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One dead after Callaway County crash

January 30, 2021 8:41 AM Ben Fein

One woman was pronounced dead on scene by Callaway County paramedics after she was hit by a car on I-70.

Sedalia health leaders aim to vaccinate 2,200 in drive-thru event

January 30, 2021 7:43 AM Ben Fein

Some Missourians will be receiving their COVID-19 vaccine today in Pettis County as the state continues to roll out mass vaccination sites across the state.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Macon County R-1 school district to return 6-12 grade students to in class learning

January 29, 2021 8:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

MoDOT/MSHP reports delay on Interstate 70 at mile marker 153 due to wreck

January 29, 2021 9:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol and MoDOT are reporting a wreck on Interstate 70 at mile marker 153 that is causing delays for the next hour. According to MHSP, the westbound land of I-70 is closed. Officials say to avoid the area and find an alternate route.

19th century Tebbetts church to be restored after vandalization

January 29, 2021 5:51 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) “We want to build it and protect it, because there was a lot of heritage there at one time,” said George Hord who grew up in Tebbetts going to Sunday dinners at the church. The 143-year-old, Oakley Chapel African Methodist Episcopal Church, suffered smashed windows and other damages after a vandalism incident

Two arrested after overdose death in Camden County

January 29, 2021 8:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County Sheriff’s department is reporting a death investigation involving an overdose at South State Highway 7 in Montreal. Officials say the investigation led them to the victim’s son. The son allegedly supplied a purported controlled substance that he had created from other illicit ingredients to the victim. Officials report this substance

Columbia police investigating reports of shots fired calls

January 29, 2021 7:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police found evidence of a shooting Friday night after multiple calls of shots fired in the Ridgeway and Worley area. According to officials on scene, police found shell casing at the scene. No one was hurt and no damage was reported. Stay with ABC 17 News for more information as it

Mid-Missourians waiting in long lines for coronavirus vaccine

January 29, 2021 11:30 AM Matt Ragsdale

With coronavirus vaccine clinics being held across Mid-Missouri on Friday, some are having to wait in long lines to get their shots.

Callao man charged after Boone County chase ends in fiery wreck in Callaway County

January 29, 2021 6:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callao man is being charged after a Thursday chase from Interstate 70 and US 63 connector ends in a fiery wreck just inside the county limits of Callaway County. According to court documents, Mark Smith was allegedly driving a vehicle with a stolen dealer’s plate when a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy

Teenager hurt in central Columbia shooting

January 29, 2021 3:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

A 16-year-old boy was the victim of an early morning shooting Friday in central Columbia.

8 staff members hurt in southeast Missouri prison attack

January 29, 2021 10:38 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Department of Corrections says eight prison officers were hurt in an attack at a prison in the southeastern part of the state.

WATCH: Coronavirus vaccine clinics open across Mid-Missouri

January 29, 2021 5:21 AM Ben Fein

Randolph, Pettis and Audrain counties will hold mass vaccination clinics Friday for residents in Phase 1B, tiers one and two of the vaccine plan.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Marjorie Taylor Greene be expelled from Congress?

January 29, 2021 2:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

Freshman U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene is embroiled in a controversy over her old social media posts, some of which endorsed extreme ideas such as killing Democratic leaders.

Expert advice on what to do and not to do before and after your coronavirus vaccination

January 28, 2021 6:32 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With more vaccines becoming available throughout the state, and mass vaccination clinics opening, health care workers feel the public need to know important do’s and don’ts to consider. Margaret Day will the MU Health Department vaccine committee provides advice for before, after and during your vaccination. Register in your location with contact

Former California, Mo. officers file lawsuit against city after being ‘wrongfully discharged’

January 28, 2021 11:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three former California Missouri police officers filed a lawsuit against the department this week. According to court documents, former officers Jared Allen, Nick Stobbart were fired and Christopher Tew quit the police department after they reported criminal evidence being mishandled. The trio claim in court filings that the police chief, captain, and

Vehicle chase ends in fiery crash in Callaway County

January 28, 2021 3:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

According to officials at the scene, the chase started near the Interstate 70/Highway 63 connector in Columbia and the vehicle had stolen license plates on it.

Columbia man charged with 2nd-degree murder after overdose investigation

January 28, 2021 10:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

EDITOR’S NOTE: The spelling of the suspect’s name has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A September 2020 overdose investigation leads to charges of 2nd-degree murder for a Columbia man already in custody. Columbia police began the investigation on Sept. 4, 2020 after they responded to a 29-year-old man in cardiac arrest. While on scene, police

MU student removed from campus for harassment, alleged use of racial slur

January 28, 2021 4:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) University of Missouri student affairs is reporting a student was removed from campus after an overnight incident involving harassment and the alleged use of a racial slur. According to a release by Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs Bill Stackman, MU police responded to a report of an intoxicated student harassing two other

Trial scheduled for Iberia woman accused of poisoning husband

January 28, 2021 8:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

IBERIA, Mo. (KMIZ) An Iberia woman accused of poisoning her husband could head to trial later this year. The trial for Amy Murray is scheduled to start on October 4th at the Miller County courthouse. Joshua died from the antifreeze before Amy set fire to the bed Joshua’s body was lying on, according to court

Some Missouri lawmakers get vaccine doses meant for others

January 28, 2021 11:23 AM Matthew Sanders

A spokesman for the Missouri Democratic Party confirmed that lawmakers from both major parties got in line for the shots, which were intended for other state workers.