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University of Missouri beefs up security cameras, citing input from students

May 6, 2021 1:12 PM Meghan Drakas

University spokesman Christian Basi said the school has been receiving feedback from students related to security over the last 12 months.

Salem man charged with attempted robbery of a Columbia Walmart

May 6, 2021 5:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Salem man is charged Thursday for robbery after an incident at the Walmart Supercenter off Conley Road. According to police, James Hanks, 37, of Salem, also threatened an employee while demanding money on April 29. Officials say officers found and arrested Hanks on Tuesday for an unrelated warrant. The Department’s Criminal

Marshall police looking for suspect that robbed Advance America at gunpoint

May 6, 2021 5:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MARSHALL, Mo (KMIZ) Marshall police are looking for the suspect that robbed Advance America at gunpoint Thursday morning. According to employees, the suspect entered the business and demanded money while displaying a firearm. The suspect left with an undisclosed amount of money. Officials report no one was injured during the robbery.

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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports hospitalizations up due to coronavirus

May 6, 2021 9:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

WATCH: Governor visits Eldon factory to mark expansion project

May 6, 2021 2:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson visited the Quaker Windows factory in Eldon on Thursday to tout an expansion that company leaders say will create more than 150 jobs.

Columbia Regional Airport adds direct flights as air travel recovers from pandemic

May 6, 2021 11:31 AM Chanel Porter

American Airlines resumed direct flights between Chicago and Columbia and added a third flight between Columbia and Dallas/Fort Worth on Thursday.

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New state, national unemployment claims fall as pandemic restrictions are lifted

May 6, 2021 2:15 PM Zola Crowder

Initial unemployment claims nationwide hit a peak of 900,000 in January.

Months-long road work on I-70 underway in Callaway County

May 6, 2021 5:16 AM Ben Fein

According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, work to improve pavement will take place on I-70 over the next several months.

Moberly woman sentenced to 10 years for smuggling gun in body cavity into Boone County Jail

May 5, 2021 11:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Moberly woman was sentenced to ten years in a Missouri Department of Corrections facility after smuggling a gun into the Boone County Jail back in February. On Feb. 14, Columbia police arrested Amy Wilhite for drug related offenses and took her to Boone County Jail. In March, Boone County Jail detention

True/False Film Festival kicks off outdoor festival, but capacity restrictions shrink expected ticket sales

May 5, 2021 7:06 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One of Columbia’s largest festivals kicked off on Wednesday while working to keep people safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Last year, the True/False Film Festival was held in March with indoor seating in theaters across Columbia. That was right before state and nationwide lockdowns trying to slow the spread of the novel

Missouri state workers ordered to return to office by May 17

May 5, 2021 11:36 AM Leila Mitchell

Gov. Mike Parson on Wednesday directed all state workers to return to their offices for in-person work no later than May 17.

Macon County man charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter after fatal Nov. 2020 wreck in Moniteau County

May 5, 2021 8:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Atlanta, Missouri man faces a manslaughter charge after a fatal crash in Moniteau county on Nov. 4, 2020 at Highway 50 and Petree road. 33-year-old Joseph Harrington was charged with first-degree involuntary manslaughter in connection with the wreck. Court documents say Harrington was traveling eastbound and a pickup driver was

Cole County Capital Mall vaccination clinic to change hours of operation

May 5, 2021 7:56 PM Victoria Bragg

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) The permanent vaccination site at Capital Mall in Jefferson City is set to change its hours of operation due to the decline in vaccine demand. Kristi Campbell, Cole County Health Department director, says with the increase of vaccine supply throughout the county the Capital Mall clinic has seen a steady decrease

Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission approves bridge improvements on I-70 in Boone and Callaway County

May 5, 2021 7:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission (MHTC) has approved several projects along Interstate 70 in Boone and Callaway County. One project approved by MHTC is the replacement of the Interstate 70 Outer Road bridge over Little Cedar Creek in Boone County. The current bridge, located between Boone County Route Z and North

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: COVID-19 vaccination clinic being held Saturday at Derby Ridge Elementary

May 5, 2021 9:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Construction to improve Business 50 west in Jefferson City begins next Monday

May 5, 2021 5:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Constructino crews in Jefferson City will begin work next Monday to improve Business 50 West from the Apache Flats area to St. Martins. The $3.3 Million project was award to a company by the County Commission in March. Crews will starting section one near the intersection of Route T and will

Advocate says downtown Columbia businesses still need support as coronavirus threat lessens

May 5, 2021 1:15 PM Meghan Drakas

The outlook is improving for small businesses in Columbia with low numbers of new coronavirus cases and the pending end of local health orders, an advocate for downtown business said Tuesday.

True/False Film Festival prepared for rain or shine

May 5, 2021 3:50 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The annual True/False Film Festival starts Wednesday at Stephens Lake Park this year, due to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, with an outside location, the weather is a concern throughout the weekend. Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau spokeswoman Megan McConachie, said there are plans in place in case the weather does not cooperate,

Doctor cautions Missouri school districts against lifting mask requirements

May 5, 2021 11:55 AM Chanel Porter

The Department of Health and Senior Services and the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education held a webinar for school leaders, school nurses and local health officials to keep local leaders informed with COVID-19 updates pertaining to K-12 schools and answer questions.

Woman who admitted to causing fatal crash gets 10-year prison sentence

May 5, 2021 2:26 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman who pleaded guilty to causing a crash last May that killed a Columbia man was sentenced Wednesday to 10 years in prison. Judge Jeff Harris sentenced Regine McCracken to 10 years in prison for manslaughter. McCracken pleaded guilty in March to manslaughter and three misdemeanors — fourth-degree assault, careless driving