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Medical marijuana sales in Missouri begin

October 17, 2020 1:50 PM Sydney Olsen

The first legal sales of medical marijuana in Missouri began on Saturday between licensed dispensaries and qualified patients and caregivers.

University of Missouri homecoming celebrations underway

October 16, 2020 5:17 AM Brittany Wiley

Homecoming celebrations are underway at the University of Missouri, but look very different because of COVID-19.

Man arrested Wednesday for alleged child molestation over the summer

October 16, 2020 11:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A probable cause statement from Boone County reveals a child was molested allegedly during a time from July 5 and August 1. According to court documents, the investigation began on Wednesday after someone brought forth the allegations against Everett Roberson. During the investigation, a call was made to Roberson and police listened

Columbia man arrested on drug charges Oct. 13

October 16, 2020 11:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is charged with drug trafficking and drug possession after an October 13 arrest. A Boone County probable cause statement reveals Kennis Shepperd-Dickson was arrested at Boone County Jail. According to court documents, Columbia Police served a search warrant at a hotel on the 1600 block of North Providence. According

Statewide Speed Limit Enforcement Campaign ends this weekend

October 16, 2020 11:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers throughout Missouri should be mindful of speed limits as the weekend approaches. The Missouri Coalition for Roadway Safety announced a speed limit enforcement campaign that started on Oct. 10 and ends this Sunday. “Saving a few extra minutes on your commute is not worth the increased risk of being involved in

Probable cause statement reveals more information on Jefferson City shooting

October 16, 2020 10:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County probable cause statement reveals what witnesses say happened during a Wednesday morning shooting at a Jefferson City convenience store. According to the document, several witnesses heard multiple gunshots and saw the suspect, Xavies Parks, running from the scene of the shooting. Photo of Xavier Parks during early morning

Columbia Police respond to shots fired in southeast Columbia, no injuries reported

October 16, 2020 9:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police responded to a multiple shots fired calls in southeast Columbia near Juniper road Friday night. According to ABC 17 News on scene, multiple officers were on scene around 8:45, and cleared the scene around 9:05. I’m here at Juniper Drive in south Columbia after police responded to multiple shots fired

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

New Bloomfield middle and high schools to go online citing lack of substitute teachers

October 16, 2020 7:02 PM Connor Hirsch

In a press release, the superintendant Sarah Wisdom said it “considers the education and well-being of our students and staff to be of the utmost importance,” and that the move is because it believes the lack of substitutes would lessen the quality of education.

Mizzou football changes upcoming schedule due to COVID-19

October 16, 2020 5:41 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team has rearranged its schedule due to COVID-19 concerns in the SEC. PowerMizzou and the St. Louis Post-Dispatch first reported the news first. NEWS | SEC ANNOUNCES FOOTBALL SCHEDULE CHANGES🗓️ Oct. 24 – #Mizzou vs. UK🗓️ Oct. 31 – #Mizzou at UF🗓️ Dec. 12 – #Mizzou vs. VandyDetails ⤵️📰

Weather Alert Day: Tracking strong gusty winds and heightened fire danger today

October 16, 2020 3:25 PM Jessica Hafner

A Weather Alert Day has been issued ahead of strong, potentially damaging winds today. Despite expected warmer temperatures this afternoon, it will be tough to spend much time outside with strong gusty winds expected out of the southwest. A deep area of low pressure to our northwest will battle with high pressure to our southeast,

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

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

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Start of in-person class might help struggling Columbia Public Schools students catch up

October 16, 2020 4:31 PM Zola Crowder

All-online education has left some struggling academically as Columbia Public Schools elementary students return to classrooms.

University of Missouri Faculty Council approves motion to censure Chancellor Choi

October 16, 2020 10:59 AM Matthew Sanders

The motion rebukes MU Chancellor Mun Choi, saying he failed to read advice from a committee that recommends faculty promotion and tenure.

Route V to Close for Culvert Pipe Replacement in Howard County

October 16, 2020 3:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HOWARD COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT crews will replace a culvert pipe on Howard County Route V west of Armstrong next week. For the safety of travelers and workers on the road, Route V will be closed in both directions between County Road 263 and County Road 265 on Wednesday, October 21 from 8 a.m. until

MoDOT: Bridge work will temporarily impact traffic on Audrain County Route C

October 16, 2020 3:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MACON, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT crews will be performing bridge maintenance on Audrain County Route C. The road will be closed at Goodwater Creek, located between Audrain County Route CC and Audrain County Route T. The closure will be 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. each day. Motorists need to use alternate routes during these times. Remember

USDA invests more than $250,000 to support rural Missouri communities

October 16, 2020 3:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) USDA announced they are investing $254,621 in Rural Community Development Initiative (RCDI) grant funds to bolster rural housing, community programs, and economic development. “The USDA Rural Development RCDI program capitalizes on public/private partnerships to provide training and technical assistance that boosts the capacity of local groups to implement economic development plans,” said

Kansas City tops record for killings with 2 1/2 months left

October 16, 2020 3:06 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri’s largest city has reached an unwanted milestone — a new record for homicides in a year. Two people died in separate shootings Thursday in Kansas City, the 155th and 156th killings in 2020. The Kansas City Star reports that breaks the record set in 2017. The first shooting happened

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

Kansas City-area hospitals overwhelmed, turn away ambulances

October 16, 2020 3:01 PM Associated Press

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The surge in coronavirus cases and hospitalizations is so severe in the Kansas City area that some hospitals were forced at one point to refuse ambulances due to a lack of space. Officials at St. Luke’s Health System say eight hospitals, in both Missouri and Kansas, reported such high volumes

Man accused of 2015 Moniteau County murder sentenced to 25 years in prison

October 16, 2020 2:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

The man accused of a 2015 murder in Moniteau County was sentenced to 25 years in prison on Friday.