Fayette man hurt in Interstate 70 crash
One lane is back open after a crash involving a tractor-trailer and another vehicle shut down part of Interstate 70 westbound Friday morning.
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Man accused of erratic driving, knife threat in Fulton
Fulton police arrested a Callaway County man on accusations of dangerous driving and threatening another driver with a knife Thursday.
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MU plans community talks in response to complaints of racism
University of Missouri Interim Chancellor Mun Choi is promising students that leaders will take “important positive actions” following complaints of racism on campus.
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Final suspect gets probation in Sylvan Lane killing case
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The final suspect in a 2018 killing received probation for her part in the Columbia man’s death. Hollie Johnson pleaded guilty on Tuesday to possession of a controlled substance. Judge Brouck Jacobs sentenced her to five years of probation, but she could serve a seven-year prison sentence if she violates it. Johnson
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Protests continue in Columbia on Thursday
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Thursday night marked another night of protests in Columbia. The demonstration remained calm as law enforcement escorted the crowd around parts of the city. The group went from downtown toward the Business Loop and back to the Columbia Police Department. At times protestors chanted and temporarily blocked traffic downtown, but remained peaceful.
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MU’s fall plans could impact local economy
Students at The University of Missouri haven’t been to an in person classroom since March 11, but that may change soon.
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Improvement project on I-70 outer roads set for next week
A road project aimed at improving safety is set to start next week in Columbia.
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State leaders detail Missouri National Guard mission to Washington, D.C.
Rob Dixon, director of the Missouri Department of Economic Development, will join Gov. Mike Parson for the governor’s daily COVID-19 news conference Thursday.
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THURSDAY UPDATES: University of Missouri council rejects early fall start
The number of COVID-19 cases in Missouri increased by 290 on Thursday, the largest jump in a month.
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Reserves to cover Columbia Public Schools deficit spending in coming fiscal year
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools proposed a 2020-21 budget on Wednesday that relies on $17 million in deficit spending as COVID-19 continues to drag down revenue and a new middle school opens. Kathy Steinhoff, president of the Columbia Missouri National Education Association teachers’ union, said she believes that students or classrooms will not see
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WATCH: Doctors hold show of solidarity with George Floyd protests
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of MU Health Care doctors held a show of solidarity with protesters Thursday. The group White Coats 4 Black Lives held the event on the University of Missouri campus. The group observed a moment of silence for 8 minutes and 46 seconds to honor George Floyd, the black man who
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Jefferson City man accused of firing shots
A Jefferson City man has been charged with a felony after police said a witness identified him as a man who fired a gun early Saturday.
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Lane of I-70 to close on Missouri River bridge for urgent repairs
One eastbound lane of Interstate 70 over the Missouri River bridge near Rocheport will be closed for three nights next week for urgent repairs.
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WATCH: George Floyd memorial service in Minneapolis
A memorial service was held Thursday for George Floyd in Minneapolis.
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Tractor-trailer fire blocks traffic on Interstate 70
Part of Interstate 70 westbound was blocked Thursday afternoon after a tractor-trailer caught fire.
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Tiger Tots owner drops COVID-19 health rules challenge
The owner of a Columbia daycare has dropped his case seeking to stop COVID-19-related health orders issued by the county and city health director.
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Jefferson City man charged after alleged explosive found
Prosecutors have charged a Jefferson City man with possession of an illegal weapon after he was allegedly found with what he called a modified firework.
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One dead in Cooper County ATV crash
One person is dead after an all-terrain vehicle crash in Cooper County.
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Local attorney weighs in on new charges in George Floyd case
COLUMBIA Mo. (KMIZ) Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison’s office upgraded charges Wednesday against the former Minneapolis police officers allegedly responsible for George Floyd’s death. ABC 17 spoke with local attorney and former Cole County prosecutor Bill Tackett about what the next steps are in the case. Tackett said there are a couple of things the
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Protests continue in downtown Columbia
Protesters took to the streets in downtown Columbia again Wednesday evening. Groups have been marching through streets and kneeling in intersections of downtown Columbia for several days.
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