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Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Two killed in Miller County car crash

May 17, 2020 1:18 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a fatal crash in Miller County.

Officers investigate a scene on Derby Ridge in Columbia.

Columbia police searching for car after multiple shootings Saturday

May 16, 2020 5:18 AM Molly Stawinoga

The Columbia Police Department is investigating multiple reports of shots fired early Saturday morning.

SATURDAY UPDATES: More than 10,600 cases of COVID-19 in Missouri

May 16, 2020 3:28 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services is reporting 10,675 cases of COVID-19 in the state.

Police chase ends in crash, sending one teen to hospital

May 16, 2020 7:30 AM Molly Stawinoga

A 16-year-old boy suffered moderate injuries when he crashed his car trying to flee police.

One person escaped a boat fire in the Lake of the Ozarks.

Boat totaled after fire on the Lake of the Ozarks

May 16, 2020 4:54 AM Molly Stawinoga

One person escaped without injury when a boat caught fire on the Lake of the Ozarks.

FRIDAY UPDATES: State gets shipments of drug used to treat COVID-19 patients

May 15, 2020 2:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri announced hundreds of additional furloughs and salary reductions on Friday.

Missouri Legislative session ends, but lawmakers may be back soon to go over budget issues

May 15, 2020 9:49 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday night marked the end of a shortened legislative session at the Missouri State Capitol. Lawmakers lost out on six weeks because of COVID-19. In a press conference, Speaker of the House Elijah Haahr said House Republicans were pleased with the work that was able to get done during these extraordinary

Local business owner not impressed with new health department update

May 15, 2020 9:30 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large

IN DEPTH: New COVID-19 daily case average dropping statewide

May 15, 2020 8:43 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The week-long average of new cases of COVID-19 added in Missouri dropped over the last seven days. An ABC 17 News analysis shows that the average number of new cases announced by the Department of Health and Senior went down from May 9 to 15. The state’s seven-day average was 216

Chase involving multiple agencies ends in arrest

May 15, 2020 8:14 PM Katie Greathouse

A chase involving several law enforcement agencies ended in an arrest Friday night.

Boonville prison inmate charged with murder in overdose death

May 15, 2020 4:35 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors have charged a Boonville Correctional Center inmate with murder after he allegedly provided a fatal dose of fentanyl to another inmate.

Woman pulled from burning Jefferson City home dies

May 15, 2020 4:00 PM Matthew Sanders

Officials have not identified the woman, who was found unconscious in a bedroom of a home on Dunford Street.

Patrol: Possible child abduction determined false

May 15, 2020 1:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a possible abduction in Cooper County Friday afternoon was determined to be fake.

Police respond to early morning shooting at west Columbia gas station

May 15, 2020 11:11 AM Matt Ragsdale

A release from CPD said police were called to the Petro Mart at 1004 N. Stadium Blvd. around 1:30 a.m.

Boone County judge denies request to temporarily halt local COVID-19 regulations

May 15, 2020 8:50 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County judge on Friday denied a request to put an immediate hold on local regulations meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.

Columbia police arrest man wanted for alleged kidnapping

May 15, 2020 10:28 AM Matt Ragsdale

Jail records said a Columbia man accused of kidnapping and other felonies was arrested by police.

Police: Disturbance at Paris Road gas station involved a gun

May 14, 2020 1:19 PM Matt Ragsdale

An ABC 17 News crew reported seeing multiple vehicles with their lights on at the Fast Lane gas station in the 2100 block of Paris Road.

Hundreds in Mid-Missouri without power after early morning storms

May 15, 2020 6:16 AM Zara Barker

Power outages have been reported across Mid-Missouri a night after storms swept through the area.

MU’s virtual graduation means losses for local businesses

May 14, 2020 2:36 PM Amber Tabeling

Local businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.

Woman charged in attempted kidnapping investigation

May 14, 2020 9:34 PM Katie Greathouse

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities arrested a New Hampshire woman for allegedly planning to kidnap a child in Monroe County. According to a news release, Erica Johnson, 20, came to Monroe County from Boston on April 25 to meet an 11-year-old. Johnson allegedly talked to the child for about four months over social media and