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Columbia Public Schools, Southern Boone and Fulton cancel classes ahead of winter storm

February 23, 2022 4:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Schools are beginning to cancel classes for Thursday due to winter weather.

Find out how area public works departments prepare for a winter storm

February 23, 2022 7:48 PM Kennedy Miller

Columbia and Jefferson City Public Works are preparing their crews as Missouri heads into another winter storm.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Courts will remain open during winter storm

February 23, 2022 7:35 PM Erika McGuire

Winter weather continues to hit Mid-Missouri and is leading to courts, businesses and schools closing.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Health Department reports drop in COVID-19 patients at Boone County hospitals

February 23, 2022 2:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Philadelphia man charged with drug trafficking after MSHP finds meth in cooler

February 23, 2022 4:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Montgomery County prosecutor has charged a Philadelphia man with trafficking drugs after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 on Monday.

Downtown Columbia Leadership Council gives downtown safety update

February 23, 2022 2:24 PM Chanel Porter

Chief Jones says the department and community should take each incident case by case and thoughtful in their approach.

Cause of Fulton house fire ruled as accidental

February 23, 2022 1:16 PM Zachary Farwell

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Fire Department has ruled the cause of a house fire on Wednesday morning as accidental. Firefighters responded to the fire in the 700 block of Hollyhock Drive just before 8 a.m. Crews that arrived at the home were met with heavy smoke and flames, according to the fire department. Firefighters

What to know before driving in snow

February 23, 2022 11:49 AM Hannah Falcon

When winter weather hits, the best thing to do is stay off the road. If that’s not possible, the next best thing is to be prepared.

Man arrested after Cole County deputies investigate shooting

February 23, 2022 11:38 AM Zachary Farwell

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man could soon face charges after a shooting in Cole County on Tuesday night. The shooting happened around 6:50 p.m. in the 5200 block of Collier Court, according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said witnesses told investigators a man shot at his girlfriend and left the area in

Columbia contractor charged in Boone County with poor business practices

February 23, 2022 7:26 AM Zachary Farwell

Public court records show the alleged crimes happened between August 2018 and March 2021.

Columbia opening overnight warming center through Friday as homelessness discussions continue

February 23, 2022 5:31 AM Ben Fein

The emergency overnight warming center located at the Wabash bus station in Columbia is set to open through Friday, according to a press release, as the city deals with below freezing temperatures.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri eliminate its sales tax on groceries?

February 23, 2022 2:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

A proposal in the Missouri General Assembly would eliminate the state’s sales tax on food and groceries.

Bland man charged after Saturday shooting

February 22, 2022 10:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Gasconade County prosecutor has charged a Bland man after a Saturday morning shooting at the K&M Country Store in Bland.

Teenager detained in connection with deadly Columbia shooting

February 22, 2022 4:34 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that the 16-year-old boy was detained Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree murder, assault and armed criminal action in connection with the shooting early Saturday in the 1800 block of McKee Street.

January marks one of the coronavirus pandemic’s deadliest months in Missouri

February 22, 2022 11:48 AM Kennedy Miller

A review of death certificates each week has added hundreds of cases to January’s toll, making it one of the pandemic’s deadliest months.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Coronavirus cases down over 55% in Boone County compared to last week

February 22, 2022 5:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Victim told he will never walk again after a shooting in Moniteau County

February 22, 2022 7:16 PM Chanel Porter

Tagen is currently unable to feel anything below the waist and he has been told that he will not be able to walk again.

Battle High School loses two students to gun violence

February 22, 2022 7:06 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly two months into the new year and students at Battle High School are grieving the loss of another classmate. Students have been making Facebook posts and attending vigils to honor their classmates who lost their lives to gun violence. Roberto Lauer (18) was shot and killed on January 17th at a

Elledge pleads guilty in child abuse case

February 22, 2022 9:56 AM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man convicted of murdering his wife has pleaded guilty to abusing their child.

Need help shoveling snow? Here’s how a Missouri organization is helping the community

February 4, 2022 6:08 PM Kennedy Miller

After a big winter storm, not everyone is able to clean the snow off their driveway.