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PHOTOS: Storms rolled into Mid-Missouri Tuesday

April 29, 2020 8:11 AM Kevin Schneider

A look from some of our viewers at the storms that rolled in yesterday.

State health department could pay private labs more than $1 million to ramp up testing

April 28, 2020 7:48 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services could pay more than $1 million to private labs in increase testing capacity as the state begins to relax social distancing rules. The contracts obtained by ABC 17 News show that at least three labs, including one in mid-Missouri, will help the state

Mizzou AD firmly believes football season will kick off as scheduled

April 28, 2020 5:39 PM Andrew Kauffman

Mizzou athletic director Jim Sterk remains optimistic about the 2020 college football season, Sterk said in a letter to season ticket holders on Tuesday. “I can tell you that we remain encouraged with the progress being made against the virus and firmly believe the Tigers will kick off as scheduled this fall,” Sterk said in

Mid-Missouri counties to get millions in federal funding

April 28, 2020 9:25 PM Katie Greathouse

Several counties in Mid-Missouri are expected to receive millions of dollars in federal funding to help with COVID-19-related costs.

Alert canceled for missing Osage Beach woman

April 28, 2020 5:36 PM Matthew Sanders

Osage Beach police have issued an alert to help find a missing 77-year-old woman.

Local hospitals postpone thousands of elective procedures during COVID-19

April 28, 2020 8:04 PM Sydney Olsen

Representatives from hospitals in Columbia announced last week they will slowly begin to schedule more procedures and surgeries that are not related to COVID-19.

Chiefs release longtime punter

April 28, 2020 5:16 PM Andrew Kauffman

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Chiefs released longtime punter Dustin Colquitt on Tuesday. The 37-year-old had been with the organization for 15 years. One of the greatest Chiefs ever ✊Thank you for everything, Dustin! pic.twitter.com/SdADxIhM1N— Kansas City Chiefs (@Chiefs) April 28, 2020 Colquitt was the longest tenured player on the Chiefs roster. Kansas City drafted

Mizzou gymnast named SEC event specialist of the year

April 28, 2020 5:21 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou gymnast Helen Hu is the SEC event specialist of the year, as announced by the conference on Tuesday. 2️⃣ All-America honors6️⃣ @SEC weekly awards1️⃣5️⃣ Event titles Helen Hu is the 2020 @SEC Event Specialist of the Year❗📰 https://t.co/fgAleIRUAr#MIZ 🐯 pic.twitter.com/mHlkdVGCnK— Mizzou Gymnastics (@MizzouGym) April 28, 2020 The Chicago native is the

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe weather possible this afternoon, evening

April 26, 2020 8:27 PM Luke Victor

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Stormtrack Weather Alert Day ahead of the threat for severe thunderstorms tonight. Tuesday Afternoon Update: Showers and thunderstorms have developed ahead of the cold front, and with ample sunshine this afternoon, they’ll have plenty of energy to work with through the evening. Storms will intensify and

Wind knocks over electric pole

April 28, 2020 7:04 PM Katie Greathouse

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Strong winds knocked over an electric pole in Boone County as storms swept across Mid-Missouri on Tuesday. It happened on Route K at McBaine city limits before 6 p.m. BCJC: Electric pole leaning at Route K at McBaine city limits and creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.—

Columbia man accused in shooting at Boone County trailer park

April 28, 2020 7:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County deputies arrested a 23-year-old man on suspicion of assault and other crimes after a shooting Tuesday.

Columbia man pleads guilty to meth, gun possession

April 28, 2020 4:59 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man admitted in federal court Tuesday to having methamphetamine and a gun.

Callaway County Health Department working with businesses and residents to reopen community

April 28, 2020 4:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Health Department is working to give guidance to residents and businesses as the state moves toward reopening.

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens delivers masks

Masks delivered by former Missouri governor fail fit test

April 28, 2020 4:30 PM Matthew Sanders

Masks delivered by a former Missouri governor to at least one local agency to protect first responders from COVID-19 did not pass a fit test.

Mid-Missouri hospitals prepare for spike in COVID-19 patients after reopening

April 28, 2020 11:50 AM Molly Stawinoga

With the state reopening in less than a week, hospitals in mid-Missouri are preparing for a possible spike in COVID-19 cases.

Missouri COVID-19 deaths jump

April 28, 2020 2:02 PM Matthew Sanders

The number of COVID-19 deaths in Missouri jumped by 26 on Tuesday.

Officers identify human remains of Columbia man missing since September

April 28, 2020 3:51 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Police Department said Tuesday that human remains found two weeks ago have been identified as a Columbia man who had been missing for months.

Missouri governor says COVID-19 hospitalizations down in most regions

April 28, 2020 2:27 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson presented evidence Tuesday that the COVID-19 pandemic was slowing in Missouri and emphasized the need for business to resume operations.

Woman pleads guilty to federal charge in disabled Fulton man’s death

April 28, 2020 2:30 PM Matthew Sanders

A former caregiver of disabled Fulton man Carl DeBrodie pleaded guilty Tuesday to charges of obstructing the investigation into DeBrodie’s death.

Coast Guard: Duck boat changes needed after Missouri sinking

April 28, 2020 12:51 PM Associated Press

The U.S. Coast Guard says it will recommend that canopies and side curtains be removed from amphibious tour vehicles known as stretch duck boats.