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Camden County Sheriff’s Dept. confirm human remains found

October 22, 2021 3:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Camden County Sheriff’s Department is investigating the possible discovery of human remains in the Linn Creek area.

MoDOT awards contract for replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge

October 22, 2021 1:07 PM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) has awarded a contract for the replacement of the North Sorrels Overpass Drive bridge over Interstate 70 west of Columbia. According to MoDOT, Emery Sapp and Sons, Inc. received the contract after the company submitted a low bid of $1,038,857. The department closed the 63-year-old

Mid-Missouri pharmacies giving newly authorized coronavirus booster shots

October 22, 2021 11:48 AM Joushua Blount

Hy-Vee said late Thursday that eligible individuals can get the COVID-19 booster shot from Moderna or Johnson & Johnson at the regional supermarket chain’s locations in Mid-Missouri. Hy-Vee has locations in Columbia, Jefferson City and Osage Beach.

Judge bars cameras from hearings in Joseph Elledge case

October 22, 2021 5:30 AM Ben Fein

Media coverage of these pre-trial hearings was actually the topic of conversation today.

University of Missouri conduct history shows pattern of bad behavior among fraternities

October 22, 2021 12:28 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of fraternities at the University of Missouri over the last four years have violated the school’s standard conduct. From alcohol distribution violations to hazing violations and most recently, COVID-19 policy violations, the university has decided to sanction many of the fraternities as a consequence of violating the policies. According to the

University of Missouri removes Phi Gamma Delta’s recognition pending appeal

October 22, 2021 5:34 PM Matthew Sanders

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will remove its recognition of Phi Gamma Delta, the organization at the center of MU’s suspension of fraternity activities, pending appeal, according to an email sent to the campus. The university on Friday found the fraternity responsible for multiple violations of MU conduct codes, Vice Chancellor for Student

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports lowest number of active cases since July 2

October 22, 2021 7:31 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

No one hurt in northeast Columbia mobile home fire

October 22, 2021 4:47 PM Matthew Sanders

The Columbia Fire Department said in a tweet at about 4:30 p.m. that firefighters were sent to 3916 Brown Station Road. The post showed images of a mobile home with smoke pouring out the doors and windows and extensive damage.

SportsZone Football Friday game of the week preview: Hannibal vs. Battle

October 21, 2021 11:02 AM Nathalie Jones

Watch the game replay in the player below. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Battle Spartans will look to hand Hannibal its first loss in the final game of the regular season on Friday night. You can watch the game live on KZOU over the air channel 17.3 at 7 p.m. Here is a look at other

Jefferson City drivers asked to avoid Southwest Boulevard and Cedar Hill Road due to fire

October 22, 2021 6:32 AM Zachary Farwell

According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, crews were called out to the multi-family home in the 1700 block of Southwest Boulevard around 5:45 a.m.

COU flights among hundreds canceled due to Skywest Airlines technical issues

October 22, 2021 7:37 AM Josie Anglin

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Skywest Airlines is having to cancel flights due to technical issues. Skywest Airlines confirmed it had to cancel 608 flights Thursday night and at least 217 flights that were scheduled for Friday. Media relations for American Airlines confirmed these technical issues also impacted the Columbia Regional Airport as well. COU had to

Fulton man hurt after rollover crash on Route UU in Boone County

October 22, 2021 6:08 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Fulton, Missouri man was hurt after a rollover crash on Route UU Thursday night. The crash happened just after 8:40 p.m. near River Oaks Road in Boone County, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Jeffrey A. Skidmore, 30, went off of the side of the road after

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do Greek organizations have a place on college campuses?

October 22, 2021 2:05 AM ABC 17 News Team

Colleges and universities across the country are grappling with what to do about fraternities and sororities amid continuing reports of hazing and alcohol poisoning, sometimes ending in death. MU has suspended all fraternity activities after a report of alcohol poisoning on Wednesday.

Jefferson City Parks Department looking to expand Washington and Ellis-Porter Park

October 21, 2021 10:54 PM Kennedy Miller

The Jefferson City Department of Parks & Recreation & Forestry is looking to reshape Washington Park and the Botanical Gardens at Elis-Porter Park.

Downtown Columbia bars quiet as fraternity activities suspended at University of Missouri

October 22, 2021 12:01 AM Hannah Falcon

Thursday night was cold and quiet in Downtown Columbia. Students stayed in, either to avoid the cold or avoid breaking new protocols.

Mistrial declared in Cole County murder trial

October 21, 2021 9:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Cole County jury has declared a mistrial in the case against Devin Schrimpf.

Jefferson City police arrest man for allegedly stealing catalytic converters

October 21, 2021 9:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jefferson City police arrested a man after an investigation into the theft of catalytic converters at commuter parking lots in north Jefferson City.

Bankers and state officials express concern over IRS Proposal

October 21, 2021 4:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri bankers and Missouri Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick voiced concerns about an Internal Revenue Service (IRS) latest proposal requiring financial institutions to turn over financial account information for accounts with inflows or outflows totaling more than $10,000. “This proposal is the Biden Administration’s latest attempt at blatant government overreach and, like so

Phi Gamma Delta’s MU chapter hit with hazing violation last semester, alcohol violation in August

October 21, 2021 11:37 AM Zach Boetto

Phi Gamma Delta, the fraternity at the center of the University of Missouri’s suspension of fraternity activities across campus, was hit with a hazing violation in the spring 2021 semester and an alcohol violation in August.

Dental records show remains found at Carlton Reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, FBI says

October 21, 2021 4:53 PM CNN Newsource

The FBI’s Denver office said Thursday that remains found in a Florida nature reserve are those of Brian Laundrie, who went missing last month. The FBI said dental records confirmed the identification.