News Archives

Lake of the Ozarks restaurant owner ready for huge crowds over Labor Day weekend

September 4, 2020 12:50 PM Ben Fein

Jeremy Gorham, Co-Owner of Shady Gators said Friday that he expects this Labor Day Weekend to be the busiest ever for The Lake of The Ozarks.

‘See something, say something’: COVID-19 pandemic changes child abuse reporting for Columbia Public Schools

September 4, 2020 12:31 PM Riane Cleveland

The Columbia Public School District is set to begin virtual classes on Tuesday, but not all students are safe at home.

Shots fired near Columbia middle school

September 4, 2020 11:00 AM Matthew Sanders

Police say someone fired a gun in the area of a Columbia middle school Thursday.

Charles griffin stat rape cps former employee

Former Columbia Public Schools employee faces rape allegation

September 4, 2020 10:56 AM Matt Ragsdale

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Columbia Public Schools employee faces a felony rape allegation from a minor, according to court documents filed this week. Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested 27-year-old Charles A. Griffin, of Rocheport on Tuesday. He faces a felony count of second-degree statutory rape. CPS spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said in an email Thursday

MU asks students not to travel for Labor Day Weekend

September 4, 2020 5:38 AM Brittany Wiley

For the first holiday weekend since the return to learn, the University of Missouri is asking students to stay in Columbia.

MU faculty discuss university’s COVID-19 response with leaders

September 3, 2020 8:49 PM Amber Tabeling

The University of Missouri Faculty Council met with MU leaders and health officials on Thursday largely focused on COVID-19 on campus.

Two automakers issue recalls over brake fluid leak

September 3, 2020 9:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two automakers are recalling hundreds of thousands of vehicles in the United States. Hyundai and Kia issued recalls in order to fix a brake fluid leak that could potentially cause an engine fire. The recalls cover more than 440,000 Kia Optima midsize sedans from 2013 through 2015 and Kia Sorento SUVs from

CMU COVID-19 cases continue to rise but university says process is working

September 3, 2020 9:01 PM Riane Cleveland

Cases of COVID-19 are continuing to rise on Central Methodist University’s campus. Central Methodist University reported 16 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday. The university currently has 43 active student cases and two active employee cases. The Howard County Public Health Department reported seven new cases Tuesday. Since the start of the pandemic, the county

Boone County health officials waiting on information about COVID-19 saliva test availability

September 3, 2020 1:52 PM Ben Fein

As Gov. Mike Parson touts a new saliva test for novel coronavirus developed in Missouri, the local health department said it is waiting for details about the new test’s availability.

THURSDAY UPDATES: JC Schools reports five COVID-19 cases within district

September 3, 2020 9:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

SSM Health St. Mary's COVID-19 Testing site 9-3-2020

Cole County to begin accepting applications for CARES Act Funding

September 3, 2020 6:37 PM Connor Hirsch

This will be the first time hospitals in the county will be able to apply for funds. SSM Health St. Mary’s and Capitol Regional Medical Center are the primary places in the County to get tested for COVID-19.

Senate passes bill targeting St. Louis prosecutor

September 3, 2020 3:11 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) A faction of Republican lawmakers have forced through a bill that would give the Missouri attorney general power to prosecute St. Louis homicides. Senators voted 22-8 to pass the bill early Thursday morning. Republican Sen. Bob Onder says St. Louis Circuit Attorney Kim Gardner is soft on crime and needs help. Democrats

New saliva-based COVID-19 could be as accurate as current tests

September 3, 2020 5:41 AM Brittany Wiley

Washington University’s head of genetics said the test it co-developed was 100-percent accurate compared to current nasal tests.

Two Columbia men sentenced for marijuana sales tied to 2017 killing

September 3, 2020 2:41 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CTIY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two Columbia men received punishment on Wednesday for selling marijuana connected to a 2017 killing. Blake Johnson, considered by federal prosecutors to be Augustus “Gus” Roberts’ “principal lieutenant” in a nationwide drug operation, received ten years of prison time. Johnson is one of several people to admit to selling marijuana as

Police find shell casings in north Columbia

September 3, 2020 12:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

Police say they found shell casings after a call of shots fired on Derby Ridge Road late Wednesday.

Columbia Public Schools COVID-19 restrictions prompt some parents to choose private school

September 3, 2020 11:59 AM Zola Crowder

Some local parents are considering or switching to private school after Columbia Public Schools decided to move fully online for the start of the semester.

Three juveniles detained, teen arrested after Jefferson City chase

September 3, 2020 11:52 AM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City police say they detained three juveniles and arrested an 18-year-old wanted on Florida warrants after a chase late Wednesday.

University of Missouri athletes march to shed light on social injustice

September 2, 2020 3:00 PM Nathalie Jones

Players, coaches, and staff across Missouri’s athletic department will march alongside the MU community to bring awareness to social injustices in America on Wednesday evening.

Columbia man accused of deadly Douglass Park shooting now arrested

September 3, 2020 7:26 AM Matt Ragsdale

The man accused of murder in a deadly shooting at Douglass Park on Aug. 25 has been arrested.

One hurt in south Columbia moped crash

September 2, 2020 10:53 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person is in the hospital with life-threatening injuries in a crash Wednesday night in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department said 21-year-old Nicholas Schneider was hurt when a car hit them head-on just before 5 p.m. on West Green Meadows Road. CPD said Schneider was traveling westbound near Troyer Drive on his