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Overnight road work to affect I-70 traffic in preparation for Rocheport Bridge construction

September 9, 2021 4:14 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to begin work on I-70 Thursday, in preparations for construction of the Rocheport Bridge.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about children getting coronavirus in schools?

September 9, 2021 1:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

Coronavirus cases among young children have been on the upswing the past few weeks in Missouri as students return to classes.

9/11 memorial trailer arrives at the Capitol ahead of Patriot Day

September 8, 2021 4:26 PM Zach Boetto

The memorial will next head to Jefferson City ahead of a Patriot Day event this weekend. It’s being towed by a semi-truck in a 40-foot-long trailer. The sides of the trailer say “Never Forget” and include the names of people who lost their lives during the Sept. 11, 2001 terror attacks, when planes crashed into the World Trade Center, the Pentagon and in a Pennsylvania field after passengers fought back against hijackers.

Columbia Municipal Court offers warrant amnesty next week

September 8, 2021 11:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The city of Columbia Municipal Court will offer warrant amnesty for individuals who wish to turn themselves into the court from Sept. 13-17.

MU Health to break ground for new medical clinic in Boonville

September 8, 2021 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The new clinic will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care providers, specialty services, imaging, a lab and physical therapy services.

Ironworker shares his 9/11 search and recovery experience

September 8, 2021 8:39 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Pete Herman, an ironworker, volunteered to help with search, rescue and recovery the day after Sept. 11, 2001. Herman like many others at ground zero risked his health and his life. Herman said when he heard about the attacks on the twin towers, he knew he needed to help. “All of a

Boone Electric Cooperative sends second crew to help with Hurricane Ida damage

September 8, 2021 9:16 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Electric Cooperative will send a second ten-person crew to Louisiana Friday to help restore power in neighborhoods. The first crew is expected to arrive in Columbia Sunday afternoon. Crews will work 16-hour shifts for 10 consecutive days to try and restore power to homes. Meredith Hoenes, Boone Electric Cooperative Communications Specialist,

Parents of recent suicide victim call on the city of Columbia to make safety improvements at Fifth And Walnut garage

September 8, 2021 7:49 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several suicides of happened at the site of the Fifth and Walnut parking garage in the past decade. Parent’s of the recent victim, Haven Thomason, is shining light on the city of Columbia not taking appropriate steps to prevent this from continuing. Earl and Jenny Rebarchek said their daughter Haven was a

Coronavirus pandemic still creating need for more substitutes in Missouri schools

September 8, 2021 5:17 PM Hannah Falcon

Public schools in Missouri have been struggling to hire enough substitute teachers since the beginning of the pandemic.

WATCH: Mizzou football players take questions ahead of Kentucky game

September 8, 2021 4:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

Several Mizzou football players took questions from the media Wednesday before the Tigers open up SEC play.

Boone County Sheriff’s Office looking for motorcycle connected to double homicide suspect

September 8, 2021 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone County Sheriff’s detectives got a tip that JT McLean had recently acquired a dark colored motorcycle and may have used that to leave the area.

Man allegedly involved in Lake Ozark shooting makes first court appearance

September 8, 2021 4:10 AM Ben Fein

Daniel S. Kurtzeborn of Iberia is set to appear at the Miller County Courthouse at 9 a.m. on Wednesday, after being charged with unlawful use of a weapon following the deadly shooting at The Lake of the Ozarks in July.

Vaccines available Wednesday to meet registration deadline for third drawing of ‘MO VIP’

September 8, 2021 5:35 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The third of five drawings for a chance to win $10,000 will take place Friday, with the deadline for new entries being Wednesday, Sept. 8 at 11:59 p.m. Anyone who has received at least one dose of a COVID-19 vaccine by the deadline can enter for the drawings. In order to make the deadline

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you interested in getting a COVID-19 antibody test?

September 8, 2021 1:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

The tests are designed to show whether a person has coronavirus antibodies — which fight the virus — either from a previous infection or from the COVID-19 vaccine. However, they are known to sometimes deliver false positives and negatives.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 132 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

September 7, 2021 6:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

The American Legion honors soldiers and 9/11 victims this weekend

September 7, 2021 11:25 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday will be 20 years since terrorists attacked the U.S., killing thousands of citizens. Some veterans at The American Legion Post 202 in Columbia are feeling some of the emotional pain as Saturday approaches. Paul Hobbs is a retired military veteran and First Vice Commander at The American Legion Post 202. He

Mizzou football players speak at news conference ahead of game against Kentucky

September 7, 2021 11:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz will take questions at noon Tuesday ahead of the Tigers’ game at Kentucky.

Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update at Columbia City Hall Monday.

Columbia City Council holds public hearing on the 2022 Annual Budget

September 7, 2021 3:37 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The second of three public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Budget was held Tuesday in the council chambers to allow opportunities for public input on the many items covered by the budget process. There was also an organized rally held outside city hall before the meeting by “Rally to Invest

Jefferson City man dies after motorcycle crash

September 7, 2021 9:31 AM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City Police Department said officers were working at the scene of a major crash on Missouri Boulevard at Ohio Street. Spokesman Lt. David Williams said the crash involved a vehicle and a motorcycle and at least one person was injured.

Reentry Opportunity Center helps Boone County residents reassimilate after prison

September 7, 2021 4:43 PM Hannah Falcon

In2Action’s Reentry Opportunity Center (ROC) held its grand opening for the new location on Paris Road in Columbia Tuesday morning.