Mid-Missouri road crews fighting another round of snow as winter barrage continues
A look at what area transportation agencies were doing Wednesday to battle the latest round of wintry precipitation.
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Columbia Public Schools, other school districts call off Thursday classes as snow falls
Several Mid-Missouri schools have called off Thursday classes as snow continues to fall on roads that are already covered or partially covered.
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Driver in serious condition after Tuesday wreck in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUTNY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is seriously injured after a wreck on Route F in Montgomery County Tuesday afternoon. According to Missouri State Highway Patrol, Alex Clark was driving a 2015 GMC 3500 southbound on Route F, one and a half miles north of High Hill, when the vehicle crossed over the center line
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State health, education leaders to take part in ABC 17 News Q&A
The heads of Missouri’s health and education departments will be part of a panel of experts taking part in a question-and-answer session Thursday on ABC 17 News at 6:30 p.m.
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Boone County Fire District responds to three structure fires Tuesday
BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire District responded to three fires Tuesday across the county. According to a release, the first fire happened just after 5:30 p.m. on W. Route K. Firefighters arrived to find a two-story house with smoke and flames coming from the second floor. Firefighters took control the fire and entered
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Rush Limbaugh, conservative media icon, dead at 70 following battle with cancer
Rush Limbaugh, the conservative media icon who for decades used his perch as the king of talk-radio to shape the politics of both the Republican Party and nation, died Wednesday after a battle with cancer. He was 70 years old.
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Some coronavirus vaccine clinics still happening after weather cancels state events
Boone Hospital Center is holding a coronavirus vaccination clinic Wednesday as harsh winter weather cancels events around the state.
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WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Crews respond to multiple wrecks in Mid-Missouri
The Missouri Department of Transportation said a Wednesday morning crash closed a portion of Highway 54.
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Mid-Missouri still dealing with snow-packed roads
Residents across Mid-Missouri are still dealing with snow-packed roads on Wednesday morning.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should a commission be established to study the Capitol riots?
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has called for a commission modeled after the one that investigated the 9/11 terror attacks to look at the Jan. 6 Capitol insurrection.
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Fulton facing ‘financial disaster’ as natural gas prices skyrocket because of frozen pipes
Fulton’s city council will meet Tuesday night to address concerns over fluctuating natural gas and wholesale electricity prices that could impact city utility users’ bills.
Continue Reading TUESDAY UPDATES: Lake Regional moves postponed coronavirus vaccine clinics to Friday
Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Road crews racing against the clock before snow returns
Crews are working to clear the roads of the slushy snow that remained on the roads Tuesday.
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Columbia College hosting virtual commencement ceremony for Spring 2021 graduates
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia College officials is hosting a virtual commencement ceremony following the Spring 2021 semester due to the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual event will occur on May 1 at 11 a.m. and replace the previously planned in-person event. “This remarkable group of students has fought through daunting obstacles to reach this important milestone
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More details emerge in Monday morning’s shooting that sent one to hospital with life-threatening injuries
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Charges have been filed against two people in connection to a Columbia shooting. 25-year-old Elizabeth Dye is accused of armed criminal action, robbery and assault. According to court documents, she is homeless and was staying at the victim’s home in the 200 block of Orchard Court as a guest. Police say she
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Columbia Parks and Rec opens Stephens Lake Park for ice skating
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens Lake Park is now open for ice skating. The Columbia Parks and Rec Department says the ice now measures four inches deep, that’s the minimum required to open lakes for ice activities. The depth is measured by drilling holes through the ice from the shoreline toward the center of the lake.
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Firefighter taken to a hospital out of precaution after fighting Boone County fire
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire is on scene of a fire incident in Boone County. Boone County Joint Communications reports that Route K between Sabine Dr and Scott Blvd is closed due to a fire incident. Officials report there was no one at the residence. Crews on scene report issues with the hoses due
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Road agencies ready plows ahead of more snow overnight
Road crews are gearing up to work another long night with snowfall forecast for Mid-Missouri overnight and into Wednesday.
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School districts announce closures ahead of more snow Wednesday
Several Mid-Missouri school districts announced Wednesday closures on Tuesday afternoon, as bitter cold kept snow clinging to some roads with more on the way.
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Electric companies advise Mid-Missouri customers to save energy amid blackouts elsewhere
Utility providers in Mid-Missouri are advising users to cut back on their energy use at least through the end of the week to avoid rolling blackouts.
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