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Missing Boone County man’s family seeks answers 10 years later

September 15, 2021 2:16 PM Joushua Blount

Wednesday marks 10 years since a Harrisburg man disappeared under suspicious circumstances.

Boone County lawyers ask commission to move courthouse murals

September 15, 2021 4:31 PM Lucas Geisler

The effort spearheaded by Rusty Antel and Gary Oxenhandler asks the county commission to take out murals placed on the landings of the courthouse steps. The lawyers say the depictions in some of them of people being whipped and hanged sends the wrong message to people either visiting the courthouse or defending themselves in a criminal case.

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services assistant director says outside counties are contributing to the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Boone.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County to update information hub Thursday morning

September 15, 2021 5:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting that today’s update will be posted Thursday morning. Boone County ranks seventh in the state with the most coronavirus cases in total volume in the past week. Cases are down 14.5% on the week. The county has a 8.4% positive test rate, according to the Missouri

University of Missouri's Campus on 9/18/20

Mizzou reports incidents of community members being harassed with racist and homophobic slurs

September 15, 2021 4:40 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Office for Civil Rights & Title IX are investigating reports of individuals harassing community members with racist and homophobic slurs in and around campus. On the evening of Sept. 6, officers responded to a report of people in a truck yelling inappropriate comments near Hitt Street and University

SUV crashes into Boone County Fire Protection District headquarters

September 15, 2021 2:01 PM Zachary Farwell

At least one person was taken to a hospital Wednesday afternoon after an SUV crashed into the Boone County Fire Protection District headquarters.

Lawmakers, witnesses say Biden’s vaccine plan will harm industry

September 15, 2021 3:57 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri House Judiciary Committee heard testimony Wednesday from witnesses representing prominent industries who lamented the harm they say President Joe Biden’s vaccine plan will cause employers.

Man charged with deadly lake shooting appears in court

September 15, 2021 11:23 AM Leila Mitchell

A Hickory County man charged in connection with a deadly shooting at the Lake of the Ozarks appeared in court Wednesday morning.

Boone County prosecutor to dismiss murder case against JT McLean

September 15, 2021 9:38 AM Lucas Geisler

Boone County Prosecutor Dan Knight told ABC 17 News on Wednesday that he plans to dismiss the case against JT McLean. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office sent a notice on Tuesday that McLean had died last week.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Columbia man treated for serious injuries after moped crash

September 15, 2021 6:25 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was treated for serious injuries Tuesday night after a moped crash north of Columbia. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened around 6:30 p.m. on northbound Highway 63 north of Calvert Hill Road. Troopers said William V. Barnhart, 66, was thrown from the moped after

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support the Columbia Board of Education’s mask vote?

September 15, 2021 2:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Education voted Monday night to extend the district’s coronavirus response plan, which includes a mandate that everyone wears a mask indoors.

Miller County search warrant reveals details in double homicide

September 14, 2021 10:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Court documents reveal more about the circumstances around a Miller County double homicide that occurred around Sept. 8. Court documents show deputies found one person shot in the back of the head at home in Kaiser. Deputies also found a motorcycle, helmet and a bag in the woods behind the home, according

Columbia Public Schools not alone in severe bus driver shortage

September 14, 2021 11:41 AM Joushua Blount

CPS Superintendent Brian Yearwood outlined the shortage during a presentation about the district and the coronavirus pandemic during a Columbia Board of Education meeting.

MSHP readies extra troopers ahead of Lake of the Ozarks Bikefest

September 14, 2021 4:01 PM Zach Boetto

Osage Beach, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says it will have additional staff in the lake area for increased traffic ahead of Bikefest. The five-day event will take place from Wednesday to Sunday. The Bagnell Dam will be closed for MoDOT repairs this year, but Bagnell Dam Strip businesses will remain open. Heather

Jefferson City man indicted on multiple charges of sex crimes against children

September 14, 2021 9:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man was indicted on multiple charges of attempted enticement of a child and sexual misconduct involving a child under 15.

Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee continues to work to stop racial disparity

September 14, 2021 7:38 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee met Tuesday evening to break down data on traffic stops, find explanations on why racial disparities are happening, and try to work past them. According to the data from the Missouri Attorney General’s Annual report on traffic stops, Black drivers in Missouri were pulled over

TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri remains in the red zone; state profile report shows new cases down 10%

September 14, 2021 6:18 AM Zachary Farwell

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

Couple gives $450,000 to MU to support student success and entrepreneurship

September 14, 2021 6:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Robert and Shelly Griggs announce a $450,000 gift to support student entrepreneurs, increasing their total commitment to more than $1.16 million.

WATCH REPLAY: Mizzou football defensive coordinator, players take questions

September 14, 2021 4:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou football defensive coordinator Steve Wilks and several players will answer questions at a news conference Tuesday afternoon.

Boone County hospitals continue to deal with high ICU patient numbers

September 14, 2021 2:16 PM Lucas Geisler

The high number of people in ICUs causes hospitals to send patients to other health care facilities or have them wait in units not fully equipped for intensive care. MU Health Care reported 69 people in its ICU on Tuesday, with 15 of them positive with COVID-19. UM System President Mun Choi reported on Monday that the ICUs at MU Health Care hospitals were 100% full.

Fired Jefferson City educator argues file sharing didn’t violate federal law

September 14, 2021 4:30 AM Meghan Drakas

Tammy Ferry, a former tenured instructional technology teacher with the Jefferson City School District, was fired from the district in 2019 after transferring thousands of documents onto her personal Google account.