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Federal appeals court blocks sweeping Missouri abortion law

June 9, 2021 11:21 AM Associated Press

A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in St. Louis handed down the ruling Wednesday.

Shots-fired call on Demaret Drive turns up no evidence of damage, injuries

June 9, 2021 10:38 AM Matthew Sanders

Deputies were called to the 700 block of Demaret, just east of Columbia, at about 6:40 p.m. on reports of a large crowd gathering and shots being fired.

MU Health care to shift focus, as mass vaccination clinics close

June 8, 2021 5:19 PM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Faurot Field will host its last COVID-19 mass vaccination clinic Thursday, as MU Health Care says they will now shift their focus to smaller outreach clinics in primary care clinics. Brad Myers with MU Health Care said the hope is that in bringing the vaccine closer to residents, they will be able

Columbia man killed in Old Plank Road motorcycle crash

June 9, 2021 9:32 AM Matthew Sanders

A 31-year-old Columbia man was speeding on his motorcycle when he died in a head-on crash Tuesday on Old Plank Road, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office said.

Columbia airport travel up 500% in May, though still not back to pre-pandemic levels

June 9, 2021 5:41 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Regional Airport saw a 500% increase in travelers last month compared to May of last year, but traveler numbers are still not back up to pre-pandemic levels. In May, the Columbia Regional Airport saw 13,672 passengers travel through the airport, which was a 506.3% increase in travelers compared to May

Missouri moves back into moderate transmission level of COVID-19

June 9, 2021 5:16 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The new State Profile Report shows Missouri is back in the moderate transmission level of COVID-19. Missouri State Profile ReportDownload This comes as Missouri saw a 12% drop in cases, and a 25% drop in COVID-19 deaths last week. However, the state positivity rate increased slightly by 0.5%. As of now, a

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should corporate income taxes be increased?

June 9, 2021 12:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden wants to pay for his infrastructure plan by raising the corporate income tax rate.

Motorcyclist dies after a head-on collision on Old Plank Road and Route K

June 8, 2021 8:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A motorcycle driver is dead after a head-on collision on west Old Plank Rd near W Rte K. Boone County Joint Communications reported the crash at 7:49 p.m. Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp said the driver was pronounced dead at the scene. No one including two children that

Pfizer Vaccine at Sturgeon vaccination clinic

TUESDAY UPDATE: Cole County to adds coronavirus vaccine sites with mobile pantry locations

June 8, 2021 4:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County will be adding more locations at mobile pantry locaitons in the month of June. SATURDAY, JUNE 5Helias Football Stadium – Lower Level1305 Swifts Highway in Jefferson City9 – 11 a.m.COVID Vaccines availableTUESDAY, JUNE 8Trinity Lutheran Church13007 Route C in Russellville1:30 – 3:30 p.m.COVID Vaccines availableTHURSDAY, JUNE 10Knights of Columbus1822 Tanner Bridge in Jefferson

ABC 17 Investigates: Moniteau County deputy put on probation after verbal exchange

June 8, 2021 6:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News Investigates what happened with a Moniteau County deputy getting put on probation. That deputy is back on duty after he was put on probation last week because of an interaction with a citizen. This is body camera footage from the interaction on May 27th that we got through a

Local hospitals reporting more COVID-19 hospitalizations as transmission rates spike in northern Missouri

June 8, 2021 6:49 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hospitals in Mid-Missouri are reporting a small increase in people battling COVID-19, as transmission rates go up and vaccinations continue to decline. According to the Columbia/Boone County Health Department, 30 people were dealing with COVID-19 infections in hospitals. Of those, 18 are in the ICU, and nine are on ventilators. Only four

Body camera video not available in Jefferson City police shooting

June 8, 2021 4:37 PM Leila Mitchell

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is leading the investigation into the officer-involved shooting that happened Monday near Capital Mall.

Three injured after a two-vehicle wreck Tuesday morning in Cole County

June 8, 2021 5:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people are seriously injured and one person is moderately injured after a two-vehicle crash on Route B, south of Schulte Lane in Cole County Tuesday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, Zion Strickland was driving a 2018 Chevy Malibu and tried to pass another vehicle when

No charges filed against drivers, protesters involved in 2020 incidents in downtown Columbia

June 8, 2021 4:16 PM Lucas Geisler

Assistant prosecutor David Hansen laid out his reasoning in an 11-page letter to Columbia police Chief Geoff Jones on Tuesday.

Deputies find Laclede County man dead after he shoots at Camden County home multiple times

June 8, 2021 3:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Laclede County man killed himself after shooting at a Camdenton home Monday evening. According to a Camden County Sheriff’s Department release, deputies responded to 70 block of Bear Ridge Road Monday night about a man, Michael Horonzy, on foot from Laclede County to allegedly kill someone at the residence. When deputies

Senate report reveals new details about security failures ahead of January 6 attack but omits Trump’s role

June 8, 2021 7:11 AM CNN Newsource

A new Senate report reveals previously unknown details about the stunning security breakdowns ahead of the January 6 US Capitol attack, adding an authoritative emphasis to previous evidence that there were massive intelligence failures, critical miscommunications, and unheeded warnings that ultimately led to the chaotic response that day. Among the failures was an inability by

MU Health Care starts select location vaccine distribution

June 8, 2021 5:55 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care started its new select location coronavirus vaccinations Tuesday. According to a press release from MU Health Care, instead of offering large, centralized vaccination events moving forward, MU Health Care will instead provide the coronavirus vaccine at select clinics and pharmacies. MU Health Care will offer vaccinations at different locations

Columbia City Council gets update on pool staffing, holds off on renaming airport

June 8, 2021 7:16 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council discussed staffing challenges with Parks and Recreation Director Mike Griggs Monday ahead of pool openings around the city. Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center plans to open tomorrow as scheduled. However, Douglass Family Aquatic Center will open on July 1 only if enough lifeguards are hired to staff the pool.

No injuries after unattended cooking fire at Aria Apartments

June 8, 2021 3:05 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Everyone is safe after an early morning Tuesday fire at Aria Apartments. The Columbia Fire Department says unattended cooking caused the fire. Fire crews were called to the 3655 building of the Aria Apartments around 1:45 a.m. Tuesday. A Columbia Fire Department firetruck responded to the unattended cooking fire at the Aria

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Senate end use of the filibuster?

June 8, 2021 12:08 AM ABC 17 News Team

Progressive Democrats say it should be eliminated because the threat of a filibuster means the minority Republicans are able to hold up key legislation.