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Columbia woman charged after Tuesday home invasion robbery in Fulton

July 27, 2022 8:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia woman is now charged with multiple crimes after a home invasion robbery on Tuesday in Fulton.

Schmitt leads in new U.S. Senate race polls

July 27, 2022 12:56 PM Marina Diaz

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt is enjoying a lead in several polls with less than one week left before the Republican primary for U.S. Senate.

Boone County Sheriff’s Office investigating shots fired Wednesday morning southwest of Columbia

July 27, 2022 6:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is investigating after shots were fired in Boone County Wednesday morning.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 70 new COVID cases

July 27, 2022 3:26 PM ABC 17 News Team

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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you voting in the Aug. 2 primary?

July 27, 2022 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri’s primary election is just a week away.

Drought conditions continue in Mid-Missouri despite severe storms

July 26, 2022 9:04 PM Leila Mitchell

Although several areas throughout Mid-Missouri got some much-needed rainfall Tuesday, over half of the state is still experiencing a drought.

Columbia woman arrested for Tuesday home invasion in Fulton

July 26, 2022 8:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a reported home invasion in Fulton.

Flooded roads in Montgomery County expected to remain closed overnight

July 26, 2022 8:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

Part of Business 54 in Mexico was closed Tuesday afternoon because of continued flooding from overnight and morning rains.

Behind-the-scenes tour of new Columbia Regional Airport terminal

July 26, 2022 7:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia Regional Airport took people on a behind-the-scenes tour of the new terminal Tuesday afternoon.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri state profile report shows cases up over 19% compared to the previous week

July 26, 2022 4:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Record rain leads to rescues in St. Louis area; Task Force 1 standing by

July 26, 2022 6:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMIZ) Record rainfall led to water rescues and closed roads Tuesday morning in the St. Louis area. The rainfall closed major roads including part of Interstate 70 in St. Charles County and led to rescuers evacuating residents in boats in some areas. Lanes were closed in both directions near Mid Rivers Mall

Greitens hopes outsider politics will win another statewide race

July 26, 2022 5:14 PM Hannah Falcon

ABC 17 looked into the campaign of Republican hopeful Eric Greitens to find out his vision for Missouri.

Rain causes morning crash on Highway 54 and Highway 179 in Jefferson City

July 26, 2022 4:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City police say this morning’s rain caused a crash on Highway 179 and Highway 54 at 8:36 that caused minor injuries to two people. The driver, Mary Self, 41, of Osage Beach, was driving a 2014 Toyota Rav4 northbound on Highway 54 when she lost control due to the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you get the monkeypox vaccine?

July 26, 2022 2:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

While there are very few Monkeypox cases in Missouri, some Health Departments across the state will receive the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine.

Monkeypox vaccines sent to health departments across Missouri

July 25, 2022 4:42 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) While there are very few monkeypox cases in Missouri, some Health Departments across the state will receive the Jynneos monkeypox vaccine. The City of Kansas City Health Department is one of the “hubs” that will be receiving the vaccines. Dr. Robin Blount, Chief Medical Officer with Boone Health, said the monkeypox virus

Owensville man dies after a boating incident on Gasconade River on Saturday night

July 25, 2022 11:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is reporting a fatal boat crash on the Gasconade River on Saturday night, 5.2 miles down the river from the US 50 bridge.