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New area code number announced for the 573 area code region

May 10, 2022 3:16 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The latest area code, 235, will soon be joining the current 573 area code in Missouri.

Health experts warning parents to double-check backseats as summer weather approaches

May 9, 2022 8:43 PM Kennedy Miller

Experts say dozens of children lose their lives each year after being left in a hot car.

State Tech to hold graduation for a record number of students

May 10, 2022 2:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

State Technical College of Missouri is hosting the commencement ceremony on Saturday for the record graduating class of 2022.

Sorrels Overpass in Columbia reopens

May 10, 2022 1:14 PM Matthew Sanders

The rebuilding of the Sorrels Overpass over Interstate 70 in Columbia is complete.

Charges filed against man accused of shooting out windows at Audrain Community Hospital

May 10, 2022 12:05 PM Zachary Farwell

The Audrain County Prosecutor’s Office charged Jeffrey W. Huntington, 56, Tuesday with felony counts of unlawful use of a weapon, armed criminal action and first-degree property damage.

Columbia superintendent gets raise in new contract

May 10, 2022 10:50 AM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Board of Education approved a new contract for Superintendent Brian Yearwood on Monday.

Power restored after outage hits nearly 5,000 Columbia customers

May 10, 2022 9:07 AM Matthew Sanders

Power outages stopped electric service to nearly 5,000 Columbia Water and Light customers Tuesday morning.

Columbia Board of Education votes to update seclusion and restraint policy

May 9, 2022 4:35 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia Board of Education is meeting Monday night to discuss an update to its seclusion and restraint policy.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you paying more for summer camp this year?

May 10, 2022 1:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

Prices for summer camps are up this year, according to national reports, as the cost of goods and services rises across the board.

Alabama corrections officer who escaped with inmate has died in hospital, sheriff says

May 9, 2022 4:56 PM CNN Newsource

Alabama fugitive Casey White and corrections officer Vicky White are in custody, and she is hospitalized with injuries sustained in a chase, authorities said Monday at 5 p.m. They were taken into custody after a chase in Evansville, Indiana, and their vehicle crashed, officials said.

House passed congressional map that splits Columbia

May 9, 2022 4:21 PM Hannah Falcon

Those living in Columbia may find themselves in a different U.S. Congressional district than their neighbors if a proposed map in the Missouri House of Representatives passes.

Columbia crash leaves vehicle on its roof

May 9, 2022 2:03 PM Matthew Sanders

A crash left a vehicle on its roof at Providence and Green Meadows roads Monday afternoon.

Summer camps being hit by inflation

May 9, 2022 11:54 AM Erika McGuire

The school year is coming to an end with children hanging up their backpacks and parents looking for summer programs to keep their children busy during the break.

Columbia Public Works issues lane restrictions on West Broadway due to concrete repair beginning Tuesday

May 9, 2022 5:41 PM Karl Wehmhoener

At 7 a.m. on Tuesday, Columbia Public Works crews will be performing concrete repairs to West Broadway between Westwood and Edgewood avenues.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 70 new COVID cases from over the weekend, 12 added to earlier days

May 9, 2022 4:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Airplane lands without landing gear at the Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport

May 9, 2022 4:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CAMDENTON, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday morning at 9:05, the Mid-County Fire Protection District responded to the Camdenton Memorial Lake Regional Airport for an aircraft that had an issue with the land gear while landing, there was no fire, and no one was injured. Firefighters on scene report finding a twin-engine aircraft sitting on the runway

University of Missouri to replace oaks on Francis Quadrangle

May 9, 2022 1:25 PM Matthew Sanders

Fifteen trees more than 70 years old will be removed and replaced from the Francis Quadrangle at the University of Missouri starting this month.

Columbia Board of Education to discuss contract for summer feeding program at Douglass Park

May 9, 2022 8:54 AM Zachary Farwell

The Columbia Board of Education could approve a contract for a summer feeding program at Monday night’s meeting.

Investigators locate person of interest in Pulaski County homicide investigation

May 9, 2022 7:21 AM Zachary Farwell

PULASKI COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: The Pulaski County Sheriff’s Office said late Monday morning that the person of interest was found dead in South Carolina late Sunday. ORIGINAL: Investigators have located a man that’s a person of interest in a Pulaski County homicide investigation. Deputies and the Fort Leonard Wood Military Criminal Division (CID) responded

Police arrest man accused of shooting out windows at Audrain Community Hosptial

May 9, 2022 9:26 AM Zachary Farwell

Police have arrested a Mexico, Missouri man accused of shooting out windows at Audrain Community Hospital.