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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 88 new COVID cases

July 20, 2022 4:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Family sues after their loved one was killed in Amtrak derailment

July 20, 2022 4:38 PM Kennedy Miller

MENDON, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Wednesday court documents revealed the latest on a new Amtrak derailment lawsuit. The family argues Billy Barton the second, the man driving the dump truck for MS contracting that hit the train, failed to operate the dump truck with care and safety which ultimately resulted in the death of their family member Binh Phan. Almost a

Crews reopen part of Route Z in Boone County after vehicle crash

July 20, 2022 7:36 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency crews have reopened part of Route Z east of Columbia following a crash Wednesday morning. Boone County Joint Communications alerted drivers around 7:25 a.m. that the southbound lanes of Route Z at Interstate 70 are closed to traffic. Firefighters at the scene said a vehicle exiting I-70 to southbound Route

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri sheriffs give concealed carry permit holder records if the FBI requests them?

July 20, 2022 12:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Several Missouri county sheriffs are worried about an alleged FBI request for concealed carry permit holder records.

Several Missouri sheriffs say they refuse to handover concealed carry documents if asked by the FBI

July 19, 2022 3:42 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Several Missouri county sheriffs are worried about an alleged FBI request for concealed carry permit holder records. The requests allegedly state that Missouri County Sheriffs’ offices will need to hand over concealed carry permit holder records to the FBI. However, Capt. Brian Leer, who works at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, says it’s never

Understanding Missouri’s conceal carry laws

July 19, 2022 6:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After an armed citizen stopped a shooter at an Indiana mall, ABC 17 News decided to take a look at the current concealed carry laws in Missouri. When it comes to conceal carry laws, some Missourians might think you need a permit to carry concealed in Missouri. However, anyone over the age of 19 who

Contractors with Columbia Public Works to begin pavement maintenance on Wednesday

July 19, 2022 10:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Crews plan to work daily from 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

New 9-8-8 Suicide Lifeline benefits and risks explained

July 19, 2022 7:20 PM Leila Mitchell

It now only takes three numbers 9-8-8 to reach a trained mental health professional across the state but some people on the internet are saying there are some risks.

Fulton man pleads guilty in federal court to secretly recording teen victims

July 19, 2022 9:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Craig Michael Glover, 52, faces 15 years in prison.

Man allegedly operating unlicensed daycare and abusing children denied bond

July 19, 2022 8:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) A man who allegedly operated an unlicensed daycare is charged with abusing children and has been denied bond. Leland Bryan appeared for his arraignment Tuesday where the court denied any changes to his bond status. Bryan is accused of sexually abusing some of the children he cared for at his home in

Habitat for Humanity builds affordable housing as inflation keeps prices high

July 19, 2022 5:20 PM Hannah Falcon

Habitat for Humanity volunteers were working in the sweltering summer heat on Tuesday to build a home for a family they don’t even know.

TUESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri reporting over half of all counties at medium COVID community level

July 19, 2022 6:20 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Officer shot during North Kansas City traffic stop dies from injuries, suspect in custody

July 19, 2022 2:42 PM CNN Newsource

By KCTV Staff Click here for updates on this story NORTH KANSAS CITY, Missouri (KMOV) — A North Kansas City police officer has died from his injuries after he was shot in the line of duty. The Clay County Sheriff’s Office said a person of interest has been taken into custody after he shot Officer

Crash at Highway 63 and Loy Martin blocking traffic

July 19, 2022 3:07 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Watch a live shot of the scene in the player below. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Joint Communications is reporting a vehicle crash on southbound Highway 63 at Loy Martin that is blocking the road. Officials say to use caution, avoid areas if possible and choose an alternate route.

Prosecutors charge Columbia man following weekend shooting

July 19, 2022 11:39 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has filed charges against a Columbia man following a weekend shooting. James A. Tatum III, 32, is charged in Boone County with felony counts of first-degree assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, and unlawful possession of a firearm. The shooting happened outside several

Woman hurt in WaveRunner crash at Lake of the Ozarks

July 19, 2022 6:04 AM Zachary Farwell

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Troopers responded to the Lake of the Ozarks Monday afternoon following a WaveRunner crash. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened in Linn Creek Cove around 5:45 p.m. Troopers said Emme G. Thompson, 20, of Sunrise Beach, was jumping wakes with the WaveRunner when another WaveRunner crashed into