Missouri Archives

Democratic Senate candidate Kunce wants to help change power structure

July 29, 2022 11:55 AM Kennedy Miller

Lucas Kunce, a 13-year Marine Corps veteran and Democrat running for U.S. Senate, says he’s confident about his chances of victory.

Prosecutors charge man in connection with burglary and car thefts in Cole County

July 28, 2022 7:03 PM Kennedy Miller

On Thursday, a Cole County prosecutor charged a man in connection with a burglary and car thefts.

Multiple rescues reported amid flooding in St. Louis

July 28, 2022 4:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple agencies are reporting vehicles stalling and people trapped due to rising flood water in St. Louis. TRAFFIC ALERT: The following intersections/roads are now also closed: Goodfellow from Natural Bridge to Goodfellow Pl., Compton/Chouteau, Compton/Laclede, Vandeventer/Page, Skinker/Hodiamont, Forest Park/Kingshighway, Olive/Taylor, and Hwy 64 near Kingshighway. #STL— St. Louis, MO Police (@SLMPD)

Recreational marijuana use vote in Missouri still in limbo as petitions counted

July 27, 2022 5:57 PM Kennedy Miller

Election authorities are still trying to figure out if Missourians will vote on recreational marijuana this year but the group behind the ballot measure says it hopes to know within the next couple of weeks.

Flooded roads in Montgomery County expected to remain closed overnight

July 26, 2022 8:53 AM ABC 17 News Team

Part of Business 54 in Mexico was closed Tuesday afternoon because of continued flooding from overnight and morning rains.

Heavy rain and high humidity could lead to an increase in mosquitoes and ticks in Mid-Missouri

July 26, 2022 4:47 PM Kennedy Miller

The Department of Conservation also plays a role in preventing the widespread tick and mosquito bites here in Missouri.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Missouri state profile report shows cases up over 19% compared to the previous week

July 26, 2022 4:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Record rain leads to rescues in St. Louis area; Task Force 1 standing by

July 26, 2022 6:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

ST. CHARLES, Mo. (KMIZ) Record rainfall led to water rescues and closed roads Tuesday morning in the St. Louis area. The rainfall closed major roads including part of Interstate 70 in St. Charles County and led to rescuers evacuating residents in boats in some areas. Lanes were closed in both directions near Mid Rivers Mall

Greitens hopes outsider politics will win another statewide race

July 26, 2022 5:14 PM Hannah Falcon

ABC 17 looked into the campaign of Republican hopeful Eric Greitens to find out his vision for Missouri.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you concerned about the recent uptick in COVID cases across Mid-Missouri and the state?

July 25, 2022 2:28 AM ABC 17 News Team

On Friday, the state of Missouri reported 13,180 new coronavirus cases for the week of July 14 through July 20, with over 1,000 patients hospitalized. Across the state, there are 47 communities, including Boone, Callaway, Pettis, Morgan and Saline County, that are considered to have a high COVID community level. Are you concerned about the recent uptick

Two women were taken to the university hospital in serious condition following a crash in Audrain County

July 23, 2022 9:19 PM Kennedy Miller

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ.) On Saturday, two women were taken to the University Hospital in Columbia following a three-vehicle crash in Audrain County. According to The Missouri State Highway Patrol, 29-year-old, Ciera Graves of Springfield was traveling down Southbound in a 2011 Toyota Prius, on MO 19 at Young Street in Ladonia. Reports show, that

Drought causes concern for agriculture

July 22, 2022 3:38 PM Hannah Falcon

Over half of Missouri is in a drought, and one the state’s biggest industries, agriculture, is suffering the most.

FRIDAY UPDATES: 29 COVID patients in Boone County hospitals; 58 new cases

July 22, 2022 5:14 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Missouri governor issues drought emergency aid for farmers, ranchers

July 21, 2022 11:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does the drought emergency worry you?

July 22, 2022 2:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson signed an executive order to put emergency drought response into action. Parson said farmers and ranchers are the most impacted, but every Missourian may see the impact. “I think as far as for the individuals thinking about running out of water, I don’t think we’re at that stage to be able to

House Select Committee hearing highlights Sen. Hawley’s actions on Jan. 6

July 21, 2022 10:25 PM CNN Newsource

Security footage from January 6th shows Senator Josh Hawley fleeing the mob, hours
after he pumped his first in the air to show his support

NTSB releases preliminary report about deadly Amtrak derailment in Chariton County

July 21, 2022 2:01 PM Zachary Farwell

The NTSB has released its preliminary report about last month’s deadly Amtrak derailment near Mendon, Missouri.

Missouri unemployment rate hits record low

July 20, 2022 8:05 PM ABC 17 News Team

The unemployment rate in Missouri for the month of June was the lowest seasonally adjusted rate since 1976.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri sheriffs give concealed carry permit holder records if the FBI requests them?

July 20, 2022 12:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Several Missouri county sheriffs are worried about an alleged FBI request for concealed carry permit holder records.

Several Missouri sheriffs say they refuse to handover concealed carry documents if asked by the FBI

July 19, 2022 3:42 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ.) Several Missouri county sheriffs are worried about an alleged FBI request for concealed carry permit holder records. The requests allegedly state that Missouri County Sheriffs’ offices will need to hand over concealed carry permit holder records to the FBI. However, Capt. Brian Leer, who works at the Boone County Sheriff’s Office, says it’s never