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Jefferson City highway ramp reopens early

August 25, 2022 3:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Work that closed a busy highway ramp in north Jefferson City wrapped up about a week early Thursday.

Man hit by SUV while trimming grass in Jefferson City

August 25, 2022 3:27 PM Matthew Sanders

A Linn man suffered serious injuries when an SUV hit him while he was trimming grass in Jefferson City on Thursday.

Crashes frequent on stretch of Highway 124 in Boone County

August 25, 2022 10:36 AM Kennedy Miller

At least three people have been killed since January 2021 on Highway 124 between Fayette and Highway 63, the highway where four people were hurt in a crash Tuesday.

California R-I school district emphasizes safety measures as new school year starts

August 25, 2022 5:52 AM Ethan Heinz

With the new school year underway, many districts are left wondering how they can keep their staff and students safe after mass shootings like the one at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, Texas.

Downtown Columbia Leadership Council reviews proposed plan for Wabash Bus station

August 24, 2022 10:38 PM Marina Diaz

The Downtown Columbia Leadership Council heard local business owners’ complaints about the Wabash Bus Station at its meeting Wednesday.

Columbia City Council’s newest member Roy Lovelady says he is ready to serve

August 3, 2022 11:34 AM Sarah Higgins

Roy Lovelady is now Columbia City Council’s newest member after Tuesday’s election, and he says he is ready to serve Ward 3.

Moberly man charged with threat to nursing home

August 24, 2022 5:16 PM Matthew Sanders

A Moberly man was charged Wednesday on allegations that he threatened to “clear out” a nursing home.

Audrain County man charged with exploiting elderly couple

August 24, 2022 4:16 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged a Mexico, Missouri, man Monday with five felonies for allegedly taking advantage of an elderly couple.

Callaway Community Hospital at risk of not opening, interim CEO says

August 24, 2022 3:58 PM Matthew Sanders

The interim CEO of the shuttered Callaway Community Hospital said the facility is in jeopardy of not opening by a Sept. 21 deadline.

Centralia man charged with more child porn-related crimes

August 24, 2022 3:41 PM Matthew Sanders

A Centralia man charged last week with trying to get explicit photos of a girl was charged Tuesday with possessing and promoting child pornography.

Two hurt in Pettis County ATV crash

August 24, 2022 12:39 PM Zachary Farwell

PETTIS COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were hurt Wednesday morning after an ATV crash in Pettis County. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the crash on private property near Highway 65 and Shannon Road just before 9:40 a.m. Troopers said Michael R. Cornine, 69, of Hughesville, was thrown from the ATV after he hit

WATCH: Scene of small plane crash near Kansas City

August 24, 2022 12:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

Two people were hurt when a small plane crashed Wednesday in Clay County, near Kansas City.

Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia temporarily closes amid staffing transition

August 24, 2022 12:06 PM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Planned Parenthood has temporarily closed its clinic in Columbia. The health care provider confirmed to ABC 17 News on Wednesday afternoon the temporary closure is due to a change of clinicians. A Planned Parenthood Great Plains spokeswoman said there is a gap in coverage while the new clinician for the clinic trains

Sedalia man arrested after 11-hour standoff

August 24, 2022 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a Sedalia man early Wednesday on suspicion of kidnapping and having an explosive after an 11-hour standoff, police said in a news release.

Fulton Public Schools welcome back students for first day of classes

August 24, 2022 6:39 AM Joushua Blount

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Students continue to return to classrooms across Mid-Missouri this week. Fulton Public Schools welcomed back students for the first day of classes Wednesday morning. At Fulton High School, some students crowded the drop-off line to give their peers a warm welcome. ABC 17 News spoke to several people on the first day

Parson to visit Columbia on tax cut pitch tour

August 24, 2022 9:43 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will visit Columbia on Thursday to pitch his plans for a special session to cut taxes.

Hall of Fame Chiefs quarterback Len Dawson dies at 87

August 24, 2022 7:28 AM Associated Press

By DAVE SKRETTA AP Sports Writer KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Hall of Fame quarterback Len Dawson, who helped the Kansas City Chiefs to their first Super Bowl title, died Wednesday. The MVP of the Chiefs’ victory over the Vikings in January 1970 had been in declining health for years. He entered hospice care on

Four hurt after head-on crash in north Boone County

August 23, 2022 8:59 PM Katie Greathouse

A crash closed part of Highway 124 north of Columbia on Monday night.

School safety investigation: Moberly, Eldon and New Bloomfield districts

August 24, 2022 5:19 AM Sarah Higgins

ABC 17 News asked for 41 Mid-Missouri school districts’ security plans, maintenance records and expenses ahead of the 2022-2023 school year.

University of Missouri sees decline in sexual assault cases over the last 5 years

August 23, 2022 9:47 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri reported 121 sexual exploitation/misconduct/assault between 2020-2021, which is down from 162 in 2019-2020. According to its 2020- 2021 annual report from it’s Office for Civil Right and Title IX, there were 121 reported assaults. 15 – Non-consensual Sexual Intercourse18 – Sexual assault: Rape3 – Sexual Assault: Attempted Rape2