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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.

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.