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Columbia police issue citation to man for shooting a gun within city limits

July 1, 2021 11:45 AM Josie Anglin

The Columbia Police Department was called to a report of shots fired in the 4000 block of Orchard Lane at 12:43 this morning.

Multiple alerts about water over roads in Boone County; driver able to leave vehicle after getting stuck in water on roadway

July 1, 2021 6:32 AM Molly Stawinoga

Rain Thursday morning caused more flooding issues in Mid-Missouri.

Missourians to rally Thursday, when voter-approved Medicaid expansion was supposed to take effect

July 1, 2021 5:58 AM Zola Crowder

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the day Medicaid expansion would have taken effect, Missourians plan to rally outside the Governors Mansion at 11 a.m. Missourians in support of expansion plan to share their personal health care stories during the rally. Missouri Jobs with Justice has set up a hotline where Missourians can express their

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will you change your habits as more COVID-19 cases rise in Mid-Missouri due to the Delta Variant?

July 1, 2021 1:38 AM Karl Wehmhoener

With 60 cases in Cole County and 94 cases in the past two days, coronavirus cases in Mid-Missouri are rising quickly. The Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department says the rise in COVID-19 cases in Columbia is concerning however currently, there are no plans in place for a new health order. The Cole County Health Department

Boone County fire officials preach firework safety

June 30, 2021 9:04 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, Boone County fire officials ask residents and visitors planning to shoot off fireworks this year, to do so safely. Gale Blomenkamp, the Boone County Fire Protection District assistant chief, says every year crews get called out to at least one firework injury or fire caused

Police investigation at Columbia Break Time

Man charged after vehicle assault Tuesday

June 30, 2021 10:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police arrested a man accused of using a car to assault a person Tuesday morning. Police arrested Darell Rogers. Darell Rogers He is charged with eight felony counts. His charges include first-degree assault, first-degree domestic assault, first degree property damage, tampering with a vehicle, leaving the scene of a wreck, driving

No charges for Randolph County deputy that killed Jacksonville man

June 30, 2021 8:43 PM Lucas Geisler

HUNTSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) The Randolph County prosecutor won’t charge a county deputy that shot and killed a man in March. Prosecutor Stephanie Luntsford told ABC 17 News that she decided not to file charges against the deputy that killed David Hill on March 23 in Jacksonville. The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and

Missouri House debates Planned Parenthood, FRA renewal in special session

June 30, 2021 11:43 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri House Representatives convened at 9 a.m. Wednesday for a final reading and vote on Senate Bill 1, the Federal Reimbursement Allowance bill passed by the state Senate this past Saturday. They are also debating House Bill 2, which repeals state funding for abortion clinics and prohibits employers from requiring COVID-19 vaccines for employees.

Crowds celebrate the Fourth of July at Salute to America in 2019.

Salute to America celebration preparation is in full swing following last years’ scaled down version

June 30, 2021 7:00 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Salute to America event organizers are making additions to the celebration to get the weekend festivities back to ‘normal’ after the smaller crowds that were drawn in last year. Despite not having carnival rides this year, organizers are making it possible to have carnival games and an inflatable park. The company

Columbia officials concerned about increasing COVID-19 cases, no plans for new health order

June 30, 2021 12:13 PM Ben Fein

The Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department says the rise in COVID-19 cases in Columbia is concerning however currently, there are no plans in place for a new health order.

The director of the Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services on Thursday extended the current COVID-19 order, which had been set to expire Tuesday.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 35 new coronavirus cases, active cases highest since Feb. 12

June 30, 2021 3:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia/Boone County Department of Public Health and Human Services is reporting 35 new COVID-19 cases. There are currently 240 active cases in the county. That is an increase of 30. This is the highest number of active cases since Feb. 12 when 244 cases were reported. The county now has a reported total number

Defense Secretary Donald Rumsfeld gestures during a joint press conference with Russia's Minister of Defense at the Pentagon on January 11

Donald Rumsfeld dies at 88

June 30, 2021 3:04 PM CNN

Donald Rumsfeld, secretary of defense under Republican Presidents George W. Bush and Gerald Ford, has died, according to a statement from his family. He was 88 years old. CNN’s Barbara Starr reports.

Crash blocks I-70 near Rocheport bridge

June 30, 2021 2:36 PM Katie Greathouse

A crash blocked the eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 near the Rocheport Missouri River Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.

Boone County crash blocks lane of Highway 63

June 30, 2021 2:11 PM Katie Greathouse

A crash blocked at least one lane of Highway 63 in Boone County on Wednesday afternoon.

Bill Cosby is a free man after Pennsylvania Supreme Court overturns sex assault conviction

June 30, 2021 2:22 PM CNN Newsource

By Sonia Moghe, Ray Sanchez and Kristina Sgueglia, CNN Bill Cosby was released from prison Wednesday after Pennsylvania’s highest court overturned his sexual assault conviction, saying the disgraced actor’s due process rights were violated in the first major case of the #MeToo era. The panel of Pennsylvania State Supreme Court judges said in their opinion

Cole County reports 19 active COVID-19 breakthrough cases this week

June 30, 2021 12:45 PM Leila Mitchell

Cole County is seeing breakthrough infections for people vaccinated.

Jefferson City Police Department says missing teenage girl found safe

June 30, 2021 11:59 AM Josie Anglin

The Jefferson City Police Department is searching for a 15-year-old girl who has been missing since Saturday.

Missouri positivity rate rises to 8.2%

June 30, 2021 11:21 AM Josie Anglin

Missouri’s seven-day positivity rate has risen to 8.2% since Tuesday, according to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services.

A crash is causing a major backup on I-70 EB Wednesday morning.

Traffic moving after crash on I-70 near Highway 63 connector in Columbia

June 30, 2021 5:47 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE 11:10 a.m.: The interstate was open near the connector as of 11 a.m. A couple emergency vehicles remain at the scene but traffic is moving in the area. ORIGINAL: Eastbound Interstate 70 is closed in Columbia after a crash. Boone County Joint Communications sent an alert about the incident shortly before

Delta variant identified in several cities across Mid-Missouri

June 30, 2021 9:25 AM Zola Crowder

Data from the Missouri State Health Department sewershed project shows the delta variant in several locations across Mid-Missouri.