Former Ashland police chief now working at Missouri Capitol
Woolford was a longtime police chief in Ashland before he was removed from office and suspended in February by the city’s former mayor.
Continue ReadingWoolford was a longtime police chief in Ashland before he was removed from office and suspended in February by the city’s former mayor.
Continue ReadingJefferson City police say one man was arrested Tuesday night after authorities initiated multiple chases for the person.
Continue ReadingThe University of Missouri System Board of Curators approved a proposal to build a new children’s hospital Thursday morning.
Continue ReadingJEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Gov. Mike Parson asked state residents to wear masks and get the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. He followed up the call to Missourians by saying masks and the vaccine won’t be mandated. Parson did release a statewide public health warning, which outlines new guidance for local communities to
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police have begun investigating a disturbance involving a machete on the 1500 block of Paris. According to crews on scene, multiple police cars are in the area and crime scene tape is up around a residence. Police told an ABC 17 News crew that they responded to a call of smoke
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Continue ReadingColumbia Public Works and Boone County Road and Bridge have been preparing for winter weather and the work that comes along with it.
Continue ReadingAs COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations continue to rise, mid-Missouri health officials are pleading with residents to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday safely.
Continue ReadingUPDATE 6:30 P.M.: Jefferson City Police report the suspect law enforcement had been looking is now in custody. JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County law enforcement is in a manhunt searching for a suspect on the 3000 block of Route T according to Sheriff John Wheeler. According to Jefferson City Police social media, the suspect
Continue ReadingWhile some jobs can be moved remote, law enforcement officers have to be out in the field. Lieutenant David Williams with the Jefferson City Police said this is something they have been dealing with since the beginning of the pandemic.
Continue ReadingCOLUMUBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) MoDOT is reporting Interstate 70 is closed at mile marker 130. ⚠️ I-70 EB TRAFFIC ALERT ⚠️I-70 EB at 130MM is closed due to a vehicle fire. Expect delay's or seek alternate route. pic.twitter.com/x1gJ5MYzu8— MoDOT Central District (@MoDOT_Central) November 18, 2020 According to an ABC 17 News crew on scene a fire
Continue ReadingA news conference about the advancement is being held at the hospital at 10 a.m. Wednesday morning.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Electric Cooperative is busy restoring power after outages hit members north and east of Columbia. The utility’s online outage map showed more than 2,000 members without power Wednesday afternoon in outages that include the Shaw, Stephens and Prathersville areas. More than 4,600 lost power at the outage’s peak. The power was
Continue ReadingThe president of Columbia College will step down at the beginning of December, citing a need to be with family in New York state as the COVID-19 pandemic continues.
Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri is the hub for a new research project aimed at understanding how the human body’s immune system responds to the virus that causes COVID-19 post-infection. Students, faculty and staff who have tested positive for the novel coronavirus in the past have been asked to participate in the study
Continue ReadingJefferson City police say multiple shots were fired but no one was arrested after a shooting at the Heritage Apartments Tuesday night.
Continue ReadingMid-Missouri troopers say two people were hurt and one other was arrested Tuesday afternoon after a DWI crash near the Midway exit on Interstate 70 East.
Continue ReadingSeveral hospitals ABC 17 News spoke with reported dozens of employees either quarantining because of possible exposure to the novel coronavirus or contracting the virus itself.
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Continue ReadingCOLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) According to Boone County probable cause statements obtained by ABC 17 News, the three inmates being housed at The Reality House all escaped the same way with one escaped on Saturday and two escaped on Monday. According to court documents, all three men – Lawrence Johnson, Jamale E. Marteen and Tyrone McClain
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