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Warrensburg man drowns in Lake of the Ozarks

August 23, 2021 7:39 AM Molly Stawinoga

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report, Kegri Ilu was walking on a dock in the Darby Hollow Cove when he slipped and fell into the water.

Jefferson City School District returns to the classroom Monday with COVID-19 protocols in place

August 23, 2021 5:29 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District returns to the classroom on Monday with COVID-19 protocols and precautions in place. In the district’s return plan for the school year, JC Schools outlined the importance of social distancing, hand-washing, staying home when sick, and the importance of wearing a mask and getting vaccinated. Watch

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you feel safe going to concerts during a coronavirus surge?

August 23, 2021 12:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

The moves are reminiscent of last year, when most public gatherings were shut down as the pandemic gained strength. However, many venues are pushing ahead with events. Some require proof of vaccination or a negative coronavirus test for entry.

Columbia Public Schools buses lined up as students and teachers return to full time in person classes.

Pandemic heightens Mid-Missouri substitute teacher shortage

August 22, 2021 6:52 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Substitute teachers are needed throughout several Mid-Missouri school districts as students head back to in person classes this week. Kerri Stith, Columbia Missouri State Teachers Association (CMSTA) President, said many teachers left their job due to the stress of the pandemic. Districts are asking that staff and faculty stay home even if

SUNDAY UPDATES: Missouri Covid-19 cases start to trend downward

August 22, 2021 4:47 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 13.7% on Sunday. The change in positivity comes along with 1,453 additional confirmed cases bringing the total to 614,939 since the start of pandemic. Health officials also recorded 380 new probable cases with a total number of 123,086 antigen test results being positive. Seventeen new

Man seriously injured after crash in Camden County

August 22, 2021 2:15 PM Chanel Porter

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Missouri man was seriously injured in a Camden County crash Saturday just before 9 p.m. Thomas Montgomery, 22 of Preston, was traveling westbound on US Highway 54 when he failed to navigate a curve. Montgomery then crossed the center line, and traveled off the left side of the road. He

Moberly man arrested after harassment

August 21, 2021 8:02 PM Chanel Porter

MOBERLY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Moberly Police Department arrested a man on Friday after a harassment incident. Just after 9 p.m. on Friday, Moberly police officers responded to a residence in the 700 block of Taylor St., for a request to checking the well-being of a juvenile female. Officers arrived and contact was made with the

SATURDAY UPDATE: Seventeen new Covid-19 deaths added to the state dashboard

August 21, 2021 4:50 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 13.9% on Saturday. The change in positivity comes along with 1,914 additional confirmed cases bringing the total to 613,486 since the start of pandemic. Health officials also recorded 519 new probable cases with a total number of 122,706 antigen test results being positive. Seventeen new

Syringe being filled with coronavirus vaccine

Columbia block party aims to vaccinate residents and register voters

August 21, 2021 3:51 AM Ben Fein

Columbia Parks and Recreation are set to host The Indian Hills Kite Day Block Party on Saturday, from noon until 2 p.m.

One Woman in serious condition following near drowning at The Lake of the Ozarks

August 21, 2021 5:01 AM Ben Fein

One woman is in serious condition after falling off a dock and striking her head at The Lake of The Ozarks.

New roads to improve traffic flow for Lawson Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson City

August 20, 2021 9:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) New roads will be open Monday that were designed to help improve traffic flow for morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times for car riding students at Lawson Elementary and Thomas Jefferson Middle School in Jefferson City. The primary road, Patriot Drive, connects Edgewood Drive and Fairgrounds Road. Lion Way comes off

FRIDAY UPDATES: New hospitalizations in St. Louis match January levels

August 20, 2021 9:57 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

New Bloomfield man dies after a wreck on Highway 54 Friday morning

August 20, 2021 7:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

NEW BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop F is reporting a 40-year-old man is dead after a Friday morning wreck on Highway 54 in Callaway County. According to the crash report, Gabriel Lloyd was driving a 2019 Ford F250 when it traveled off the side of the road. Officials say Lloyd overcorrected

Former reporter subpoenaed in Joseph Elledge murder trial

August 20, 2021 6:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A judge approved an out-of-state subpoena in court earlier Friday for the Joseph Elledge murder trial. An order for Gladys Bautista to appear in court was approved by Judge Jacobs in court. She is a former local reporter who interviewed Elledge before he was arrested. Prosecuting attorney Dan Knight says she is

WATCH: President Biden addresses nation on Afghanistan

August 20, 2021 12:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

His remarks come amid reports of chaos on the ground in the capital Kabul as Afghans try to get out of the country amid fears of the repressive Taliban regime.

Jefferson City man indicted in alleged conspiracy to steal and sell military equipment

August 20, 2021 12:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Brandon Schulte, 43, was among the men indicted by a federal grand jury Thursday on charges that they conspired to steal and sell military uniforms, tactical robots, high-frequency radios and other equipment, according to a news release from the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of Illinois. Jody “Joe” Stambaugh, 50, of Nashville, Illinois, and Gary Stambaugh, 77, of Fayetteville, Ill., were also indicted.

WATCH: Boonville superintendent talks COVID protocols ahead of first day Monday

August 20, 2021 3:33 AM Molly Stawinoga

You can watch the full live interviews with Sarah Marriott starting at 6 a.m.

Harrisburg adds exemptions to district-wide mask mandate

August 20, 2021 7:20 AM Ben Fein

The Harrisburg R-VIII School District has added exemptions to its mask policy, according to a release from the district.

Joseph Elledge set to appear in court Friday

August 20, 2021 5:19 AM Ben Fein

Joseph Elledge is set to appear in a hearing at the Boone County Courthouse, scheduled for 1:30 p.m. on Friday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you worried about more coronavirus cases as school resumes?

August 20, 2021 2:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Many schools and higher education institutions have taken steps to slow the spread of the virus, such as requiring masks indoors. But data show more children are contracting the virus during the current wave powered by the more contagious delta variant.