News Archives

I-70 West reopens after crash closed highway

June 11, 2020 8:32 AM Matt Ragsdale

Interstate 70 westbound in Columbia reopened Thursday morning after crews shut down the highway following a crash.

VIDEO: Columbia superintendent talks fall return

June 11, 2020 2:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

Peter Stiepleman, the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, was on ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. Thursday.

Two suspects shot, one fatally, in south Columbia burglary

June 10, 2020 9:42 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said an armed resident shot two burglary suspects Wednesday night, leaving one of them dead. At least 10 CPD vehicles responded to the 6000 block of Bentpath Drive around 9 p.m. Wednesday after a caller reported a burglary with shots fired. According to a news release from CPD, the resident

Public suggests new policy to Columbia police review board

June 10, 2020 5:09 PM Zach Boetto

A board created to provide an independent review of Columbia’s police is getting ready for extra public comment at its Wednesday meeting.

Columbia summer programs look for ways to engage kids during COVID-19 pandemic

June 10, 2020 5:36 PM Connor Hirsch

With summer in full swing, local summer camp programs are looking for ways to safely engage kids.

Mizzou’s Manuel and Walters lead athletic department in peaceful march

June 10, 2020 8:10 PM Andrew Kauffman

Mizzou safety Martez Manuel and defensive coordinator Ryan Walters played an integral part in the Tigers peaceful march in downtown Columbia last week to demand justice and promote equality. Manuel, a former Rock Bridge football standout, initially came up with the idea and Coach Walters offered his support. Manuel said he wanted to take on

Columbia Board of Education to review elementary attendance areas

June 10, 2020 8:33 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education is getting ready to review elementary areas to see if any changes are needed due to population growth. In an email to parents, the district said that it wants input from the school community. The district is asking members of the community to volunteer to

Columbia police officer claims qualified immunity in appeal over high school student’s lawsuit

June 10, 2020 7:59 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia police officer is appealing a court’s decision not to dismiss her from a lawsuit over the basis of qualified immunity. Attorney David Baker said the city of Columbia would appeal Judge Nanette Laughrey’s decision to leave Officer Keisha Edwards in a lawsuit over a Rock Bridge High School student’s claims

University of Missouri football to start on time, but fan question unresolved

June 10, 2020 12:32 PM Nathalie Jones

University of Missouri officials said Wednesday that they are continuing to assess whether or not they will allow fans to attend games in the fall.

Stormtrack Insider Blog: Monday’s mid-Missouri Sun Halo

June 10, 2020 5:59 PM Luke Victor

A sun halo (sometimes called sundog) shined bright around the sun Monday afternoon. This was actually due to moisture streaming in from tropical depression Cristobal which brought us all the rain Tuesday morning. These halos, which in some cases look like rainbows around the sun are formed when light from the sun shines through clouds

Local development organization discusses economic recovery in Columbia

June 10, 2020 2:58 PM Amber Tabeling

Regional Economic Development Incorporated board members met Wednesday going over an update on travel and tourism in Columbia.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: New COVID-19 case in Callaway County

June 10, 2020 10:39 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

University of Missouri System decides on a start date for the fall semester

June 10, 2020 3:44 PM Nathalie Jones

Students will begin classes on the system’s four campuses Aug. 24, the UM System announced Wednesday.

Missouri man sentenced to 20 years in prison after investigation led to Iceland

June 10, 2020 9:10 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Missouri man was sentenced to 60 years in prison after pleading guilty to more than a dozen charges including rape and sodomy.

Prosecutors charge man with setting fires during Columbia protest

June 10, 2020 1:08 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man was charged Wednesday with unlawful use of a weapon after he allegedly set fires in a downtown Columbia intersection during protests.

Cole County COVID-19 cases staying flat as state order deadline approaches

June 10, 2020 12:25 PM Ben Fein

As phase one of Governor Parson’s reopening plan is set to end June 15th, Cole County case numbers remain relatively low.

WATCH: House Judiciary Committee holds hearing on police violence

June 10, 2020 9:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

The House Judiciary Committee is holding a hearing on police violence and police reform.

Man sentenced in Boone County child assault case

June 10, 2020 7:52 AM Katie Greathouse

A man pleaded guilty to an assault charge in a Boone County child assault case after originally being charged with rape.

Roads remain flooded Wednesday

June 10, 2020 6:42 AM Brittany Wiley

Roads across Boone County remained flooded Wednesday morning after rain plagued mid-Missouri Tuesday.

PHOTO GALLERY: Hundreds march through Columbia on Tuesday night

June 9, 2020 10:45 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of people marched throughout Columbia on Tuesday night. The protest started at 7 p.m. and lasted about three hours. The group started at the columns on the University of Missouri campus and ended at the columns at the Boone County Courthouse. Protesters are getting ready to walk from the columns on