FRIDAY UPDATES: State gets shipments of drug used to treat COVID-19 patients
The University of Missouri announced hundreds of additional furloughs and salary reductions on Friday.
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Missouri Legislative session ends, but lawmakers may be back soon to go over budget issues
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Friday night marked the end of a shortened legislative session at the Missouri State Capitol. Lawmakers lost out on six weeks because of COVID-19. In a press conference, Speaker of the House Elijah Haahr said House Republicans were pleased with the work that was able to get done during these extraordinary
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Local business owner not impressed with new health department update
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) New steps may soon be added to the Columbia/Boone County health department’s reopening plan. According to a city news release Friday, leaders plan to update the public on the reopening order the week of May 25. Officials said the next steps could include the following: Increased capacity for all businesses and organizations.Large
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IN DEPTH: New COVID-19 daily case average dropping statewide
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The week-long average of new cases of COVID-19 added in Missouri dropped over the last seven days. An ABC 17 News analysis shows that the average number of new cases announced by the Department of Health and Senior went down from May 9 to 15. The state’s seven-day average was 216
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Chase involving multiple agencies ends in arrest
A chase involving several law enforcement agencies ended in an arrest Friday night.
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Boonville prison inmate charged with murder in overdose death
Prosecutors have charged a Boonville Correctional Center inmate with murder after he allegedly provided a fatal dose of fentanyl to another inmate.
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Woman pulled from burning Jefferson City home dies
Officials have not identified the woman, who was found unconscious in a bedroom of a home on Dunford Street.
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Patrol: Possible child abduction determined false
The Missouri State Highway Patrol said a possible abduction in Cooper County Friday afternoon was determined to be fake.
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Police respond to early morning shooting at west Columbia gas station
A release from CPD said police were called to the Petro Mart at 1004 N. Stadium Blvd. around 1:30 a.m.
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Boone County judge denies request to temporarily halt local COVID-19 regulations
A Boone County judge on Friday denied a request to put an immediate hold on local regulations meant to slow the spread of COVID-19.
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Columbia police arrest man wanted for alleged kidnapping
Jail records said a Columbia man accused of kidnapping and other felonies was arrested by police.
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Police: Disturbance at Paris Road gas station involved a gun
An ABC 17 News crew reported seeing multiple vehicles with their lights on at the Fast Lane gas station in the 2100 block of Paris Road.
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Hundreds in Mid-Missouri without power after early morning storms
Power outages have been reported across Mid-Missouri a night after storms swept through the area.
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WEATHER ALERT DAY: Severe storms possible through late tonight
Thursday Night Update: A line of strong storms capable of producing damaging winds is pushing into our far northern counties along Highway 36 and will continue to pose a damaging wind and large hail threat into the overnight hours. A Severe Thunderstorm Watch is in effect until 5AM for areas along and west of Highway
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MU’s virtual graduation means losses for local businesses
Local businesses are feeling the economic impact of the University of Missouri’s virtual graduation, as this time of year is usually a prime time for local hotels and restaurants.
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Woman charged in attempted kidnapping investigation
MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities arrested a New Hampshire woman for allegedly planning to kidnap a child in Monroe County. According to a news release, Erica Johnson, 20, came to Monroe County from Boston on April 25 to meet an 11-year-old. Johnson allegedly talked to the child for about four months over social media and
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Missouri to receive more vials of antiviral drug being used to treat COVID-19
Missouri is set to receive enough vials of a drug being used to treat COVID-19 to give to all of the state’s ventilated residents, the state health department director said Thursday.
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Drive-by parades give advocates and families a chance to see loved ones
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) One Columbia long-term care facility organized a drive-by parade Thursday so relatives and others could see the residents in person. The COVID-19 pandemic has forced state leaders to keep visitors out of the facilities that the CDC considers high risk to the virus. The time when visitors will be allowed into long
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WATCH: Boone County leader expects $20 million graduation business loss
Local businesses could lose out on $20 million this weekend thanks to a lack of in-person graduation ceremonies including at the University of Missouri, a Boone County commissioner said Thursday.
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High school graduation ceremonies may look different district to district
Mid-Missouri school districts are working to find the best fit for graduation ceremonies to celebrate their seniors’ accomplishments amid COVID-19 restrictions.
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