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Indiana man sentenced for Jefferson City armed robbery of a pharmacy in July 2018

November 22, 2021 7:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

An Indianapolis man was sentenced in federal court in connection with the armed robbery of a Jefferson City Walgreens.

Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City returns to in-person classes after Thanksgiving break.

Some Missouri teachers are getting an extended Thanksgiving break while others are left frustrated

November 22, 2021 6:44 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thanksgiving breaks began for some schools across Mid-Missouri Monday after some districts decided to extend the holiday break this year to provide some relief to staff and students. Jefferson City and Southern Boone are two of many that extended their break, saying that the demands of the past 18 months have worn

At least 18 children were hospitalized and 5 people died after SUV crash into Christmas parade

November 22, 2021 12:20 PM CNN Newsource

At least 18 children were hospitalized after the Waukesha Christmas parade, said Children’s Wisconsin, a pediatric hospital in nearby Milwaukee.

Boone County Office Of Emergency Management seeks comment on proposed 2022-2024 strategic plan

November 22, 2021 3:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Boone County Office of Emergency Management is seeking public input on the strategic plan for the years of 2022 to 2024.

Oakland Gravel Road recycling drop-off center proposed site.

Meeting scheduled for discussion on Oakland Gravel Road recycling drop-off center

November 22, 2021 2:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The City of Columbia Solid Waste Utility is seeking public feedback on the proposed recycling drop-off center at the intersection of Oakland Gravel Road and Vandiver Drive.

Judge orders bond investigation for man accused in Columbia kidnapping

November 22, 2021 11:38 AM Hannah Falcon

The Fayette woman was driving Thursday on Interstate 70 and pulled over at the Drury Inn off the Stadium Boulevard exit, according to a probable cause statement. William J. Pope, 40, jumped into the driver’s seat after she got out to inspect her car and took her for an unwanted ride, the statement says. Pope returned to the Drury Inn after the woman’s father yelled at him over the phone, police say.

Thanksgiving travel expected to rebound to near pre-pandemic levels

November 22, 2021 11:21 AM Joushua Blount

According to a AAA, more than 53.4 million people are expected to travel nationwide, with the 13% increase over 2020 marking the highest single-year increase since 2005.

Columbia man to be sentenced for role in West Broadway shooting

November 22, 2021 5:14 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man is set to be sentenced Monday for his role in a shooting along West Broadway in May. Dequan Hughes, 22, was found guilty of second-degree assault and armed criminal action in early October. Dequan Hughes After being found guilty of both charges, the jury recommended a total of three

Missouri State Highway Patrol responds to three crashes in Mid-Missouri on Sunday

November 22, 2021 7:43 AM Zachary Farwell

(KMIZ) Driver arrested after single-vehicle rollover crash in Benton County Troopers with the Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to three different crashes across Mid-Missouri on Sunday. Three people, including two children, were hurt in a single-vehicle rollover crash around 9:15 p.m. on southbound Highway 65 north of Route P in Benton County. Troopers said a

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you agree with the Rittenhouse verdict?

November 22, 2021 3:37 AM ABC 17 News Team

Two of the people Rittenhouse shot died. The protests occurred last summer after the police shooting of Jacob Blake.

Increased number of Missouri troopers on major highways for Thanksgiving holiday

November 21, 2021 6:03 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol says drivers can expect increased patrolling and traffic on all major highways for the Thanksgiving holiday. Troopers will be posted on I-70, Highway 63, Highway 54, and other major roadways across the area. Corporal Kyle Green, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, is asking drivers to drive

SUNDAY UPDATES: Over 800 new COVID-19 cases added across the state

November 21, 2021 1:42 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 9.2% on Sunday. An additional 834 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 729,746. There have also been 163,600 probable antigen test results being positive, with 166 added Sunday. Two new deaths were

Man seriously hurt in crash in Gasconade County

November 21, 2021 9:57 AM Meghan Drakas

GASCONADE, Co. (KMIZ) One man was seriously hurt in a crash in Gasconade County on Saturday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol report, 42-year-old Peter Heutel was driving along Coles Creek Road at Buckridge Lane, when his car went of the right side of the road and overturned. Heutel was taken to Mercy

Columbia Police find replica shell casings after Sunday morning shooting

November 21, 2021 5:01 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Police Department said it located at least four shell casings, after responding to a shots fired call around 3 a.m. Sunday Morning.

Mizzou edges out Florida in overtime, becomes bowl eligible

November 20, 2021 8:06 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou football team is bowl eligible after its 24-23 overtime win over the Florida Gators on Saturday evening. Running back Tyler Badie made the most of his senior day. He finished the game with 27 carries for 146 yards and a touchdown. https://youtu.be/nT2e55Cr5VA https://youtu.be/WqAmL6otVis The defense led the charge early on,

Columbia organizations give away hundreds of free turkeys, prepare for Thanksgiving meal

November 20, 2021 8:38 PM Hannah Falcon

Five days away from Thanksgiving, volunteers passed out hundreds of boxes filled with turkeys, stuffing, green beans and all the other holiday favorites to a line of cars wrapped around the Parkade Plaza off Business Loop.

Mizzou beats Florida in overtime

November 20, 2021 6:51 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou defeated Florida in overtime 24-23 during the last game of the season at Faurot Field. Watch the press conference in the player below. After the Gators scored first in overtime, Mizzou scored and got the two-point conversion to win the game. Senior running back Tyler Badie was celebrated on the field

SATURDAY UPDATES: 7 million COVID-19 vaccines given out across Missouri

November 20, 2021 2:34 PM Chanel Porter

The state now has a seven day positivity rate of 9.1% on Saturday. An additional 1,410 new COVID-19 cases were added bringing the total of confirmed cases since the start of the pandemic is now 728,912. There have also been 163,434 probable antigen test results being positive, with 500 added Saturday. Six new deaths were

Man seriously hurt after being thrown out of truck in Callaway Co. crash

November 20, 2021 7:37 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man was seriously hurt after being thrown out of a truck in a Callaway County crash on Friday morning. 31-year-old Robert Conrad was driving along Route 94 near Big Tavern Creek Road at 11:30 a.m. when he went off the right side of the road. Conrad overcorrect and then drove off

Multiple locations across Columbia to offer COVID-19 booster shot

November 20, 2021 4:23 AM Ben Fein

Multiple locations across Mid-Missouri are offering a COVID-19 booster shot, after all Missourians over 18 were made eligible Friday.