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What went wrong for Beto O’Rourke

November 11, 2019 2:12 PM ABC 17 News Team

A look at why former Texas congressman Beto O’Rourke’s campaign for the Democratic nomination failed. Video by Stringr.

Slippery conditions possible

November 11, 2019 4:47 AM Kevin Schneider

THIS AFTERNOON: Most of us are now left with snow moving through the area. We’ll have a few bands that are slightly heavier, so some folks will have differing amounts when this is all said and done, but temperatures will be steadily falling throughout the day. By this afternoon, many of us will be in

ATV crash injuries Audrain County teen

November 11, 2019 11:10 AM Matthew Sanders

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Martinsburg teen hit a piece of farm equipment while riding his ATV, causing serious injuries. The 14-year-old boy was flown to University Hospital after he crashed into an agricultural sprayer after he didn’t stop at a stop sign Sunday afternoon at First and Jefferson streets in Martinsburg, according to a

Authorities investigate two deaths in lake area

November 11, 2019 9:47 AM Madison Fleck

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office was investigating two deaths in the Lake of the Ozarks area on Monday morning. Authorities responded to Racquet Club Drive on Sunday in reference to a well-being check. When they arrived, they found a man and woman who were dead. Anand P Torres, 41, and Kourtney

Robbers who claim to be FBI leave one man hospitalized

November 10, 2019 10:39 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia police are searching for four suspects after a home invasion and robbery Saturday in Columbia left one victim with a non-life-threatening gunshot wound. The Columbia Police Department said four suspects claiming to be with the FBI entered the home in the 1100 block of Eastland Circle around 10 p.m. and ordered the people inside

JC School District purchased 34 properties near high school

November 10, 2019 10:09 PM Connor Hirsch

The Jefferson City School District has purchased 34 properties that were in the path of the May tornado, with two more purchased awaiting board approval. Spokeswoman Ryan Burns told ABC17 News the district has spent $1,054,133 so far on the properties, which are located near Jefferson City High School and Atkins Stadium. In October, Burns

Mizzou WBB falls short in OT

November 10, 2019 9:04 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou women’s basketball team lost 90-85 to Nebraska in overtime on Sunday afternoon. The Tigers are now 1-1 on the season. Aijha Blackwell had a chance to seal the win at the free-throw line in regulation, but she missed both free throws. Nebraska’s Sam Haiby hit a game-tying three pointer on

Snow and Bitter Temperatures for Monday

November 10, 2019 6:42 PM Maddie Est

SUNDAY NIGHT: Clouds will continue building into the overnight hours. Around midnight, we’ll start to see spotty showers developing across Mid-Missouri. This should remain as rain until Monday morning as temperatures will not reach freezing yet. MONDAY: Early in the morning, the rain showers will begin converting into snow as temperatures continue dropping. As the rain

Missouri man sentenced for housing development scam

November 10, 2019 7:56 AM Brittany Wiley

A Missouri developer has been sentenced to a year in prison for a scam that cost six families nearly $400,000.

Last Day of Warmth: Snow’s on the Way

November 10, 2019 4:53 AM Jehnna Azzara

SUNDAY: Mostly Sunny with highs in the upper 50’s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Increasing cloud cover will lead up to the rapid decline in temperatures. Rain will be likely to start falling around 10-11 pm Sunday night. This should remain rain until Monday morning since temperatures will be above freezing until 6 am Monday. Lows in the

One person shot after home invasion on Eastland Circle

November 10, 2019 12:24 AM Barry Mangold

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – Columbia police said one man was shot in connection with a home invasion Saturday night. It happened around 10:30 p.m. on Eastland Circle, off of Business Loop 70. The victim was taken to University Hospital with a non-life threatening gunshot wound after officers arrived. Police did not say if the victim

Vigil for Columbia woman held one month after she was reported missing

November 9, 2019 3:43 PM Connor Hirsch

Friends and family of a missing Columbia woman gathered for a vigil Saturday, one month after she was reported missing by her husband, who is now the prime suspect in her disappearance. Mengqi Ji Elledge, 28, went missing Oct. 8. Her husband, Joseph Elledge reported her missing a day and a half after she allegedly

Nothing goes right for Mizzou against No. 6 Georgia in third straight loss

November 9, 2019 9:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

ATHENS, Ga. (AP) – Jake Fromm threw two touchdown passes to George Pickens and No. 6 Georgia posted its third shutout, dominating a Missouri offense missing two of its biggest playmakers in a 27-0 victory Saturday night. Georgia (8-1, 5-1 Southeastern Conference, No. 6 College Football Playoff) moved closer to its third straight berth in

Trailer fire investigation underway in Russellville

November 9, 2019 3:07 PM Barry Mangold

Emergency crews responded to a trailer fire on Elnor Lane in Russellville on Saturday afternoon. The Cole County Fire Protection District had three trucks stationed outside of a row of trailers in the 4700 block of Elnor Lane. About two-thirds of a trailer was on fire when crews arrived, according to the fire protection district.

One More Day of Warmth

November 9, 2019 7:02 PM Maddie Est

SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear, lows in the lower 40’s SUNDAY: Clouds building, highs in the upper 50’s EXTENDED: The warmth we’ve been seeing lingers for one more day, however, a strong cold front is slowly making it’s way toward Mid-Missouri. Once the front passes, we are tracking the possibility for rain showers leading into Monday morning

Investigation underway after morning condo fire in Columbia

November 9, 2019 2:13 PM Barry Mangold

Authorities are investigating what caused a Columbia apartment building to catch fire on Saturday morning. The Columbia Fire Department responded to Smithton Condo Apartments around 8 a.m. for reports of a fire. Upon arrival, crews saw heavy smoke coming from the building, according to a news release. The department requested more assistance after receiving reports

Fulton man arrested for disturbance on State Road NN

November 9, 2019 10:32 AM Brittany Wiley

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton man faces weapons and assault charges after a disturbance in Callaway County on Thursday. Steven Thomas Jr, 29, was arrested Thursday after deputies responded to a disturbance in the 7000 block of State Road NN. During the disturbance, several shots were fired, the sheriff’s office said. According to the

HS Football Playoff Highlights/Scores: Nov. 8, 2019

November 9, 2019 7:14 AM Andrew Kauffman

Several local high school football teams advanced in the state playoffs on Friday. Here are the scores from all of the games. You can watch the highlights in the video above. Francis Howell (19) North Battle (54) FSalem (0) at Blair Oaks (48) FLebanon (43) at Helias (13) FSouth Shelby (36) at South Callaway (43)

Beautiful Weekend Leads to Winter’s Arrival

November 9, 2019 4:31 AM Jehnna Azzara

SATURDAY: Beautiful and sunny, highs around 60 degrees. SATURDAY NIGHT: Clear, lows in the lower 40’s. EXTENDED: We are going to be spoiled this weekend with beautiful weather and warmer temperatures due to a wind out of the south but that all chances as a cold front pushes through the area Sunday night leaving us

Man accused of September armed robbery arrested

November 8, 2019 11:15 PM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County prosecutors charged a man suspected of a Sept. 18 armed robbery at a Columbia gas station. David Slaughter faces a charge of first-degree robbery in the case. He was booked into the Boone County jail Friday. Court documents say Slaughter handed a note to a worker at the Midwest Petroleum