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Columbia firefighters work extrication crash downtown

September 26, 2020 4:50 PM Molly Stawinoga

Fire crews responded to a crash in downtown Columbia Saturday around 4:45 p.m.

President Donald Trump nominates Amy Coney Barrett to Supreme Court

September 26, 2020 4:04 PM Sydney Olsen

President Donald Trump is expected to nominate Judge Amy Coney Barrett to the Supreme Court to replace the late Ruth Bader Ginsburg.

Fatal crash in Cooper County

September 26, 2020 2:24 AM Zach Boetto

Cooper County, Mo. (KMIZ) A Florida man was pronounced dead after a vehicle collision Friday afternoon in Cooper County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Reports say 40-year-old Nicholas A Barbieri of Brooksville, FL, was driving eastbound on I-70 with a minor in the passenger seat when the car flipped near the 95.6 mile

Man arrested Wednesday after running cars off the road during a chase through multiple counties

September 25, 2020 11:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, local law enforcement arrested a man after a chase through three counties ending in Boonville. According to the Moniteau County Sheriff’s Department, Matthew L. Scovell, 40, of Lawson, Mo., is allegedly ran several cars off the roadway before a chase ensued from Cole County into Moniteau County and ending

SportsZone Football Friday 2020: Week 5

September 25, 2020 7:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Here are the scores from Week 5 of high school football in Mid-Missouri. Osage (50) at Hallsville (78) FEldon (20) at Southern Boone (54) FJefferson City (36) at Capital City (0) FRock Bridge (24) at Helias (56) FHickman (26) at Smith-Cotton (16) FCalifornia (21) at Boonville (14) FCentralia (44) at Clark County (6) FBolivar (38)

Animals seized during animal cruelty investigation in CamdenCounty

September 25, 2020 10:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A deputy told ABC 17 News, “There were over 100 animals on property.”

University of Missouri to have more staff monitoring crowds for Saturday’s home opener

September 25, 2020 7:16 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While several COVID-19 safety precautions are in place at Faurot Field for the Mizzou Football’s home opener, the university is amping up patrols to monitor crowds on and off-campus. This comes as the university announced 20 more people have been disciplined for violating COVID-19 policies. Prior to those, Mizzou had expelled two

Columbia bar reopening. Health Department: ‘Room 38 made necessary changes’

September 25, 2020 1:57 PM Ben Fein

Room 38 in Columbia regained its operating license Friday after submitting a new operating plan to the health department.

University of Missouri updates mask policy

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County COVID-19 hospitalizations hit high; fewer than 50 new cases reported

September 25, 2020 8:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Judge favorable to release for woman accused of Montgomery County murder

September 25, 2020 4:34 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A Boone County judge said he’s inclined to release a woman accused of her husband’s killing from jail, but wanted more details on the plan. Judge Kevin Crane said at a Friday court hearing that he would grant Lynlee Renick’s request to get out of jail on her own recognizance. That

One injured in Jefferson City house fire

September 25, 2020 12:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Jefferson City Fire Department said crews were sent to a house fire in the 400 block of Marshall Street a little after 7:30 a.m.

New Missouri guidelines to allow indoor visits at some nursing homes

September 25, 2020 11:49 AM Zola Crowder

The state released revised guidelines for nursing homes and assisted living facilities that will allow more inside visits.

City of Columbia to resume utility disconnects

September 25, 2020 11:41 AM Riane Cleveland

The City of Columbia announced that they will resume utility disconnects on Oct. 5.

Inside Faurot Field ahead of Saturday’s kickoff

September 24, 2020 6:55 PM Lucas Geisler

Mizzou Athletics is preparing Faurot Field to host up to 11,700 people while ensuring fans can be spread apart amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia police partner with private lab to help solve 2019 Baby Doe Case

September 24, 2020 7:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is taking a different approach to helping solve a 2019 investigation into the remains of an infant found at Mcknight Tire, 1900 block of North Providence Rd. Columbia Police Department is partnering with Othram, a private lab known for forensic genealogy testing. → Police seek public’s help in

State Rep. Chuck Basye reveals mother has COVID-19

September 24, 2020 6:05 PM Matthew Sanders

State Rep. Chuck Basye said Thursday that his 86-year-old mother has been hospitalized with COVID-19.

Jefferson City business reports losing customers after deciding to require masks as cases rise

September 24, 2020 6:37 PM Connor Hirsch

As COVID-19 continues to spread across Mid-Missouri, some businesses are taking extra precautions to protect customers and employees.

CPS discusses prioritizing students with special needs in a hybrid phased-in approach

September 24, 2020 8:09 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia Board of Education met early Thursday morning during a work session to discuss a phased-in hybrid plan for the return of in-person students.