QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can a divided Congress pass meaningful legislation?
News organizations projected Wednesday that the Republican Party secured enough seats for a House majority.
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Route K crash in Columbia sends two to hospital
A crash closed the westbound lane of Route K in south Columbia on Wednesday after a crash.
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Principal: No credible threat to Hickman High School
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hickman High School Principal Mary Grupe sent an email to parents at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to make parents aware that there was no credible threat to the school. A CPS spokesperson told ABC17 News that the district learned about a possible threat that was circulating on social media on Wednesday. “Late this
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Columbia man charged in woman’s shooting death makes first court appearance
A Columbia man accused of murdering a woman learned that his charges would be upgraded Wednesday afternoon because he is considered a persistent offender.
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Boone Health hires on 200 employees in past year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) It’s been a year since leaders at Boone Health decided to take it independent. The major hospital in Columbia is forging ahead without the backing of another health care company. Boone Health CEO Troy Greer says getting people to work, and keeping people there, will be the industry’s next major challenge as
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MoDOT invites public to discuss unfunded transportation needs
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation — working with its statewide regional planning partners — has identified $1 billion in annual unfunded needs, according to a Wednesday press release. MoDOT has developed a high-priority unfunded needs list to guide the development of projects. Public meetings will be held across the state from Nov. 28- Dec. 7. The full
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Jefferson City Board of Education supports bond issue for April ballot
The Jefferson City Board of Education is set to vote next month to put an $85 million bond issue on the April ballot.
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Health officials warn public to take precautions against influenza, RSV and COVID-19
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flu season has started, but the flu isn’t the only thing you could catch this year. Three respiratory illnesses are hitting Missouri and the rest of the nation: Influenza, Respiratory Syncytial Virus Infection and COVID-19. “This is, at the moment, a little bit of an unprecedented surge in RSV. The timing is a
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13th Circuit Court reduces juvenile court fees
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 13th Circuit Court — which includes Boone and Callaway counties — has chosen to reduce the court costs and fees associated with juvenile cases, according to a press release from the Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association. Boone County was imposing one of the highest juvenile court costs and fees in Missouri, according
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Courage2Report anonymous tips for school shootings, assaults and harassment continue to rise
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol’s anonymous tip hotline Courage2Report has received more reports in 2022 than the previous three years. MSHP’s Courage2Report records showed the anonymous hotline has received 742 tips between Jan. 1- Oct. 26. In 2021 there were 594 total tips received, 330 in 2020 and 430 in 2019. Bullying continues
Continue ReadingSenate clears key procedural step on bill to protect same-sex marriage
By Ali Zaslav, Daniella Diaz and Ted Barrett, CNN The Senate on Wednesday cleared a key procedural hurdle toward historic passage of the bipartisan bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriage, voting 62-37 to break a filibuster. Wednesday’s successful test vote signals the bill is on a glide path to succeed, a remarkable turn of
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13-year-old in custody after leading deputies on car chase
A 13-year-old driver led Callaway County deputies on a chase Tuesday night before being captured and detained in Fulton, the sheriff’s office said.
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Judge rules against Missouri Attorney General over Jefferson City massage business allegations
A Cole County judge has dismissed a lawsuit alleging illegal sexual activities against a Jefferson City massage business.
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3rd investigation finds no contamination at Missouri school
FLORISSANT, Mo. (AP) — Another round of testing found no harmful radioactive contamination at a Missouri elementary school, leaving school board members to wonder if there really is any risk at the now-shuttered school. Jana Elementary School in the St. Louis suburb of Florissant was shut down last month after testing by a private company
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Water main break closes part of downtown Columbia street
South Sixth Street in downtown Columbia between Stewart Road and the Mizzou RC4 parking lot were closed Wednesday morning after a water main broke.
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Murder suspect being brought back to Callaway County
A murder suspect who was reportedly hiding out in Mexico before being arrested and jailed in Southern California is being brought to Callaway County for prosecution.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Trump have waited to announce his 2024 run?
Former president Donald Trump made his anticipated announcement Tuesday that he will run for office in 2024.
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Salt Creek bridge in Howard County reopens
FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge that was abruptly closed last month has officially reopened, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation social media post. “There may be some brief single-lane closures as crews finalize work, so watch for crews/signs and give them plenty of room,” the tweet stated. 🎉BRIDGE OPEN AHEAD OF SCHEDULE!! 🎉The Howard
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Godwin speaks of personal experience as Artemis 1 gets ready for launch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=INf9LwaEGKU Watch a livestream of the Artemis 1 rock launch. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dr. Linda Godwin in her 30 year career spent more than 38 days in space and spent over 10 hours outside the shuttle on spacewalks. The University of Missouri professor spoke to ABC17 News on Tuesday about her experiences in space as
Continue ReadingFormer President Donald Trump announces a White House bid for 2024
By Gabby Orr, Kristen Holmes and Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN Former President Donald Trump, aiming to become only the second commander-in-chief ever elected to two nonconsecutive terms, announced Tuesday night that he will seek the Republican presidential nomination in 2024. “In order to make America great and glorious again, I am tonight announcing my candidacy for
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