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Insurance claims climb past $150 million from 2019 tornado damage

May 22, 2020 11:46 AM Lucas Geisler

Missouri insurance companies took in more than $150 million in claims related to damage from the tornado that hit Miller and Cole counties last year.

Mayors want special session on online sales tax

May 22, 2020 5:27 AM Brittany Wiley

A group of Missouri mayors is asking Gov. Mike Parson to call a special session to ensure that the state collects online sales taxes.

Experts say routine important ahead of new school year

May 21, 2020 8:53 PM Zach Boetto

As an unconventional school year comes to an end, administrators and education experts are turning their focus to the upcoming school year.

Average deaths per day from COVID-19 dropping in Missouri

May 21, 2020 7:53 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The average number of people dying from COVID-19 in Missouri continues to drop from its mid-month peak. The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 30 more deaths on Thursday, bringing the statewide total to 661 since the pandemic first hit the state in March. It is the third time this

Andrew’s at-home sports: May 21, 2020

May 21, 2020 10:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman is asking all of our viewers to send in your best at-home sports videos to news@kmiz.com. He will share the best ones in his 10 p.m. sportscast every night for the foreseeable future. You can watch Andrew’s at-home sports from Thursday, May 21 in the video player above.

Police cruiser involved in Columbia crash

May 21, 2020 2:36 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia Police Department cruiser was heading to a foot chase Thursday when it was hit by an SUV at Providence Road and Grindstone Parkway. An officer was driving westbound on Grindstone at about 1:30 p.m. when another vehicle T-boned the cruiser at the Providence intersection, CPD Sgt. Brian Tate said at

Police investigate stolen motorcycles from Mid America Harley-Davidson

May 21, 2020 9:28 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is seeking help from the public in finding motorcycles stolen from Mid America Harley-Davidson earlier this week. Officers responded to an alarm at the business on Freedom Drive around 3:30 a.m. Tuesday. Investigators say they found broken glass at the scene and later discovered four motorcycles were stolen.

New program aimed at helping MACC students transfer to Columbia College

May 21, 2020 9:17 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College and Moberly Area Community College have partnered to launch a new program to help students transition to Columbia College. According to a news release, students from MACC will be able to live on Columbia College’s campus while taking classes through MACC. Officials say the partnership will also allow students to

WATCH: Boone County commissioner on COVID-19 reopening, jobs, taxes

May 21, 2020 5:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County Southern District Commissioner Fred Parry appeared live on ABC 17 News at 5 on Thursday to discuss the ongoing recovery from COVID-19.

JCPS AD finds silver lining a year after devastating tornado

May 21, 2020 4:12 PM Andrew Kauffman

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The devastating 2019 Jefferson City tornado could end up leading to new facilities for future Jefferson City High School athletes, according to JCPS athletic director Ehren Earleywine. “It provided a real silver lining for our future facilities because across the street most of those houses were wiped out, and it provided

MU permanently closes Adult Day Connection program amid COVID-19 pandemic

May 21, 2020 7:45 PM Katie Greathouse

The University of Missouri has decided to permanently close a program amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boone County mobile testing collaborative

State to conduct community COVID-19 testing in Boone County

May 21, 2020 2:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri health officials will conduct community sampling for COVID-19 in Boone and several other Missouri counties in the coming weeks.

THURSDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 cases reported in Cole, Boone counties

May 21, 2020 9:09 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Deadlines approach for plates, licenses that expired in March and April

May 21, 2020 4:48 PM Ben Fein

Time is ticking for those who have taken advantage of the state’s grace period for driver’s license and license plate renewals.

Home damaged by gunfire in west Columbia

May 21, 2020 4:10 PM Matthew Sanders

A home was damaged when shots were fired Thurday morning in west Columbia, police said.

Schnucks to try new natural foods concept at old Lucky’s location

May 21, 2020 1:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Schnucks will try out a new store concept at the Lucky’s Market location in downtown Columbia.

No charges against officer in deadly Jefferson City shooting

May 21, 2020 12:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The Cole County prosecuting attorney said Wednesday that he will not file charges against a Jefferson City police officer who fatally shot a suspect last month.

Russellville man flown to hospital after Miller County crash

May 21, 2020 12:15 PM Matthew Sanders

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Russellville man suffered serious injuries Wednesday in a one-vehicle crash in Miller County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Marvin Buthod, 86, was driving on Route AA just south of Old Bass Road at about 9:30 p.m. when his vehicle went off the left side of the road. Buthod’s pickup

Columbia Public Schools officials talk budget, internet agreement

May 21, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education discussed the district’s budget and an internet agreement at its work session Thursday.

Missouri CARES Act funding group to meet Thursday

May 21, 2020 7:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

State leaders are expected to talk about unemployment and business recovery at the 10 a.m. meeting.