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Authorities shut down Clark Lane following a crash

November 7, 2020 4:01 PM Sydney Olsen

Clark Lane shut down Saturday afternoon around 3:30 p.m. after a crash involving three vehicles near the Lighthouse Car Wash.

Fulton police arrest two following argument

November 7, 2020 3:21 PM Sydney Olsen

Fulton police officers responded to a fight involving two people in a vehicle blocking Gray Street just after noon on Saturday.

SATURDAY ELECTION UPDATES: Biden win brings protest, tense moments and some celebration

November 7, 2020 7:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Watch election-related live streams in the player below. UPDATE 1 P.M.: With former Vice President Joe Biden securing enough electoral votes, there were celebrations in the immediate aftermath, The Associated Press reported. The fears of protests turning violent remain as President Donald Trump so far refuses to concede. In one battleground, Trump

COVID-19 exposure risk reported in Gasconade County

November 6, 2020 10:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

OWENSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Gasconade County Health Department is warning residents after the University of Missouri health center warned the health department about a potential COVID-19 exposure that could have occurred at Hermannhof winery, Wursthaus restaurant, and the Concert Hall & Barrel that happened on Oct. 24. The person told the health department that they spent

Suspect arrested in Lincoln University quadruple shooting

November 6, 2020 12:23 PM Victoria Bragg

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A suspect has been arrested in a shooting that injured four people on the Lincoln University campus Wednesday. Jefferson City police arrested De’Angelo S. Hawley Jr., 19, of Kansas City, on Thursday evening, according to a news release. Officers arrested Hawley on suspicion of first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful

Multi-agency investigation after Wednesday night shooting

November 6, 2020 9:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Sheriff’s Department and Columbia Police both began investigating a report of shots fired due to the location of the incident. One person was taken to the hospital with injuries. According to officials, Columbia Police originally responded to a report of shots fired at a location on Native Dancer Court at

California man accused of Wednesday gas station robbery

November 6, 2020 1:34 PM Matt Ragsdale

A California man faces multiple felonies after being accused of a Wednesday gas station robbery.

Columbia officers arrest 2 after Thursday chase

November 6, 2020 10:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police say two people were arrested after a Thursday vehicle chase turned into a foot pursuit in an east Columbia neighborhood.

Legal experts weigh in on lawsuit spiraling around presidential election

November 6, 2020 7:28 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As ballots continue to be counted in several key battleground states with razor-thin margins in the race for the White House, the president’s campaign has filed several lawsuits in regards to the election. In Pennsylvania, the Trump campaign filed a lawsuit on Wednesday claiming poll watchers were not allowed to “meaningful” watch

FRIDAY UPDATES: Pettis and Cole County report 100+ new cases

November 6, 2020 8:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

ELECTION UPDATES: Biden adds to lead over Trump in Georgia

November 6, 2020 5:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the 2020 election here.

Cole County warns residents of increase in cases but not considering COVID-19 restriction

November 6, 2020 12:00 PM Ben Fein

Cole County health officials are again warning residents about clusters of coronavirus cases seen around the county related to everything from prisons to school activities and household gatherings.

Boone County health officials warn against big gatherings, shopping at busy stores over Thanksgiving

November 6, 2020 11:35 AM Zola Crowder

Boone County health officials are warning residents to stay away from high-risk activities such as shopping in crowded stores this Thanksgiving as COVID-19 case rates rise.

Health officials weigh in on close contacts in school districts

November 5, 2020 6:52 PM Amber Tabeling

As COVID-19 cases continue to rise within school districts across Mid-Missouri, health officials discuss close contacts and transmission data that could alter future CDC guidance.

Missouri lawmakers discussing nearly $1.3 billion in funding during governor’s special session, some asking for expanded call

November 5, 2020 7:42 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers made their way back to the Capitol on Thursday to begin discussions on distributing nearly 1.3 billion dollars, most being federal CARES Act funding. This special session was called by Governor Mike Parson last month, asking legislators to give him the authority to appropriate funding that has not been spent