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Court documents: Argument leads to assault with machete, fire extinguisher

November 19, 2020 11:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

Police were sent Wednesday night to a home in the 1500 block of Paris Road in north Columbia for a disturbance with a machete.

Columbia event space cited by the health department for COVID-19 order violations

November 19, 2020 10:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

According to the violation notice, the Atrium, 22 N. 10th St., was hosting an event and several patrons were not wearing masks.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri have a mask mandate?

November 20, 2020 1:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson fielded questions at his coronavirus briefing Thursday about whether it is time for Missouri to have a statewide mask mandate. New COVID-19 cases are growing in the state, renewing calls for a statewide requirement. However, opponents of a mandate say it’s not necessary.

Pfizer to file for emergency use of COVID-19 vaccine

November 20, 2020 6:12 AM Associated Press

Pfizer is set to ask U.S. regulators to allow emergency use of its COVID-19 vaccine, starting a process that could bring first shots as early as next month.

Chicago man charged with DWI causing serious bodily injury after Tuesday night wreck

November 19, 2020 11:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Chicago man is charged with DWI after a Tuesday night wreck that sent one person to the hospital with serious injuries. According to court documents, Pierre Garrett was crashed going eastbound on Interstate 70 at the US 40 overpass. Garrett told Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper that someone had robbed him

Missouri House committee releases recommendations to protect children from abuse at unlicensed youth residential facilities

November 19, 2020 10:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Members of the House Children and Families Committee have released recommendations designed to keep children at unlicensed youth residential facilities safe. State Rep. Sheila Solon, who chairs the committee, said the recommendations are meant to end the cycle of abuse that has occurred at unlicensed facilities in Missouri. “The lack of

2018 Columbia robbery suspect arrested and extradited from California

November 19, 2020 10:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) California has extradicted a 2018 robbery suspect back to Columbia. According to court documents, Keyon Dilosa is charged with robbery, armed criminal action and burglary after over two years. A Boone County probable cause statement states that Dilosa entered into the home of the victim and hit the victim multiple times in

Police investigating north Columbia shooting that likely damaged property

November 19, 2020 4:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

Police cruisers were parked across Edenton Boulevard between Brown Station Road and International Drive.

MoDOT plans work over next two weeks in Audrain and Montgomery County

November 19, 2020 9:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MACON, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT crews weather permitting will begin work on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County on Dec. 1-4. Traffic will be down to one lane between MM 176 and MM 178 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. each day. There will be 10 ft. width restriction in place while the work

THURSDAY UPDATES: Room at the Inn add second shelter location due to COVID-19

November 19, 2020 8:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

City of Columbia announces new ‘instant payment’ option for utility customers at a participating Walmart

November 19, 2020 8:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has rolled out a new “instant pay” option at participating Walmarts for utility customers. Utility customers will be able to pay their City of Columbia bill at any participating Walmart in the country and it will reach the City’s utility billing system in 30 minutes or less for

Judge denies drug makers’ request to toss Missouri lawsuit

November 19, 2020 6:50 PM Lucas Geisler

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) A St. Louis judge rejected a request for painkiller makers to throw out a lawsuit over their role in addiction issues across the state. Judge Michael Stelzer denied the summary judgement request from four drug makers to throw out the lawsuit based on federal preemption. Stelzer said in a Wednesday ruling

UPDATE: Power restored to 200 Three Rivers Electric Cooperative customers

November 19, 2020 3:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three River Electric Cooperative outage map is now reporting at 5 p.m. that power has been restored to the customers affected by the outage. Officials posted on social media that a dump truck tore a three-phase power line down off of Zion Road, Oak Ridge Road and Quail Valley Lake in

WATCH: White House coronavirus task force holds briefing

November 19, 2020 2:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

The White House coronavirus task force is set to hold a briefing Thursday afternoon after recent updates of progress on vaccine development.

COVID-19 cases strain Jefferson City hospital resources; St. Mary’s ICU pushed to its limit

November 19, 2020 10:54 AM Matthew Sanders

A doctor representing St. Mary’s Hospital said the hospital intensive care unit was over capacity for three days this week.

Appeals court upholds decision against former University of Missouri professor

November 19, 2020 4:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

A three-judge panel of the Western District Court of Appeals upheld Circuit Judge Jeff Harris’ judgment in Galen Suppes lawsuit against the UM System.