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Power restored in central Columbia

October 15, 2020 5:01 PM Matthew Sanders

More than 80 Water and Light customers in central Columbia lost power Thursday afternoon.

Ashland Police Department to participate in fall prescription drug take-back program

October 15, 2020 6:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) The Ashland Police Department is joining other law enforcement agencies and participating in the fall’s prescription drug take-back program. The event is on Saturday, October 24, from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the Ashland Police Department located at 601 E. Broadway. APD will accept expired, unused, and unwanted prescription medications during

Traffic stop leads to felony drug arrest in Ashland

October 15, 2020 6:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, Ashland Police arrested a man after a traffic stop led to a drug seizure. Officials say the driver admitted to having drug paraphernalia and injecting himself with meth earlier that day. During a search of the vehicle, the officers discovered syringes containing a liquid that field-tested positive for meth. Officers

Mexico Public Safety Department reports Wednesday night fire on 500 block of MLK Dr.

October 15, 2020 6:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday evening, the Mexico Public Safety Department responded to the 500 block of Martin Luther King Dr., in reference to a residential fire. Officials say responding personnel found a vacant house with fire coming from the front two rooms. Personnel put out the fire with the front of the house suffering

NOAA releases 2020-2021 Winter Outlook

October 15, 2020 5:48 PM Luke Victor

La Niña will remain Queen This morning, the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration gave their annual Winter Outlook for the 2020-2021 season. The big story: La Niña. We talked about La Niña a few weeks ago and that continues to look to be a major driver in what we can expect for the winter ahead–

Stephens College Board of Trustees welcomes two new members

October 15, 2020 5:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Stephens College added two new members, Daryll Harris Griffin and John Sebree, to its Board of Trustees this October. Daryll Harris Griffin Griffin, a 1972 graduate of Stephens College, is the president of Accolades, Inc., a brand marketing firm she founded in 1990. She served as chair of the board and secretary

Columbia homeless shelters could serve fewer people over winter

October 15, 2020 2:17 PM Ben Fein

Columbia homeless shelters and other similar organizations are facing new challenges ahead of winter as the organizations continue to work through the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Culvert pipe replacement to impact travel on Route 52

October 15, 2020 5:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation will be closing one lane of Missouri Route 52 in Stover next week in order to improve roadside drainage. MoDOT will be replacing culvert pipes between Elm Street and Fourth Street on Monday, October 19. One lane will be closed from 6:30 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.

Wellsville and Jonesburg to receive $160,000 USDA grant to purchase maintenance and public safety equipment

October 15, 2020 5:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The USDA is investing $160,688 to modernize maintenance and public safety equipment in Wellsville and Jonesburg. “Missouri’s rural residents deserve modern infrastructure, equipment, and public safety services in the communities they call home,” said Trump Administration Official State Director Case. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA

Columbia police identify remains as missing man

October 15, 2020 5:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Human remains found this summer in central Columbia are those of a local man reported missing in late July. The Columbia Police Department said Thursday that remains found Aug. 22 in the 100 block of Austin Avenue are those of Clayton Jacobs, 58. Jacobs’ loved ones reported him missing July 29. Police

$33,000 investment to help Slater better maintain city roads and property

October 15, 2020 5:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

SLATER, Mo. (KMIZ) The USDA is investing $33,437 to modernize maintenance equipment for the city of Slater. “Missouri’s rural residents deserve modern infrastructure, equipment, and facilities in the communities they call home,” said Trump Administration Official State Director Case. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA has been working tirelessly to

Culvert pipe replacement to impact travel on Moniteau County routes

October 15, 2020 4:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The replacement of culvert pipes will require lane closures on two routes in Moniteau County next week. Missouri Department of Transportation crews will close one lane of Route T between Route C and Clifty Springs Road on Tuesday. The following day, one lane of Highway 87 will be closed between Route

Highway 54 in Callaway County down to one lane for repairs

October 15, 2020 4:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Department of Transportation maintenance crews will be making driving surface improvements next week along Highway 54 in Callaway County. Concrete repair will take place in the eastbound lanes of Highway 54 on the Katy Trail Bridge east of Jefferson City. One lane will be closed in the work area between

Missouri releases COVID-19 vaccination plan

October 15, 2020 1:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is scheduled to make an announcement about the rollout of the COVID-19 vaccine during a briefing Thursday afternoon.

Cover your plants! Widespread frost is expected Friday morning

October 15, 2020 3:05 PM Jessica Hafner

A Frost Advisory is in place for all of Mid-Missouri overnight into Friday morning as temperatures are expected to dip to near or just above freezing. A Freeze Warning will go into effect overnight for Phelps and Gasconade counties, where the overnight low will dip to near 32 degrees. A strong cold front came through

Missouri COVID-19 hospitalizations ‘obviously concerning’ health officials

October 15, 2020 11:55 AM Zola Crowder

Coronavirus hospitalizations have reached an all-time high in Missouri, hitting 1,443 on Wednesday.

Final day for census count arrives

October 15, 2020 12:16 PM Riane Cleveland

Thursday marks the deadline for participation in the 2020 census after the Supreme Court ruled the count could end early.

Police investigate Wednesday night shooting in central Columbia

October 14, 2020 9:10 PM Matt Ragsdale

Columbia police have started investigating a Wednesday night shooting in the central part of the city, according to a news release sent out Thursday morning.

Sen. Kamala Harris cancels in-person campaign events after 2 staff members test positive

October 15, 2020 9:11 AM Matt Ragsdale

The statement on the campaign website said two members of Harris’ team tested positive for COVID-19 late Wednesday night.

Boonville Board of Education discusses loosening restrictions on quarantined students, employees

October 14, 2020 4:02 PM Connor Hirsch

The Boonville Board of Education will consider classifying school employees as “essential” at a special meeting Wednesday.