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Two crashes on Scott Boulevard close driving lanes

September 20, 2020 6:54 PM Sydney Olsen

Emergency crews responded to two crashes on Scott Boulevard Sunday.

Columbia could see e-scooters on its streets and sidewalks this fall

September 20, 2020 6:44 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia City Council is set to vote on Monday whether the city and University of Missouri will see Bird Rides, Inc. scooters on its streets and sidewalks this fall.

Columbia fire responds to dryer fire at Brookside Apartments

September 20, 2020 3:07 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Fire Department put out a fire that started in a clothes dryer at Brookeside Downtown Sunday afternoon.

Patrol finds body of missing boater at Lake of the Ozarks

September 18, 2020 9:56 PM Katie Greathouse

A dive team with the Missouri State Highway Patrol found the body of a missing boater at the Lake of the Ozarks on Friday.

Two people shot near Ellis-Porter Park in Jefferson City

September 20, 2020 6:49 AM Ben Fein

Jefferson City Police said they responded to Ellis Porter Park Saturday night at 11:44 p.m. after multiple reports of a weapons incident in the area.

Single-vehicle crash leaves one injured

September 20, 2020 6:21 AM Kaitlyn Bailey

Cole County authorities are investigating after a single-vehicle crash injured one person.

Nash Vegas has operating permit suspended by health department

September 19, 2020 7:22 PM Sydney Olsen

The bar Nash Vegas in downtown Columbia had its operating permit suspended on Friday night for violating the public health order.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 66 new COVID-19 cases

September 19, 2020 2:58 PM Sydney Olsen

Missouri saw 1,387 new cases of COVID-19 on Saturday.

Cold weather could cause a drop in business due to capacity limits

September 19, 2020 4:40 PM Zola Crowder

Local bars and restaurants have been relying on outdoor seating to add capacity due to COVID-19.

Fire displaces family in Jefferson City

September 19, 2020 4:51 AM Zach Boetto

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A structure fire early Saturday morning left one family displaced after the building was left with significant fire and smoke damage. According to the Jefferson City Fire Department assistant chief, JC fire crews responded to a report of a structure fire around 12:40 a.m in the 1500 block of Adams Street.

RV catches fire in Columbia neighborhood

September 19, 2020 12:26 PM Ben Fein

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a 911 call around 11 a.m. on Saturday stating that an RV was on fire.

MU Health set to begin drive-thru flu shots

September 19, 2020 4:58 AM Ben Fein

Mu Health Care is set to launch the service Saturday from 8 a.m. until noon and plan on offering the shots every Saturday through October 31st.

SportsZone Football Friday 2020: Week 4

September 18, 2020 10:22 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for live scoring updates from games around Mid-Missouri.

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University of Missouri Health leaders looking at ways to track spreadability of COVID-19 on campus

September 18, 2020 9:31 PM Connor Hirsch

While university leaders have been modifying and strictly enforcing policies to slow the spread of the virus, health leaders continue to look for more ways to monitor Mizzou specific data.

Judge considers bond reduction for Montgomery County snake breeder’s wife

September 18, 2020 4:55 PM Lucas Geisler

A judge wants more information on a potential plan to release a woman accused of murder from jail before deciding the issue.

Boone County convicted murderer dies in prison

September 18, 2020 6:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Corrections is reporting convicted murderer 57-year-old William Salmon was pronounced dead at 3:40 Friday morning at the Jefferson City Correctional Center. Salmon was serving life without parole for a Boone County murder. Salmon killed a woman in September 1990. Salmon was found guilty in 2001. Officials say

FRIDAY UPDATES: Southern Boone County School District staff member tests positive; 22 students and staff quarantine

September 18, 2020 5:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Boone County COVID-19 health order changed after meeting with businesses

September 18, 2020 11:49 AM Riane Cleveland

The new Boone County health order went into effect Friday, allowing restaurants, bars and other entertainment venues to stay open until 10:30 p.m.

Police investigate shots fired in central, south Columbia

September 18, 2020 11:21 AM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police are investigating two incidents in which shots were fired Thursday — one in central Columbia and another on the city’s south side. The first incident was called in at about 6 p.m. and happened on Worley Street near Ridgeway and Sanford avenues, police said Friday in a news release. Officers recovered

CPS Athletic leaders discuss moving forward as program reports positive COVID-19 case

September 17, 2020 10:48 PM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Schools Athletic Department officials discuss moving forward after reporting a positive case on one of it’s football teams on Thursday.