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2 Chiefs coaches have Mid-Missouri ties

January 28, 2020 8:22 PM Andrew Kauffman

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and special teams coordinator Dave Toub both have ties to Columbia before moving to Kansas City.

Pinnacle Regional Hospital responds to medical records requests

January 28, 2020 9:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

The hospital said employees receive about 300-350 requests a day.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Coronavirus cases, new flu cases on the rise

January 28, 2020 9:06 PM Zachary Farwell

Countries around the world are working together to stop the spread of Coronavirus and Mid-Missouri flu cases are on the rise.

Miller County sheriff arrests one in connection with 19-year-old cold case

January 28, 2020 10:50 AM Connor Hirsch

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office arrested one woman in connection to a murder which took place 19 years ago.

Columbia martial arts studio focuses on self-defense classes

January 28, 2020 4:56 PM Amber Tabeling

A local martial arts company is shifting its focus on teaching their students self-defense.

Nighttime snowfall to play a key role Wednesday morning. We explain why.

January 28, 2020 4:28 PM Luke Victor

It’s fairly obvious that sunlight provides us warmth during the day. But, even in the heart of a snowstorm, with thick cloud cover and snow falling, it can have a dramatic effect on how snow accumulates.

Mid-Missouri crews preparing roads ahead of late-night snow shower

January 28, 2020 4:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia, Jefferson City and the Missouri Department of Transportation have road crews on standby ahead of snow possibly affecting the Wednesday morning commute. MoDOT central district spokesman Adam Pulley said crews are coming in at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Pulley said workers are treating roads and monitoring driving conditions between Tuesday

Osage County highway closes for truck crash

January 28, 2020 3:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

Deputies said the truck driver is okay following the crash. It’s unclear what the truck was carrying.

Traffic stop near Kingdom City ends in massive marijuana seizure

January 28, 2020 1:10 PM Zachary Farwell

A Florida man faces a pair of drug charges in Callaway County after a drug bust along Interstate 70.

Snow targets mid-Missouri tonight, Wednesday morning

January 27, 2020 2:27 PM Luke Victor

Winter Weather Advisories go into effect for the counties shaded in purple from 6pm this evening until 12pm. Synopsis A potent upper-level trough, which has already dropped 8-13″ of snow across the south-central plains is kicking eastward towards mid-Missouri this afternoon. Precipitation is expected to remain fairly light but steady overnight– higher accumulations are expected

LIVE: Trump defense team presents final day of opening arguments

January 28, 2020 12:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

President Donald Trump’s legal team presents its final day of opening arguments.

Lola Crews is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of her mother.

Callaway County murder suspect expected in court

January 28, 2020 5:43 AM Brittany Wiley

A 62-year-old woman charged with stabbing her mother to death is set to appear in court Tuesday morning.

Missouri Health Dept. considers ads in STL, KCI airports amid Coronavirus outbreak

January 27, 2020 9:40 PM Barry Mangold

Health officials in Missouri could soon put up signs in the state’s two largest airports to encourage some travelers to get tested for a deadly virus.

Lucky’s Market files for bankruptcy, sells some assets to Aldi

January 27, 2020 10:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

On Monday, Lucky’s said it has filed for Chapter 11 protection.

Violent crimes task force investigates gun violence weeks after expanding

January 27, 2020 8:07 PM Sydney Olsen

A violent crimes task force is continuing its work in Columbia three weeks after city leaders announced it was expanding.

NFL holds moment of silence for Kobe Bryant during Opening Night

January 27, 2020 9:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

There was plenty of excitement at the Super Bowl Opening Night, but there was also sadness as the National Football League honored Kobe Bryant.

Chiefs fans nationwide turn out for Super Bowl Opening Night in Miami

January 27, 2020 8:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

MIAMI, Fl. (KMIZ) Fans from across the country were in Miami, Florida on Monday night for Super Bowl LIV Opening Night at Marlins Park. ABC 17 News caught up with some dedicated season ticket holders from Iowa. “We’ve been season ticket holders for eight years and we’ve only missed one game in those eight years,”

Show-Me state teams with three others to limit Missouri river flooding

January 27, 2020 12:00 PM Associated Press

Four states along the Missouri River are joining forces to look for ways to avoid the kind of flooding that caused millions of dollars in damage last year.

Missouri joins Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska to fund flood mitigation study

January 27, 2020 9:40 PM Joe McLean

The Show-Me State teamed up with some of its neighbors to fund a study on flood mitigation.

Woman sentenced for shooting at authorities during high-speed chase

January 27, 2020 7:52 PM Katie Greathouse

A judge sentenced a Boonville woman to federal prison for shooting at authorities and other drivers during a chase.