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The Station House at Katfish Katy’s announces closure

November 15, 2020 9:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The owners of The Station House at Katfish Katy’s announced the 2020 season of operations would be its last.

Columbia elementary teachers prep for distance learning as middle and high school continue virtually

November 15, 2020 7:33 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia Board of Education decided to send its younger learners back home at their meeting last Monday. Elementary students are set to return to the classroom on Jan. 11.

Columbia Police are investigating after a man suffering from a gunshot wound was located in the 2600 block of Highland Drive.

Four people shot at Fulton Event Center

November 15, 2020 3:04 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 4:50 P.M.: Fulton Police responded to the Fulton Event Center around 1:40 a.m. Sunday for reports of shots fired. When officers arrived they found several shell casings as well as damage to several vehicles and properties. During the investigation, authorities found four people were shot and transported to the hospital by

BJC HealthCare to suspend some elective procedures in St. Louis

November 15, 2020 4:28 PM Sydney Olsen

BJC HealthCare and Washington University announced it will postpone some elective procedures that can be postponed safely starting Monday.

Authorities respond to fatal crash in Callaway County

November 15, 2020 4:09 PM Sydney Olsen

One person was injured and another was killed in a crash in Callaway County on Sunday.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Fayette elementary school to move to online learning

November 15, 2020 11:04 AM Zach Boetto

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services added over 3,000 new daily cases to the count total on Sunday.

Storms hit Osage Beach causing damage to some businesses Saturday night.

Business owners assessing damages after severe storms hit Osage Beach

November 14, 2020 11:05 PM Zola Crowder

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) Storms caused severe damage in Osage Beach according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troop F said in a tweet people should avoid the area at this time. More pictures coming in. Please avoid the area. pic.twitter.com/l6aICTeJpO— MSHP Troop F (@MSHPTrooperF) November 15, 2020 MSHP said no injuries are reported at

Columbia police respond to shots fired on Newton Drive

November 14, 2020 8:05 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police officers found evidence of shots fired in the 2000 block of Newton Drive Saturday night around 7:00 p.m. Police responded to the area earlier for a behavioral issue. They later received reports of shots fired. When they arrived people were gathering but no one would provide a statement. Police taped

LIVE WEATHER UPDATE: Tracking storms in mid-Missouri

November 14, 2020 7:54 PM Luke Victor

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Watch playback of the latest forecast in the media player below:

National Weather Service provides tips to prepare for severe weather

November 14, 2020 7:24 PM Zola Crowder

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day for severe thunderstorms Saturday night.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State health department reports massive jump in cases

November 14, 2020 10:24 AM Zach Boetto

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported a massive jump in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

One person receives serious injuries after falling asleep at the wheel

November 14, 2020 5:33 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was taken to Lake Regional Hospital on Friday after a crash in Morgan County.

One man involved in serious crash in Montgomery County

November 14, 2020 5:29 PM Sydney Olsen

One man received serious injuries in a crash in Montgomery County on Friday.

More than 100 people gather at state capital to support Trump

November 14, 2020 2:26 PM Sydney Olsen

A large group of people gathered in Jefferson City Saturday to show support for President Donald Trump.

Columbia restaurant owners brace for health order extension

November 14, 2020 3:47 AM Ben Fein

Restaurant owners and managers are preparing for a much different holiday season as the city’s health order was extended.

Missouri State Senate introduces new legislation regarding COVID-19 liability

November 13, 2020 9:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. One day after Governor Mike Parson called for a new bill regarding COVID-19 liability, the Missouri State Senate introduced their first bill regarding the proposed legislation. The proposed legislation includes three main provisions regarding liability protection. Liability protection for health care workers who provide care as necessitated by a declared state of

Fulton man arrested for child pornography after investigation began in 2019

November 13, 2020 7:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Fulton Police arrested a man after a year long investigation into child pornography. Officials say a domestic disturbance call came in on Oct. 24, 2019 that began the investigation. According to the Fulton PD release, officials report that Kirk Buffington maybe in possession of child pornography and several electronics were seized. On

Callaway County Health Department closes doors because of staffing shortage

November 13, 2020 11:50 AM Victoria Bragg

The Callaway County Commission could decide Friday if the health department will stay closed for another week.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Callaway and Randolph County each report one new COVID-19 related death

November 13, 2020 8:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Boone Hospital and MU Health to no longer allow visitors

November 13, 2020 5:11 PM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Hospital and MU Health Care are suspending visitation within its facilities due to COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations increasing in Boone County and Columbia. As of Friday Boone Hospital had 48 inpatients with COVID-19 and MU Hospital had 49 COVID-19 positive patients. The Executive Director of Patient Care with Boone Hospital, Laura