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Missouri lawmaker wants to halt playful highway messages

December 18, 2019 11:59 AM Associated Press

A Missouri lawmaker wants to put the brakes on transportation officials’ use of playful messages on electronic signs mounted along state highways.

House holds impeachment debate ahead of vote

December 18, 2019 7:51 AM Associated Press

A new chapter in American history is about to unfold on the House floor as a debate begins over the impeachment of President Donald Trump.

Mizzou defensive coordinator to stay on staff

December 18, 2019 11:02 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz has retained Ryan Walters as the Tigers defensive coordinator. “Since connecting with Ryan I’ve been very impressed with his ability to lead people and connect with the players,” Drinkwitz said in a release. “I’m impressed with his work on the defensive side of the ball, I look

Part of Business Loop closed for ‘police incident’

December 17, 2019 10:33 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Part of Business Loop 70 is closed for a police incident, according to Boone County Joint Communications. In a notification around 10:30 p.m., officials said W. Business Loop 70 at Parkade Plaza is closed. ABC 17 News crews saw several police vehicles and a sheriff’s vehicle at the scene. A sergeant with

Auto expert advises preparing vehicles for snow-covered roads

December 17, 2019 5:43 PM Amber Tabeling

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews were dispatched to dozens of crashes during the winter storm. As of 4 p.m. Tuesday, Boone County Joint Communications reported 140 vehicle collisions since Sunday. Of those crashes, 74 of them happened Sunday, 52 Monday and 14 Tuesday. A to Z Auto Repair said all vehicles can have issues in the

MoDOT accepting feedback on re-evaluation of environmental study of bridge

December 17, 2019 10:25 PM Alec Pettus

As the state prepares to replace the Interstate 70 bridge over the Missouri River near Rocheport, the Missouri Department of Transportation is letting the public give feedback on its re-evaluation of an environmental study. The environmental study was done in 2005/ A summary of the re-evaluation can be found here: improvei70.org/environmental_3.htm. If you would like

A Boone County Road and Bridge Plow drivers down the road.

Winter weather racks up high cost for Boone County Road and Bridge

December 17, 2019 6:51 PM Sydney Olsen

Equipment, material and labor costs have been higher for Boone County Road and Bridge than in previous years.

Doctors see flu, strep and sinus infections

December 17, 2019 10:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Broadway Urgent Care said it has seen patients this week with a variety of injuries and illnesses. This includes patients with the flu, strep throat and sinus infections. A few people were also treated for bruises and broken bones after slipping on the ice or snow. For a complete look at what’s

Mizzou WBB prepares for Princeton

December 17, 2019 4:57 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team will host Princeton on Wednesday at 7 p.m. We spoke with head coach Robin Pingeton and the Tigers on Tuesday to preview the matchup. Coach Pingeton said the team has really struggled with turnovers, transition defense and rebounding this season. “Those are effort based things. We’ve got

Canceling classes is “hardest decision” for some Columbia school leaders

December 17, 2019 3:29 PM Connor Hirsch

With winter weather in full swing, school leaders face tough decisions on whether to call off school.

A food bank in Columbia is experiencing delays in deliveries due to winter weather and hazardous road conditions.

Winter weather affects food bank deliveries in Mid-Missouri

December 17, 2019 12:23 PM Molly Stawinoga

Snow and ice-covered roads have delayed deliveries to at least one central Missouri food pantry.

JC Schools sees only minimal bus delays amid Tuesday’s late start, district said

December 17, 2019 3:19 PM Joe McLean

Officials with the Jefferson City School District said everything went as expected during Tuesday morning’s adjusted start time.

Appeals court approves controversial Grain Belt power line

December 17, 2019 1:59 PM Associated Press

A Missouri appeals court has approved a controversial wind power transmission line that will cross northern parts of the state to deliver energy from the Midwest to a power grid for eastern states.

Another night of bitter cold ahead, warming trend on the way

December 17, 2019 11:27 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Low-lying cloud cover and fog continue to hang across the area this afternoon. Temperatures remain in the teens and low 20s because of this. Slick spots will continue to be possible, especially into the evening commute. Continue to give yourself extra time to get to your destination. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies overhead will turn into

Audit: City of Sturgeon improperly managed cemetery money

December 17, 2019 12:06 PM Matthew Sanders

A state audit has found Sturgeon city officials improperly managed money from a cemetery fund, according to State Auditor Nicole Galloway’s office.

Murder suspect booked in Boone County Jail on more than $1 million bond

December 17, 2019 7:58 AM Madison Fleck

A Columbia man wanted in a January shooting death was booked into the Boone County Jail on Tuesday morning after he was arrested in Arizona last month.

WEATHER ALERT DAY UPDATE: Cold sets in, road conditions slow to improve

December 16, 2019 2:23 PM Luke Victor

Tuesday 6AM Update: Roads are still in poor shape, but we could be throwing a wrench into the road treatment plans this morning in some of our western counties. Clouds are streaming in, and it looks like we could be cold enough at the surface to essentially pull some of that cloud cover down, creating