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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of new coronavirus cases since late June

October 14, 2021 7:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Eldon man indicted in federal fraud case involving COVID stimulus payments

October 14, 2021 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An Eldon man and two people from Kansas City were indicted by a federal grand jury in a scheme to use the identities of deceased people to file hundreds of false COVID stimulus claims. A federal prosecutor has filed charges against Lamar K. Johnson, 40, of Eldon, Warren W. Watkins, 39,

Cardinals fire Mike Shildt over ‘philosophical differences’

October 14, 2021 2:02 PM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer The Cardinals fired former National League manager of the year Mike Shildt over organizational differences Thursday, just one week after St. Louis lost to the Los Angeles Dodgers on a walk-off homer in the wild-card game. Cardinals president John Mozeliak said the firing was “something that popped up recently,”

School bus involved in crash on Highway 50 in Cole County

October 14, 2021 11:04 AM Zachary Farwell

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) At least two vehicles, including a school bus, were involved in a crash Thursday morning on Highway 50 in Cole County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened in the westbound lanes near Henwick lane. Troopers said the bus was hit by another vehicle after the school bus

Highway Patrol releases new details about crash on I-70 near Kingdom City

October 14, 2021 6:27 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was treated for minor injuries after a crash Wednesday afternoon on Interstate 70 near Kingdom City. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened at 1:05 p.m. in the eastbound lanes about a mile west of mile marker 153.4. ABC 17 News first told you about the

Lincoln University search committee set to meet as search for new president continues

October 14, 2021 5:25 AM Ben Fein

to meet via Zoom on Thursday, as the search for a new president continues after Jerald Woolfolk announced she would be leaving the position in May.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should children be able to avoid quarantine after in-school coronavirus exposure?

October 14, 2021 2:10 AM ABC 17 News Team

The option, called “test to stay,” allows students and workers to take frequent COVID-19 tests to avoid quarantine after exposure to the virus in school. The guidance is optional, so some districts might decide not to change their policies.

Mexico man charged after shots fired investigation

October 13, 2021 11:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) An Audrian County prosecutor has charged a Mexico man after a report of shots fired Thursday. Michael White Jr. is charged with armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon and resisting arrest. On Thursday evening, a Mexico Public Safety officer investigated a shots fired call on the 1000 block of West

Planned Parenthood’s Medicaid funding threatened by Missouri’s new emergency regulation

October 13, 2021 10:13 PM Hannah Falcon

An emergency regulation in Missouri goes into effect Wednesday which requires the Department of Health and Senior Services to turn over all its inspection reports on abortion providers. As the only abortion provider in Missouri, Planned Parenthood said this is a political attack on its Medicaid funding.

Jefferson City man charged after a reported weapons incident

October 13, 2021 10:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after a weapons offense was reported Friday afternoon.

Homecoming returns for Columbia College

October 13, 2021 9:43 PM Leila Mitchell

Homecoming festivities have made a comeback this year for Columbia College after the pandemic canceled last year’s events.

Moderate injuries reported after crashes back up traffic on Interstate 70 in Callaway County

October 13, 2021 2:21 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation’s traveler information map said the crash happened a little before 1:30 p.m. and would back up traffic for approximately two hours. The agency said the crash closed eastbound I-70 past the Kingdom City exit.

Former executive director of Voluntary Action Center to run for Fourth Ward City Council seat

October 13, 2021 8:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The recently retired executive director of the Voluntary Action Center announced he will run for the Fourth Ward seat on the City of Columbia’s city council.

Two people shot early Sunday morning near Ninth St. and Locust St.

University of Missouri students bothered school did not send MU Alert homecoming night

October 13, 2021 8:17 PM Zach Boetto

Students at the University of Missouri are questioning the school’s decision not to put out an MU Alert for a Sunday morning shooting one block away from campus.

Supply chain issues are affecting grocers across the nation, but locals say they have mostly been able to avoid issues

October 13, 2021 7:48 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Biden addressed ongoing supply chain problems on Wednesday, as major retailers warn of shortages and price hikes during the upcoming holiday season. Schnucks says because of the current trucker shortage, production facility labor shortages, and shortages of certain raw ingredients, select products are taking longer to get through the supply chain

Students not injured after vehicle crash involving Harrisburg bus

October 13, 2021 7:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officials say several Harrisburg students and the driver of another vehicle were not injured after a bus wreck on Route F.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 47 new coronavirus cases; 355 active cases

October 13, 2021 6:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Jerry Fitzwater in the Randolph County Courthouse.

Moberly man pleads not guilty to first-degree murder

October 13, 2021 5:24 AM Meghan Drakas

RANDOLPH Co. (KMIZ) A Moberly man pleaded not guilty Wednesday for first-degree murder in the shooting death of 49-year-old Mitchell Nickerson. A Randolph County prosecutor has charged Jerry L. Fitzwater, 79, with first-degree murder, armed criminal action, and unlawful use of a weapon Fitzwater was originally charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, and unlawful