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Doctors recommend most people wait to get vaccinated until new booster arrives

August 24, 2023 11:41 AM Morgan Buresh

COVID-19 cases are on the rise in Missouri and across the nation, according to data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Parking, street closures to occur in Downtown Columbia during concert

August 24, 2023 11:34 AM Avery Roehler

Parking was restricted Thursday in part of Downtown Columbia in preparation for a street concert near the University of Missouri campus.

Ashland Police look for three people after a car burglary surge Thursday morning

August 24, 2023 1:54 PM Euphenie Andre

Three people burglarized 18 cars in the Eagle Lakes, Southwinds, Bluegrass South and Liberty Landing subdivision areas of Ashland.

ID crackdown: How bars and the state check for fake IDs

August 24, 2023 6:12 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s Division of Alcohol and Tobacco Control said its application, “Show-Me ID” found 5,447 invalid IDs in June. The smartphone app was created as a partnership with The Missouri Department of Transportation Highway Safety and Traffic Division. The app was designed to help catch fake-ID’s of those trying to drink underage. The

Majority of local football teams push back kickoff due to heat

August 22, 2023 2:18 PM Nathalie Jones, Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge Bruins announced that Friday night’s season opener against Park Hill South will now be played at 8 p.m. due to the excessive heat lingering over Mid-Missouri. Many other schools announced the same change for Friday. You can find a full list of adjusted kickoff times below. Park Hill South

Boone County convenience store owner pleads guilty to selling fake Juul products

August 24, 2023 4:14 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County convenience store owner pleaded guilty in federal court on Thursday to selling fake Juul pods. Rafiqul Khan pleaded guilty to two counts of selling counterfeit tobacco products, according to court documents. Both counts were misdemeanors. US Customs and Border Patrol agents intercepted two shipments in 2019 from Hong Kong

Scores of Trump fans gather outside Georgia jail to show support ahead of his expected surrender

August 24, 2023 3:42 PM Associated Press

Hours before former President Donald Trump was expected to turn himself in at the Fulton County Jail on charges related to his efforts to remain in power after his 2020 election loss, dozens of his supporters had already gathered Thursday morning outside the facility.

Inmate death reported at Jefferson City Correctional Center

August 24, 2023 3:09 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) An inmate at the Jefferson City Correctional Center was found dead at 8:03 a.m. Thursday, according to a press release from the Missouri Department of Corrections. Robert Duda was found dead. He was 75 years old. The release states he died of natural causes. The release states he was serving a

WATCH LIVE: ABC News Live coverage of Trump Georgia arraignment

August 24, 2023 2:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

Former president Donald Trump is scheduled to be arraigned on federal charges related to efforts to block certification of the 2020 election.

High temperatures lead to heat safety concerns at bus stops

August 24, 2023 3:47 AM Gabrielle Teiner

As high temperatures continue to persist in Mid-Missouri and the start of school for many, bus stop heat safety is top of mind.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you ready Missouri’s hands-free driving law?

August 24, 2023 2:12 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri was long a holdout when it came to hands-free driving laws.

Sedalia man charged, accused of shooting another man in head

August 23, 2023 11:08 PM Ryan Shiner

SEDALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man was charged on Wednesday for his alleged involvement in a shooting a man in the head in the 100 block of Main Street in Sedalia on Friday. Nathaniel A. Shipman, 29, is charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action, shooting at a motor vehicle or person, and unlawful use

Stolen Shakespeare’s vehicle recovered in St. Louis County

August 23, 2023 4:50 PM Ryan Shiner

Editor’s note: This article was updated to reflect that the vehicle was found in St. Louis County. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Shakespeare’s Pizza has announced on its social media that a delivery vehicle stolen from its West Broadway location has been found in the St. Louis area. The business stated on its social media that a

COVID-19 hospital admissions rising in Mid-Missouri

August 23, 2023 12:28 PM Euphenie Andre

COVID-19 hospital admissions have been on the rise nationwide in recent weeks and that trend could continue Thursday when the latest data is released.

Columbia College students move into dorms during heatwave

August 23, 2023 7:32 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Despite hot temperatures, Columbia College students moved into their dorms Wednesday. Due to the excessive heat, move in time was moved up to 9 a.m. Move-ins were originally set to begin at noon. The ABC 17 News Stormtrack Weather Team issued a Weather Alert Day through Friday. Hydration stations and cooling areas with

Schools following MSHSAA guidelines for athletic activities amid extreme heat

August 23, 2023 11:27 AM Morgan Buresh

In the first week of athletic competition, many area high schools are moving practices and games around to avoid extreme heat.

Columbia Board of Education approves property tax rate increase

August 23, 2023 7:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education on Wednesday morning approved its property tax rate increase of $0.007. According to the district, most homeowners will notice a property tax increase of $140. The tax is expected to bring more than $4 million in revenue. The chief financial officer for the district said this money will go towards a fund which will

Camden County deputy accused in child porn investigation, fired Tuesday

August 23, 2023 6:34 PM Ryan Shiner

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Camden County Sheriff’s Office said in a Wednesday press release that a now-former deputy has been accused in a child pornography investigation. The Sheriff’s Office did not release the name of the deputy and filed charges were not apparent on Casenet. The release stated the deputy was fired Tuesday “for policy

Giuliani turns himself in on Georgia 2020 election charges after bond is set at $150,000

August 23, 2023 9:26 AM Associated Press

By KATE BRUMBACK Associated Press ATLANTA (AP) — Rudy Giuliani has surrendered to authorities in Georgia to face an indictment alleging he acted as former President Donald Trump’s chief co-conspirator in a plot to subvert the 2020 election. The former New York City mayor is charged with Trump and 17 other people under Georgia’s Racketeer

Missouri hands-free driving law goes into effect Monday with grace period

August 23, 2023 11:18 AM Hannah Falcon

A new law going into effect Monday makes it illegal for Missourians to hold their phones while driving, but there are some caveats when it comes to enforcing the law.