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Several departments respond to Montgomery County fire

December 8, 2020 11:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

Firefighters from multiple departments were sent to a fire at a Montgomery County trucking company Tuesday morning.

MoDOT plans work over next two weeks in Audrain and Montgomery County

November 19, 2020 9:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MACON, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT crews weather permitting will begin work on Interstate 70 in Montgomery County on Dec. 1-4. Traffic will be down to one lane between MM 176 and MM 178 between the hours of 7 p.m. and 7 a.m. each day. There will be 10 ft. width restriction in place while the work

MONDAY UPDATES: Local health department urges residents for a modified Thanksgiving

November 16, 2020 9:33 AM ABC 17 News Team

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One man involved in serious crash in Montgomery County

November 14, 2020 5:29 PM Sydney Olsen

One man received serious injuries in a crash in Montgomery County on Friday.

Thousands in eastern Mid-Missouri without power

November 13, 2020 1:17 PM Matt Ragsdale

Thousands of Ameren customers in the eastern portion of Mid-Missouri were without power Friday afternoon.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Camden County reports mid-Missouri leading 40th COVID-19 related death

November 12, 2020 8:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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New Florence man hurt in Monday motorcycle crash

November 10, 2020 1:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Highway Patrol says a New Florence man was hurt in a motorcycle crash on Interstate 70 East.

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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County reports new COVID-19 death

November 9, 2020 9:27 AM ABC 17 News Team

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FRIDAY UPDATES: Pettis and Cole County report 100+ new cases

November 6, 2020 8:36 AM ABC 17 News Team

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THURSDAY UPDATES: CPS dashboard reports 19 students positive with COVID-19

October 29, 2020 10:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Ameren plans solar facility in Montgomery County

October 29, 2020 7:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren Missouri announced plans to build the company’s largest solar facility in Montgomery County. Officials say the project will have thousands of solar panels installed near New Florence, Missouri at the six-megawatt solar facility. The company reports they are meeting demand from almost 2,000 new customer subscriptions to Ameren Missouri’s Community

Natural gas rates going up for Ameren Missouri customers

October 29, 2020 6:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Ameren Missouri natural gas customers will see rates going up under a filing that will take effect Sunday. Customers in mid-Missouri will see a rate increase of $.03 per Ccf (per hundred cubic feet) of natural gas. According to the release, Ameren reports up to 55% of its customers’ current natural

MONDAY UPDATES: Pettis County reports two COVID-19 related deaths; second highest number of deaths in mid-Missouri

October 26, 2020 6:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

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MONDAY UPDATES: Cole County and other Mid-Missouri provide new information during pandemic

October 19, 2020 9:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Governor Parson Appoints Judge Kelly C. Broniec to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District

October 19, 2020 7:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Gov. Mike Parson appointed Judge Kelly C. Broniec to the Missouri Court of Appeals, Eastern District. Judge Broniec will succeed Judge Roy L. Richter who retired in July. Judge Broniec holds a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from William Woods University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Missouri-Columbia

Ozark man arrested after stolen vehicle pursuit across multiple counties

October 16, 2020 8:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Callaway County Sheriff’s department arrested an Ozark man after a chase through multiple counties Friday morning. Officials say a Callaway County Sheriff’s Office (CCSO) deputy became involved in a vehicle pursuit initiated by the Missouri State Highway Patrol (MSHP) on US Highway 63 near the Boone-Callaway County line. As the pursuit

FRIDAY UPDATES: Nearly half of all ICU patients need a ventilator in Boone County

October 16, 2020 8:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Wellsville man dies in Thursday night wreck

October 16, 2020 10:36 AM Matt Ragsdale

The Missouri Highway State Highway Patrol said a Wellsville man is dead after a Thursday night wreck just outside of city limits.

Wellsville and Jonesburg to receive $160,000 USDA grant to purchase maintenance and public safety equipment

October 15, 2020 5:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The USDA is investing $160,688 to modernize maintenance and public safety equipment in Wellsville and Jonesburg. “Missouri’s rural residents deserve modern infrastructure, equipment, and public safety services in the communities they call home,” said Trump Administration Official State Director Case. “Under the leadership of President Trump and Agriculture Secretary Perdue, USDA

Mid-Missouri woman accused of killing her husband released from jail

October 2, 2020 11:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Mid-Missouri woman accused of killing her husband has been released from jail.