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Jefferson City’s ‘Patriot Day’ to host events honoring 9/11 victims

September 11, 2021 4:07 AM Ben Fein

efferson City’s two day celebration, ‘Patriot Day’ has events scheduled throughout the weekend honoring those who lost their lives on September 11th.

SportsZone Football Friday 2021: Week 3 scores and highlights

September 10, 2021 5:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

You can watch the game of the week, Capital City at Hickman, replay in the player below. Here are the scores from Week 3 of area high school football. Capital City (7) at Hickman (26) FHelias (35) at Battle (22) F Rock Bridge (49) at Jefferson City (34) F Boonville (40) at Southern Boone (14)

Autopsies ordered after double homicide in Miller County

September 10, 2021 9:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Autopsies have been scheduled next week for the victims of a Miller County homicide. On Wednesday, investigators found Pam and Daniel Stephan dead inside their home. Officials say the results of their autopsies might not be available for several weeks. J.T. McLean is suspected in their deaths. Investigators say he stole

Military enlistment increases in years following 9/11 attacks

September 10, 2021 10:50 AM Deborah Kendrick

Twenty years ago 2,996 people lost their lives in the terrorist attacks that would eventually launch America into its longest war.

Man seriously injured after vehicle hits him in Fayette neighborhood

September 10, 2021 5:30 PM Karl Wehmhoener

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is in serious condition after being hit by a car near Lucky and Vine in Fayette on Friday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report says David Moore was walking against traffic in a Fayette neighborhood when a 2011 Hyundai Sonata hit him. An ambulance took Moore to University

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services assistant director says outside counties are contributing to the majority of COVID-19 hospitalizations in Boone.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports three new coronavirus related deaths; 90 new cases

September 10, 2021 6:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back here for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic in Missouri.

The football field at Battle High School

Principal: Battle High School threats not credible

September 10, 2021 4:54 PM Matthew Sanders

“Yesterday we were alerted to a number of rumors going around regarding tonight’s home football game,” Principal Adam Taylor wrote in a letter to parents. “The rumors included a possible safety threat at the event.

Fingerprints, DNA taken from McLean in multi-state death investigation

September 10, 2021 1:12 PM Lucas Geisler

The Sioux City Police Department took the evidence from J.T. McLean’s body on Thursday, according to a search warrant obtained by ABC 17 News. The inventory lists just the fingerprints and DNA swabs.

Jefferson City man admits guilt in shooting cases

September 10, 2021 1:09 PM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man pleaded guilty earlier this week to charges in five cases, including admitting to a role in two shootings. According to the Cole County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office, Jaquan Whirley pleaded guilty on Wednesday to felony counts of receiving stolen property, resisting arrest, first-degree assault, second-degree accessory to robbery,

Missouri Chamber of Commerce opposes Biden’s vaccine plan, says it raises more questions than answers

September 10, 2021 12:42 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry voiced its opposition to President Joe Biden’s vaccine plan on the basis that it takes away businesses’ freedom of choice.

Woman charged in murder-for-hire plot tests positive for THC while out on bond

September 10, 2021 11:19 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A Camden County woman charged in a murder-for-hire plot tested positive for THC while out on bond in August.

Parson weighs special session to respond to Biden COVID plan

September 10, 2021 10:04 AM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Republican Missouri Gov. Mike Parson is considering calling a special legislative session to challenge President Joe Biden’s plan to require COVID-19 vaccination or testing for many workers. Parson told the Kansas City Star in an interview on Friday that Missouri will oppose the White House initiative on “multiple fronts.” He

Patriot Day to kick off Friday to honor those who lost their lives 20 years ago

September 10, 2021 7:18 AM Zola Crowder

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As the 20 year anniversary of 9/11 approaches, many people are preparing to honor those that lost their lives on that tragic day. Here in Mid-Missouri the two-day Patriot Day event starts Friday with events lasting through Saturday. The motorcade, which consisted of patriot motorcycle riders and first responders escorting the

South Dakota deputies serve warrants in J.T. McLean case

September 9, 2021 8:16 PM Lucas Geisler

ELK POINT, S.D. (KMIZ) Deputies found a white cord and rubber straps inside the truck a mid-Missouri murder suspect killed himself on Wednesday night. The evidence seized through a search warrant could be used in murder investigations in Boone and Miller counties. Deputies there are looking into the deaths of four people, including Allison Abitz,

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you back President Biden’s coronavirus vaccine mandate plans?

September 10, 2021 3:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden said Thursday that his administration is working on plans to vastly expand the number of Americans required to get coronavirus shots.

Retired Air Force general recalls time with Bush, military command on 9/11

September 9, 2021 3:28 PM Deborah Kendrick

When President George W. Bush was rushed to a secure location in Omaha on 9/11, Air Force Lt. Gen. Richard Harding was there.

Missouri politicians comment on President Biden’s new vaccine mandate that could cover 100 million Americans

September 9, 2021 11:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Several state and local politicians have expressed their opinions on President Biden’s new vaccine mandate that could cover 100 million Americans.

The 9/11 attack changed airport security for good

September 9, 2021 10:43 PM Chanel Porter

Going through airports before the attack on the World Trade Center on Sept. 11, 2001, was a much simpler process, but stricter policies still continue to be enforced even 20 years after the incident.

Missouri Task Force 1 reflects on changes made to work since 9/11

September 9, 2021 8:58 PM Lucas Geisler

Doug Westhoff and Bryant Gladney had not seen the moment that changed the lives of Americans on Sept. 11, 2001 in New York City. They both spent that day, however, packing bags and loading boxes onto an aircraft that would take them to the rubble left behind from two planes hitting the World Trade Center.

Miller County victims connected to homicide suspect by ex-wife

September 9, 2021 5:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

According to the Union County Sheriff’s Office, J.T. McLean, 45, was found in the area near Dakota Dunes late Wednesday night in a vehicle parked at a motel.