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Jefferson City police investigate robbery, assault

May 19, 2021 2:01 PM Katie Greathouse

The Jefferson City Police Department is investigating after someone was reportedly assaulted during a robbery Tuesday afternoon.

THEN AND NOW: Tornado path video shows recovery progress in Jefferson City

May 19, 2021 12:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. Saturday, May 22 will mark two years since an EF-3 tornado left a path of destruction between Eldon and Jefferson City. The above drone footage from 2019 and 2021 shows how far efforts to rebuild the capital city have come. On Sunday, ABC 17’s Connor Hirsch returns to some of the areas hit

Columbia/Boone County Health Department to work closely with state for more accurate COVID-19 data

May 19, 2021 12:50 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia/Boone County Health Department plans on updating its system of gathering coronavirus data to make sure local numbers match those that the state has recorded. The department announced Wednesday that 25 additional COVID-19 related deaths have been recorded, for a total of 116 deaths in Boone County since the start of

Fulton police: Missing woman arrested in Illinois

May 19, 2021 9:13 AM Leila Mitchell

A woman who police believed may have been the victim of a kidnapping in Fulton, Missouri, has been arrested in Illinois.

Deputies: Woman attacked during Camden County burglary

May 19, 2021 10:47 AM Katie Greathouse

The Camden County Sheriff’s Office is investigating a burglary and assault that left a woman hospitalized.

Food Bank plans to move Central Pantry to new location

May 19, 2021 8:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

According to the organization, Central Pantry is expected to move into the Moser’s grocery store off of Business Loop 70 West near Interstate 70 as soon as 2023.

UM Curators to vote Wednesday on new indoor practice facility, tuition increases

May 19, 2021 4:49 AM Meghan Drakas

If the board approves the proposed tuition increases, out-of-state and in-state undergraduate and graduate Mizzou students will see a five percent jump in tuition cost, starting this fall.

Vaccine deliveries increase to Missouri, but still less than half of previous allocations

May 19, 2021 5:59 AM Zola Crowder

After a few weeks of a drop in demand, Missouri is seeing an increase in requests for vaccine doses across the state, including here in Mid-Missouri.

Bus drives through floodwaters in Howard County

May 18, 2021 2:50 PM Ben Fein

HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A school bus became stranded on a flooded road in Howard County on Tuesday. The Sheriff’s Office said in a Facebook post that it happened on Route Z. The bus involved was not from a local school district. Student Transportation of America spokeswoman Jen Holzafel confirmed the bus did get stuck

Pandemic delays hiring of staff for Columbia mental health crisis unit

May 18, 2021 8:27 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly a year after Columbia city manager John Glascock announced a new unit to handle emergency calls involving mental health crises, the unit remains unstaffed. Glascock added seven positions in the fiscal year 2021 budget revealed in July to create a “public safety mental health collaboration with the Police Department.” Health leaders

St. Louis man who waved rifle at protest running for Senate

May 18, 2021 8:24 PM Associated Press

Mark McCloskey, a St. Louis personal injury lawyer who gained national attention after he and his wife waved guns at racial injustice protesters who marched near their home last summer, says he will run for the U.S. Senate in 2022. McCloskey made the announcement Tuesday on Tucker Carlson’s show on Fox News. Incumbent Missouri Republican

Jefferson City man arrested in Cooper County after traffic stop leads to drug seizure

May 18, 2021 8:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man faces multiple charges Tuesday after a violation on Interstate 70 in Cooper County leads to a drug and money seizure and the recovery of a stolen gun. According to a tweet by Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F, William James was pulled over in a2015 Dodge Challenger

Health officials seeing a slight increase in vaccine demand as adolescents become eligible

May 18, 2021 7:52 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Local health officials say they’ve seen a small increase in vaccine demand since the 12 to 15 age group became eligible for the Pfizer vaccine a week ago. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services department has put in an order for more Pfizer doses. This is the department’s first vaccine

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports double-digit active coronavirus case drop

May 18, 2021 8:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Proposed facility aims to help end homelessness in Columbia

May 18, 2021 3:01 PM Leila Mitchell

Plans are in the works for a new living facility for homeless people in Columbia.

Some retail stores end mask requirements for vaccinated customers

May 18, 2021 12:11 PM Chanel Porter

Hy-Vee dropped its mask requirement for fully-vaccinated customers Tuesday, joining other major retailers like Target, Walmart, Costco, Sam’s Club, CVS, and Schnucks.

Police arrest two people after chase in Jefferson City

May 18, 2021 11:35 AM Zachary Farwell

Two people could face charges after a vehicle chase ended in Jefferson City on Monday night.

Missouri State Highway Patrol investigates hit-and-run crash north of Columbia

May 18, 2021 7:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol investigated a hit-and-run crash north of Columbia on Monday night. According to the report, the crash happened just before 10:55 p.m. Monday at the Route VV and Farrar Road intersection. Troopers said a vehicle that didn’t stop at a stop sign hit a 2014 Dodge Journey and