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I-70 back open on Sunday morning following crash

May 8, 2022 6:19 AM Ben Fein

I-70 was shut down early Sunday morning, following a crash involving at least two cars, sending two people to the hospital.

Columbia man flown to hospital after being seriously hurt in Benton County crash

May 8, 2022 12:46 AM Meghan Drakas

BENTON, Co. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was flown to the hospital on Saturday after being seriously hurt in a Benton County crash. According to the Missouri State Highway crash report, 33-year-old Ricky Young was hurt after the truck he was driving went off the right side of the road along Highway BB at Allen Rd.

Love Columbia holds open house for Walnut St. location

May 7, 2022 8:29 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Love Columbia, a social services organization in Columbia held its grand open house event at its E Walnut St. location on Saturday. Community members came together and listened, as the organizers talked about the impact of the organization. Love Columbia opened its doors as “Love INC” of Columbia in 2008, and was

Motorcyclist suffers fatal injuries in crash on Frog Hollow Rd.

May 7, 2022 7:55 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcyclist suffered extreme head trauma and is dead, after a motorcycle crash on Frog Hollow Rd. near Capital City High School ball fields Saturday. The motorcyclist was traveling southbound of Frog Hollow Rd. when for an unknown reason, he applied his rear break resulting in the motorcycle beginning to slide

Memorial service at Missouri’s Capitol on Saturday to honor officers killed in the line of duty

May 7, 2022 5:05 AM Ben Fein

A memorial service is set to get underway Saturday morning, in an effort to honor the 11 Missouri officers killed in the line of duty in 2021.

Woman arrested in Columbia after crashing car into house Saturday morning

May 7, 2022 5:00 AM Ben Fein

One woman was arrested in Columbia early Saturday morning, after crashing her car into a house on Washington Avenue.

Blair Oaks superintendent still on paid leave

May 6, 2022 10:44 PM Lucas Geisler

The school district confirmed that Jones will receive a stipend while on leave.

Lawmakers pass $49 billion state budget hours before deadline

May 6, 2022 10:33 AM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers in Jefferson City convened at the Capitol for a rare Friday session to work on the state budget, due Friday evening.

Salt Creek Bridge reopens on the Katy Trail

May 6, 2022 8:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Salt Creek Bridge on the Katy Trail is now back open after a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Missouri to host candlelight vigil to honor law enforcement officers that died in the line of duty

May 6, 2022 2:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The state of Missouri will be honoring fallen law enforcement officers over the weekend by hosting a candlelight vigil beginning at 8 p.m. Friday.

Columbia Parks and Recreation gives updates on trail conditions

May 6, 2022 8:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

After recent rains have caused flooding in Mid-Missouri, Columbia Parks and Recreation has given an update on trail conditions.

Columbia police arrest suspect with federal parole warrant early Friday morning

May 6, 2022 7:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Police arrested a Columbia man early Friday morning for multiple charges including a federal parole warrant for possession of a weapon.

Baby formula shortage continues to put a strain on parents

May 6, 2022 11:40 AM Marina Diaz

Grocery stores have begun to limit the amount of baby formula parents can purchase as a formula shortage continues.

16-year-old that died in a car wreck Wednesday night was a student at School of the Osage

May 6, 2022 11:27 AM Kennedy Miller

The teen driver killed in a crash Wednesday night on Highway 42 in Miller County was Baily Luttrell, a student and athlete at the School of the Osage, the district superintendent said Friday morning.

Seven people rescued after dock breaks free at the Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks

May 6, 2022 7:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Seven people had to be rescued Friday morning after a dock had broken free and was drifting with people on it at the 13.5-mile marker of the Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks.

Holts Summit man charged after a high-speed chase in Callaway County

May 6, 2022 5:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Holts Summit man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed chase Thursday afternoon in Callaway County.

Documents: Columbia man went on rampage of attempted rape, assault before arrest

May 6, 2022 12:13 PM Matthew Sanders

A man charged in Boone County with five felonies went on a rampage of attempted rape and assault that started at a hotel and continued outside other businesses Wednesday night, according to a probable cause statement.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 24 new COVID cases; two new patients hospitalized

May 6, 2022 3:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia man turns himself in for possession of child porn

May 6, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged Robert Dale Wooldridge with one count of possession of child porn.

Missouri senators back $500 tax refund for individuals

May 5, 2022 8:19 PM Associated Press

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri taxpayers are a step closer to getting a several-hundred-dollar refund from the state. The Senate on Thursday night endorsed a plan to provide a one-time tax credit of up to $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples. The refunds would go only to