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Jefferson City auto body shop owner sues over 2019 explosion

January 31, 2020 4:08 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City auto body shop owner is suing MFA Oil Co. and one of its employees for an explosion that left him with serious injuries.

Woman suffers life-threatening injuries in Columbia knife attack

January 31, 2020 5:44 AM Matthew Sanders

A woman was left with life-threatening injuries Friday morning after she was attacked with a knife in central Columbia.

Sheriff: Whistleblower complaint launched Moniteau County assessor investigation

January 31, 2020 12:55 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors on Thursday charged the former Moniteau County assessor with three felonies and a misdemeanor on allegations that she misappropriated public funds.

Web Extra: NFL Network analysts share thoughts on Super Bowl LIV

January 31, 2020 2:17 PM Andrew Kauffman

MIAMI (KMIZ) We spoke with several NFL Network analysts at the Miami Convention Center ahead of Super Bowl LIV. We interviewed David Carr, Kurt Warner, Nate Burleson, Maurice Jones-Drew and Steve Mariucci to preview the Kansas City vs. San Francisco matchup. You can watch our extended interviews in the video player above. ABC 17 Sports Director

Clouds clear out Saturday, Potential record warmth Sunday

January 31, 2020 1:27 PM Luke Victor

THIS AFTERNOON: Clouds continue to hold strong but peeks of sunshine are expected. Temperatures will remain in the low 40s. TONIGHT: Another chilly evening is expected. Temperatures fall into the low 30s. EXTENDED: Saturday, clouds are expected to clear out by late in the morning leading to partly cloudy skies into the afternoon. Temperatures jump into the

MUPD investigates early morning robbery on campus

January 31, 2020 11:14 AM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri police say a person was robbed at knifepoint in front of Memorial Union on campus early Friday.

The Ben Renick case: snakes, shootings and millions of dollars

January 30, 2020 8:50 PM Lucas Geisler

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) As prosecutors in Missouri begin making their case that two people killed Ben Renick in 2017, courts are still settling millions of dollars worth of deals he started before his death. In the years since Renick, 29, was shot and killed at his Montgomery County home near New Florence, attorneys and

Chiefs head coach and offensive coordinator talk about the fifth down game

January 30, 2020 10:50 PM Andrew Kauffman

With just three days until the big game, Kansas City Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and offensive coordinator Eric Beiniemy spoke about the fifth down game.

East High Street to see new improvements

January 30, 2020 9:08 PM Zach Boetto

Jefferson City and Cole County are working on a joint project that will improve East High Street from Locust Street to Vetter Lane.

Two people charged in connection with Business Loop 70 shooting

January 30, 2020 7:35 PM Sydney Olsen

Two people are facing charges after a shooting on Business Loop 70. The roundabout on Business Loop 70 near Aldi was closed for a short period on Jan. 26 after someone shot from one vehicle at another.

No. 13 Kentucky blows past Mizzou women’s basketball

January 30, 2020 10:14 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – The difficult season for the Mizzou women’s basketball team continued as (13) Kentucky defeated the Tigers, 62-47. With the loss, the Tigers fall to 5-16 overall (2-6 SEC). Mizzou has now played six top-25 ranked teams in 2020. Mizzou struggled offensively and scored just 17 points in the first half. The Tigers

Columbia CPD police investigation Jefferson City bank robbery

Jefferson City man charged with Columbia armed bank robbery

January 30, 2020 9:52 PM Matt Ragsdale

Officers arrested Wilder on Wednesday after the investigation led them to Jefferson City.

Chiefs get set for Day 3 in Miami

January 27, 2020 11:56 PM Andrew Kauffman

MIAMI (KMIZ) The Chiefs will meet with the media on Tuesday at 9:45 a.m. ahead of Super Bowl LIV. We’re expecting to hear from head coach Andy Reid, quarterback Patrick Mahomes and others. The Fox Sports commentators will meet with reporters at 1:30 p.m. We’ll get the chance to speak with Joe Buck, Troy Aikman

Chiefs closing in on Super Bowl LIV

January 30, 2020 11:30 PM Andrew Kauffman

MIAMI (KMIZ) The Chiefs are less than three days away from their Super Bowl LIV matchup against San Francisco. Kansas City is finished with its media responsibilities until after Sunday’s game. The team will begin its final preparations at practice and in the film room on Friday. Practice is closed to the media. ABC 17

Andy Reid reminisces on time spent at Mizzou

January 30, 2020 8:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

As the Kansas City Chiefs’ head coach preps for Super Bowl LIV, he is also reflecting on his time in Central Missouri.

Three candidates vying for Jefferson City’s Second Ward seat

January 30, 2020 1:12 PM Joe McLean

One council position is contested in Jefferson City’s municipal election on April 7.

Cooper County clerk says office will likely go over budget after spat with commission

January 30, 2020 2:24 PM Connor Hirsch

After Cooper County commissioners approved the 2020 budget Thursday, the county clerk said her office will likely go over budget.

Shakira, Jennifer Lopez talk Super Bowl halftime show

January 30, 2020 6:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

MIAMI, Fl. (KMIZ) Preparations for the Pepsi Super Bowl LIV Halftime Show, are underway in Miami, Florida. A news conference was held Thursday with Jennifer Lopez and Shakira, who will both be performing during the 12-minute halftime show on Sunday. The performers remained tight-lipped about specifics but said viewers can expect to see a mixture

Road crews are focusing on pothole repairs

January 30, 2020 6:34 PM Amber Tabeling

Road crews are shifting their focus from plowing to repairing roads after the previous weeks of snow and ice.

Columbia firefighters respond to fire in Benton-Stephens neighborhood

January 30, 2020 5:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

CFD tweeted just before 5 p.m. that firefighters were called to a fire on Melbourne Street just off of College Avenue.