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Mask ordinance not on the table in Jefferson City

July 13, 2020 11:47 AM Zola Crowder

Jefferson City does not have any current plan to require masks as COVID-19 case numbers continue to increase.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Versailles man seriously hurt in early morning DWI crash

July 13, 2020 10:03 AM Matt Ragsdale

The highway patrol said a Versailles man was seriously hurt in a DWI crash early Monday morning.

One dead in Jefferson City motorcycle crash

July 13, 2020 5:26 AM Brittany Wiley

One man is dead and another is hurt after a motorcycle crash in Jefferson City.

SUNDAY UPDATES: Cole County sees record increase in COVID cases

July 12, 2020 6:00 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 310 new cases of COVID-19 on Sunday.

More than a quarter of total Boone County COVID-19 cases are early 20’s young adults

July 12, 2020 6:42 PM Connor Hirsch

As confirmed cases of COVID-19 continue to rise in Boone County, data is showing well over half of the cases are in people under the age of 30 years old.

Murder trial scheduled for husband of missing Columbia mother

July 12, 2020 3:52 PM Connor Hirsch

The murder trial of a Columbia man accused of killing his wife was scheduled for September.

One person receives serious injuries in Jefferson City crash

July 12, 2020 3:39 PM Sydney Olsen

The Jefferson City Police Department and the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a two-vehicle crash at the intersection of Mississippi Street and Ellis Boulevard Sunday morning

One arrested after tampering with Thomas Jefferson statue

July 12, 2020 3:17 PM Sydney Olsen

The University of Missouri Police Department arrested a University of Missouri graduate Sunday for tampering with the Thomas Jefferson on campus.

Experts say there are ways to stay cool while wearing a mask

July 12, 2020 10:10 AM Ben Fein

With this week looking to be one of the hottest of the year in Mid-Missouri, it’s important that those in Columbia stay cool, as the first full week of the city wide mask ordinance takes effect.

Experts break down COVID-19 exposure risks

July 11, 2020 8:08 PM Amber Tabeling

Experts say its important to know the risks of exposure to COVID-19 in everyday activities as cases continue to increase.

Weather Alert Day: Tracking possible severe storms with damaging winds, hail

July 11, 2020 1:04 PM Jessica Hafner

The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather team has issued a Weather Alert Day for the potential of strong to severe storms by this evening into late Saturday night. Storms diminished to our west early this morning, leaving the environment in better shape for ingredients to come together by afternoon. Plenty of instability is available for storms

SATURDAY UPDATES: Boone County sees record increase in COVID-19 cases

July 11, 2020 3:21 PM Sydney Olsen

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services reported 27,133 cases of COVID-19 Saturday. Saturday’s increase is equal to 472 new cases.

Two in custody and one on the run after Boone County high speed chase

July 11, 2020 11:11 AM Zach Boetto

BOONE COUNTY Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities are looking for a suspect after a high speed chase through Boone County ended with two arrests. According to Sgt. Brian Leer, the Boone County Sheriff’s Office spokesperson, at about 11:56 p.m. Friday, deputies tried to stop a white Toyota with no registration for speeding near I-70 and Hwy 40.

Curtis Allen Lewis is charged with voluntary manslaughter, among other charges, after a shooting in Columbia.

Columbia shooting suspect indicted on murder charge

July 10, 2020 10:39 PM Katie Greathouse

A grand jury upgraded a charge against a man accused in a deadly shooting outside of Vibez Lounge in downtown Columbia.

Fire damages Jefferson City duplex

July 10, 2020 8:31 PM Katie Greathouse

Firefighters extinguished a fire at a duplex in Jefferson City on Friday night.

Car catches fire after crash on Highway 63

July 10, 2020 9:14 PM Katie Greathouse

A car caught fire after a crash in Callaway County on Friday night.

Woman seriously injured in Randolph County crash

July 10, 2020 8:53 PM Katie Greathouse

A 29-year-old woman suffered serious injuries in a Randolph County crash Friday afternoon.

Columbia Public Schools seeking input on school safety

July 10, 2020 4:40 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia Public Schools sent out a survey to district parents this week seeking input on school safety after the City of Columbia ended school resource officer contracts.

Columbia businesses not expected to ask customers for proof of mask exemption

July 10, 2020 6:16 PM Connor Hirsch

As the the mandatory mask order in Columbia went into affect on 5 p.m. on Friday, residents and businesses can face a fine if they are found not complying with the order.

Randolph County Sheriff’s Department employee fired after body camera video released

July 10, 2020 6:04 PM Matthew Sanders

A Randolph County Sheriff’s Department employee was fired this week after releasing body camera footage without authorization, violating department policy.