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New superintendent named for Diocese of Jefferson City’s Catholic school system

March 3, 2020 10:12 PM Katie Greathouse

The Diocese of Jefferson City’s Catholic school system will soon have a new leader.

Doctors report seeing flu cases

March 3, 2020 7:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

Doctors in Columbia reported seeing flu patients this week.

Second teen charged in deadly 2019 Jefferson City shooting

March 3, 2020 12:55 PM Joe McLean

Prosecutors charged a second Holts Summit teen on Tuesday in connection with a Halloween murder in Jefferson City.

Gov. Mike Parson and Dr. Randall Williams

Gov. Parson says Missouri is ready for COVID-19 outbreak

March 3, 2020 10:50 AM Connor Hirsch

Parson met with the State Emergency Management Agency and other government officials to discuss the worldwide outbreak of COVID-19, commonly known as coronavirus.

Local first responders have precautions in place after deadly Nashville tornado

March 3, 2020 1:12 PM Amber Tabeling

The Columbia Fire Department and other local agencies have precautions in place if a tornado touched down.

MU halts travel to San Antonio over coronavirus outbreak

March 3, 2020 3:46 PM Matt Ragsdale

The University of Missouri announced on Tuesday that all university-related travel to San Antonio, Texas was halted due to the outbreak of COVID-19 cases.

Demolition permit issued for Jefferson City airport terminal

March 3, 2020 11:16 AM Joe McLean

The paperwork is finalized for the demolition of the Jefferson City Memorial Airport terminal to get underway.

Another person pleads guilty to 2018 Sylvan Lane killing

March 3, 2020 12:56 PM Matt Ragsdale

Another man pleaded guilty on Monday in connection with the 2018 killing of Randall King.

Court documents: Man charged with murder in deadly Sedalia weekend crash

March 3, 2020 10:44 AM Matt Ragsdale

Pettis County prosecutors filed murder charges Monday against a man accused causing a deadly crash over the weekend in Sedalia.

Curtis Hanrahan, left, is defending William "Chris" Niemet, right, who is charged with the 1991 shooting death of Greg Jones

‘Absolutely not guilty’: Attorney for 1991 murder suspect doubts new evidence

March 2, 2020 3:47 PM Barry Mangold

William “Chris” Niemet appeared in court for the first time Monday since he was charged with a 1991 murder of a teenager last week.

Fulton man accused in 1991 teen killing

February 27, 2020 3:04 PM Joe McLean

A Cole County man arrested decades ago for the death of a teenager again faces charges in the case.

MU cancels school-sponsored trips to Italy amid COVID-19 concerns

March 2, 2020 5:31 PM Matt Ragsdale

A University of Missouri spokesman said on Monday that no new school-sponsored trips to Italy will be approved amid concerns of Coronavirus.

At least 5 dead after two tornadoes near downtown Nashville

March 3, 2020 6:16 AM Associated Press

At least two tornadoes touched down early Tuesday in central Tennessee, including one that ripped across downtown Nashville.

COVID-19 outbreak blamed for drop in attendance

True False Film Festival provides resources amid spread of Coronavirus

March 2, 2020 8:59 PM Sydney Olsen

True False Film Festival will take place this weekend in Columbia, bringing thousands of people to downtown Columbia.

Power restored to hundreds in Montgomery City

March 2, 2020 7:22 PM Katie Greathouse

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of Ameren customers lost power in Montgomery City on Monday night. According to Ameren’s outage map, the outage started around 6:30 p.m. and affected 1,631 customers. As of 7:15 p.m., the website said Ameren was still assessing the cause of the outage. The map showed power was restored around 8:30

Columbia firefighters respond to fire alarm at Mizzou athletic complex

March 2, 2020 8:03 PM Matt Ragsdale

Several Columbia Fire Department vehicles were at the facility on Stadium Boulevard.

Man pleads guilty to lesser charge in 2018 Columbia killing

March 2, 2020 8:41 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man pleaded guilty on Monday to a reduced charge tied to a 2018 Columbia shooting. Elijah Fiore pleaded guilty to first-degree involuntary manslaughter on Monday afternoon, according to a source close to the case. Judge Kevin Crane sentenced him to the maximum ten years in prison. Boone County prosecutors charged Fiore