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Find out how area public works departments prepare for a winter storm

February 23, 2022 7:48 PM Kennedy Miller

Columbia and Jefferson City Public Works are preparing their crews as Missouri heads into another winter storm.

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Courts will remain open during winter storm

February 23, 2022 7:35 PM Erika McGuire

Winter weather continues to hit Mid-Missouri and is leading to courts, businesses and schools closing.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Health Department reports drop in COVID-19 patients at Boone County hospitals

February 23, 2022 2:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Philadelphia man charged with drug trafficking after MSHP finds meth in cooler

February 23, 2022 4:25 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Montgomery County prosecutor has charged a Philadelphia man with trafficking drugs after a traffic stop on Interstate 70 on Monday.

Downtown Columbia Leadership Council gives downtown safety update

February 23, 2022 2:24 PM Chanel Porter

Chief Jones says the department and community should take each incident case by case and thoughtful in their approach.

Cause of Fulton house fire ruled as accidental

February 23, 2022 1:16 PM Zachary Farwell

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Fire Department has ruled the cause of a house fire on Wednesday morning as accidental. Firefighters responded to the fire in the 700 block of Hollyhock Drive just before 8 a.m. Crews that arrived at the home were met with heavy smoke and flames, according to the fire department. Firefighters

What to know before driving in snow

February 23, 2022 11:49 AM Hannah Falcon

When winter weather hits, the best thing to do is stay off the road. If that’s not possible, the next best thing is to be prepared.

Man arrested after Cole County deputies investigate shooting

February 23, 2022 11:38 AM Zachary Farwell

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man could soon face charges after a shooting in Cole County on Tuesday night. The shooting happened around 6:50 p.m. in the 5200 block of Collier Court, according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said witnesses told investigators a man shot at his girlfriend and left the area in

Columbia contractor charged in Boone County with poor business practices

February 23, 2022 7:26 AM Zachary Farwell

Public court records show the alleged crimes happened between August 2018 and March 2021.

Columbia opening overnight warming center through Friday as homelessness discussions continue

February 23, 2022 5:31 AM Ben Fein

The emergency overnight warming center located at the Wabash bus station in Columbia is set to open through Friday, according to a press release, as the city deals with below freezing temperatures.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri eliminate its sales tax on groceries?

February 23, 2022 2:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

A proposal in the Missouri General Assembly would eliminate the state’s sales tax on food and groceries.

Bland man charged after Saturday shooting

February 22, 2022 10:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Gasconade County prosecutor has charged a Bland man after a Saturday morning shooting at the K&M Country Store in Bland.

Teenager detained in connection with deadly Columbia shooting

February 22, 2022 4:34 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia Police Department said in a news release that the 16-year-old boy was detained Tuesday on suspicion of first-degree murder, assault and armed criminal action in connection with the shooting early Saturday in the 1800 block of McKee Street.

Mizzou football player suspended following arrest

February 22, 2022 1:42 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou football player Stacy Brown is suspended from the team following his arrest early Monday morning. According to MUPD, an officer stopped Brown for a traffic violation near the intersection of Rock Quarry Road and Rolling Rock Road at 1:09 a.m. on Monday. He was allegedly going 16-to-19 miles per hour over

January marks one of the coronavirus pandemic’s deadliest months in Missouri

February 22, 2022 11:48 AM Kennedy Miller

A review of death certificates each week has added hundreds of cases to January’s toll, making it one of the pandemic’s deadliest months.

Former Boone County assistant prosecutor to challenge for prosecutor seat on first day of filing

February 22, 2022 9:07 PM Lucas Geisler

Editor’s note: The original version of the story said Dan Knight first won election as prosecutor in 2010; the date of Knight’s first election victory has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A former top assistant at the Boone County Prosecutor’s Office plans to challenge for the seat this August. Roger Johnson on Tuesday filed

TUESDAY UPDATES: Coronavirus cases down over 55% in Boone County compared to last week

February 22, 2022 5:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Battle High School loses two students to gun violence

February 22, 2022 7:06 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Nearly two months into the new year and students at Battle High School are grieving the loss of another classmate. Students have been making Facebook posts and attending vigils to honor their classmates who lost their lives to gun violence. Roberto Lauer (18) was shot and killed on January 17th at a