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Two people were shot at a downtown Columbia nightclub.

Suspect says punch preceded deadly shooting near Columbia nightclub

February 3, 2020 1:37 PM Molly Stawinoga

The man accused in a deadly shooting outside a Columbia nightclub says he was punched, leading him to fire the fatal shot early Sunday.

Web Extra: Mizzou football assistant coaches meet with media for first time

February 3, 2020 6:09 PM Tyler Murry

Hear from Ryan Walters, Charlie Harbison, Curtis Luper, Casey Woods, Brick Haley, Bush Hamdan, Marcus Johnson, DJ Smith and Erik Link as they talk about recruiting, why the joined the Tigers and what the future looks like for Mizzou.

Owner of Seattle McDonald’s donating $20,000 to shooting survivors

February 3, 2020 6:03 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story SEATTLE (KCPQ ) — The owner-operator of the downtown Seattle McDonald’s where eight people were shot and one was killed is donating $20,000 to the seven surviving victims: each victim will get a check for $2,857. The owner, David Santillanes, said in a news release that he’s doing

Cole County Health Department monitors coronavirus threat

February 3, 2020 2:50 PM Joe McLean

Though officials have not confirmed any cases of a deadly new coronavirus in Missouri, the Cole County Health Department says it is working with state and federal agencies to stay updated on the virus’ spread.

Mid-Missouri sheriffs alerted to laser pointed at plane

February 3, 2020 4:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

At least three Mid-Missouri sheriff’s offices were alerted to a laser pointed at a flight over Montgomery, Audrain and Pike counties late Sunday night.

Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce CEO to retire after 15 years

February 3, 2020 2:40 PM Joe McLean

Jefferson City Area Chamber of Commerce Chief Executive Officer Randy Allen will retire from the position after 15 years with the business network.

Mahomes honored in Disney World parade

February 3, 2020 1:42 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Kansas City Chiefs were set to be honored Monday afternoon in a parade at Disney World in Orlando, Florida, after their win in Super Bowl LIV.

CPD officer arrested on suspicion of DWI

February 3, 2020 12:28 PM Madison Fleck

A Columbia Police Department officer was arrested on suspicion of driving while intoxicated late Sunday night.

Council to vote on demolition contract for flood-damaged airport terminal

February 3, 2020 11:58 AM Joe McLean

The Jefferson City Council could sign off on a contract Monday to demolish the terminal at Jefferson City Memorial Airport.

Iowa caucus could cut presidential field before Missouri primary

February 2, 2020 9:07 PM Lucas Geisler

DES MOINES, Ia. (KMIZ) Missourians may only see some of the Democratic presidential hopefuls campaigning by the time the state votes in the March primary. The field of nearly a dozen candidates for the Democratic Party’s nomination for president made another pitch to Iowans on Sunday afternoon ahead of Monday night’s caucus. Vermont Senator Bernie

Court documents detail Columbia knife attack

February 3, 2020 11:11 AM Madison Fleck

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged on Friday after he allegedly cut woman multiple times with a box cutter knife. Police responded to the home in the 200 block of Park Avenue around 4:30 a.m. on Friday after a woman called and told police she was being stabbed. When officers arrived, they found

Crash kills Camden County man

February 3, 2020 10:59 AM Matthew Sanders

A Camdenton man died when his SUV went off the road and overturned late Sunday.

DEFENDERS: New law meant to reduce robocalls

February 2, 2020 8:00 AM Deborah Kendrick

Some new laws could significantly reduce the number of robocalls you get on your phone.

City council set to vote on short-term rentals

February 3, 2020 5:24 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia City Council is set to vote on short-term rental policies at its meeting Monday.

Witnesses describe fatal shooting scene in downtown Columbia

February 2, 2020 3:48 AM Molly Stawinoga

Columbia police confirmed two people were shot at Vibez nightclub in Columbia early Sunday morning. One person has been detained.

Chiefs win first Super Bowl in 50 years

February 2, 2020 9:11 PM Tyler Murry

MIAMI – Despite trailing by 10 points or more for a third time this postseason, the Kansas City Chiefs again came back. The Chiefs are Super Bowl LIV Champions after a 31-20 victory over the San Francisco 49ers. It is the first Super Bowl victory for the Chiefs in 50 years, and it is the

Boone County firefighters respond to apartment fire

February 2, 2020 7:57 PM Barry Mangold

The Boone County Fire Protection District responded to an apartment fire north of Columbia Sunday night.

Pregame preview of Super Bowl LIV

February 2, 2020 3:39 PM Tyler Murry

MIAMI – Super Bowl LIV is just hours away as the Kansas City Chiefs and San Francisco 49ers square off at 5:30 p.m on KQFX. ABC 17’s Ashley Strohmier and Andrew Kauffman are at the game and will bring live coverage following the game on SportsZone on KMIZ and KQFX The Chiefs come into the

The Columbia Outage Map shows more than 100 customers lost power Saturday night

Power outages last more than 12 hours in South Columbia

February 1, 2020 8:18 PM Barry Mangold

One hundred five customers lost power due to an outage in South Columbia Saturday night.

Crews respond to a fire at an apartment in Columbia.

Investigation underway into Columbia apartment fire

February 2, 2020 3:01 AM Molly Stawinoga

Fire crews responded to an apartment fire in the 300 block of Tiger Ave. Sunday shortly after 2 a.m.