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Highway Patrol responds to fatal crash in Pettis County

May 24, 2020 8:23 AM Ben Fein

One man is dead after ca crash off of Route U in Pettis County at 1 a.m. Saturday.

Many ignore health recommendations during holiday weekend

May 23, 2020 6:42 PM Zach Boetto

Thousands of people flocked to the Lake of the Ozarks on Saturday to celebrate Memorial Day weekend.

Columbia solid waste employees exposed to COVID-19

May 23, 2020 10:48 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department confirmed Saturday several solid waste employees, as well as several employees of the temporary staffing agency used to collect recycling and trash, were exposed to COVID-19.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State reports 676 COVID-19 related deaths

May 23, 2020 3:39 PM Sydney Olsen

Boone County and Callaway County reported new cases of COVID-19 Saturday.

Crews work to clear multiple vehicle crash on I-70

May 23, 2020 4:05 PM Sydney Olsen

The eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near mile marker 122 came to a standstill after a crash involving multiple vehicles Saturday.

UMSL to waive online fees for fall semester

May 23, 2020 2:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri St. Louis will continue to waive all online course fees through the fall semester.

CDC cautions against travel ahead of a busy holiday weekend

May 23, 2020 7:21 AM Ben Fein

Some in Mid-Missouri are deciding to travel for the first time in months for Memorial Day Weekend celebrations, despite concerns of the coronavirus.

One person drowned in Lake Taneycomo Friday night.

Man drowns in lake near Branson as holiday weekend begins

May 23, 2020 7:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported a man drowned Friday night in Rockaway Beach, Missouri.

One year after the tornado: How one small business in Eldon has put the pieces back together

May 22, 2020 6:44 PM Luke Victor

Just before 11 p.m. on May 22, 2019, a small town in northern Miller county just off Highway 54 would hear the sounds of sirens.

Police investigate shooting at south Columbia park

May 22, 2020 10:50 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police are investigating a shooting at a southwest Columbia park. Officers found evidence of gunfire at the Jay Dix Station parking lot on Friday night just before 10:30 p.m. Lt. Chad Gooch told ABC 17 News that police found shell casings in the lot, but do not know if anyone was hurt.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Jefferson City Schools push back graduation

May 22, 2020 2:37 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s COVID-19 cases increased Friday by more than 200, the first time they’ve increased by that amount in nearly a week.

Salvation Army hoping to open doors back up to community soon

May 22, 2020 7:33 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) The Salvation Army in Columbia continues to accept limited donations and hold appointment-only services during the pandemic. Lori Benson, the director of community relations for the Salvation Army says they hope to get back to their open-door policy as soon as possible. “Right now The Salvation Army is one of the only

New order will allow Columbia playgrounds to reopen

May 22, 2020 6:41 PM Alec Pettus

A new order announced Friday morning by the Columbia and Boone County Health Department will change some operations at Columbia parks. Starting Tuesday, city playgrounds will open again along with city spraygrounds at Stephens Lake Park, Flat Branch Park and Douglass Park, according to a news release. Stephens Lake Park beach will remain closed. The

Boone County bars plan reopening under new COVID-19 orders

May 22, 2020 5:17 AM Sydney Olsen

More businesses will be able to reopen next week under a new COVID-19 health order that will take effect Tuesday.

Missouri health officials announce community COVID-19 testing dates, times

May 22, 2020 5:57 PM Alec Pettus

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services on Friday released dates and times for community COVID-19 testing events happening over the next 10 days.

WATCH: Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe on Jefferson City tornado anniversary

May 22, 2020 5:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City native Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe spoke Friday with ABC 17 News on the anniversary of the May 22, 2019 tornado that hit the city.

Two homes damaged, man charged in Moberly shooting

May 22, 2020 4:02 PM Alec Pettus

Moberly police said Friday that they arrested a man suspected in a shooting.

Jefferson City celebrates on tornado anniversary

May 22, 2020 3:47 PM Ben Fein

On the one-year anniversary of the tornado that touched down in Jefferson City, the city held a ceremony to celebrate the first wall being put up for a home going to a victim’s family.

Missouri unemployment jumps in April, but rate lower than most states

May 22, 2020 9:29 AM Matthew Sanders

Missouri’s unemployment rate was up in April over the previous year and the previous month, but the state fared far better than most of its neighbors and most of the nation.

Columbia man charged after foot chase in Scott Boulevard area

May 22, 2020 3:41 PM Alec Pettus

Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man who led police on a foot chase Thursday with burglary and resisting arrest.