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Reports of icy conditions in Boone County on Monday morning

October 26, 2020 8:02 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County first responders said five vehicles were involved in a weather-related crash near Sturgeon.

Mizzou football player dismissed following arrest over the weekend

October 26, 2020 8:20 AM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Maurice Massey is no longer a member of the Mizzou football team following his arrest over the weekend, according to a team spokesman. “Maurice Massey has been dismissed from the Mizzou Football program for a violation of team rules,” Mizzou spokesman Shawn Davis said. “Since electing to opt out of the 2020

MoDOT reminds drivers to watch for winter weather conditions

October 26, 2020 5:45 AM Brittany Wiley

The Missouri Department of Transportation says there are a number of things drivers need to keep in mind as winter weather makes its first push of the year into mid-Missouri.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 new COVID-19 cases

October 25, 2020 2:39 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 2,043 new COVID-19 cases on the state dashboard Sunday.

Columbia police investigate a shots fired call in south Columbia.

Police respond to homicide in south Columbia

October 25, 2020 2:17 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police responded to shots heard in the 300 block of West Brookside Lane around 1 a.m. Sunday. When officers arrived they found a man with life-threatening injuries. Medical personnel pronounced him dead at the scene. The man was identified as 17-year-old Bryant R. Wilks II of Columbia. Officers, investigators and detectives

Police confirm shots fired on McKee Street

October 24, 2020 11:01 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to McKee Street in northeast Columbia Saturday night shortly before 11 p.m.

Mizzou football beats Kentucky for second straight win

October 24, 2020 6:11 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team beat Kentucky 20-10 on Saturday to improve to 2-2 on the season. The Tigers snapped a five-game losing streak against the Wildcats. Larry Rountree led the Tigers with 126 yards and two touchdowns on 37 carries. Connor Bazelak was steady at quarterback. The redshirt freshman was 21/30 for

Man receives serious injuries in Cole County crashes

October 24, 2020 9:19 PM Sydney Olsen

A 60-year-old man was injured in a motorcycle crash on Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 39 new COVID-19 cases

October 24, 2020 2:35 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services added 2,918 new cases of COVID-19, 113 deaths and 24,470 tests on the state dashboard.

Parents of students with individualized education programs testify to state leaders

October 24, 2020 5:08 PM Zola Crowder

The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education heard testimony from families struggling with online school, especially parents with kids who have individual education programs on Friday.

Amber alert issued after two children found dead and two reported missing

October 24, 2020 4:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Leavenworth Kansas Sheriff’s Office received a report from a residence in the 14900 block of Hillside Road.

Ashland police stop vehicle in high speed chase

October 24, 2020 2:50 PM Sydney Olsen

One man was taken to the Boone County Jail after allegedly leading officers on a high speed chase early Saturday morning.

Shots fired during home invasion in Columbia

October 24, 2020 4:25 AM Ben Fein

Police are investigating after a home invasion led to a shooting Saturday morning in south Columbia.

SportsZone Football Friday 2020: Week 9

October 23, 2020 6:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Game of the Week: Jackson vs. Hickman SCORES BOONVILLE (30) AT HALLSVILLE (14) FJACKSON (56) AT HICKMAN (7) FCARDINAL RITTER (18) AT HELIAS (27) FKIRKSVILLE (7) AT CAPITAL CITY (13) FOSAGE (14) AT BLAIR OAKS (61) FCALIFORNIA (0) AT SOUTHERN BOONE (21) FWESTRAN (33) AT PARIS (6) FBATTLE (27) AT HANNIBAL (14) FCENTRALIA (14) AT

Boone County probable cause statement gives insight into fatal hit and run investigation

October 23, 2020 10:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement reveals why prosecutors charged a 63-year-old Columbia man with manslaughter and other charges after a woman was hit and killed by a vehicle Sunday night. Court documents reveal after the hit and run, Columbia Police began looking for a 2019-2020 white Volkswagen Jetta. Three days later

UPDATE: California, Mo. kidnapping suspect in custody

October 22, 2020 7:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

UPDATE 5:59 P.M.: Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department is reporting Christopher Winter is in custody. CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department and California, Mo. Police are looking for a fugitive after the California Police responded to an attempted kidnapping at the Eagles Club in California. During the investigation, officials identified the suspect as Christopher Winter

FRIDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports the largest increase in daily COVID-19 cases

October 23, 2020 11:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Mother of state Rep. Basye dies after contracting COVID-19

October 23, 2020 5:46 PM Matthew Sanders

The mother of state Rep. Chuck Basye died Thursday after a battle with COVID-19 that lasted more than a month.

Legislative committee questions Columbia Public Schools leaders over COVID-19 response

October 23, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

The Missouri General Assembly’s Joint Committee on Education heard testimony from parents upset with Columbia Public Schools’ response to the coronavirus pandemic.

Owner hopeful Boone County champion bur oak will survive lightning strike

October 23, 2020 10:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

Boone County crews were called out to a fire Friday morning after the tree in McBaine was struck by lightning.