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Driver and two juveniles taken to Columbia hospital after wreck in Callaway County

October 20, 2020 11:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials say the crash occurred as truck traveled off the left side of the roadway and became airborne.

‘Use caution:’ Police weigh risks, benefits of speed when responding to crime scenes

October 20, 2020 6:38 PM Sydney Olsen

Two Columbia police patrol vehicles collided while responding to a deadly shooting at Douglass Park on Aug. 25.

Jefferson City Public Works crews putting the final touches on the Confederate monument removal.

Jefferson City removes Confederate monument

October 20, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City Public Works Director Britt Smith said his crews placed the monument in storage and are now awaiting instruction from the city council.

Jefferson City hospital reporting lower capacity as COVID-19 cases surge in county

October 20, 2020 7:08 PM Connor Hirsch

The Vice President of Medical Affairs of SSM Health St. Mary’s in Jefferson City Dr. Stephen Stewart said things are on the rise in the area. According to the data the system uses, he said the positivity rate is at about 15.6 percent.

Columbia man arrested Monday after allegedly pulling gun during an altercation

October 20, 2020 9:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is arrested after a Saturday afternoon incident involving a gun on the 400 block of N. Providence. According to a Boone County probable cause statment, the victim reported to getting into an altercation and assaulted by someone else then left in a vehicle when Gus Wright allegedly pointed a

Columbia Chamber of Commerce asks city council for COVID-19 health order concessions

October 20, 2020 2:14 PM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Chamber of Commerce has written a letter to the city council asking for a “framework” toward extending bar and restaurant hours and other concessions related to the city’s COVID-19 health order.

Boone County Jail inmate on trial for 2nd-degree murder charged with assaulting another inmate

October 20, 2020 8:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County Jail inmate is charged with 3rd degree assault after striking another inmate in the face allegedly. According to Boone County probable cause statment, Javion Lawhorn walked up to another inmate at the Boone County Jail and punch the victim in the head while the victim was sitting at a

TUESDAY UPDATES: City of Columbia opens small business recovery loan program due to COVID-19

October 20, 2020 8:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Margaritaville operators to manage Columbia Holiday Inn Executive Center

October 20, 2020 10:49 AM Matthew Sanders

The company that manages a large Lake of the Ozarks resort will now operate the Holiday Inn Executive Center.

Police say Columbia man sold drugs that led to deadly overdose

October 20, 2020 8:53 AM Matthew Sanders

Mark Conn, 28, is charged with second-degree murder and selling drugs in connection with the Sept. 4 death on Spencer Avenue in Columbia.

Traffic back-ups near Columbia Public Schools ‘a mess’ for parents

October 20, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Fewer kids riding buses leads to longer afternoon pick-up lines at Columbia’s elementary schools.

Columbia police find boy’s parents after public appeal

October 20, 2020 10:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia police say they found the boy’s mother and reunited them.

Missouri woman killed in Maries County crash

October 20, 2020 10:29 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Missouri woman was killed in a two-vehicle crash just north of Dixon on Monday.

Morgan County school district cancels classes because of threats

October 20, 2020 7:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Morgan County R-II School District canceled Tuesday classes because of threats made on social media.

WATCH: Health director gives Columbia City Council update on COVID-19

October 19, 2020 6:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia and Boone County health director gave the Columbia City Council an update on COVID-19 at its meeting Monday.

Sterling Price monument in Jefferson City

Jefferson City Council votes to remove Confederate marker

October 19, 2020 4:23 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council voted 8-2 in favor in favor of a resolution to remove a monument donated by the United Daughters of the Confederacy Monday night. The city now has the authority to remove the marker and place it into city-owned storage. The two dissenting votes were from Councilmen Mark

CPD to revise chokehold policy; new ordinance to be introduced banning restraints

October 19, 2020 7:15 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will review a proposed ordinance Monday night that would ban Columbia police from using neck restraints.

Jefferson City Police investigating shots fired call Monday night

October 19, 2020 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City Police responded to multiple calls Monday night about shots being fired near the intersection of Ashley and Adams. According to police, investigators found several shell casings. No one was reported injured. Police did not give information regarding a possible suspect or vehicle description. The investigation is ongoing.

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County and other Mid-Missouri provide new information during pandemic

October 19, 2020 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

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DEFENDERS: COVID-19 exposure notification feature currently not available in Missouri

October 19, 2020 4:49 PM Deborah Kendrick

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Big technology companies like Apple and Google have rolled out new technology alerting users if they’ve possibly been exposed to COVID-19. The technology isn’t available to everyone though, only some state’s have opted in to this feature. Missouri has not. In an email response from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior