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WATCH: Boone County clerk talks what to expect at the polls

November 3, 2020 4:29 AM Brittany Wiley

Boone County Clerk Brianna Lennon will join ABC 17 News This Morning on Tuesday to talk about what to expect at the polls.

Camden County Sheriff’s department arrest suspect on drug charges

November 2, 2020 11:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MACKS CREEK, Mo. (KMIZ) Camden County Sheriff’s department arrested a man for drug charges after a tip about an underage party on Thursday night. According to the probable cause statement, Deputy Easley responded to the party and found Joseph Rea. According to the release, Deputy Easley could smell marijuana emitting from the residence while he

Officials say Mizzou football games COVID-19 safe, but concession stand violations increase

November 2, 2020 11:37 AM Molly Stawinoga

Food code violations increased from 52 during the first three home games of 2019 to 68 so far in 2020.

Columbia Police investigating fatal Cosmo Park shooting

November 2, 2020 6:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police continue to investigate after one person is dead from an evening shooting at Cosmopolitan Recreation Area Park. According to Columbia Police, officers responded to the shooting at 6 p.m. and found victim in the park. Columbia Police aided the victim until medics could arrive but the victim died at the

Local highlights and scores: Nov. 2, 2020

November 2, 2020 10:14 PM Andrew Kauffman

Here are the local high school scores from Monday, Nov. 2, 2020. You can watch the highlights in the video player above. BOYS SOCCER Hickman (2) Blue Springs South (1) FINAL Rock Bridge (1) Blue Springs (2) FINAL MMA (0) Tolton (5) FINAL Southern Boone (7) Canton (0) FINAL Battle (0) Holt (6) FINAL

MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports 247 new total cases

November 2, 2020 8:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Moniteau County man arrested after traffic stop Friday night

November 2, 2020 5:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Moniteau County sheriff’s deputy arrested a man after a traffic stop ended with the man being tased before being taken into custody. According to officials, on Friday night, Moniteau County sheriff’s deputy pulled over Donald Wolverton for a registration violation on Old Hwy 50 just outside of California, Mo. Officials say deputies

Columbia City Council discusses COVID-19 after health order extension announced

November 2, 2020 4:21 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia city leaders will get a COVID-19 update Monday after the Columbia/Boone County Health Department extended health orders for two more weeks.

Sterling Price monument in Jefferson City

Jefferson city council votes to give recently removed marker back to United Daughter of the Confederacy

November 2, 2020 8:17 PM Connor Hirsch

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council voted in favor of a resolution that would return ownership of the recently removed Sterling Price monument to the United Daughters of the Confederacy. It was an 8-2 vote, with councilmen Ron Fitzwater and Mark Schrieber dissenting. This comes after the controversial monument was voted to be

Mid-Missouri clerks continue stepped-up absentee voting effort ahead of Election Day

November 2, 2020 11:59 AM Zach Boetto

Clerks’ offices in Boone, Cole and Callaway counties were working Monday to finish up absentee balloting and prepare for Election Day.

Defining the “Indian summer” & stats for November warm spells

November 2, 2020 6:24 PM Luke Victor

Defining “Indian summer” The phrase “Indian summer” is likely a bit dated. Especially since we know Columbus didn’t land in India in 1492. The expression is defined in the weather community as a period of abnormally warm weather in Autumn or early winter. It’s most commonly used following an areas first killing frost. Temperatures across

Audrain County Health Department names Craig Brace as new Administrator

November 2, 2020 6:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain County Health Department Board of Health announced Craig Brace as its new Administrator/CEO. Audrain County Health Department Chairperson Dr. Kathleen Weaver said, “Craig is an exceptional leader. His track record in healthcare has been extraordinary. Craig was chosen in a formal selection process from a strong field of candidates. He

Robbery, assault reported in Columbia’s East Campus neighborhood

November 2, 2020 4:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two people reported being robbed and assaulted at a home in the East Campus area of Columbia early Sunday, according to police.

Woman killed in south-central Missouri crash of 3 vehicles

November 2, 2020 3:51 PM Associated Press

ROLLA, Mo. (AP) — Authorities say a St. Louis County woman was killed and four others were injured in a south-central Missouri crash involving three vehicles. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports the crash happened Saturday afternoon near Rolla in Phelps County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 54-year-old Melissa Schmuelling was a passenger in a

Galloway and Parson make final push for voters 1 day before election

November 2, 2020 3:35 PM Matt Ragsdale

One day before the 2020 General Election, Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson and his Democratic opponent state auditor Nicole Galloway toured the state making one final push for last-minute votes.

Boone County presidential primary voting

Top Missouri election official reminds voters of laws against electioneering

November 2, 2020 2:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

One thing that will not change is the rules against electioneering at polling places.

Missouri voter turnout forecast as highest in decades

November 2, 2020 1:06 PM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) Missouri election officials are predicting a strong turnout in Tuesday’s general election. Figures provided by the secretary of state’s office show that local election authorities are forecasting a statewide voter turnout of 75%. If that comes true, it would be the highest percentage turnout since 1992. About 828,000 people already had

SEC announces punishments following Mizzou and Florida brawl

November 2, 2020 12:07 PM Andrew Kauffman

BIRMINGHAM, Al. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will be without three players for part of its next game following the SEC’s ruling on the Mizzou and Florida brawl before halftime on Saturday. The SEC has handed out a half-game suspension for fighting to LB Chad Bailey, OL Dylan Spencer and DL Markell Utsey for their

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Man seriously hurt in Cooper County single-vehicle crash

November 2, 2020 11:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

State troopers say a 21-year-old man was seriously hurt in single-vehicle crash in Cooper County on Sunday night.

Columbia police confirm shots fired on Geyser Boulevard

November 1, 2020 11:00 PM Sydney Olsen

Columbia police responded to Geyser Boulevard near Rice Road around 10:30 p.m. on Sunday.