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UM Board of Curators set to take action on current mask policy

September 12, 2021 4:31 AM Ben Fein

The UM Board of Curators is set to meet on Zoom at 4 p.m. on Monday, to discuss the system’s current mask policy.

One man has serious injuries after a single-car crash in Morgan County

September 11, 2021 6:54 PM Chanel Porter

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) One man has serious injuries after he ran off the road in Morgan County. Joshua Howard, 29 of Colorado, was traveling in Morgan County on Route P 200 feet east of Old Eight Rd. when he traveled off the right side of the roadway and overturned. Missouri State Highway Patrol responded

Man in critical condition after crash in Howard County

September 11, 2021 6:20 PM Chanel Porter

HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A pedestrian was seriously injured after being hit by a car in Howard County Friday. David Moore, 67, of Fayette, was walking against traffic on Lucky Street when he was hit by a vehicle. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says, 20-year-old Cayley Hollon was traveling westbound on Lucky Street

SATURDAY UPDATES: 2,000 new Covid-19 cases along with 2,000 Missourians in the hospital with the virus

September 11, 2021 6:12 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 11.3% on Saturday, The change in positivity comes along with 2,029 additional confirmed cases bringing the total to 649,364 since the start of pandemic. Health officials also recorded 732 new probable cases with a total number of 134,522 antigen test results being positive. Thirteen new

Columbia Fire Department comments on the passing of former Columbia Fire Chief William Markgraf

September 11, 2021 3:36 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Retired Fire Chief William “Bill” H. Markgraf, 84, of Columbia, passed away unexpectedly at home on Sept. 10. Markgraf worked for the City of Columbia as Chief of the Columbia Fire Department for 23 years from 1988 to 2011. “Chief Markgraf helped make the Columbia Fire Department what it is today,” said City

5th annual State Fire Marshal 9/11 Memorial Stair Climb to raise money

September 11, 2021 1:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

In remembrance, climbers will wear lanyards with the names and photographs of each of the 343 firefighters who perished at the World Trade Center.

Missouri’s Office of Homeland Security suffers $40 million in budget cuts since its post-9/11 height

September 9, 2021 5:41 PM Molly Stawinoga

Missouri was the first state to create an Office of Homeland Security following the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Though it continues to protect Missourians in 2021, its budget has dropped from nearly $47 million in 2005 to less than $8 million in FY 2020.

9/11 memorial semi-trailer comes to the Capitol in Jefferson City

September 10, 2021 10:56 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday, World Memorial Foundation brought a 40-foot semi-trailer to Jefferson City that carries different pieces that honor all the heroes from 9/11 20 years ago. It was an emotional day for many people who stopped by Jefferson City to honor our fallen heroes. Debra Cameron is one of the many people who

City of Columbia and University of Missouri host Patriot Day ceremony

September 11, 2021 9:44 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The University of Missouri and the City of Columbia are hosting a ceremony on the 20th anniversary of nearly 3,000 killed in the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks.

Jefferson City’s ‘Patriot Day’ to host events honoring 9/11 victims

September 11, 2021 4:07 AM Ben Fein

efferson City’s two day celebration, ‘Patriot Day’ has events scheduled throughout the weekend honoring those who lost their lives on September 11th.

SportsZone Football Friday 2021: Week 3 scores and highlights

September 10, 2021 5:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

You can watch the game of the week, Capital City at Hickman, replay in the player below. Here are the scores from Week 3 of area high school football. Capital City (7) at Hickman (26) FHelias (35) at Battle (22) F Rock Bridge (49) at Jefferson City (34) F Boonville (40) at Southern Boone (14)

Autopsies ordered after double homicide in Miller County

September 10, 2021 9:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Autopsies have been scheduled next week for the victims of a Miller County homicide. On Wednesday, investigators found Pam and Daniel Stephan dead inside their home. Officials say the results of their autopsies might not be available for several weeks. J.T. McLean is suspected in their deaths. Investigators say he stole

MU Health Care breaks ground on new facility in Boonville

September 10, 2021 6:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care broke ground Friday on a multi-specialty clinic in Boonville. The clinic will improve access to medical care in Cooper County. The clinic will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care providers and physical therapy services, among other things. The Pinnacle Regional Hospital closed in February 2020. Shortly

Military enlistment increases in years following 9/11 attacks

September 10, 2021 10:50 AM Deborah Kendrick

Twenty years ago 2,996 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that would eventually launch America into its longest war.

The football field at Battle High School

Principal: Battle High School threats not credible

September 10, 2021 4:54 PM Matthew Sanders

“Yesterday we were alerted to a number of rumors going around regarding tonight’s home football game,” Principal Adam Taylor wrote in a letter to parents. “The rumors included a possible safety threat at the event.

Fingerprints, DNA taken from McLean in multi-state death investigation

September 10, 2021 1:12 PM Lucas Geisler

The Sioux City Police Department took the evidence from J.T. McLean’s body on Thursday, according to a search warrant obtained by ABC 17 News. The inventory lists just the fingerprints and DNA swabs.

Jefferson City man admits guilt in shooting cases

September 10, 2021 1:09 PM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty earlier this week to charges in five cases, including admitting to a role in two shootings. According to the Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Jaquan Whirley pleaded guilty on Wednesday to felony counts of receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, first-degree assault, second-degree accessory to robbery,

Missouri Chamber of Commerce opposes Biden’s vaccine plan, says it raises more questions than answers

September 10, 2021 12:42 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry voiced its opposition to President Joe Biden’s vaccine plan on the basis that it takes away businesses’ freedom of choice.

Woman charged in murder-for-hire plot tests positive for THC while out on bond

September 10, 2021 11:19 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A Camden County woman charged in a murder-for-hire plot tested positive for THC while out on bond in August.

Patriot Day to kick off Friday to honor those who lost their lives 20 years ago

September 10, 2021 7:18 AM Zola Crowder

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the 20 year anniversary of 9/11 approaches, many people are preparing to honor those that lost their lives on that tragic day. Here in Mid-Missouri the two-day Patriot Day event starts Friday with events lasting through Saturday. The motorcade, which consisted of patriot motorcycle riders and first responders escorting the