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Bridge work to close Highway 54/63 ramp in Jefferson City Wednesday for two weeks

September 21, 2022 5:53 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Transportation is set to close the Highway 54/63 interchange Wednesday, for approximately two weeks.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you feeling better about the economy?

September 21, 2022 2:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden said in a “60 Minutes” interview that aired Sunday that inflation is showing signs of easing.

City of Columbia explores transit service to Jefferson City

September 20, 2022 4:32 PM Leila Mitchell

The city of Columbia’s Public Transit Advisory Commission will meet Tuesday to discuss the city’s transit system and a possible new bus service between Columbia and Jefferson City.

Doctor: COVID-19 remains a real threat

September 20, 2022 4:17 PM Kennedy Miller

The president might have said the pandemic is over but this isn’t the time to forget how bad COVID-19 can be, a Boone Health doctor said Tuesday.

Missouri Senate approves initial income tax cut

September 20, 2022 9:51 PM Marina Diaz

First-round approval has been granted by Missouri senators for a proposed plan to cut individual income taxes.

One killed when house explodes near Vienna

September 20, 2022 7:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

A 58-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning when a house exploded near Vienna.

Former Boone County assistant prosecutor faces discipline for inappropriate messages, activities

September 20, 2022 2:44 PM Ethan Heinz

The Missouri Supreme Court will decide whether to suspend the license of a former Boone County assistant prosecutor after allegations of having inappropriate relationships with defendants and crime victims.

Lake of the Ozarks carjacking suspect in custody

September 20, 2022 4:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Pulaski County deputies on Tuesday arrested a man wanted for a Camden County carjacking.

Missouri Senate moves on compromise plan to cut income taxes

September 20, 2022 1:22 PM Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have given first-round approval to a plan to cut individual income taxes. Senators on Tuesday advanced a compromise bill. Republican Gov. Mike Parson called lawmakers back for a special session on tax cuts because of higher-than-unusual revenue growth this year. Parson wants lawmakers

WATCH: Drinkwitz holds weekly news conference ahead of Auburn game

September 20, 2022 11:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz took questions Tuesday coming off a home win over Abilene Christian.

Driver hurt after rollover crash in Benton County early Tuesday morning

September 20, 2022 12:21 PM Zachary Farwell

BENTON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is out of the hospital following a rollover crash in Benton County early Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash in the 26000 block of Highway B around 12:30 a.m. Troopers said the vehicle driven by 50-year-old Daniel K. Davis, of Lincoln, Missouri, rolled

Beyond Meat executive based in Columbia charged with biting a man in fight

September 20, 2022 9:54 AM Associated Press

A top executive at plant-based food company Beyond Meat has been charged with felony battery after a fight outside a college football game in which he was accused of biting a man’s nose.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you feel like the pandemic is over?

September 20, 2022 2:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden told “60 Minutes” in an interview that aired Sunday that the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

Jefferson City Council to discuss Capitol Avenue properties at meeting

September 19, 2022 7:46 PM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ.) The Jefferson City council meant on Monday night to discuss properties along Capitol Avenue. The Jefferson City council approved funding for 14 properties along East Capitol Avenue in April. The city says the homes are dangerous and need to be demolished if action is not taken. City council member Ryan Moehlman