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How important is political experience?

February 7, 2020 9:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

The election of Donald Trump seemed to herald in a wave of candidates with no prior political experience.

Supreme Court decision puts Columbia business owner’s future in question

February 6, 2020 8:24 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dimetrious Woods wants to build something. Woods opened an auto spa in 2019 at the corner of Business Loop 70 and Rangeline Street. He also helped a group of other men mentor young people following a violent month in Columbia that killed six people. He’s branded himself around town as “Motivated Meechi.”

Tow truck company continues cleanup after snow

February 6, 2020 8:03 PM Sydney Olsen

The snow that fell onto Columbia roads Wednesday caused several wrecks in and around Columbia. Tow truck companies spent the day responding to wrecks.

Local highlights and scores: Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020

February 6, 2020 10:11 PM Tyler Murry

Here is a look at your local highlights and scores for Thursday, Feb. 6, 2020. The Southern Boone boys basketball team defeated Carnahan in the Southern Boone Classic, 64-50. The Tolton boys basketball team beat Helias, 79-70. Hallsville boys basketball beat Harrisburg, 65-43. Fulton boys basketball beat Warrenton, 69-60. Tipton girls basketball beat Cole Camp,

Local highlights and scores: February 4, 2020

February 4, 2020 10:59 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the highlights and scores from Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. GIRLS HOOPS Smith-Cotton (51) Battle (66) FINAL BOYS HOOPS St. Elizabeth (81) Fatima (64) FINAL Harrisburg (36) Southern Boone (70) FINAL Hallsville (59) Carnahan (67) FINAL Rock Bridge (54) Jefferson City (42) FINAL

Police: Intruder killed during reported Columbia home invasion

February 6, 2020 12:32 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia teenager was killed by gunfire during what was reported as a home invasion Wednesday night.

Tracking light snow around the Friday afternoon commute

February 6, 2020 3:44 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Partly to mostly cloudy with lows falling into the mid-upper teens. FRIDAY: Increasing clouds, still chilly. Light snow showers possible by mid-late afternoon, wrapping up before 6-7PM. Highs in the mid-30s. EXTENDED: Clouds finally clear out on Saturday, but despite the sunshine we’re still unseasonably cold with highs in the upper 30s thanks to

Sunshine breaks out across mid-Missouri

February 6, 2020 11:47 AM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Sun is starting to break out across mid-Missouri this afternoon. Temperatures will remain chilly into the upper 20s and low 30s due to heavy snowpack. TONIGHT: Keep an eye out for slick spots into tonight as temperatures fall into the teens under partly cloudy skies. EXTENDED: We’re expecting a band of light to moderate snow

Is Biden still the frontrunner?

February 6, 2020 11:46 AM ABC 17 News Team

After a poor showing in Iowa, we examine whether Joe Biden can still be considered a front runner in the Democratic primary. Video by Stringr.

Tracking lingering flurries this morning

February 6, 2020 5:13 AM Kevin Schneider

THURSDAY: Light snow showers are possible this morning, but doesn’t look to add up any more. Roads are still slick this morning, so plan on a slower commute. Sunshine tries to return before setting this afternoon with highs in the low 30s TONIGHT: Keep an eye out for slick spots into tonight as temperatures fall

Interstate 70 reopens in Columbia after crash on Wednesday night

February 5, 2020 7:03 PM Matt Ragsdale

Crews closed Interstate 70 eastbound on Wednesday night for a crash near the Rangeline Street exit.

CPD death investigation in north Columbia

February 5, 2020 7:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police officers to a crime scene at a residence on Doris Drive in north Columbia Wednesday night.

WEATHER ALERT DAY UPDATE: Light accumulation possible with last push of snow tonight

February 3, 2020 2:03 PM Luke Victor

Watch a Wednesday afternoon update on weather conditions from Chief Meteorologist Jessica Quick in the player below SYNOPSIS Precipitation continues to ride up a stationary boundary bringing heavy snow to the Midwest and several other precipitation types furth south and east. PRECIP BREAKDOWN/TIMINGS Precipitation is starting to slow down to our west and that should

Wendy's off Bernadette Drive in Columbia, Mo.

Mold, contaminated soda lids found at Columbia Wendy’s

February 5, 2020 5:56 PM Zara Barker

Inspectors found “contamination” on soda lid cups at a Columbia fast food restaurant last month.

Tracking additional light snowfall through tonight

February 5, 2020 4:16 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Cloudy with light snow showers. Additional accumulation between 0.5″ and 1″. Lows in the low to mid-20s. THURSDAY: Snow tapers off by or before sunrise, mostly cloudy. Highs in the low 30s. EXTENDED: Temperatures remain cold for most of the week with snow covered ground. Highs will stay in the 30s through Saturday with

Safety officials warn drivers to stay in vehicle in case of crash

February 4, 2020 6:30 PM Sydney Olsen

Winter weather will make its way through Columbia and mid-Missouri Tuesday and Wednesday. With winter conditions, officials expect to respond to more crashes.

Columbia, Boone County crews prepare for multi-day winter storm

February 4, 2020 11:19 AM Amber Tabeling

Columbia Public Works and Boone County Road and Bridge were working Tuesday morning on plans for pretreating and removing snow from roads.

Tracking wintry mix tonight, accumulating snow Wednesday

February 4, 2020 3:57 PM Jessica Hafner

*A Weather Alert Day is in effect through Wednesday night for wintry weather* TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy with scattered freezing rain and sleet. Isolated slick spots are possible. Precipitation ends before midnight. Lows in the upper 20s. WEDNESDAY: The last round of precipitation arrives as snow by mid-morning, lasting all day. Temperatures remain steady around 30

WATCH: Kansas City Chiefs coach Andy Reid takes questions after return home

February 4, 2020 2:32 PM ABC 17 News Team

Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid took questions at a Kansas City news conference Tuesday after returning home from the Super Bowl.

Tracking the return of winter today

February 4, 2020 5:10 AM Kevin Schneider

TUESDAY: Light rain chances will start to ramp up into the early afternoon. As they do, a wintry mix will begin to work in. A light glaze of ice and sleet could lead to elevated surfaces becoming slick by this afternoon and evening commute. Temperatures will start out in the middle 30s and will trim