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No injuries reported in downtown Jefferson City fire

April 28, 2020 9:53 AM Matthew Sanders

The Jefferson City Fire Department said Tuesday that it was at the scene of a structure fire downtown.

VIDEO: MU Health Care outlines plans for phased reopening

April 28, 2020 9:57 AM Zara Barker

MU Health Care Dr. Mark Wakefield joined ABC 17 News This Morning to discuss the hospital’s efforts to reopen.

Maries County crash involving trooper caused thousands in damage

April 28, 2020 9:23 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a crash involving a trooper Monday night caused about $30,000 in damage.

CPD: Officers looking for man suspected of kidnapping, domestic assault

April 28, 2020 9:07 AM Matt Ragsdale

CPD tweeted after 8 a.m. on Tuesday that the man was believed to be armed and dangerous.

Miller County chase ends in arrest

April 27, 2020 10:20 PM Katie Greathouse

Authorities arrested one person after a chase in Miller County on Monday.

Gov. Mike Parson holds a press briefing on Friday regarding COVID-19.

Parson announces new COVID-19 regulations that will allow businesses to reopen

April 27, 2020 2:17 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Monday that businesses will reopen in Missouri next week but the public will still be barred from nursing homes and retirement communities.

Two people injured in Maries County crash involving patrol vehicle

April 27, 2020 9:33 PM Katie Greathouse

MARIES COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were injured in a crash that involved a Missouri State Highway Patrol vehicle in Maries County on Monday. It happened after 5 p.m. on Highway 63 near Highway 42. According to a crash report, a 2009 Chevrolet Suburban pulled out in front of a 2020 Ford Explorer. The Ford

Comparing Missouri’s re-opening order to federal guidelines

April 27, 2020 8:29 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s new order allowing businesses to operate under relaxed rules breaks away from some federal guidelines on re-opening. An ABC 17 News review shows that the order released by Gov. Mike Parson and the Department of Health and Senior Services gives fewer rules for businesses to follow than the White House

COVID-19 impacts supply of homes in Boone County

April 27, 2020 6:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Board of Relators released statistics for single family home sales in Boone County in March.

Columbia restaurants get ready for reopening next week

April 27, 2020 11:40 AM Amber Tabeling

Missouri and Columbia/Boone County plan to reopen some businesses amid the COVID-19 pandemic, while some states and even counties have already done so.

MONDAY UPDATES: City of Columbia to rent golf carts as new COVID-19 cases hold steady

April 27, 2020 9:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back throughout the day for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Two charged with Jefferson City robbery, shooting

April 27, 2020 5:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged two Jefferson City men with armed robbery and assault after they allegedly shot another man who wanted to sell them a phone.

Intern Tyler’s tip of the week: April 27, 2020

April 27, 2020 11:14 AM Andrew Kauffman

Every Monday, our sports intern Tyler Driesenga will look back at this past week in sports news. Plus – he’ll give us his at-home tip of the week to keep you motivated during these tough times. You can watch his latest tip of the week in the video player above. Without further ado, here’s Tyler:

Some Missouri businesses reopen with COVID-19 precautions

April 27, 2020 9:49 AM Associated Press

Some businesses near St. Louis are reopening with some safety measures in place, after local officials lifted restrictions meant to slow the spread of the coronavirus.

Shots fired in north Columbia

April 26, 2020 9:50 PM Sydney Olsen

Police blocked off two roads in north Columbia Sunday night after finding evidence of shots fired. Officers blocked Bodie Drive and Edenton Boulevard to traffic.

COVID-19 making major impacts on state budget hearings

April 26, 2020 7:33 PM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri lawmakers will face a number of COVID-19 related changes when they convene at the Capitol on Monday. It’s the first time they will convene since April 7 and only the second time since leaving in March due to the impact from COVID-19. “It will be a historic budget,” said state

Endangered person advisory for Lake Ozark teenager canceled

April 26, 2020 3:52 PM Sydney Olsen

The Camden County Sheriff’s Department has issued an endangered person advisory for a missing teenager.

Jefferson City fire crews put out a house fire Sunday morning.

One man dies in Jefferson City house fire

April 26, 2020 10:04 AM Molly Stawinoga

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was transported to a local hospital after a house fire in Jefferson City. Steven A. Davis, 35, later died from his injuries sustained in the fire. According to a news release from the Jefferson City Fire Department, firefighters responded shortly after 4 a.m. Sunday to the 800 block of

Legislative session to resume amid COVID-19 pandemic

April 26, 2020 6:17 AM Ben Fein

Missouri lawmakers will convene for the first time Monday since April 7 and only the second time since leaving in mid-March due to the impact from COVID-19.

Search and rescue at Finger Lakes Park

April 25, 2020 8:49 PM Sydney Olsen

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