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Columbia CPD police investigation Jefferson City bank robbery

Jefferson City man charged with Columbia armed bank robbery

January 30, 2020 9:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

Officers arrested Wilder on Wednesday after the investigation led them to Jefferson City.

Andy Reid reminisces on time spent at Mizzou

January 30, 2020 8:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

As the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach preps for Super Bowl LIV, he is also reflecting on his time in Central Missouri.

Three candidates vying for Jefferson City’s Second Ward seat

January 30, 2020 1:12 PM Joe McLean

One council position is contested in Jefferson City’s municipal election on April 7.

Cooper County clerk says office will likely go over budget after spat with commission

January 30, 2020 2:24 PM Connor Hirsch

After Cooper County commissioners approved the 2020 budget Thursday, the county clerk said her office will likely go over budget.

Columbia firefighters respond to fire in Benton-Stephens neighborhood

January 30, 2020 5:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

CFD tweeted just before 5 p.m. that firefighters were called to a fire on Melbourne Street just off of College Avenue.

Sleepers recalled over safety concerns

January 30, 2020 6:23 PM Deborah Kendrick

The Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning parents about infant sleepers that could suffocate children.

Man charged in Cole County for shooting at murder victim’s funeral

January 30, 2020 4:35 PM Matt Ragsdale

Court documents say he told officers he fired two times to break up a fight.

MU cancels some school-sponsored trips to China amid coronavirus concerns

January 30, 2020 2:54 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri announced on Thursday that new school-sponsored trips to China have been canceled as coronavirus continues to spread.

Chiefs players speak fondly about head coach Andy Reid

January 29, 2020 10:24 PM Andrew Kauffman

MIAMI, Fl. (KMIZ) ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman spoke with Chiefs players about their head coach. Andy Reid is the NFL’s most-winningest coach without a Super Bowl ring. Super Bowl LIV airs live on KQFX at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday.

Boone County preparing for presidential primary

January 29, 2020 8:08 PM Zach Boetto

The Boone County Clerk’s Office is tightening its voter security before the presidential preference primary election. According to the Boone County Clerk, Brianna Lennon, roughly 54% of all registered voters in Boone County showed up to vote in the 2016 election, which is just over 50 thousand people. This year, Lennon said the office is

Traffic stop audio shows former Columbia police chief felt ‘targeted’

January 29, 2020 4:28 PM Sydney Olsen

Body camera and dashboard camera video suggest former Columbia police chief Ken Burton felt targeted by Mayor Brian Treece and the Columbia Police Department before his DWI arrest.

NFL commissioner talks diversity in the NFL

January 29, 2020 8:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke about diversity in the league in a news conference Wednesday afternoon ahead of Super Bowl LIV.

State bill opposing Grain Belt Express moves to senate

January 29, 2020 9:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

If passed, HB 2033 would only allow rural electric cooperatives and some other electric corporations to use eminent domain for above-ground power line projects.

Safety precautions being implemented ahead of Super Bowl LIV

January 29, 2020 8:34 PM Ashley Strohmier

The Department of Homeland Security, FBI agents, Secret Service members and local law enforcement talked about issues surrounding the big game.

Boonville police arrest 15 people for drug offenses

January 29, 2020 8:06 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Boonville Police Department announced on Wednesday night that 15 people are arrested on suspicion of drug offenses and 25 have been indicted.

Two Jefferson City eateries top the list with 6 violations

January 29, 2020 7:39 PM Zara Barker

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – KMIZ Jefferson City inspection reports show two eateries tied for the most overall violations during December inspections. In January, Jefferson City’s Environmental Health Services Department posted all inspections completed within city limits in December 2019. Overall, Happy Garden on Truman Blvd and Hardee’s on Country Club Drive tied with 6 overall

City, fire district and schools asking for funds in April election

January 29, 2020 12:16 PM Molly Stawinoga

Tuesday was the last opportunity for localities to get measures on the April ballot. Citizens will vote on four measures, all seeking funds, in the election on April 7.

Officials say gravel is trickier to treat than pavement during snowy conditions

January 29, 2020 11:54 AM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather continues to batter mid-Missouri roads, public works departments express the difficulty of treating rural roads.

Pinnacle Regional Hospital sets new hours for patients’ medical record pickup

January 29, 2020 4:46 PM Amber Tabeling

Pinnacle Regional Hospital is no longer staffing its emergency room and has new hours for patients to retrieve their medical records.

OSHA launches investigation into deadly Jefferson City worksite wall collapse

January 29, 2020 2:19 PM Joe McLean

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the partial collapse of a retaining wall that killed a worker at a Jefferson City construction site.