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Fatal crash closes Highway 50 in Moniteau County

November 24, 2020 7:45 AM Matt Ragsdale

Authorities say one person is dead and two others were hurt in a wreck on Highway 50 in Moniteau County on Tuesday morning.

WATCH: President-elect introduces nominees and appointees

November 24, 2020 11:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

President-elect Joe Biden and Sen. Kamala Harris will hold a news conference Tuesday to introduce their nominees and appointees to major national security and foreign policy posts.

Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri

COVID-19 means food banks need more donations this year

November 24, 2020 12:17 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Food Bank for Central & Northeast Missouri is working to continue distributing food safely to families and individuals during the COVID-19 pandemic. The organization’s website said the food bank has 140 partner agencies, including local food pantries and soup kitchens, that have been essential in distributing food to community members. President

Highway patrol helicopter helping with Callaway County manhunt

November 24, 2020 11:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol was using a helicopter to help Callaway County deputies find a stolen vehicle suspect Tuesday. Deputies were in the area of Route F and County Road 207 searching for a man suspected of stealing a vehicle from a Fulton business, Sheriff Clay Chism said. The suspect ran

Deputies investigating after man found shot in Pulaski County

November 24, 2020 5:56 AM Brittany Wiley

The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after a man was found shot Monday evening.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should people be their own coronavirus contact tracers?

November 24, 2020 1:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some local health departments are making people who test positive for coronavirus do their own contact tracing.

Columbia Police arrest suspect following an alleged drug deal

November 24, 2020 12:05 AM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police stopped a vehicle on Oct. 29 after detectives witnessed “two short stops” which they say is indicative of a drug deal. According to court documents, Street Crimes Unit detectives witnessed a drug deal and pulled over a van following the deals. The detectives made contact with the driver and passenger.

Man accused of burglary and sexual misconduct in Eldon

November 23, 2020 11:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ELDON, Mo. (KMIZ) Eldon Police arrested a man after a disturbance Friday when the man is accused of assaulting a woman. According to court documents, Eldon Police were stopped by a resident and told that a man had entered his home and assaulted his daughter. The daughter told police that Steve Stollings knocked on the

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 161 COVID-19 to state dashboard

November 23, 2020 9:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia PD K-9 helps catch person suspected of DWI

November 23, 2020 11:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County DWI traffic stop on Bonny Linn Drive leads to a foot chase into a wooded area. Officials say the suspect ran from the deputies into the wooded area and a Columbia Police K-9 help capture the suspect. Officials say the suspect is still back there and they are trying

Drugs, weapons seized Friday in Moniteau County

November 23, 2020 11:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a tip, an investigation into a residence on Highway K in California leads to the arrest of Jeffery Abbott for multiple drug charges and a weapons charge Friday. According to court documents, Moniteau County Sheriff’s Office searched the residence and found multiple drugs (fentanyl, meth, marijuana and several schedule 4 drugs)

Local HS basketball highlights and scores: Nov. 23, 2020

November 23, 2020 10:43 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Here are the local high school basketball scores from Monday, Nov. 23, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Fulton (32) Blair Oaks (53) FINAL Tuscumbia (55) Versailles (57) FINAL BOYS HOOPS MMA (41) Battle (80) FINAL Linn (47) Eldon (32) FINAL Vienna (52) California (33)

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

Mizzou football to play Vanderbilt this weekend after Arkansas game postponed due to COVID-19 concerns

November 23, 2020 5:42 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will now play Vanderbilt on Saturday at 11 a.m. due to COVID-19 concerns at Arkansas. The Tigers were originally supposed to play the Razorbacks this weekend, but the SEC postponed the Battle Line Rivalry Game due to positive COVID-19 tests at Arkansas. “As we continue to adapt to

Maries County traffic stop leads to multiple charges

November 23, 2020 9:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Maries County man was arrested on mulitple charges Friday after a traffic stop. According to a probable cause statement, a Maries County Sheriff’s department lieutenant observed Travis Weed traveling the center of the roadway for 100 yards. Lt. Mark Morgan pulled over Weed for the violation. Morgan reports that Weed’s

Fulton City Council could make face masks mandatory Tuesday night

November 23, 2020 6:42 PM Connor Hirsch

Fulton Mayor Lowe Cannell said the ordinance they will be discussing is similar to the draft that was presented to council back in July. He said the council can make adjustments, or completely reject to proposal all together.

A mother and daughter walk through downtown Columbia while it snows.

Assistance agencies struggling to keep up with needs of less fortunate

November 23, 2020 5:16 PM Zach Boetto

According to representatives from both agencies, the demand for help in the first half of the year has put them in a tough position in these winter months.

Boone County Commission considering a 30-day trial period for mask mandate

November 23, 2020 3:35 PM Victoria Bragg

Commissioners brought up the mask ordinance in a conference call with local leaders from across the county Monday morning.

Local fire departments adjust to COVID-19

November 23, 2020 7:06 PM Sydney Olsen

Firefighters are adjusting the way they respond to calls during the Coronavirus pandemic.

DEFENDERS: Utility scams increase during the holiday season

November 23, 2020 3:54 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Holiday’s can be a stressful time and scammers are taking advantage of it. During this time of year, Ameren is reminding customers to be on the look out for utility scams. Ameren told ABC 17 News during the holidays and extreme weather, utility scams tend to be on the rise. Here are