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Statewide prescription monitoring bill advances to Senate, faces roadblocks

February 17, 2020 8:27 PM Associated Press

Missouri is the only state without a statewide database to track prescription opioids, and it’s unclear when, or if, that will ever change.

Students cross the street at University Avenue and Matthews Street, where one person was hit Sunday morning.

Crash deaths and injuries up in 2019 despite Vision Zero policy

February 17, 2020 2:19 PM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia has experienced an increase in serious traffic crashes despite a 2016 policy meant to reduce deaths and serious injuries, an advocate for the policy said Monday.

DEFENDERS: Valentine’s Day weekend scams

February 17, 2020 6:37 PM Brittany Wiley

A report from the Federal Trade Commission shows romance scam artists made about $201 million.

Columbia councilman says trash collection system ‘failing’

February 17, 2020 4:43 PM Connor Hirsch

As Columbia continues to struggle to keep trash collector positions filled, a city councilman says the current system is not working and that major changes should be considered.

Two arrested after Fulton police find vehicle on fire

February 17, 2020 11:43 AM Matthew Sanders

Fulton police arrested two men early Sunday after finding a vehicle on fire in southwest Fulton.

Rhyan Loos’ personality shines as she continues to beat cancer

February 16, 2020 11:21 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Rhyan Loos likes to ride around on her hoverboard and hang out with her friends. You would never know she was diagnosed with Stage 4 neuroblastoma in the fall of 2015. Brad Loos, her father, was an assistant men’s basketball coach at MU. Rhyan’s story quickly went viral, and her fight became

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Cole County circuit judge announces re-election bid

February 16, 2020 11:02 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Green will run for a third term as a Cole Co. Circuit Judge. Green was first elected in 2010 as serves as the Division II judge. Daniel Green seeks a third term as Cole Circuit Court Judge It’s not clear if Green has an opponent in the race. Filing for

St. Louis Co. officer shot, suspect at-large after shoplifting

February 16, 2020 10:58 PM Barry Mangold

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Police are searching for one suspect after a uniformed police officer was shot in Ferguson, Missouri Sunday evening. The St. Louis County Police Department said the officer was shot while in a Walmart. The officer attempted to stop a shoplifter, police said, who then shot the officer multiple times. The officer

Columbia Solid Waste Division considering changes amid ongoing staffing shortage

February 16, 2020 6:23 PM Connor Hirsch

The Columbia Solid Waste Division is considering changes to the way it picks up refuse, as the city struggles to fill collector vacancies.

Recap: Mizzou basketball lives up to potential in statement win

February 16, 2020 10:01 PM Tyler Murry

ABC 17’s Tyler Murry breaks down Mizzou’s biggest win of the season over No. 11 Auburn and how the Tigers lived up to their potential.

Firefighters respond to house fire on Frink Rd. Courtesy: BCFPD

No injuries after attic fire near Hallsville

February 16, 2020 6:55 PM Barry Mangold

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency responders put out a fire inside of an empty home near Hallsville Sunday afternoon. Crews with the Boone County Fire Protection District to the home on Frink Rd. to find flames in the attic. Firefighters entered the home through the second floor and put out the fire within minutes, according to

One person hit by car at University Avenue and Matthews Street.

Pedestrian crash on MU campus sends one to hospital

February 16, 2020 9:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

University of Missouri police are investigating a pedestrian crash.

A comfortable Sunday forecast

February 16, 2020 4:13 AM Jehnna Azzara

SUNDAY: Patchy fog possible to start the day turning into mostly cloudy skies by noon. Highs are in the mid 40’s. SUNDAY NIGHT: Mostly cloudy. Low’s in the mid 30’s. EXTENDED: Rain chances will start the work week off. However, the certainty with this system is still up in the air just a bit. Chances

Linn Creek Police Chief Greg Berry arrested Saturday

Camden County police chief arrested Saturday

February 15, 2020 9:01 PM Barry Mangold

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Linn Creek Police Chief Greg Berry was arrested Saturday afternoon on suspicion of misdemeanor domestic assault. The arrest was first reported by KSPR/KY3. Greg Berry, the Linn Creek police chief, was arrested Saturday. Photo: KY3/KSPR Missouri State Highway Patrol arrest records show Greg Berry was arrested around 12:45 p.m. on suspicion

Residents say Columbia road is prone to crashes in winter weather

February 15, 2020 6:46 AM Ben Fein

Silvey Street in Columbia remains closed Saturday after a crash Friday night.

Weekend warm-up continues

February 15, 2020 6:27 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: Clouds will clear slightly for a brief period of time before building back in to start out our Sunday. Lows will be in the upper 20s. TOMORROW: Cloud coverage is persistent throughout the day, and temperatures will continue to warm to the upper 40s. EXTENDED: Our next system is set to move through Monday, and this cold

Gov. Parson’s budget to include $22 million for county jail reimbursement

February 14, 2020 10:33 AM Joe McLean

An effort is underway by the Parson administration to pay down the $32 million tab owed to county jails across the state.

One person died in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Maries County.

Man killed in Maries County crash

February 15, 2020 5:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

A single-car crash in Maries County Wednesday leaves one man dead.

Warmer weekend in store

February 15, 2020 4:35 AM Jehnna Azzara

SATURDAY: We will start the day with some sunshine but will see increasing cloud cover move in into the afternoon hours. Our high temperatures are trending downward leaving us in the mid to low 40’s for our high today. SATURDAY NIGHT: The cloud cover will linger overnight helping us stay a bit warmer. Lows in

Plumber warns of dangers of pipes freezing

February 14, 2020 8:17 PM Sydney Olsen

Cold weather can cause issues for some homeowners or renters as the cold can cause pipes to freeze.