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A look at Pete Buttigieg

November 22, 2019 10:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Democrat Pete Buttigieg is the new frontrunner in Iowa. We examine how he held up in the Atlanta debate and ask if Americans are ready for the first openly gay president. Video by Stringr.

Police investigate shooting in north Columbia

November 21, 2019 9:47 PM Alec Pettus

Police respond to the scene on Riva Ridge Court Columbia Police have confirmed a shooting happened on Riva Ridge Court off of Derby Ridge Drive. ABC 17 Crews were told by Sergeant Patrick Corcoran they received multiple calls for shots fired around 9:22 pm. Officers placed more than a dozen evidence markers on the ground

More light showers possible this morning

November 22, 2019 3:26 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: Most of the rain has moved out this morning. We could see a spot shower or two but not much to worry about until tonight. Highs only manage the low 40s. TONIGHT: Another system is crawling toward Mid-Missouri this morning that looks to bring some more measurable rain chances. With it moving in toward

Columbia Police hope to use app to communicate with neighborhoods

November 21, 2019 7:01 PM Sydney Olsen

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department is looking at using the Neighbors app by Ring to alert communities about crime in their area. Assistant Chief Jeremiah Hunter says other departments have had success using the app. The police department would utilize what is called the neighbor portal on the app. “It allows people in

Some residents in support of Airbnb changes in Jefferson City

November 21, 2019 6:27 PM Jasmine Ramirez

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council is considering making changes to the process residents must follow to rent out their home on Airbnb. Under current policy, residents must pay $500 to apply for a permit from the Planning and Zoning Commission and then get a final approval from city council. The city is

No. 18 Mizzou wrestling wins pair of duels at home

November 21, 2019 10:43 PM Tyler Murry

The (18) Mizzou wrestling team defeated Central Missouri and Missouri Valley in a double-header at the Hearnes Center. The Tigers defeated the Mules, 39-3, and defeated the Vikings, 45-0. With the victories, Mizzou is now 2-2 on the season. The Tigers return to the mats for the Lindenwood Open on Saturday.

Local highlights and scores: Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019

November 21, 2019 10:41 PM Tyler Murry

Here is a look at your local highlights and scores for Thursday, Nov. 21, 2019. The (9) Columbia College women’s basketball team cruised past Harris-Stowe State, 79-41, to remain undefeated. The Columbia College men’s basketball team, meanwhile, lost to Harris-Stowe State, 83-82.

Riley Auto Group recovering after tornado

November 21, 2019 8:58 PM Ashley Strohmier

Riley Auto Group owners speak about their experience following destruction from an EF3 tornado Riley Auto Group took a hard hit the night of the May 22 tornado.The entire dealership ended up with tens of millions of dollars in damage that night. Owner Kevin Riley said talking about the storm is still hard, even six months later.

Rain returns for some overnight, chilly Friday

November 21, 2019 4:33 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers south of I-70. Lows in the low to mid-30s. FRIDAY: Partly to mostly cloudy and chilly with highs in the low 40s. EXTENDED: A closed area of low pressure is expected to track across Mid-Missouri late on Friday, bringing a chance for a few scattered showers

Rebuilding Mid-Missouri: A look back at the Jefferson City and Eldon tornado

November 21, 2019 7:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

The ABC 17 News team revisited the people and places affected by the May 22 tornado that hit Jefferson City and Eldon for a half-hour special.

Atlanta Democratic debate roundup

November 21, 2019 1:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

A look at what happened during the Democratic presidential debate Wednesday night in Atlanta.

Tracking multiple rain chances

November 21, 2019 5:22 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: We have some hit and miss showers moving through this morning, but it looks like this last line of showers will start to move in around 6-7. Most of the activity will clear out of the region by noon as the cold front swings through. But that’s when the second act starts-after the warmest

Firefighters battle fire at Missouri State Penitentiary

November 20, 2019 6:10 PM Katie Greathouse

Firefighters with the Jefferson City Fire Department and the Holts Summit Fire Department responded to a fire at the Missouri State Penitentiary on Wednesday afternoon. Crews arrived to the building on Capitol Avenue around 4:20 p.m. and as of 6:10 p.m., some units remained on scene. Officials said the cause of the fire is under

Columbia police follow up on leads in Cooper County in missing woman case

November 20, 2019 6:32 PM Katie Greathouse

A Columbia police source tells ABC 17 News detectives were in Cooper County on Wednesday to follow up on leads in the case of a missing Columbia woman. The police source would not specify the location being searched. Mengqi Ji Elledge, 28, went missing Oct. 8. Her husband, Joseph Elledge, reported her missing a day

Health department offers advice on keeping food safe for Thanksgiving

November 20, 2019 1:23 PM Zara Barker

Thanksgiving dinner means turkey, mashed potatoes, green bean casseroles and tons of food, usually sitting out for hours.

DEFENDERS: Hackers targeting Disney Plus accounts

November 20, 2019 5:01 PM Deborah Kendrick

Hackers are already taking advantage of Disney’s popular new streaming service.

Nuclear Regulatory Commission reviews new plan for Pickard Hall demolition

November 20, 2019 3:51 PM Molly Stawinoga

The United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing decommissioning plans for the demolition of Pickard Hall.

Jury rules man guilty of murder in Waffle House shooting case

November 20, 2019 10:17 AM Connor Hirsch

The trial of a man accused in a deadly 2018 shooting at a Columbia Waffle House continued Wednesday with testimony from one of two men shot that night.

Overnight rain lingers into Thursday, getting chilly again

November 20, 2019 3:15 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, breezy, and rainy with showers continuing overnight. Lows hold in the mid-50s. THURSDAY: Morning showers taper off early, still breezy. Temperatures fall into the 40s by mid-late afternoon. EXTENDED: It’s chilly Thursday night as temperatures drop into the low 30s in the wake of the cold front. Another weak closed low pressure

DEFENDERS: How to check your password security amid Disney Plus hacks

November 20, 2019 5:03 PM Deborah Kendrick

Hackers are already taking advantage of Disney’s popular new streaming service. When hackers reportedly gained access, they changed usernames and passwords. Due to that hack, users had trouble logging into the accounts. ABC 17 Defenders Investigator Deborah Kendrick shows you how to check and see if your password has been involved in a security breach.