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Columbia’s Fire in The Sky celebration in full swing

July 4, 2021 6:56 PM Ben Fein

Columbia residents flocked to Flatbranch Park downtown as the city’s Fire in The Sky celebration kicked off on Sunday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri’s seven day positivity rate climbs to close to 10%

July 4, 2021 2:54 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 9.9% on Sunday. The increase in positivity comes along with an additional 864 confirmed cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 527,495. The state also added 312 probable cases of the virus to the dashboard Sunday. In total, 95,131 probable cases of COVID-19 were

Fatal motorcycle crash in Morgan County on Saturday night

July 4, 2021 7:51 AM Meghan Drakas

MORGAN, Mo. (KMIZ) One man is dead after a fatal crash in Morgan County on Saturday night. Missouri State Highway Patrol reported the crash happened at 10:10 on Saturday night on MO 52 Eastbound about 1,000 feet from Stevenson Lane. 35-year-old Jeffery Smith from Stover, was traveling eastbound on a 2003 Harley Davidson Motorcycle when

Officials warn of the importance of firework safety ahead of Columbia’s Fire in the Sky

July 4, 2021 5:00 AM Hannah Falcon

The bicentennial celebration of Columbia’s Fire in the Sky wraps up Sunday. The annual Fourth of July festival has a lineup of family-friendly musical guests and a historical tour of Columbia planned for the final day.

Organizers highlight new events and attractions at Salute to America

July 3, 2021 6:49 PM Ben Fein

Salute to America kicked off Friday in Jefferson City, with large crowds coming from across Missouri to celebrate the holiday weekend and check out new attractions brought in this year.

Tractor trailer fire slows down traffic on I-70

July 3, 2021 3:04 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A tractor trailer caught fire Saturday afternoon around 1:00 p.m. near the St. Charles Lake of the Woods exit on I-70. Both westbound lanes of I-70 near the exit were closed due to the vehicle fire. One lane opened up a short time later. Brad Frazier, with the Columbia Fire Department, said

SATURDAY UPDATE: Missouri’s coronavirus positivity rate rises to 9.5% over the last seven days

July 3, 2021 1:18 PM Chanel Porter

The increase in positivity comes along with additional confirmed cases of the coronavirus, bringing the total to 526,631. In total, 94,819 probable cases of COVID-19 were discovered through antigen testing. DHSS has recorded a total of 9,339 deaths in the state since the start of the virus. The state dashboard says new cases are up

Dixon woman arrested after drugs were found during missing person investigation

July 2, 2021 7:45 AM Zola Crowder

During an investigation for a missing person, officials in Maries County said they found suspected methamphetamine, marijuana and prescription pills.

Reminder of CDC food safety as Fourth of July events continue at Salute to America in Jefferson City

July 3, 2021 4:22 AM Zola Crowder

Jefferson City, Mo. (KMIZ) Salute to American events continue in Jefferson City Saturday ahead of the 4th of July holiday, and many food trucks and vendors are ready for the large crowds. However, there is still proper food safety precautions to take as cases and positivity rates continue to rise in Missouri. As of Friday

Organizers and vendors anticipate large crowds at Salute to America

July 2, 2021 7:22 PM Ben Fein

Jefferson City’s annual Salute to America celebration kicked off Friday, with many vendors and organizers expecting the event to draw large crowds.

Boone County OEM recommends who to contact after recent flooding

July 2, 2021 9:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Office of Emergency Management (OEM) is recommending residents affected by flooding and storm damage to call 2-1-1 with requests for assistance. The phones are handled 24/7 to connect citizens with available community resources. Support resources available from 2-1-1 may include: Basic human needs: food pantries, shelters, rent or utility

Pfizer Vaccine at Sturgeon vaccination clinic

FRIDAY UPDATES: Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reminds residents to get a coronavirus vaccination

July 2, 2021 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

MoDOT to begin bridge deck improvements on Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City

July 2, 2021 7:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation contractors will begin the next phase of an ongoing rehabilitation project on the U.S. Route 54/63 bridges over the Missouri River in Jefferson City will begin to impact nighttime traffic next week by repairing the deck of the eastbound Route 54/63 bridge. This work will require

Downtown Columbia prepares for busy holiday weekend as coronavirus remains active

July 2, 2021 2:57 PM Hannah Falcon

Large gatherings, no mask mandate and approximately 40% vaccination rate create a hot bed for possible COVID-19 transmission.

Columbia’s Fire in the Sky firework show prepares for its new location

July 2, 2021 5:19 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual Fire in the Sky celebration in Columbia will be held Sunday at 9:15 p.m. at the American Legion Park after being held at Cosmo-Bethel Park last year during the pandemic. Erika Coffman, manager for Columbia Recreational Services, said planning the event was more difficult this year as there were many

Mid-Missouri cities celebrating Independence Day with events and firework displays

July 2, 2021 3:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Area cities and are hosting multiple events for families and fireworks displays beginning Saturday night and ending on Sunday evening. COLUMBIA CoMo 200, the Mayor’s Task Force on Bicentennial Celebration Planning, is hosting a weekend of events culminating in its main bicentennial celebration on Sunday, July 4, which was co-organized with the

Two Columbia recycling drop-offs closing next week

July 2, 2021 2:32 PM Matthew Sanders

The drop-off centers are Moser’s stores at 900 N. Keene St. and 705 Business Loop 70 W. will close Wednesday, according to the release.

Settlement reached in 2018 Columbia Waffle House shooting

July 2, 2021 12:24 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A settlement is in place between the family of a man killed at a Columbia Waffle House, the restaurant and the security guard that killed him. Attorneys for members of Anthony Warren’s family filed the proposed settlement with Judge Jeff Harris on Wednesday. The terms of the settlement are confidential, but the

A DWI driver crashed into a power pole on West Blvd.

Police identify man arrested in central Columbia crash that broke power pole

July 1, 2021 9:49 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department said it arrested a Harrisburg man on suspicion of driving while intoxicated Thursday night. Authorities closed West Boulevard between Ash Street and Hope Place around 9 p.m. to investigate the crash. ABC 17 News crews saw one car damaged and the bottom half of an electrical pole gone.

Man airlifted to hospital after three-wheeler goes airborne in Miller County

July 2, 2021 6:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

A man from Rolla was seriously injured in a crash Thursday night.