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Gov. Parson unveils new addition to highway patrol crime lab

December 2, 2020 8:55 AM Matt Ragsdale

Missouri leaders including the governor are expected to unveil a new addition to the state highway patrol’s crime lab Wednesday morning.

Missouri state health director speaks on vaccine plan

December 1, 2020 10:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Missouri hopes to give its first doses of a coronavirus vaccine in a couple of weeks. The plan is to get the vaccine to front line health care workers first at more than a dozen sites across the state. State Health Director Dr. Randall Williams spoke about the plan, and how many people they hope

Missouri senators advance $1.2B virus aid package

December 1, 2020 8:44 PM Associated Press

COLUMBIA, Mo. (AP) — Missouri lawmakers are back at work after several tested positive for the coronavirus, which delayed a special session. Senators on Tuesday gave initial approval to a $1.2 billion coronavirus aid package. They also were scheduled to start debate on a new law that would prevent lawsuits against health care workers for

At tiny rural hospitals, weary doctors treat friends, family

December 1, 2020 3:07 PM Associated Press

MEMPHIS, Mo. (AP) — The coronavirus pandemic is devastating rural hospitals, including the tiny 25-bed facility in Memphis, Missouri. People come from six surrounding counties for basic care at Scotland County Hospital. No beds are available and nurses are often working 24 extra hours a week. Larger hospitals nearby are full, too, so it’s difficult

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 138 COVID-19 related deaths to state dashboard

November 30, 2020 7:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Trial set for man accused of keeping wife’s body in freezer

November 30, 2020 9:52 PM Associated Press

SPRINGFIELD, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri man accused of keeping his wife’s body in the freezer for years will go on trial next November. Larry Dinwiddie, of Marshfield, is charged with killing his wife in 2015 and hiding her body in the freezer. During a hearing Monday, Dinwiddie’s trial was scheduled for Nov. 29, 2021.

Pressure mounts on Congress to help struggling Americans as Covid-19 surges

November 30, 2020 3:13 PM CNN

(CNN) — With federal health officials meeting this week to make crucial decisions about who they will recommend to get the coronavirus vaccine first, pressure is mounting on Congress to step back into the governing role that they have abdicated and strike an agreement not only on the expiring aid for struggling Americans, but also

Official: St. Louis area in ‘crisis mode’ as virus surges

November 30, 2020 3:07 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis County Executive Sam Page says the county is in crisis mode as COVID-19 cases continues to rise and hospitals strain to treat patients. During a briefing Monday, Page repeated earlier warnings that the area’s hospitals could run out of intensive care beds sometime this week. He also said the

Health officials prepare for increase in COVID-19 testing after holiday weekend

November 30, 2020 11:52 AM Zola Crowder

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Area health officials are preparing an increase in COVID-19 testing after families gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving. A spokesperson for University of Missouri Health Care, Eric Maze, said testing over the holiday weekend was similar to previous weekends, however, Monday’s are typically the busiest day of the week for testing. “On Friday the

Police: Teen suspected in carjacking killed by car owner

November 30, 2020 10:15 AM Associated Press

Police in suburban St. Louis say a 14-year-old boy suspected in an attempted carjacking has been shot to death by the car’s owner.

Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City returns to in-person classes after Thanksgiving break.

Some local schools return to in-person learning, others go virtual after Thanksgiving break

November 30, 2020 4:51 AM Zach Boetto

Some local school districts are returning to in-person learning, post-Thanksgiving break.

No injuries were reported after a car crashed into a house on Southridge Drive on Saturday.

Car crashes into house in Columbia

November 29, 2020 12:13 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) There are no reported injuries after a car crashed into a house in Columbia Saturday night. Firefighters examine the damage after a car crashed into a house in Columbia Saturday night. The Columbia Police Department was called to the 3700 block of Southridge Drive around 11:15 p.m. after receiving calls for a

The Missouri health department reported a jump in over 2,000 cases of COVID-19 Saturday.

SATURDAY UPDATES: State health department reports jump in cases

November 28, 2020 10:30 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 9:00 P.M.: The Chariton County Healthy Center reported 24 new COVID-19 cases Saturday. There have been 454 cases of the virus in the county. On Saturday, 115 were active. UPDATE 4:30 P.M.: The Howard County Sheriff’s Department posted to its Facebook page Saturday saying the jail is temporarily closed. The post

Authorities respond to a vehicle fire on South Highway 63 in Columbia

Authorities shut down Highway 63 after multi-vehicle crash

November 28, 2020 10:23 AM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Authorities shut down South Highway 63 near Highway AB due to a multi-vehicle crash Saturday morning. BCJC: Correction vehicle fire Northbound Highway 63 at Highway AB. Smoke creating a traffic hazard. Use caution, avoid area if possible.— Boone County Joint Communications (@BCJC911) November 28, 2020 Our crews saw three vehicles that looked

FRIDAY UPDATES: State reports falling hospital capacity; KC area tops 1,000 COVID-19 deaths

November 27, 2020 12:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

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THURSDAY UPDATES: The Blue Note postpones shows, citing coronavirus case rates

November 26, 2020 10:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: State of Missouri to offer free COVID-19 testing in Cole, Cooper and Saline County

November 25, 2020 9:52 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Judge refuse Missouri tenants request to halt evictions

November 25, 2020 9:56 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — A federal judge rejected a request to halt evictions after a tenants’ rights group in Missouri claimed Jackson County was violating a federal moratorium that aims to stop the spread of COVID-19 by preventing homelessness. The Kansas City Star reports the ruling Tuesday comes in the federal lawsuit filed by

Callaway County celebrates bicentennial

November 25, 2020 7:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Today marks the bicentennial of Callaway County. The county commission hosted a ceremony at the county courthouse this morning. A monument was dedicated for the 200 year anniversary. Boone and Cole counties celebrated their bicentennials earlier this month. Callaway County was organized in 1820 and was named after Captain James Callaway who

Missouri metros crack down on restaurant virus rule breakers

November 25, 2020 3:00 PM Associated Press

Missouri’s two largest metropolitan areas are cracking down on restaurants that violate rules designed to stem the spread of the coronavirus.