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Military enlistment increases in years following 9/11 attacks

September 10, 2021 10:50 AM Deborah Kendrick

Twenty years ago 2,996 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that would eventually launch America into its longest war.

The football field at Battle High School

Principal: Battle High School threats not credible

September 10, 2021 4:54 PM Matthew Sanders

“Yesterday we were alerted to a number of rumors going around regarding tonight’s home football game,” Principal Adam Taylor wrote in a letter to parents. “The rumors included a possible safety threat at the event.

Fingerprints, DNA taken from McLean in multi-state death investigation

September 10, 2021 1:12 PM Lucas Geisler

The Sioux City Police Department took the evidence from J.T. McLean’s body on Thursday, according to a search warrant obtained by ABC 17 News. The inventory lists just the fingerprints and DNA swabs.

Jefferson City man admits guilt in shooting cases

September 10, 2021 1:09 PM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty earlier this week to charges in five cases, including admitting to a role in two shootings. According to the Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Jaquan Whirley pleaded guilty on Wednesday to felony counts of receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, first-degree assault, second-degree accessory to robbery,

Missouri Chamber of Commerce opposes Biden’s vaccine plan, says it raises more questions than answers

September 10, 2021 12:42 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry voiced its opposition to President Joe Biden’s vaccine plan on the basis that it takes away businesses’ freedom of choice.

Woman charged in murder-for-hire plot tests positive for THC while out on bond

September 10, 2021 11:19 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A Camden County woman charged in a murder-for-hire plot tested positive for THC while out on bond in August.

Patriot Day to kick off Friday to honor those who lost their lives 20 years ago

September 10, 2021 7:18 AM Zola Crowder

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the 20 year anniversary of 9/11 approaches, many people are preparing to honor those that lost their lives on that tragic day. Here in Mid-Missouri the two-day Patriot Day event starts Friday with events lasting through Saturday. The motorcade, which consisted of patriot motorcycle riders and first responders escorting the

South Dakota deputies serve warrants in J.T. McLean case

September 9, 2021 8:16 PM Lucas Geisler

ELK POINT, S.D. (KMIZ) Deputies found a white cord and rubber straps inside the truck a mid-Missouri murder suspect killed himself on Wednesday night. The evidence seized through a search warrant could be used in murder investigations in Boone and Miller counties. Deputies there are looking into the deaths of four people, including Allison Abitz,

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you back President Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandate plans?

September 10, 2021 3:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden said Thursday that his administration is working on plans to vastly expand the number of Americans required to get coronavirus shots.

Missouri politicians comment on President Biden’s new vaccine mandate that could cover 100 million Americans

September 9, 2021 11:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Several state and local politicians have expressed their opinions on President Biden’s new vaccine mandate that could cover 100 million Americans.

The 9/11 attack changed airport security for good

September 9, 2021 10:43 PM Chanel Porter

Going through airports before the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, was a much simpler process, but stricter policies still continue to be enforced even 20 years after the incident.

History teacher has kept the memory of 911 alive for 16 years

September 9, 2021 9:30 PM Leila Mitchell

Each year, for the past 16 years, Helias Catholic High School history teacher Coach Victor Bell has taught students the events that took place on 9/11, emphasizing how it shaped the United States.

Charges dropped after Columbia police arrest three near Waffle House

September 9, 2021 3:36 AM Ben Fein

A large police presence had the northbound lanes of Providence Road blocked off around 2:30 a.m. Thursday morning after one Waffle House employee said he heard multiple gunshots while on his break.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 600 active coronavirus cases

September 9, 2021 7:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 107 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 627 active cases in the county, an increase of 65 from Wednesday. The county now has a reported total number of 23,581 COVID-19 cases. The county reported 22,808 cases removed from isolation, an increase of 42. Boone County

City of Ashland votes down annexation land

September 9, 2021 9:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The city of Ashland voted down a request to annex land planned to be used for a housing facility for pregnant women. The organization wanted the annexation of 15.15 acres located off East Log Providence Road on East Hayes Road for multifamily housing. The board of alderman voted 4 to 2 Tuesday

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.