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Two residents displaced after mid-day fire in Jefferson City

October 19, 2020 4:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

One person was treated on scene for smoke inhalation and transported to a local hospital.

13 horses die in eastern Missouri accident

October 19, 2020 3:11 PM Associated Press

WASHINGTON, Mo. (AP) — Thirteen horses are dead and others are injured after a traffic accident in eastern Missouri. KMOV-TV reports that the accident happened Sunday night in Franklin County when a tractor-trailer carrying 29 horses tipped over on Interstate 44. The cause of the accident remains under investigation. Firefighters, veterinarians and crews from a

First Kansas City-area medical marijuana dispensary opens

October 19, 2020 3:09 PM Associated Press

LEE’S SUMMIT, Mo. (AP) — The first medical marijuana dispensary in the Kansas City area was a popular spot when it opened. Dozens of people lined up outside Fresh Green in Lee’s Summit Monday to receive marijuana for medical needs. The state’s first two dispensaries opened Saturday in the St. Louis area. Voters approved medical

Hannibal woman dies after car struck by train

October 19, 2020 3:08 PM Associated Press

HANNIBAL, Mo. (AP) — A 20-year-old northeast Missouri woman is dead after her car was struck by train. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says Courtney Griffith of Hannibal was driving on a county road Saturday night when her vehicle pulled in front of a locomotive. Authorities say crossing signals were in use at the site

Parents drop off students as they return to in-person classes at Paxton Keeley Elementary.

Elementary students return to schools across Columbia

October 19, 2020 7:48 AM Zach Boetto

Elementary students across Columbia are returning to the classrooms Monday for the first time in seven months.

Boone County deputies arrest man suspected of multiple crimes in Harrisburg

October 19, 2020 12:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man suspected of recent crimes, including a shooting, in Harrisburg has been arrested.

Columbia woman dies after being hit by vehicle

October 19, 2020 11:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Officers were sent to a report of a person on the side of the road in the 3300 block of Paris Road at about 10:20 p.m.

Woman killed in Morgan County crash

October 17, 2020 10:02 AM Zach Boetto

A Gravois Mills woman was killed after being thrown from her truck Friday afternoon.

Police: No evidence found in Friday shooting investigation

October 19, 2020 9:35 AM Matt Ragsdale

Police say no evidence was found after a suspected shooting Friday night in southeast Columbia.

WATCH: CPS superintendent talks elementary school return to in-person learning

October 19, 2020 5:28 AM Brittany Wiley

CPS Superintendent Peter Stiepleman will join ABC 17 News as elementary students get ready to return to the classroom.

Mid-Missouri senator calls for investigation into weekend text hoax

October 19, 2020 7:32 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Republican Missouri state senator called for an investigation looking into a weekend text hoax claiming he dropped out of a senate race.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

1 killed, 4 hurt in Gasconade County crash

October 19, 2020 7:00 AM Matt Ragsdale

One man was killed and four others were hurt in a Sunday night crash south of Hermann.

Sunday Sit-down with Vahe Gregorian

October 18, 2020 11:45 PM Andrew Kauffman

ABC 17 Sports Director Andrew Kauffman brought on The Kansas City Star’s sports columnist Vahe Gregorian in this week’s edition of Sunday Sit-down. You can watch their entire conversation in the video player above.

CPS teacher prepare for students return in-person

Columbia Public Schools staff members prepare for elementary students to return

October 18, 2020 7:19 PM Amber Tabeling

Elementary schools will soon be full of students as Columbia Public Schools starts four-day week in-person learning on Monday amid COVID-19.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 27 new COVID-19 cases

October 18, 2020 2:32 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 156,696 cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

‘Trump Parade’ draws hundreds in Mexico

October 18, 2020 7:05 AM Zach Boetto

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds showed up to a ‘Trump Parade’ which turned some heads in Mexico, Mo. Saturday. “I think a lot of folks are paying attention to this election i think it’s one of the biggest elections that this country has ever seen,” said Dusty Blue, the event coordinator. Cars, trucks, motorcycles and RVs

Columbia City Council to discuss COVID-19 relief

October 18, 2020 5:20 AM Ben Fein

The council is scheduled to meet Monday at 7 p.m. to discuss, among other topics, COVID-19 relief and a growth impact study group.

Rock Bridge beats Hickman to capture another Providence Bowl title

October 17, 2020 5:24 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Rock Bridge football team beat Hickman 41-32 in the 2020 edition of the Providence Bowl. The Bruins have now beaten the Kewpies eight straight years. “It means everything for all the alumni and everything for the former players,” Rock Bridge QB Nathan Dent said after the game. “It’s a big game

Red Flag Warning issued today, strong winds throughout Mid-Missouri

October 17, 2020 7:41 PM Riane Cleveland

It was an ABC 17 News Weather Alert Day Saturday due to strong winds and a Red Flag Warning.

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 51 new COVID-19 cases

October 17, 2020 2:16 PM Sydney Olsen

The Department of Health and Senior Services reported 154,928 cases of COVID-19 across the state Saturday.