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Highway Patrol investigating officer-involved shooting at Lee’s Summit headquarters

January 4, 2021 10:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control is investigating an officer-involved shooting at Troop A’s headquarters in Lee’s Summit.

Columbia police report 19-year-old gunshot victim at Broadway and Old 63

January 4, 2021 10:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Columbia Police cleared the scene around 4 a.m. Tuesday. The crime scene investigation van was on scene until then with tow trucks removing cars from the parking lot. CPD confirmed a 19-year-old man was shot in an exchange of gunfire around 10:10 p.m. No suspects have been arrested and no suspect

Jefferson City Council extends emergency declaration while local hospitals report ‘adequate’ capacity.

January 4, 2021 3:49 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council extended an emergency declaration, keeping all public city meeting virtual along with other COVID-19 guidelines. The extension lasts through Feb. 1st. The mandatory mask requirement in city hall and the public during public board and commission meetings was extended. The proclamation also requires all city boards, commissions,

Columbia City Council approves funding for vaccination education campaign

January 4, 2021 4:37 PM Sydney Olsen

Health leaders in Columbia and Boone County are continuing efforts to fight the Coronavirus pandemic on a local level. The Columbia/Boone County Health Department and city leaders are looking at way to education people on the importance of getting vaccinated to fight the virus.

Retired Miller County Sheriff Bill Abbott has passed away

January 4, 2021 8:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Retired Miller County Sheriff Bill Abbott passed away today from COVID-19 according to Osage County Sheriff’s Office Facebook page. Sheriff Abbott spent more than 16 years of service to Miller County residents since his appointment to the office in April 1999. Abbott retired from the department in Dec. 2016.

MONDAY UPDATES: Cooper County Health Center warns of possible COVID-19 exposure at Deon’s Bar and Grill

January 4, 2021 8:42 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

DEFENDERS: Scams circulating as second stimulus check are issued

January 4, 2021 3:24 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second round of stimulus checks are getting sent to most Americans, and scammers are trying to monetize. The Better Business Bureau is getting reports of con artists who tell people they need to either pay for their stimulus checks or provide personal information to receive it. In some of the online

Columbia man killed in Jefferson City officer-involved shooting

January 4, 2021 2:51 PM Matt Ragsdale

Police said they shot at the man after he refused to drop a large knife.

Jefferson City Schools appeals ruling to rehire employee

January 4, 2021 1:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City Schools is appealing to the Missouri Supreme Court after an appeals court ruled last month that the district must rehire an administrator accused of putting private student information at risk.

Columbia police: Missing 12-year-old found safe

January 4, 2021 8:10 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Monday morning Facebook post from the police department said 12-year-old Jewely Clark was located safely.

Crash closes passing lane of I-70 West near Harrisburg exit

January 4, 2021 7:49 AM Matt Ragsdale

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Crews say a vehicle collision on Interstate 70 West has closed the passing lane of the highway Monday morning. A tweet from Boone County Joint Communications said the crash was reported at the 116.8 mile marker near the Harrisburg exit. BCJC: I70 Westbound passing lane closed at 116.8 mile marker due to

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia to consider $200,000 coronavirus vaccine education campaign

January 4, 2021 4:23 AM Zach Boetto

The City of Columbia will consider an agreement for a coronavirus vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

St. Louis area resident dies after Jefferson City officer-involved shooting

January 3, 2021 1:54 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Police Department responded to 3535 Missouri Boulevard around around 12:30 p.m. on Sunday for a disturbance investigation.

Columbia police block road following crash

January 3, 2021 6:38 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to a crash at Park De Ville Drive at West Ash Street around 6 p.m. Sunday.

Columbia police searching for 12-year-old

January 3, 2021 2:01 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance locating Jewely Clark, 12, of Columbia.

I-70 westbound near the connector is back open this morning after a rollover crash sent two people to the hospital.

I-70 back open after rollover crash sends two to hospital

January 3, 2021 12:14 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) I-70 Westbound near the connector is back open Sunday after a rollover crash sent two people to the hospital Saturday evening. I-70 westbound near the connector is back open this morning after a rollover crash sent two people to the hospital.I-70 westbound near the connector is back open this morning after a

Missouri health department reports the state's total COVID-19 case count has surpassed 400,000.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri tops 400,000 COVID-19 cases

January 3, 2021 10:13 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported more than 2,300 new COVID-19 cases Sunday, pushing the state’s total passed 400,000. Missouri’s total COVID-19 case count is now reported to be 401,761. Records indicate there were also 19 new virus related deaths added Sunday bringing the state’s death toll to 5,562.