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Storms drop tornadoes in KC area; wind damage in Lake of the Ozarks region

June 8, 2022 3:58 PM Matthew Sanders

Two tornadoes hit the Kansas City area early Wednesday — part of a system that also caused wind damage in the Lake of the Ozarks area.

Mid-Missouri roads deal with flooding as more rain is expected Friday morning

May 6, 2022 6:19 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Friday morning, MoDOT still lists multiple roads closed due to flooding in Camden, Maries, Morgan and Osage counties among others. The department Tweeted the updated closures Friday morning, advising drivers to check back in with the department for updates. Several Mid-Missouri roads are closed Friday as more rain is

Mid-Missouri school districts alert families to school bus delays due to flooding

May 5, 2022 8:35 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Mid-Missouri school districts are dealing with school bus delays due to flooding. The Cole R-V School District in Eugene, Missouri sent a text message to families and staff Thursday morning that flooding may cause some school buses to run late. Two school bus routes and part of a third for the

Tax questions, bond issues dominate April ballot

March 25, 2022 2:21 PM Matthew Sanders

Plenty of local governments in Mid-Missouri will be asking their constituents for more tax revenue this April.

Belle man arrested for multiple counts of possession of child porn

March 23, 2022 2:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Belle man is facing multiple counts of possession of child porn after an investigation by the Maries County Sheriff’s Office.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 5

March 22, 2022 2:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports three new coronavirus-related deaths, seven new cases

March 18, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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Boone County’s new Missouri Senate district could lead to party switch

March 14, 2022 10:16 AM Molly Stawinoga

Several other Mid-Missouri districts would see shifts if the tentative map is put into place.

State files charges against Maries County contractor with consumer fraud

March 9, 2022 3:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Rodney Durbin faces nine counts in Maries County for defrauding consumers and financially exploiting elderly Missourians.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports a positivity rate over 6%

March 3, 2022 2:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 COVID-19 patients in hospitals

March 2, 2022 3:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 11 coronavirus cases; positivity rate 6.7%

March 1, 2022 2:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

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MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 201 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

February 28, 2022 11:03 AM ABC 17 News Team

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CDC masking recommendations for mid-Missouri

February 28, 2022 5:29 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A majority of Americans no longer need to wear a face mask while indoors, according to new recommendations released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. The agency classifies counties in the United States by three different community levels which are classified as low, medium, and high. These community levels are