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Road crews focus on side streets as main routes improve

January 24, 2020 12:49 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia road crews are treating priority and non-priority routes throughout the day on Friday and have crews scheduled to continue through the night.

Columbia man faces assault charge for an alleged attack with a metal pipe

January 24, 2020 6:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say Campbell ran over to the man as he was parking and started hitting the man’s car as well as the man with the metal pipe.

State issues seven marijuana licenses in Columbia, two in Jefferson City

January 24, 2020 2:43 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services released the results of the more than 1,200 applications for medical marijuana dispensaries Friday.

Medical marijuana licenses issued to 192 Missouri facilities

January 23, 2020 11:13 AM Joe McLean

Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services announced Thursday that the issuance of medical marijuana dispensary licenses to 192 facilities will happen by the end of the day.

PHOTOS: Snow blankets Mid-Missouri

January 24, 2020 11:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at some of the beautiful scenes after a storm dumps snowfall across the viewing area.

LIVE: House Democrats make closing arguments at impeachment trial

January 24, 2020 11:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

House Democratic impeachment managers will make closing arguments in their case against President Donald Trump starting at noon Friday.

Snow-covered roads cause traffic issues Friday morning

January 24, 2020 4:42 AM Madison Fleck

Roadways were covered Friday morning as more than 3 inches of snow fell overnight.

MoDOT using GPS technology to keep drivers safe

January 23, 2020 7:13 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Transportation Central District is using technology to track each of its vehicles while they are out on the road. The department has been using the technology for four years to track the benefits it has.

Columbia P and Z approves request for new downtown hotel

January 23, 2020 3:43 PM Matt Ragsdale

The proposed six-story hotel is called the Cherry Street Hotel and would sit just north of the Hitt Street Garage.

Boone County prosecutor objects to change of venue motion in Elledge case

January 23, 2020 9:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

Knight filed the motion to object on Wednesday stating Elledge’s attorney waited too long to file the change the venue motion.

Columbia firefighters respond to attic fire in south Columbia

January 23, 2020 9:26 PM Matt Ragsdale

The fire department tweeted out at 9:21 p.m. that no injuries were reported.

Tracking snow Thursday evening into Friday morning

January 23, 2020 4:49 PM Luke Victor

A Weather Alert Day has been issued tonight through Friday afternoon for accumulating snow impacting both commutes through Friday morning. TONIGHT: Moderate snow is expected this evening across mid-Missouri. Snow will begin accumulating on roadways after sunset. Accumulating snow will continue through 5am Friday before tapering off to light snow. Accumulations will slow down for the

One lane of Highway 63 South closed for crash Thursday night

January 23, 2020 6:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County and Callaway County authorities are warning drivers about crashes and road impacts on Thursday night.

Mizzou defensive back enters transfer portal

January 23, 2020 3:06 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA – A spokesperson for the Mizzou football team confirmed that corner Christian Holmes will transfer away from the team. Now that Holmes is in the transfer portal, Holmes is free to speak with coaches from across the country. Holmes played three seasons with the Tigers. In 35 games, Holmes 52 tackles, two interceptions and

RECALL ROUNDUP: Millions of Toyota and Honda cars recalled for safety concerns

January 23, 2020 7:19 PM Deborah Kendrick

Two of Japan’s biggest carmakers announced recalls over safety concerns for millions of models.

Missouri State Highway Patrol urges drivers to slow down

January 23, 2020 4:49 PM Amber Tabeling

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to around 60 calls for service on Thursday and around 500 so far in January because of winter weather.

Missouri GOP lawmakers praise WOTUS change

January 23, 2020 6:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two members of Missouri’s congressional delegation sounded off on Thursday praising President Donald Trump’s decision to change how the EPA evaluates pollution in waterways. The renamed and redefined water rule took effect today. It was officially renamed The Navigable Water Protection Rule. It will be overseen by the Environmental Protection Agency and

Bond hearing delayed for woman accused of killing husband

January 23, 2020 6:32 PM Lucas Geisler

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A hearing for a woman accused of killing her husband at their Montgomery County home will now take place in February. Prosecutors and defense attorneys agreed to push back a bond hearing for Lynlee Renick until Feb. 24. She will remain in custody without bond until then. Montgomery County Prosecutor Nathan

Callaway County prosecutor won’t file charges in November deadly shooting

January 23, 2020 5:24 PM Matt Ragsdale

Wilson said a resident acted in self-defense after 23-year-old Thomas Payne entered a residence on the 600 block of Jefferson Street Nov. 30.

Columbia woman sentenced to 7 years in DOC

January 23, 2020 11:21 AM Madison Fleck

A Columbia woman who pleaded guilty in an arson case was sentenced to seven years in the Missouri Department of Corrections on Tuesday.