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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 350 new coronavirus cases; hospitalizations down

January 28, 2022 2:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

Firefighters respond to fire off of Highway 50 near Warrensburg

January 28, 2022 1:56 PM Zachary Farwell

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters responded to a large fire at a business off of Highway 50 west of Warrensburg on Friday morning. According to the Johnson County Fire Protection District, crews are working with the Warrensburg Fire Department to put out the blaze at Wildscapes, LLC in the 100 block of NW 121 Road.

One killed in Interstate 70 crash near Clark Lane

January 28, 2022 10:20 AM Matthew Sanders

A crash Thursday night on Interstate 70 killed a person from Columbia, police said.

Snow may have been a shock for some but Columbia Public Works came prepared

January 27, 2022 7:09 PM Kennedy Miller

Some drivers may have been caught off guard by the snowfall this morning but Columbia Public Works certainly wasn’t.

Overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station to open Friday night

January 28, 2022 9:15 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Wabash Bus Station is set to open as a temporary overnight warming center Friday, according to a release from the City of Columbia. In the release, the city said the warming center, located at 126 N. 10th St., will be open from 7 p.m. Friday to 6 a.m. Saturday. The city

Columbia Fire Department chief leaving for new position

January 28, 2022 7:38 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department chief plans to leave for a new position in Arkansas. According to Southern Arkansas University Tech, Andy Woody will take over as the next director of the Arkansas Fire Training Academy (AFTA). A date wasn’t immediately available for when Woody will start in his new role. The school

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Three hurt after crash on I-44 in Phelps County

January 28, 2022 6:40 AM Zachary Farwell

ROLLA, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency crews took three men to the hospital after a crash on Interstate 44 in Rolla on Thursday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 10:40 p.m. near the 184-mile marker. Troopers said a westbound semi-truck driven by Atseko Tsatenawa, 69, of San Antonio, crossed the median

Fire destroys home in north Columbia

January 28, 2022 5:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters said a home north of Columbia was destroyed after a fire early on Friday morning. According to the Boone County Fire Protection District, crews responded to the home in the 400 block of Hackberry Boulevard just before 1:30 a.m. BCFPD Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said the home was engulfed in flames

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will candidates’ views on masks affect your vote for school board?

January 28, 2022 2:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Districts have seen heated arguments over whether students should be wearing masks, among other issues related to the pandemic.

Black owned business coming to Columbia sparks minority disparity discussion

January 27, 2022 10:45 PM Leila Mitchell

The coronavirus pandemic, along with a struggling economic climate has created challenges for some minority and women-owned businesses.

Liberty man charged with DWI after December wreck on I-70 in Boone County

January 27, 2022 11:21 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Liberty man with DWI causing serious injury after a Dec. 22 crash on Interstate 70 near the 133 mile marker.

Crash slows Interstate 70 traffic near Clark

January 27, 2022 10:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communication is reporting a crash at mile marker 130 on eastbound Interstate 70 at 10:05 p.m. The alert says the passing lane is shut down. Officials report to use caution and avoid the area if possible. Video of the crash shows that traffic was no longer backed up just

Columbia police arrest man wanted for child sex crimes

January 27, 2022 10:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Police arrested a Columbia man on several child sex charges.

Columbia Board of Education, city council, mayor candidates take part in forum

January 27, 2022 4:04 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia Board of Education candidates are scheduled to participate in the Columbia Board of Realtors’ election forum Thursday night at 4:30 p.m.

Columbia woman charged after alleged assault with a machete

January 27, 2022 9:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County prosecutor has charged a woman after an alleged assault with a machete on Wednesday. Cortney Tanner, 32, is charged with first-degree assault, unlawful use of a weapon and armed criminal action. Court documents reveal that Tanner and the victim had an argument over some property when Tanner allegedly showed

Study: Boone Health part of mind-powered VR experiences help healthcare worker anxiety

January 27, 2022 9:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ng with other organizations, participated in a research trial to assess the impact of mind-powered virtual reality and neurofeedback.

Judge sentences Columbia man for illegal firearm

January 27, 2022 9:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A federal judge has sentenced a Columbia man for illegally possessing a firearm. Jeremiah Ezekiel Brown, 37, was sentenced to 10 years in federal prison without parole. This is the maximum statutory penalty for this offense. Brown was found guilty at trial on Sept. 20, 2021, of being a felon in

Authorities remind individuals to not leave valuable items in cars to prevent break-ins

January 27, 2022 7:22 PM Joushua Blount

According to reports, the Columbia Police Department reported there were more than 2,300 thefts last year. Almost 30 percent of those were thefts from motor vehicles with 697 offenses.