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City of Columbia delays utility shutoffs

October 6, 2020 12:04 AM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia has delayed turning off utilities for customers who are behind on their bills.

TRUTH ALERT: Rowden ad hits Baker on work record

October 5, 2020 7:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A political ad from the campaign of state Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) attacks his Democratic opponent on her work in the health care field. Rowden is running against Judy Baker for the state Senate District 19, which covers Boone and Cooper counties. An ABC 17 News Truth Alert looked into an attack

Columbia police ask community to keep eyes peeled after recent gun violence

October 5, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia logged six shootings in the first four days of October.

Man arrested after running from Columbia Police Friday evening

October 5, 2020 11:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement states how Columbia Police arrested a man after a short police chase. Court documents report a Columbia police officer was patrolling the 300 block of Nebraska when he saw a subject he believed to be Michale Rubio riding a bike. After turning around the patrol vehicle,

Cole County man arrested after pulling gun on man

October 5, 2020 10:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County sheriff’s deputies arrested a Jefferson City man after he allegedly pulled and pointed a gun at someone on Friday night. According to a Cole County probable cause statement, deputies responded to a report of a man taking a gun away from a highly intoxicated man. According to court documents,

Local highlights and scores: Oct. 5, 2020

October 5, 2020 9:40 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school scores from Monday, Oct. 5, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HIGH SCHOOL SOFTBALL Blair Oaks (7) Hickman (2) FINAL Capital City (0) Helias (7) FINAL Centralia (10) North Callaway (0) FINAL Hallsville (14) New Franklin (0) FINAL Fulton (12) Moberly (2) FINAL HIGH

Man accused of assaulting officers Sunday night in Osage County

October 5, 2020 9:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FREEBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage County probable cause statement reveals what happened during a burglary call on Sunday night in Osage County. According to court documents, a deputy from the Osage County Sheriff’s Department arrived on scene and found law enforcement attempting to place Gage Wansing to a patrol vehicle. Documents report that Wansing allegedly

Chiefs beat Patriots behind strong second half

October 5, 2020 8:55 PM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Chiefs improved to 4-0 after a 26-10 win over the Patriots on Monday night. New England’s defense held KC to just six points at halftime, but the Chiefs came alive in the second half. Patrick Mahomes was 19/29 for 236 yards and two touchdowns. The Chiefs forced four turnovers, including

MONDAY UPDATES: Governor Parson provides update on returning to work; 4 staffers test positive

October 5, 2020 8:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on COVID-19 around Mid-Missouri.

Afternoon motorcycle wreck on Highway 50/63 sends driver to hospital

October 5, 2020 4:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday afternoon, a motorcycle wreck on Highway 50/63 sent the driver to the hospital with serious injuries. According to the Jefferson City Police Department’s traffic crash release, the driver was traveling westbound on the 6900 block of Highway 50/63 near Militia drive when the driver laid the motorcycle down and

Statewide speed limit enforcement campaign runs Oct. 10-18

October 5, 2020 4:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety wants to remind all drivers that a statewide media campaign will be held Oct. 10-18. Speed limit enforcement will run Oct. 16-18. During this time law enforcement will be actively enforcing Missouri’s speed limit laws and reminding drivers of the increased risks associated with higher

Morgan County man arrested in Camden County after disturbance, biting officer

October 5, 2020 4:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Gravois Mills man after responding to a disturbance at Shady Gators Bar early Sunday morning. According to the Camden County Sheriff’s Department probable cause statement, several security officers were with the subject that was being detained by the roadway when the deputy arrived. In the

Columbia utility disconnections begin; some not in favor of proposed property tax increase

October 5, 2020 4:03 PM Riane Cleveland

The city of Columbia began utility disconnections Monday for customers behind on their payments.

Medical marijuana in Missouri could be available this month

October 5, 2020 3:47 PM Associated Press

MARYLAND HEIGHTS, Mo. (AP) — A St. Louis County lab’s approval to start testing samples of marijuana means that commercial marijuana for medical use could be on the shelves this month. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that EKG Labs in Maryland Heights on Sept. 26 became the first of 10 licensed medical marijuana testers to

Nebraska man drowns in Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks

October 5, 2020 3:44 PM Associated Press

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (AP) — A 21-year-old Nebraska man has drowned in the Lake of the Ozarks. The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Reece Isenberg of Omaha, Nebraska, died Saturday morning after he went swimming off a dock and never resurfaced. The State Patrol said Isenberg was intoxicated at the time that he drowned in

Another killing means St. Louis ties record homicide rate

October 5, 2020 3:42 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis has tied its all-time record homicide rate, following a shooting death at a north side bar. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that 36-year-old William Edwards of Cahokia, Illinois, was killed Sunday night at Bernie’s Place Lounge & Restaurant. A 28-year-old woman is suspected in the crime. St. Louis has

Callaway County Route D Bridge now open to traffic

October 5, 2020 3:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY – The new Callaway County Route D bridge over Interstate 70 is now open to traffic after months of construction. A contractor working for the Missouri Department of Transportation replaced the previous bridge and made roadway improvements at various locations along the north outer road of I-70 near the bridge. Route D has

Trump aims for Monday release after outside drive-by

October 5, 2020 10:48 AM Associated Press

President Donald Trump is hoping for a Monday discharge from the military hospital where he is being treated for COVID-19.

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Highway patrol: New Bloomfield man seriously injured in Friday crash

October 5, 2020 8:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Friday morning crash in New Bloomfield sent a local man to the hospital with serious injuries.

Columbia city councilman proposes basic needs funding

October 5, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

City councilman Ian Thomas said the funds raised would go to help thousands in Columbia with rental assistance, homelessness services, workforce development and more, adding that the biggest need in the short and long-term is utility assistance.