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TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri reporting over half of all counties at medium COVID community level

July 19, 2022 6:20 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Officer shot during North Kansas City traffic stop dies from injuries, suspect in custody

July 19, 2022 2:42 PM CNN Newsource

By KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story NORTH KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMOV) — A North Kansas City police officer has died from his injuries after he was shot in the line of duty. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said a person of interest has been taken into custody after he shot Officer

Marissa Hollowed returning to ABC 17 News

July 18, 2022 3:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News is welcoming back a familiar face to Mid-Missouri.

Motorcycle crash kills Centralia man in Cole County

July 16, 2022 7:13 PM Hannah Falcon

A Centralia man died Saturday afternoon after a motorcycle crash in Cole County, according to the crash report from Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F.

Missouri swimmer likely infected with amoeba in Iowa dies

July 16, 2022 12:27 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri resident who was infected with a rare brain-eating amoeba that likely happened after swimming in a southwestern Iowa lake has died, health officials said Friday. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services said the patient died due to primary amebic meningoencephalitis, a rare and usually fatal infection

Sheena Greitens seeks more privacy in civil lawsuit

July 15, 2022 5:49 AM Hannah Falcon

Former governor and current Republican U.S. Senate candidate Eric Greitens and his ex-wife Sheena Greitens did not publicly testify during a hearing Friday in their family court case.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County moves to medium COVID-19 community level

July 15, 2022 3:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Pilot arrested after landing plane on interstate in Missouri

July 15, 2022 8:19 AM Associated Press

GRAIN VALLEY, Mo. (AP) — An intoxicated pilot was arrested after landing a small aircraft early Friday on Interstate 70 southeast of Kansas City, Missouri, after radioing that he had run out of fuel, authorities said. The landing about 2:30 a.m. east of Grain Valley, roughly 20 miles (32 kilometers) southeast of Kansas City, closed

As medical marijuana thrives, Missourians could see recreational use on November ballot

July 14, 2022 1:33 PM Hannah Falcon

In the four years since the program was first approved by Missouri voters, it’s grown to having dispensaries and cultivators in nearly every corner of the state.

Missouri AG says FBI can’t audit concealed carry permits

July 13, 2022 4:58 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says FBI agents will not be allowed to audit concealed carry permits collected by county sheriffs. Schmitt sent a letter to FBI Director Christopher Wray Wednesday saying Missouri law prohibits federal, state and private entities from having access to records of Missourian residents who have

$50,000 grant awarded to evaluate wastewater system improvements for New Bloomfield

July 13, 2022 3:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

NEW BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Natural Resources has awarded a $50,000 Clean Water Engineering Report Grant to the city of New Bloomfield to evaluate the city’s wastewater and collection system. “An important part of our work is helping Missouri communities maintain and improve their aging water treatment systems,” said Dru Buntin, director

Belfonte Dairy Recalls “Chocolate to Die For” ice cream in 1.5 quart package

July 13, 2022 3:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Belfonte Dairy is recalling “Chocolate to Die For” premium ice cream because it may contain undisclosed peanuts. The ice cream comes in a 1.5 quarts (1.41 L) container. The ice cream was produced at its Kansas City ice cream manufacturing facility. The affected products were sold and distributed to customers and

MoDOT seeks feedback about possible Interstate 70 improvements in Boone County

July 13, 2022 5:48 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Transportation is asking the public for feedback on possible improvements and changes that could be made to a stretch of I-70 in Boone County.

Two friends share the life of two people killed in a fatal car crash on Highway 124

July 12, 2022 6:29 PM Kennedy Miller

On Tuesday, close friends talked about the life of two people from Boonville who died in a car crash on Highway 124 a few miles outside of Fayette on Monday night.

New suicide and crisis hotline number 9-8-8 set to launch on Saturday

July 12, 2022 3:15 PM Erika McGuire

The number 9-8-8 will be replacing the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline of 1-800-273-TALK beginning on Saturday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should a special legislative session include abortion ban-related issues?

July 12, 2022 2:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri’s Democratic leaders on Monday called on Gov. Mike Parson to include clarifying Missouri law related to contraception and ectopic pregnancies. in a special session

15-year-old killed, another teen hurt in boating accident on Table Rock Lake

July 11, 2022 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

By Lacey Beasley Click here for updates on this story NEAR BRANSON, Missouri (KCTV) — The Missouri State Water Patrol reports the driver of a pontoon hit a group of swimmers before the boat hit a rock bluff Sunday afternoon. The accident happened in an area known as Breezy Point, near State Park Marina. The

Mask mandates not on the table in Boone County public buildings despite rising COVID numbers

July 8, 2022 8:54 PM Kennedy Miller

Despite rising COVID-19 case numbers in Missouri, Columbia and Boone County Public Health and Human Services said Friday that officials haven’t had any conversations about bringing a mask mandate back to government buildings.