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Federal report shows drastic increase in Missouri hospital supply shortages

April 7, 2021 5:26 AM Ben Fein

In Missouri’s latest state profile report, formerly known as the ‘Red Zone’ report showed a 40% increase in hospitals reporting supply shortages.

Live April election results

April 6, 2021 5:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

Polls close at 7 p.m.

Man hospitalized after crash in Osage

March 27, 2021 7:07 AM Ben Fein

Derek Kever was transported to Capitol Region Hospital following a single vehicle crash in Osage early Saturday morning.

Osage County Sheriff’s Department investigating delay into an alleged felony assault at Osage County R-II School District

March 25, 2021 9:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

LINN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Mid-Missouri school district is under investigation for failing to report an alleged felony assault according to the Osage County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies served the Osage County R-II School District in Linn with search warrants and subpoenas Wednesday for inter-office correspondence and other communications and records regarding the incident. Deputies say the

Lake of the Ozarks water levels rapidly lowered as power demand surged

February 23, 2021 1:47 PM Victoria Bragg

Experts say the rapid drop in water levels at Lake of the Ozarks is no cause for alarm and is directly tied to increased power demands from last week’s brutal winter weather.

Local fire officials talk about ice safety as temperatures warm up

February 20, 2021 7:14 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Fire officials warn about icy road conditions remaining in some areas, damaged pipes and safety icy ponds and rivers. Brad Fraizer, the Assistant Fire Chief for the Columbia Fire Department says drivers need to remain cautious on roads, especially bridges as some areas still have not thawed out completely. “Even though we’re

Columbia Public Schools, other school districts call off Thursday classes as snow falls

February 17, 2021 3:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Several Mid-Missouri schools have called off Thursday classes as snow continues to fall on roads that are already covered or partially covered.

Linn man recovering from serious injuries after crash

February 14, 2021 1:51 AM Zach Boetto

OSAGE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is recovering from serious injuries after a crash in Osage County Saturday morning. According to highway patrol crash reports, 25 year old Joseph Voss, of Linn, was driving along Missouri Route 89 just south of country road 803 when his car ran off the road, struck a tree and

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 287 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

February 10, 2021 9:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WEATHER CONDITION UPDATES: Wreck reported on I-70 near Providence; Troop F reports injury wreck in Callaway County

February 8, 2021 4:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Joint Communication is reporting a wreck on Interstate 70 W near Providence Rd. Officials say the driving lane will be shut down. Troop F is reporting an injury wreck on southbound US 63 south of County Road 395 in Callaway County. Names released in fatal Osage Beach wreck Osage Beach police are reporting

THURSDAY UPDATES: Callaway County Missouri Health Department warns about COVID-19 vaccine survey fraud

January 21, 2021 8:32 AM ABC 17 News Team

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TUESDAY UPDATES: Cole County provides community with latest information

January 19, 2021 10:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Lake area nursing home to start giving coronavirus vaccine to residents and workers

January 13, 2021 2:42 PM Meghan Drakas

Arrowhead Senior Living Community is scheduled to give out doses of coronavirus vaccine to its residents and staff starting Thursday.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County Sheriff’s office report 28 detainees test positive for COVID-19 since Jan. 3

January 12, 2021 9:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Saline County reports COVID-19 related death and 32 new cases

December 23, 2020 11:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

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TUESDAY UPDATES: Lake Regional officials express grief and hope during pandemic

December 22, 2020 10:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Three arrested after chase from Cole County into Osage County

December 11, 2020 3:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City police arrested three suspects after a chase on Highway 50 begins in Cole County and ended in Osage County. According to the release, Jefferson City Police attempted to pull over a vehicle for a registration violation when the vehicle sped off. Officials say the vehicle went east on Hwy

Osage County Sheriff’s Department detain all suspects after chase

December 10, 2020 5:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

WESTPHALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Osage County Sheriff’s Department is reporting that all suspects have been detained after a chase that began in Cole County. According to officials, a chase began on Highway 50 in Cole County and ended near the intersection of Highway 50 and Highway BB in Osage County. Officials say the suspects were identified

One person with moderate injuries sent to Jefferson City hospital after crash closes Highway 63 in Osage County

December 1, 2020 9:20 AM Matt Ragsdale

Crews closed a portion of Highway 63 in Osage County because of a Tuesday morning crash.

Boone County traffic stop leads to multi-county chase

November 23, 2020 10:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department investigation into a parked vehicle at a gas station leads to a multi-county chase and an arrest. According to court documents, a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle driven by Devin Kempa. Kempa has a warrant out for his arrest for 1st-degree assault. Osage County Sheriff’s deputies