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Closure of West Worley Street to continue through Aug. 2

July 29, 2022 7:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

The street has been closed since July 26 in order to allow crews to repair a failed section of pavement and also to install signal bases for a future pedestrian crosswalk.

Jefferson City Break Time location selling unleaded fuel again after diesel mix-up

July 29, 2022 8:00 AM Hannah Falcon

A Columbia-based business is starting to resume the sale of unleaded fuel at some of its gas stations.

Prosecutors push back on tire track ID challenge in Addie appeal

July 29, 2022 4:29 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Attorney General’s Office defended the testimony a Missouri State Highway Patrol investigator gave that matched tire treads found at a murder scene to the suspect’s car. Assistant Attorney General Evan Buchheim wrote that the identification Trooper Jason Crafton made in James Addie’s case properly backed up his work for

Montreal man charged with murder of Camden County missing man

July 29, 2022 3:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Montreal man is charged with second-degree murder and other charges following an investigation about a missing man from Camden County in June.

Exhibit list details evidence in Greitens family court case

July 29, 2022 2:37 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An attorney for Sheena Greitens gave the court photos of her and Eric’s son’s face to consider in their ongoing family court case. An exhibit list filed by Sheena Chestnut Greitens’s attorney Helen Wade laid out more than 100 pieces of evidence submitted during a closed-door hearing last week at the

Chiefs’ Hunt prefers Arrowhead renovation over new stadium

July 29, 2022 1:20 PM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Chiefs founder Lamar Hunt used to tell his son, Clark, that his favorite place on the planet was Arrowhead Stadium. If it’s up to the current chairman, the club will be there long into the future. During his annual trip to training camp, Clark

Democratic Senate candidate Kunce wants to help change power structure

July 29, 2022 11:55 AM Kennedy Miller

Lucas Kunce, a 13-year Marine Corps veteran and Democrat running for U.S. Senate, says he’s confident about his chances of victory.

Overnight lane closure planned for Highway 50 near Moreau River in Cole County

July 29, 2022 5:39 AM Ben Fein

One eastbound lane of Highway 50 in Cole County is set to close over the Moreau River Bridge beginning Friday night, as MODOT is set to complete scheduled work.

Overnight house fire in Fulton ruled accidental

July 29, 2022 6:10 AM Zachary Farwell

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Investigators have ruled the cause of an overnight house fire in Fulton as accidental. The Fulton Fire Department responded to the home in the 1500 block of Forest Avenue around 12:25 a.m. Firefighters said arriving crews found smoke and flames coming from the story and a-half home. Crews were able to contain

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Trump allies be prosecuted for Jan. 6?

July 29, 2022 2:41 AM ABC 17 News Team

Reports say federal investigators are looking into the actions of former President Donald Trump and those around him and their effort to overturn the results of the 2020 election.

Airsoft weapon reportedly used in home invasion robbery in Fulton

July 28, 2022 11:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is charged and four juveniles were detained following a home invasion robbery on the 1400 block of Kenwood Drive on Tuesday afternoon in Fulton. A Callaway County prosecutor has charged Skiasia Roland with first-degree burglary, stealing – $750 or more, first-degree property damage, fourth-degree assault and possession of marijuana. The

Kansas City Chiefs training camp continues at Missouri Western

July 28, 2022 12:46 PM Nathalie Jones

ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City Chiefs participated in the second full-team practice of training camp at Missouri Western on Thursday morning. You can watch extended highlights from practice in the video player below. https://youtu.be/ACtVEddIUdE The focus of camp continues to be the retooled Kansas City defense, which features a lot of new faces.

Prosecutors charge man in connection with burglary and car thefts in Cole County

July 28, 2022 7:03 PM Kennedy Miller

On Thursday, a Cole County prosecutor charged a man in connection with a burglary and car thefts.

Trudy Busch Valentine says her past experiences prepared her for U.S. Senate

July 28, 2022 9:05 PM Leila Mitchell

Trudy Busch Valentine, a nurse and heiress to the Busch beer fortune is in the race for U.S. Senate and she said her past experiences have prepared her for the role.

Parts of the Katy Trail to be closed due to Rocheport Bridge construction

July 28, 2022 6:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is advising Katy Trail users of work taking place on Monday that will require the trail to be closed to the public.

One person seriously injured after a rollover crash on Highway 63

July 28, 2022 1:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

A rollover crash along Highway 63 led to the temporary closure of lanes early Thursday afternoon near the Boone/Callaway County line.

Columbia city manager proposes public safety improvements funded by use tax

July 28, 2022 5:37 AM Matthew Sanders

Inflation has helped to boost city revenue but is also leading to greater expenses, Columbia City Manager De’Carlon Seewood said in a speech Thursday.

Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness hosted resource event Thursday

July 28, 2022 7:19 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Several groups and organizations offered resources to the homeless community in Columbia on Thursday. The Boone County Coalition to End Homelessness hosted its Project Homeless Connect event at the Missouri United Methodist Church from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The coalition described the bi-annual event as a one-stop shop event that connects

Multiple rescues reported amid flooding in St. Louis

July 28, 2022 4:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple agencies are reporting vehicles stalling and people trapped due to rising flood water in St. Louis. TRAFFIC ALERT: The following intersections/roads are now also closed: Goodfellow from Natural Bridge to Goodfellow Pl., Compton/Chouteau, Compton/Laclede, Vandeventer/Page, Skinker/Hodiamont, Forest Park/Kingshighway, Olive/Taylor, and Hwy 64 near Kingshighway. #STL— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD)

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 63 new COVID cases; patients hospitalized due to COVID drops below 30

July 28, 2022 3:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.