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Tractor trailer blocking both lanes of Missouri Highway 19

December 26, 2020 7:42 PM Sydney Olsen

State troopers responded to Highway 19 in Montgomery County around 7:40 p.m. Saturday.

FBI at home of possible person of interest in Nashville bomb

December 26, 2020 7:08 PM Sydney Olsen

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Federal agents have converged at the home of a possible person of interest in the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville on Christmas morning. Investigators are scouring hundreds of tips and leads in the blast that damaged dozens of buildings. More than 24 hours after the explosion, a motive remained elusive as

Suicide bombing suspected in Nashville explosion as investigators search home south of the city

December 26, 2020 5:01 PM CNN

Investigators looking into the Christmas morning explosion in Nashville now believe the blast was likely the result of a suicide bombing, according to two law enforcement sources with direct knowledge of the investigation. Officials have previously said they have recovered human remains at the scene of the bombing in downtown Nashville and an FBI official

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

December 26, 2020 1:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 1,756 new COVID-19 cases Saturday.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Highway patrol responds to serious crash in Miller County

December 26, 2020 2:24 PM Sydney Olsen

Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F has responded to a serious crash in Miller County during its holiday counting period.

Highway patrol ready for increased travel during holiday counting period

December 26, 2020 5:28 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Christmas holiday period began at 6 p.m. on Christmas Eve and will continue through 11:59 p.m. on Dec. 27.

Human remains found after explosion in Nashville

December 26, 2020 4:13 AM Associated Press

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) Two law enforcement officials tell The Associated Press that authorities have found human remains in the vicinity of the explosion that rocked downtown Nashville early Christmas morning. It is unclear how the remains are related to the explosion or whether they might belong to the person believed to be responsible or a

Local recycling drop off sites overflowing with Christmas day recyclables

December 25, 2020 4:42 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Wrapping paper and gift boxes fill the local recycling drop off sites in Columbia, on Christmas Day. Overflowing recycling bins is not an unusual site for Columbia since the recycling curbside pickup came to an end in July. The City ceased the curbside pickup for recycled trash July 8th due to staffing

Columbia firefighters respond to flue fire in southwest Columbia

December 25, 2020 5:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia firefighters responded to a report of a structure fire on the 2700 block of Malibu Court. An ABC 17 News crew onscene reports seeing EMS personnel leaving the scene as fire truck remain. The apparent flue fire was taken care of within a few minutes. No one was reported to be

One vehicle wreck closes one lane on Highway B in Columbia

December 25, 2020 4:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police responded to a one-vehicle wreck near the intersection of Highway B and US Highway 63 just before 4 p.m. Columbia police are reporting moderate injuries after the crash. Currently the northbound lane is blocked due to the emergency vehicles. The vehicle is off into an embankment. One vehicle wreck closes

Driver arrested after chase from Moniteau County Sheriff’s deputies

December 25, 2020 3:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

TIPTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was arrested Wednesday by Moniteau County Sheriff’s deputies after a chase began in Tipton. According to an online release, the driver, Tyler Thomas, 32, was stopped for a registration violation. After giving the deputy his I.D. during the traffic stop, Thomas drove off. Thomas drove east on Highway

FRIDAY UPDATES: State reports more than 2,000 new COVID-19 cases

December 25, 2020 2:55 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,076 new COVID-19 cases Friday.

Benton County Sheriff: Parents arrested in connection to child’s death

December 24, 2020 9:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

STOVER, Mo. (KMIZ) Benton County Sheriff’s Department is reporting the arrest of Mary S. Mast, 29 and James A. Mast, 28 at a residence in Stover, Mo. this evening by the Morgan County Sheriff’s Department. James and Mary are the parents of the four-year-old that died on Sunday. Mary Mast – Courtesy Benton County Sheriff’s

Shelters are expected to reach capacity tonight as temps continue to drop

December 24, 2020 8:06 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the temperatures continue to drop into the low teens tonight, shelters are expecting to reach capacity. The Room at the Inn is operating out of two locations this year in order to help reduce the risk of guest’s exposure to the virus. The Eastwood Motel was assigned to be the shelter

Multiple agencies help with chase out of Centralia

December 24, 2020 7:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple agencies were called after Centralia police requested help in a chase for a larceny investigation. According to Boone County Sheriff’s Department Sgt. Tracy Cleaton, Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Hallsville Police and Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a later afternoon chase. Sgt. Cleaton says deputies pursued the suspect for a bit

Weather Alert Day: Tracking dangerously cold wind chills Christmas morning

December 23, 2020 7:06 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day for Friday morning for the threat of dangerously cold wind chills on Christmas Day. Temperatures have dropped like a rock behind the front that moved through yesterday. Arctic air dropping south from Canada sticks around through tomorrow afternoon before exiting east and winds