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Third person charged in Columbia parking lot shooting

May 20, 2021 11:59 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Police have now charged Mariquan Midgyett with armed criminal action and 1st degree assault after a shooting in a parking lot on May 10.

Tracking the return of showers and storms today

May 25, 2021 3:25 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: Showers will greet some folks out the door this morning, but more are expected to develop this afternoon. A few heavier downpours and some thunder will accompany some of these later today. Highs will top our near 80. TONIGHT: The chance of showers will linger overnight, but will be pretty isolated. Lows will return

Local highlights and scores: May 24, 2021

May 24, 2021 10:00 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local scores from Monday, May 24, 2021. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. HS BASEBALL Silex 1 | Eugene 11 FINAL/6 St. Elizabeth 11 | Weableau 0 FINAL Wellsville 10 | Glasgow 0 FINAL Putnam County 1 | Harrisburg 0 FINAL

Jefferson City discusses possible new parking garage downtown

May 24, 2021 9:56 PM Victoria Bragg

JEFFERSON CITY, MO (KMIZ) Jefferson City Public Works has been working on a proposal to purchase new land near the Capitol for another downtown parking garage. The Jefferson City council members met Monday evening during a work session meeting, where Public Works director, Matt Morasch, said he wanted to inform council members of the plans

FBI assisting with investigation of white powder sent to Rand Paul’s home

May 24, 2021 9:42 PM CNN

The FBI and other law enforcement are investigating a package with white powder sent Monday to Republican Sen. Rand Paul‘s home in Kentucky, according to the FBI Louisville office’s spokesman Tim Beam. “FBI Louisville is working with the Warren County Sheriff’s Office and the Capitol Police by providing forensic and technical support,” Beam told CNN.

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

State reports high demand for Johnson and Johnson vaccine, while state’s allocation goes down

May 24, 2021 6:44 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the supply of the vaccine continues to outpace demand, it’s getting easier for Missourians to get picky about their vaccine. MU Health announced Monday it would be hosting an event using the Johnson and Johnson vaccine for the first time on June 2 from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. Dr. Margaret

Former Mizzou football star accepts new coaching job

May 24, 2021 1:43 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Mizzou football star L’Damian Washington is headed to the SWAC. He’ll be the new wide receivers coach for Southern University in Baton Rouge, La. Washington announced his decision on social media on Monday. Last year, MU football coach Eli Drinkwitz hired Washington as the director of player development for the Tigers.

Tracking unsettled weather this week, calm by the weekend

May 24, 2021 3:55 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a spot shower possible. Lows in the mid-upper 60s. TOMORROW: Mostly cloudy with scattered showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the upper 70s to around 80. EXTENDED: The severe weather threat looks low on Tuesday, but there could be a couple of strong storms near a front that will be draped across

Now Hiring Sign On The Rocks Bar Downtown Columbia, MO

Columbia prepares for return of large events, continues to deal with staffing issues

May 24, 2021 12:54 PM Ben Fein

The Columbia Convention and Visitors Bureau is set to discuss the 2021 Roots & Blues festival on Monday, as Columbia works to bring back larger events to the city.

The history of EF5 tornadoes in the U.S.

May 24, 2021 1:46 PM Maddie Est

Just two days ago marked the ten year anniversary of the Joplin EF5 tornado that caused extensive damage and loss of life in southern Missouri. It’s been eight years since the last EF5 rated tornado hit anywhere in the United States, and as we passed the ten year anniversary of our last EF5 tornado in

Tracking a mostly sunny Monday

May 24, 2021 12:49 PM Maddie Est

MONDAY: We’ll wake up to some sunshine but more clouds are on the way this afternoon. We might be able to squeeze a sprinkle out of one or two of those clouds, but most of us will stay dry. Highs look to make it into the middle 80’s. TONIGHT: A few more showers will be possible after

Jury trial starts in 2015 Versailles murder case

May 24, 2021 3:50 AM Zach Boetto

Thomas E. Capps, 50, will face a jury trial starting Monday in Moniteau County.

Columbia Public School graduations continued Saturday at Mizzou Arena, students recall senior during pandemic

May 22, 2021 7:59 PM Leila Mitchell

Columbia Public Schools held four hybrid group graduation ceremonies Saturday at Mizzou Arena, but with some COVID-19 restrictions in place. CPS followed all the protocols and guidelines the university has in place. Hickman High School and Battle High School were the last of the Columbia Public Schools to hold their graduations at the Mizzou Arena.

Tracking the return of clouds this afternoon

May 24, 2021 3:14 AM Kevin Schneider

MONDAY: We’ll wake up to some sunshine but more clouds are on the way this afternoon. We might be able to squeeze a sprinkle out of one or two of those clouds, but most of us will stay dry. Highs look to make it into the middle 80’s. TONIGHT: A few more showers will be

Mizzou heads to first Super Regional since 2016 in no-hit win over Iowa State

May 23, 2021 3:32 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou softball team is headed to its first Super Regional since 2016, courtesy of a no-hit win over Iowa State on Sunday. It was another dominant performance from the Tiger pitching staff, as sophomore Jordan Weber pitched a no-hitter, along with seven strikeouts. https://youtu.be/jRZ0sTWoZr0 It was Mizzou’s first postseason no-hitter since

Sunday Sit-down with Sophie Cunningham

May 23, 2021 10:51 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on former Mizzou and Rock Bridge star Sophie Cunningham in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch the full interview in the video player above.

A look at Jackson Street two years after the tornado

Rebuilding from tornado damage still underway in Jefferson City two years later

May 23, 2021 2:00 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Just before midnight on May 22, 2019, an EF-3 tornado hit Mid-Missouri, ripping roofs off of homes, downing trees and powerlines and changing the lives of hundreds of people. Two years later, and rebuilding is still underway. There are still 12 buildings that need to be torn down in the city,

Business owner shocked at deadly shooting at The Vault

May 23, 2021 10:44 PM Victoria Bragg

COLUMBIA, MO (KMIZ) Local business owners say they’re shocked about the deadly shooting that took place at The Vault on Clark Lane, early Sunday morning. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department responded to complaints of a crowded parking lot at The Lakeview Mall shopping center, Sunday around 2:50 a.m. Vehicles were unable to leave or enter

Tracking a warm and humid start to the week

May 23, 2021 9:14 PM Maddie Est

TONIGHT: It will be a dry and pleasant evening with lows falling into the mid 60s. TOMORROW: It will be another warm and humid day with temperatures warming back into the low to mid 80s. Some spot rain showers could impact the area throughout the day. EXTENDED: Rain chances will continue to hold steady throughout

Victim identified from Sunday morning shooting at The Vault in Columbia

May 23, 2021 3:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Boone County Sheriff’s Office released a statement on their Facebook page identifying the victim in the Sunday morning shooting at The Vault in Columbia. The Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 24-year-old Junous O. Kelly of Columbia. According to the Sheriff’s Office, Kelly was taken from The Vault to a