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Jefferson City Council approves over $5.1 million in ARPA funding

August 1, 2022 9:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The city council of Jefferson City approved over $5.1 million in ARPA funding for various projects across the city.

MONDAY UPDATE: Boone County reports nearly 100 new COVID cases from over the weekend

August 1, 2022 4:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

US kills al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in drone strike in Afghanistan

August 1, 2022 4:45 PM CNN Newsource

Watch the speech in the player below. Watch President Biden’s comments live in the player above. By Kevin Liptak, Kylie Atwood, Natasha Bertrand and Donald Judd (CNN) — The United States killed al Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri in a drone strike, according to multiple sources familiar with the matter. Zawahiri, who just turned 71 years

Officer recovering after being run over by a car: suspect jailed

August 1, 2022 6:18 PM Erika McGuire

A Mexico, Mo. man is behind bars after he is accused of driving while intoxicated and running over a Mexico Public Safety Officer.

New congressional map will be reflected on Tuesday’s primary ballots

August 1, 2022 6:07 PM Hannah Falcon

Tuesday’s primary election will be the first time voters will see the new U.S. congressional districts reflected on their ballots.

Suspects in custody after allegedly stealing $80,000 worth of tools from Rocheport Bridge construction site

August 1, 2022 5:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two men that allegedly stole $80,000 worth of tools and other items from the Missouri River Bridge Construction site on June 1 are now in the custody of the Cooper County Sheriff’s Office.

Colorado man charged with drug trafficking after traffic stop in Camden County

August 1, 2022 3:53 PM Karl Wehmhoener

On Saturday night, a Camden County Sheriff’s deputy pulled over a vehicle in Macks Creek that led to a 130 pounds of marijuana being seized.

Mizzou football begins position battles on day one of fall camp

August 1, 2022 2:38 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team kicked off the 2022 edition of fall camp on Monday morning, as the battles for starting spots begin. You can watch extended highlights from the first day of fall camp in the video player below. https://youtu.be/Pgmnv_pKaxE “I’ve been practicing some of my dad jokes most of the summer

Task Force 1 gets Kentucky mission assignment

August 1, 2022 11:24 AM Matthew Sanders

An urban search and rescue team based in Columbia has received its first assignment in flood-ravaged eastern Kentucky.

Driver hurt after train hits tanker in Mexico

August 1, 2022 9:34 AM Zachary Farwell

A Belleville, Illinois, man was hurt after a slow-moving train hit a semi-truck tanker in Mexico over the weekend.

Minor injuries reported in Saline County helicopter crash

August 1, 2022 10:06 AM Matthew Sanders

A helicopter pilot walked away with only minor injuries after a crash Sunday in Saline County.

MoDOT to temporarily close Katy Trail near Rocheport due to bridge construction

August 1, 2022 5:37 AM Joushua Blount

ROCHEPORT, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT plans to temporarily close part of a popular trail near Rocheport on Monday. The department will close the Katy Trail between 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. due to the construction of the new bridges over the Missouri River. During the trail closure, workers plan to pour the final supports for the

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Congress act to lower prescription drug prices

August 1, 2022 3:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Senate Democrats have won a key vote from Joe Manchin on the Inflation Reduction Act.

Mizzou football set to begin fall camp on Monday

July 31, 2022 5:48 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team will begin preparations for the 2022 season on Monday, as fall camp will kick off in the morning. The Tigers, for the second year in a row, come into camp with a quarterback battle on their hands. Sophomore Brady Cook, redshirt freshman Tyler Macon, freshman Sam Horn, and

Last day for the public to provide feedback to MoDOT for I-70 in Boone County

July 31, 2022 5:43 AM Joushua Blount

BOONE COUNTY,Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday is the last day for community members to give MoDOT their input on alternative improvements they are considering for I-70 and the I-70/ U.S. Route 63 Connector. Those road changes would happen to the 18 miles of I-70, East of route BB at exit 115 to East of Route Z at exit 133 here in Boone County. The

Missouri Task Force 1 deployed to Kentucky to help after historic flooding

July 31, 2022 7:29 AM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force 1 headed to Kentucky Saturday evening to help with historical flooding aftermath that happened in the eastern part of the state, that killed at least 25 people. A division of the Boone County Fire Protection District was deployed by the Federal Emergency Management Agency. A team of 45 crew

Columbia Police investigating shooting at Douglass Park

July 30, 2022 8:33 PM Hannah Falcon

Columbia Police are investigating a shooting at Douglass Park Saturday around 8 p.m.

Missouri State Highway Patrol recovers boater’s body following crash

July 30, 2022 2:46 PM Hannah Falcon

The driver of a boat on Lake of the Ozarks died Friday evening, according to a crash report from Missouri State Highway Patrol.

Break Time resumes sales of unleaded fuel at seven Mid-Missouri locations

July 30, 2022 11:07 AM Erika McGuire

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A spokesperson for MFA Oil Company said it resolved the unleaded fuel issues at its Break Time gas stations and sales of unleaded fuel resumed. Sales of unleaded fuel were put to a halt after a fuel mix-up caused Break Time to partially shut down seven locations. An investigation revealed fuel

Mid-Missourians peacefully demonstrate for spiritual freedom in China

July 30, 2022 7:33 PM Hannah Falcon

A group of Mid-Missouri residents held a banner-signing event at the Columbia Farmer’s Market Saturday morning calling for the freedom of Falun Gong.