Columbia, Jefferson City observe Martin Luther King Jr. day
City building and services will be closed in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. day, in both Columbia and Jefferson City.
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Man arrested after short chase in Gasconade County
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Christopher Grant is recovering in the Franklin County Jail after flipping his vehicle following a police chase in Owensville. Owensville Police allegedly initiated the pursuit for Grant’s outstanding warrants. Grant lost control of his vehicle after entering a curve at a high rate of speed. The vehicle began skidding before striking a
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SATURDAY UPDATES: State adds another 2,000 new COVID-19 cases
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Chariton County Health Center reported one new COVID-19 case Saturday. There have been 752 cases within the county. On Saturday there were 57 active cases of the virus. The county has reported 16 COVID-19 related deaths. ORIGINAL: The state health department reported 2,011 new COVID-19 cases on Saturday. It brings
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Woman arrested after barricading herself inside of home on Carol Drive
The Columbia Police Department responded to Carol Drive around 5 p.m. Saturday.
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Missouri woman charged for taking part in last week’s riot at US Capitol
SULLIVAN, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri woman is facing federal charges for her part in last week’s riot at the US Capitol. 21-year-old Emily Hernandez of Sullivan is charged with the following five counts: knowingly entering of remaining in any restricted building or grounds, disorderly conduct which impedes the conduct of government business, steal, sell, convey
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Road crews out in full force as snowfall continues
Boone and Cole County road crews are out and working to improve driving conditions as snow continues to fall in Mid-Missouri.
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Columbia police: Missing teen found
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are reporting the missing 14-year-old has been found. The teen was last seen at 2:30 p.m. in the area of Bray Court when he went for a walk.
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Driving conditions in Mexico OK, multiple crashes reported around the area
Road conditions were mostly clear in Mexico on Friday. Elsewhere in Audrain County, some drivers ran into poor driving conditions.
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Weather Alert Day: Snow winding down, strong winds remain
AFTERNOON UPDATE (3:15 PM): Snow showers have tapered off quite a bit across the northern portion of the area, with ongoing snow for areas east of Highway 54 and south of Lake of the Ozarks. Clouds stick around tonight along with gusty winds, so travel might be tricky into the evening commute despite the snow
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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports fourth death this week, 65th overall
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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WINTER STORM UPDATES: Roads show continued improvement as snow tapers off
Check back for updates on the conditions in Mid-Missouri.
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Biden outlines plan to administer Covid-19 vaccines to Americans
President-elect Joe Biden said Friday that administering 100 million shots in his first 100 days is only the beginning of his coronavirus plan.
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Experts say prepare for power outages during high winds
The National Weather Service recommends people prepare for possible power outages when dealing with high winds such as those measured in Mid-Missouri on Friday.
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SSM reaches agreement to sell Audrain County hospital
The not-for-profit health-care organization, which also operates St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City, said in a news release that it had reached an agreement with Noble Health. Noble Health also operates Callaway Community Hospital in Fulton.
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25-year-old hurt in shooting at Columbia apartment complex
Police were sent to Heather Ridge apartments at about 8:30 p.m. Wednesday
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US says Capitol rioters intended to ‘capture and assassinate’ elected officials
Federal prosecutors offered the most chilling description yet of rioters who seized the Capitol last week, writing in a new court filing that the intention was “to capture and assassinate elected officials.”
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Sedalia man killed in head-on wreck
Missouri state troopers say a Sedalia man is dead following a crash Thursday morning.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with the health order extension?
The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services extended coronavirus health orders for the city and county Thursday.
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Officials warn of high winds and snow, creating rough driving conditions
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With high winds and snow in the forecast, officials say driving conditions could deteriorate quickly late Thursday into Friday morning. The ABC17 Stormtrack Weather Team has issued a Weather Alert Day through early Friday night for the potential of accumulating snow and strong gusty winds. MoDOT issued a warning about travel, saying
Continue Reading Columbia police investigating a shooting at Heather Ridge Apartments
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are on scene at Heather Ridge Apartments after receiving multiple calls of a shooting. A resident told an ABC 17 News crew on scene that she heard three shots fired. Columbia police report one person was shot and taken to Unviersity Hospital. Officials say they don’t know the condition of
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