Missouri Archives

Advocate against boating under the influence shares her story about almost losing her life to an impaired boater

May 26, 2022 5:50 PM Kennedy Miller

Alcohol is listed as the leading contributing factor in 18 percent of boating deaths in 2020.

Ways to help Uvalde families following deadly mass shooting in Texas

May 25, 2022 11:48 AM Kennedy Miller

Organizations nationwide are coming together to help people who lost a loved one in the violence.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 55 new COVID cases

May 24, 2022 4:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Experts warn of recession risks as home sales, construction show signs of slowing

May 23, 2022 11:59 AM Kennedy Miller

Soaring inflation and rising interests have experts concerned about recession risks coming our way.

Missouri attorney general releases statement on obtaining a preliminary injunction in Title 42 case

May 20, 2022 8:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

A federal judge in Louisiana is refusing to end pandemic-related restrictions on migrants hoping to be granted asylum at the nation’s southern border.

Columbia businesses excited and prepared for an event-filled weekend

May 20, 2022 4:19 PM Kennedy Miller

Several businesses are excited to see the Special Olympics make its way to the city, students graduate from Columbia Public Schools and fans attending regionals for Mizzou softball.

Mid-Missouri COVID-19 cases remain low, but steadily increase

May 20, 2022 11:22 AM Hannah Falcon

The Department of Health and Senior Services released new data showing coronavirus cases in Missouri are increasing, but still remain in the low transmission category.

‘Silent epidemic’ of missing Missourians leaves families searching for answers and closure

May 19, 2022 4:18 PM Leila Mitchell

Hundreds of people are reported missing every year in Missouri, leaving families devastated and with many unanswered questions. While some missing persons cases are solved quickly giving families answers and closure, some cases turn cold.

Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit against six school districts for reimposing mask mandates

May 19, 2022 8:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Attorney General’s office has filed six lawsuits against school districts in the St. Louis metro area for reimposing their mask mandates on school-age children. The districts involved in the lawsuit include Special School District of St. Louis, Maplewood Richmond Heights, Clayton, Ladue, Webster Groves, and Mehlville. “It is truly unbelievable

Gas prices hit record high as travel ramps up for Memorial Day weekend

May 19, 2022 11:59 AM Hannah Falcon

As mid-Missourians plan their Memorial Day trips, you may want to budget a little extra for gas this year.

New Missouri congressional district map signed into law

May 18, 2022 1:21 PM Hannah Falcon

Merely days before the deadline for local election clerks to create ballots for the August primary election, Gov. Mike Parson signed the bill creating Missouri’s new congressional districts Wednesday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Does Missouri need a ‘red flag’ law on guns?

May 19, 2022 2:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

Red flag laws are in the spotlight after a Buffalo mass shooting in which the suspect had a history of threats.

Ameren invests $9 million in upgrades after tornado devastation nearly three years ago

May 18, 2022 12:49 PM Kennedy Miller

Ameren Missouri has replaced more than 125 utility poles and restored power to thousands of customers after a tornado touched down in Missouri nearly three years ago.

Columbia Public Schools hopes insurance will help cover costs of lawsuit over face masks

May 18, 2022 9:19 AM Zachary Farwell

Through August 2021, the school district had spent $6,246 defending itself against the lawsuits.

Local owner says roll carts will cut down on illegal trash dumping at his business

May 17, 2022 5:51 PM Kennedy Miller

The city voted 4 to 3 at Monday’s council meeting which paves the way for the cities to even consider the trash system.

First Black woman appointed to Missouri Supreme Court sworn in

May 17, 2022 8:50 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The first Black woman to serve as a judge on the Missouri Supreme Court was formally be sworn in on Tuesday morning. An investiture ceremony to give the oath of office to Judge Robin Ransom occurred at the Missouri Supreme Court building in Jefferson City. Gov. Mike Parson appointed Ransom to

New congressional districts complicate Missouri’s August primaries

May 17, 2022 12:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers only just agreed on a congressional map last week, but candidates had to decide which district to file in months ago. Now, some candidates no longer live in the district they filed for.