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Man sent to University Hospital following serious crash in Moniteau County

January 17, 2021 3:19 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri State Highway Patrol reports James Bowen, 63, was sent to the hospital after a crash in Moniteau County.

SUNDAY UPDATES: State reports fewer than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

January 17, 2021 2:23 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior services reported 1,350 new COVID-19 cases Sunday.

State boosts Capitol security amid FBI warnings of violence

January 17, 2021 12:32 PM Zach Boetto

State authorities are on high alert amid concerns of widespread violence following the deadly U.S. Capitol siege on Jan. 6.

Wireless construction forcing lane closures in Columbia

January 17, 2021 7:25 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) There will be some lane closures across Columbia for the week of Jan. 18 as contractors install small cell wireless facilities. According to a press release, Viking Corp & AMF Electric, contractors for AT&T, will be working in nine separate locations. The southbound lane of John Garry Drive between North Cedar Lake

Columbia, Jefferson City observe Martin Luther King Jr. day

January 17, 2021 5:02 AM Ben Fein

City building and services will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day, in both Columbia and Jefferson City.

Man arrested after short chase in Gasconade County

January 17, 2021 7:35 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Christopher Grant is recovering in the Franklin County Jail after flipping his vehicle following a police chase in Owensville. Owensville Police allegedly initiated the pursuit for Grant’s outstanding warrants. Grant lost control of his vehicle after entering a curve at a high rate of speed. The vehicle began skidding before striking a

The state health department reported 2,011 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State adds another 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

January 16, 2021 7:38 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Chariton County Health Center reported one new COVID-19 case Saturday. There have been 752 cases within the county. On Saturday there were 57 active cases of the virus. The county has reported 16 COVID-19 related deaths. ORIGINAL: The state health department reported 2,011 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. It brings

Woman arrested after barricading herself inside of home on Carol Drive

January 16, 2021 6:19 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to Carol Drive around 5 p.m. Saturday.

Missouri woman charged for taking part in last week’s riot at US Capitol

January 15, 2021 9:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

SULLIVAN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri woman is facing federal charges for her part in last week’s riot at the US Capitol. 21-year-old Emily Hernandez of Sullivan is charged with the following five counts: knowingly entering of remaining in any restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct which impedes the conduct of government business, steal, sell, convey

Road crews out in full force as snowfall continues

January 15, 2021 12:57 PM Meghan Drakas

Boone and Cole County road crews are out and working to improve driving conditions as snow continues to fall in Mid-Missouri.

Columbia police: Missing teen found

January 15, 2021 7:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are reporting the missing 14-year-old has been found. The teen was last seen at 2:30 p.m. in the area of Bray Court when he went for a walk.

Driving conditions in Mexico OK, multiple crashes reported around the area

January 15, 2021 2:15 PM Chanel Porter

Road conditions were mostly clear in Mexico on Friday. Elsewhere in Audrain County, some drivers ran into poor driving conditions.

Weather Alert Day: Snow winding down, strong winds remain

January 14, 2021 2:44 PM Jessica Hafner

AFTERNOON UPDATE (3:15 PM): Snow showers have tapered off quite a bit across the northern portion of the area, with ongoing snow for areas east of Highway 54 and south of Lake of the Ozarks. Clouds stick around tonight along with gusty winds, so travel might be tricky into the evening commute despite the snow

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fourth death this week, 65th overall

January 15, 2021 11:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

WINTER STORM UPDATES: Roads show continued improvement as snow tapers off

January 15, 2021 6:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the conditions in Mid-Missouri.

Biden outlines plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to Americans

January 15, 2021 3:10 PM CNN

President-elect Joe Biden said Friday that administering 100 million shots in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan.

Experts say prepare for power outages during high winds

January 15, 2021 3:24 PM Zola Crowder

The National Weather Service recommends people prepare for possible power outages when dealing with high winds such as those measured in Mid-Missouri on Friday.

SSM reaches agreement to sell Audrain County hospital

January 15, 2021 11:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

The not-for-profit health-care organization, which also operates St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, said in a news release that it had reached an agreement with Noble Health. Noble Health also operates Callaway Community Hospital in Fulton.

25-year-old hurt in shooting at Columbia apartment complex

January 15, 2021 11:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

Police were sent to Heather Ridge apartments at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday

Pro-Trump rioters outside the U.S. Capitol

US says Capitol rioters intended to ‘capture and assassinate’ elected officials

January 15, 2021 8:58 AM CNN Newsource

Federal prosecutors offered the most chilling description yet of rioters who seized the Capitol last week, writing in a new court filing that the intention was “to capture and assassinate elected officials.”