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Patrol: Carthage child safe, suspect arrested

October 6, 2020 10:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol sent out an Amber Alert Tuesday morning for a 2-year-old abducted from a southwest Missouri residence by a woman who is believed to be armed.

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia City Council unanimous in COVID-19 health order extension

October 5, 2020 3:07 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia City Council will get an update on the COVID-19 pandemic and vote on the extension of the current health order when it meets Monday night.

Mid-Missouri authorities search for man after Monday chase

October 6, 2020 8:31 AM Matt Ragsdale

Multiple Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies searched for a man Monday night after a chase near the Lake of the Ozarks.

Columbia man arrested on suspicion of stealing from Midway residence

October 6, 2020 7:58 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man was arrested Monday on suspicion of stealing and burglary linked to an ongoing investigation in Midway.

City of Columbia delays utility shutoffs

October 6, 2020 12:04 AM Sydney Olsen

The City of Columbia has delayed turning off utilities for customers who are behind on their bills.

TRUTH ALERT: Rowden ad hits Baker on work record

October 5, 2020 7:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A political ad from the campaign of state Sen. Caleb Rowden (R-Columbia) attacks his Democratic opponent on her work in the health care field. Rowden is running against Judy Baker for the state Senate District 19, which covers Boone and Cooper counties. An ABC 17 News Truth Alert looked into an attack

Columbia police ask community to keep eyes peeled after recent gun violence

October 5, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Columbia logged six shootings in the first four days of October.

Man arrested after running from Columbia Police Friday evening

October 5, 2020 11:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County probable cause statement states how Columbia Police arrested a man after a short police chase. Court documents report a Columbia police officer was patrolling the 300 block of Nebraska when he saw a subject he believed to be Michale Rubio riding a bike. After turning around the patrol vehicle,

Man accused of assaulting officers Sunday night in Osage County

October 5, 2020 9:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FREEBURG, Mo. (KMIZ) An Osage County probable cause statement reveals what happened during a burglary call on Sunday night in Osage County. According to court documents, a deputy from the Osage County Sheriff’s Department arrived on scene and found law enforcement attempting to place Gage Wansing to a patrol vehicle. Documents report that Wansing allegedly

MONDAY UPDATES: Governor Parson provides update on returning to work; 4 staffers test positive

October 5, 2020 8:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on COVID-19 around Mid-Missouri.

Afternoon motorcycle wreck on Highway 50/63 sends driver to hospital

October 5, 2020 4:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday afternoon, a motorcycle wreck on Highway 50/63 sent the driver to the hospital with serious injuries. According to the Jefferson City Police Department’s traffic crash release, the driver was traveling westbound on the 6900 block of Highway 50/63 near Militia drive when the driver laid the motorcycle down and

Morgan County man arrested in Camden County after disturbance, biting officer

October 5, 2020 4:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County Sheriff’s Department arrested a Gravois Mills man after responding to a disturbance at Shady Gators Bar early Sunday morning. According to the Camden County Sheriff’s Department probable cause statement, several security officers were with the subject that was being detained by the roadway when the deputy arrived. In the

Columbia utility disconnections begin; some not in favor of proposed property tax increase

October 5, 2020 4:03 PM Riane Cleveland

The city of Columbia began utility disconnections Monday for customers behind on their payments.

Trump aims for Monday release after outside drive-by

October 5, 2020 10:48 AM Associated Press

President Donald Trump is hoping for a Monday discharge from the military hospital where he is being treated for COVID-19.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Highway patrol: New Bloomfield man seriously injured in Friday crash

October 5, 2020 8:41 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Friday morning crash in New Bloomfield sent a local man to the hospital with serious injuries.

Columbia city councilman proposes basic needs funding

October 5, 2020 5:16 AM Brittany Wiley

City councilman Ian Thomas said the funds raised would go to help thousands in Columbia with rental assistance, homelessness services, workforce development and more, adding that the biggest need in the short and long-term is utility assistance.

Boone County firefighters do a search and rescue at Eagle Bluffs

October 4, 2020 8:46 PM Sydney Olsen

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area Sunday evening after a man became separated from his wife.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 37 new COVID-19 cases

October 4, 2020 2:45 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reports there have been 132,431 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri.

Police respond to second shots fired on Oak Street in Columbia, more than 40 shell casing found

October 4, 2020 4:09 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded to the 400 block of Oak Street around 4:00 p.m. on Sunday.

Gov. Parson completes isolation period after testing positive for COVID-19

October 4, 2020 3:58 PM Sydney Olsen

A spokesperson for the governor announced Sunday Governor Parson finished isolation on Saturday according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines.