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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Would you travel to watch a solar eclipse?

April 10, 2023 9:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

NASA says the next total solar eclipse will happen in one year.

Safety tips to remember as you travel Easter weekend

April 7, 2023 6:29 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As Easter weekend gets underway, you should expect to see more cars on the roads as millions of people plan to travel. Reports have shown about 59% of people plan to spend more money on their biggest trip this spring compared to spring 2022. If you’re traveling for Easter this year, there are a

Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry celebrates 100th anniversary

April 6, 2023 7:01 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Chamber Of Commerce and Industry staff and state lawmakers gathered at the Capitol to celebrate the association’s 100th anniversary. Over the past century, the chamber has grown to become the largest business association in the state, representing more than 75,000 employees statewide. The chamber said earlier this week that in 2021, Missouri

Clean up begins in southeast Missouri after tornado killed 5 people Wednesday

April 6, 2023 6:30 PM Ethan Heinz

BOLLINGER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Efforts in Bollinger County have turned from search-and-recovery to cleaning up, following the tornado that hit the town of Marble Hill early Wednesday morning. Five people were reported to have been killed in the tornado: Jimmy Skaggs, 37; Susan Sullivan, 57; Destinee Koenig, 16;, Glenn Burcks, 62; and Micheal McCoy. 18.

Patrol: Missouri tornado victims were in trailer or camper

April 6, 2023 12:42 PM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER and HEATHER HOLLINGSWORTH Associated Press The five people who were killed when a tornado barreled through their rural Missouri village were inside a mobile home or adjacent camper that were obliterated, authorities said Thursday. The Missouri State Highway Patrol released the names of the victims. Glenn Burcks, 62, lived in the mobile

Ashcroft announces campaign for governor

April 6, 2023 9:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft made his campaign for governor official Thursday.

Deadly tornadoes devastate southeast Missouri county; Parson speaks at area high school

April 5, 2023 11:45 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri’s governor plans to visit rural southeast Missouri on Wednesday, where tornadoes killed multiple people overnight.

University of Missouri set to host 32nd annual Spring Greek Week blood drive

April 3, 2023 4:40 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri has partnered with Red Cross to prepare for its 32nd annual “Spring Greek Week” blood drive. The drive is scheduled from 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Monday, April 3. – Wednesday, April 5. at Mizzou Rec. Red Cross says during the 2022 Spring Greek Week blood drive a little

Law enforcement launches campaign to increase seat belt use among teens

April 2, 2023 5:18 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police along with other law enforcement agencies are joining together to put more focus on youth driving safety in Mid- Missouri to help increase seat belt use among teens and to reduce deaths on the roads. The effort is a part of law enforcement’s “Youth Seat Belt Enforcement Campaign” that

Senate’s Rowden not in favor of budget amendments targeting diversity, equity and inclusion language

March 31, 2023 3:23 PM Ryan Shiner

A top Missouri Senate leader who represents Boone County says language approved by the House in budget bills prohibiting diversity, equity and inclusion in government spending won’t make it through the Senate.

Boone County commissioner discusses additional 3% recreational marijuana sales tax; expungement issues

March 31, 2023 5:59 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Friday, The Boone County Muleskinners hosted another discussion on proposed marijuana sales taxes ahead of Tuesday’s election. Columbia, Boone County and several other cities and counties have asked voters if they should impose an additional 3% sales tax on recreational marijuana. The state currently collects a 6% tax from recreational marijuana sales, following the

House Democrats claim Missouri budget amendments promote racism

March 30, 2023 5:29 PM Ethan Heinz

The Missouri House’s budget debate Thursday morning focused largely on Republican efforts to limit diversity, equity and inclusion programs.

Rally planned for organization advocating better healthcare for mothers and babies in Missouri

March 30, 2023 6:48 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, March of Dimes, an organization advocating for mothers and babies across America is set to host “March For Change” March for Change is a rally aimed at bettering health care in several areas for mothers and babies in Missouri. The rally comes just a day after hundreds of LGBTQ+

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri ban distracted driving?

March 30, 2023 2:26 AM ABC 17 News Team

Law enforcement officials say it’s one of the biggest causes of crashes — distracted driving, including texting while driving.

Columbia mother advocates for hands-free driving laws after husband’s death

March 29, 2023 3:09 PM Hannah Falcon

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Adrienne Siddens lost her whole world on May 5, 2019, when a distracted driver ran over her husband while he was picking up cones after a marathon. “She was video chatting, she wasn’t texting and she was over 21, so technically under the current law that we have she wasn’t doing

Highway patrol troop: Traffic deaths down 25% this year

March 29, 2023 11:38 AM Nia Hinson

Traffic deaths on Missouri roads are down so far this year, officials say.

Library books become part of Missouri budget debate

March 28, 2023 12:26 PM Hannah Falcon

Libraries, their funding and local control figured heavily into a state House debate Tuesday morning, acting as a preview for what was to come later in the day when lawmakers take up the state budget.

BBQ benefit to be held for family of fallen Det. Sgt. Mason Griffith

March 28, 2023 8:02 AM Erika McGuire

ROSEBUD, Mo. (KMIZ) A BBQ benefit will be held by the Alumni of the Missouri Sheriff’s Academy Class No. 146 to raise money for the family for fallen Hermann Sgt. Mason Griffith. The benefit will be held April 22. at 11 a.m. at the American Legion Hall in Rosebud, Missouri. Sgt. Griffith was a graduate

Missouri Senator Hawley defends Trump in midst of investigation

March 26, 2023 8:00 PM Hannah Falcon

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) U.S. Sen. Josh Hawley (R-Missouri) came to Former President Donald Trump’s defense when asked about the Manhattan District Attorney’s investigation. Hawley called the investigation a “transparent” attempt to negate Trump’s chances of winning the 2024 presidential election. “If Democrats can make up crimes to interfere in elections then what will stop future

Travel safety tips to consider as you head out for spring break

March 26, 2023 5:46 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As you may consider traveling away from Mid-Missouri to enjoy some time away from home or classes, there are some travel safety tips you should consider. Travel experts expect more than 158 million people to travel for spring break in 2023, which is a volume that’s expected to surpass pre-pandemic levels. The first factor to keep