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Jefferson City police release name of Wednesday homicide victim

July 16, 2020 3:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Jefferson City Police Department released the name of a man killed a shooting early Wednesday morning.

Fewer people applying for utility assistance because of COVID-19

July 16, 2020 11:53 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Central Missouri Community Action usually sees an increase in people requesting utility assistance every summer because of the high temperatures. CMCA administers money from the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), which helps families with energy costs. CMCA makes payments directly to utilities on behalf of people in the program. During

Police: Man arrested after causing crash that shut down Millersburg exit on I-70 East

July 16, 2020 11:42 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia Police Department said a man was arrested after he was involved in a crash that closed the Millersburg exit on Interstate 70 East Wednesday afternoon.

Columbia police investigate early morning robbery report

July 16, 2020 11:19 AM Matthew Sanders

A man was robbed at gunpoint early Thursday near Stephens Lake Park in Columbia.

MSHSAA’s fall guidelines include screenings, limits on gatherings, and social distancing

July 16, 2020 9:25 AM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The Missouri State High School Activities Association (MSHSAA) released its COVID-19 guidelines for fall sports on Thursday. High school activities will still go on, as planned, this year, with practices beginning on August 10 and the seasons starting on August 28. MSHSAA’s report said it acknowledges the risks that come with playing

Two people killed in Osage County crash

July 15, 2020 9:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two people were killed in a crash on Highway 63 in Osage County on Wednesday night.

Experts say to wash cloth masks daily

July 15, 2020 6:50 PM Amber Tabeling

Health experts said on Wednesday face masks need to be washed or thrown away, depending on the face covering, each day for general hygiene purposes.

Local lawmakers react to governor’s special session on violent crime

July 15, 2020 9:18 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lawmakers across the state have mixed reactions about the special session the governor is calling to address violent crime in Missouri. During a press conference Wednesday, the governor called legislators back to Jefferson City for the session which is scheduled to start July 27. He included it will be narrowly focussed

Police discuss local impact of violent crime special session

July 15, 2020 8:48 PM Sydney Olsen

Governor Mike Parson announced Wednesday there will be a special session beginning July 27 on violent crime in Missouri. The Columbia police chief and the director of the Columbia Police Officers Association say the session could have an impact on local policing.

One dead in Jefferson City shooting

July 15, 2020 9:44 AM Matthew Sanders

A 35-year-old man died after an early morning shooting Wednesday in Jefferson City.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Saline County reports second COVID-19 death in a week

July 15, 2020 5:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get live updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

Millersburg exit ramp on Interstate 70 closed after police chase, crash

July 15, 2020 3:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Millersburg exit ramp from Interstate 70 eastbound was closed Wednesday afternoon after a crash.

Crash near Missouri River Bridge closes lane of I-70

July 15, 2020 2:51 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Transportation said Wednesday afternoon a crash near the Missouri River Bridge closed a westbound lane of Interstate 70.

Two hurt in Route WW crash

July 15, 2020 10:01 AM Matthew Sanders

Two people were hurt and Route WW was shut down Wednesday morning just west of El Chaparral Avenue after a two-vehicle crash.

Gov. Parson calls special session to address statewide violent crime

July 15, 2020 1:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson announced a special legislative session to address violent crime in the state during a news conference Wednesday afternoon.

Boone Electric restores power after morning outage

July 15, 2020 12:15 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County Electric Cooperative lineworkers were trying to restore power to about 600 customers in the Columbia area Wednesday afternoon.

Cooling centers open as oppressive heat approaches

July 15, 2020 11:58 AM Zola Crowder

People who need a break from the heat can choose from four cooling centers in Columbia, but a fifth center is closed because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Salute to America saw approximately 50% the attendance it saw last year.

Salute to America inspection reports reveal no code violations

July 15, 2020 11:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

There were no food code violations found among the Salute to America vendors.

COVID-19 tests are still limited to those with sympthoms or doctor's order

Health officials explain what is considered a positive COVID-19 test

July 14, 2020 8:22 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia/Boone County Health Department addressed questions on Tuesday regarding what is considered a positive COVID-19 test.

Vehicle stop committee supports traffic stop changes during COVID-19

July 14, 2020 10:08 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee met for the first time since the Columbia Police Department extended its decision to primarily limit traffic stops to hazardous moving violations.