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Two people taken to hospital after evening wreck in Columbia

March 16, 2022 11:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Crews had to use the a hydraulic rescue tool to free one occupant of a vehicle.

Two men arrested in Jefferson City after police respond to a disturbance involving a gun

March 16, 2022 10:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two men were arrested Monday afternoon after Jefferson City police investigated a disturbance involving a gun on the 800 block of Stadium Blvd.

Two men charged with multiple crimes after Callaway County chase ends in Jefferson City

March 16, 2022 8:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are facing multiple charges after a chase in Callaway County ends in Jefferson City on Monday afternoon. Myron Mahaney and Malik Miller were reportedly in a Nissan Rogue on Highway 54 in Callaway County when a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper clocked the Rogue’s speed at a 95 in

Holts Summit Fire Protection District seeks tax increase for operations

March 16, 2022 11:59 AM Joushua Blount

A volunteer fire department in Callaway County is asking voters to increase its funding so it can meet staffing needs.

Two pulled from Missouri River at Jefferson City access

March 16, 2022 3:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Two people were pulled from the Missouri River at the Noren access point Wednesday, according to Jefferson City firefighters.

Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.25%

March 16, 2022 11:48 AM Erika McGuire

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by 0.25% to help tame inflation. The announcement is expected Wednesday afternoon.

Talking Taxes: Filing taxes if self-employed

March 16, 2022 5:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

For anyone self-employed or making a living from a service like Door Dash, filing your earnings can be a little tricky so what do you do?

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County nears 60% of residents fully vaccinated

March 16, 2022 3:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Biden announces hundreds of millions in new security aid for Ukraine following Zelensky’s speech

March 16, 2022 9:33 AM CNN Newsource

President Joe Biden is expected to announce an additional $800 million in security assistance to Ukraine on Wednesday, a White House official told CNN, bringing the total to $1 billion announced in just the last week.

Zelensky to US lawmakers: ‘We need you right now’ as he invokes Pearl Harbor and 9/11

March 16, 2022 7:50 AM CNN Newsource

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to Congress for help directly Wednesday, telling US lawmakers “we need you right now” as he invoked tragedies in American history like the attack on Pearl Harbor and the September 11 terrorist attack.

Columbia man sentenced for New Year’s Day shooting that left four people hurt

March 16, 2022 8:14 AM Zachary Farwell

A Boone County judge has sentenced a Columbia man for a New Year’s Day shooting in Downtown Columbia.

Jefferson City Police Department to increase DWI enforcement efforts ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2022 5:27 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City Police Department will team up with other law enforcement agencies beginning Wednesday, to increase DWI patrols ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

Tebbetts man hurt after crash on Highway 94 in Callaway County

March 16, 2022 6:01 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tebbetts, Missouri man was hurt Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Highway 94 in Callaway County. The crash happened around 5 p.m. at County Road 4015. Bruce I. West, 69, was driving a pickup truck westbound when he rear-ended another pickup truck making a left turn, according to the Missouri

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you filed your income tax return?

March 16, 2022 1:49 AM ABC 17 News Team

There’s one month to go before the federal and state deadline of April 15. Some people prefer to file their returns early and get their refunds. But those who owe often choose to wait.

ABC 17 spring Severe Weather Special

March 15, 2022 10:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Get ready for severe weather season with the ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team by watching the spring Severe Weather Special in the player above.