.

Douglass Family Aquatic Center opens ahead of holiday weekend

July 1, 2022 8:27 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Another pool has opened up in Columbia. The Douglass Family Aquatic Center will be open from noon to 5 p.m. on Wednesday through Sunday for the rest of the summer. The pool will also be open Monday on the Fourth of July. Columbia Parks and Recreation delayed the Douglass Family Aquatic Center

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Former Jefferson City couple charged after argument leads to shooting

July 1, 2022 8:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two Cole County residents are in jail after an argument led to a gun going off.

Boonville man charged with a sex crime after incident at a park

July 1, 2022 4:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cooper County prosecutor has charged Robert Lee Kelly, 24, with first-degree sexual misconduct.

Columbia Regional Airport preparing for busy holiday weekend

July 1, 2022 6:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

AAA expects there to be over 47.9 million Americans will travel this weekend with 3.6 million of those expected to be to traveling by air.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County moves to high COVID level; reports 73 new cases

July 1, 2022 2:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Blair Oaks superintendent retires after nearly two month leave of absence

July 1, 2022 5:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Blair Oaks Superintendent Jim Jones announced his retirement effective Thursday.

Motorcyclist killed in Columbia crash

July 1, 2022 4:02 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcyclist was killed Friday morning in a crash in north Columbia. The crash happened at about 9:45 a.m. at Paris Road and Vandiver Drive, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release. Mark Lamont, 49, of Columbia was not wearing a helmet and suffered fatal injuries, police said. The crash

Boone County Joint Communications reminds residents when to call 9-1-1 vs. 3-1-1

July 1, 2022 3:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Boone County Joint Communications is preparing for an increase in calls over the holiday weekend.