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NFL commissioner talks diversity in the NFL

January 29, 2020 8:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

National Football League Commissioner Roger Goodell spoke about diversity in the league in a news conference Wednesday afternoon ahead of Super Bowl LIV.

State bill opposing Grain Belt Express moves to senate

January 29, 2020 9:23 PM Matt Ragsdale

If passed, HB 2033 would only allow rural electric cooperatives and some other electric corporations to use eminent domain for above-ground power line projects.

Safety precautions being implemented ahead of Super Bowl LIV

January 29, 2020 8:34 PM Ashley Strohmier

The Department of Homeland Security, FBI agents, Secret Service members and local law enforcement talked about issues surrounding the big game.

Boonville police arrest 15 people for drug offenses

January 29, 2020 8:06 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Boonville Police Department announced on Wednesday night that 15 people are arrested on suspicion of drug offenses and 25 have been indicted.

Two Jefferson City eateries top the list with 6 violations

January 29, 2020 7:39 PM Zara Barker

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. – KMIZ Jefferson City inspection reports show two eateries tied for the most overall violations during December inspections. In January, Jefferson City’s Environmental Health Services Department posted all inspections completed within city limits in December 2019. Overall, Happy Garden on Truman Blvd and Hardee’s on Country Club Drive tied with 6 overall

City, fire district and schools asking for funds in April election

January 29, 2020 12:16 PM Molly Stawinoga

Tuesday was the last opportunity for localities to get measures on the April ballot. Citizens will vote on four measures, all seeking funds, in the election on April 7.

Officials say gravel is trickier to treat than pavement during snowy conditions

January 29, 2020 11:54 AM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather continues to batter mid-Missouri roads, public works departments express the difficulty of treating rural roads.

Pinnacle Regional Hospital sets new hours for patients’ medical record pickup

January 29, 2020 4:46 PM Amber Tabeling

Pinnacle Regional Hospital is no longer staffing its emergency room and has new hours for patients to retrieve their medical records.

OSHA launches investigation into deadly Jefferson City worksite wall collapse

January 29, 2020 2:19 PM Joe McLean

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration is investigating the partial collapse of a retaining wall that killed a worker at a Jefferson City construction site.

Web Extra: Mizzou women’s basketball prepares for No. 13 Kentucky

January 29, 2020 4:41 PM Tyler Murry

Hear from Robin Pingeton, Aijha Blackwell, Amber Smith on preparing for (13) Kentucky and what Kobe Bryant’s legacy is for them.

Several cats killed in Fulton house fire

January 29, 2020 4:22 PM Matt Ragsdale

Fulton fire chief Kevin Coffelt said a space heater caused the fire.

Lucky’s Market sells remaining stores to company founders

January 29, 2020 3:48 PM Matt Ragsdale

Lucky’s founders Bo Sharon and Trish Sharon agreed to purchase the seven stores, which includes one in Columbia.

Weather Alert Day: Tracking wet snow for the morning commute

January 28, 2020 4:15 PM Jessica Hafner

MORNING UPDATE: Snow has been falling throughout the morning. The more consistent of the snow has been falling south of I-70, with a fairly impressive band along the Callaway-Osage county line. Radar estimates of snowfall amouts so far this morning. Let us know what you’re seeing where you are today through the share tab! Add

LIVE: Senate impeachment trial continues

January 29, 2020 12:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

President Donald Trump’s Senate impeachment trial continued Wednesday with a question-and-answer portion expected to last 16 hours over two days.

Two accused of starting fire in Jefferson City Salvation Army

January 29, 2020 11:16 AM Madison Fleck

Two people were arrested and charged on Monday after they allegedly set a fire in the Salvation Army on Michigan Street in Jefferson City.

Multiple crashes on I-70, slick roads for morning commute

January 29, 2020 5:29 AM Madison Fleck

Roads across mid-Missouri were slick on Wednesday morning after some snow accumulation overnight.

Web Extra: Patrick Mahomes speaks on Day 4

January 29, 2020 9:19 AM Andrew Kauffman

MIAMI (KMIZ) Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes met with the media on Wednesday morning ahead of Super Bowl LIV. You can watch the interview in the video player above.

Web Extra: Andy Reid speaks on Day 4

January 29, 2020 9:16 AM Andrew Kauffman

MIAMI (KMIZ) Chiefs head coach Andy Reid met with the media on Wednesday morning ahead of Super Bowl LIV. You can watch the interview in the video player above.

Authorities identify worker killed at Jefferson City construction site

January 29, 2020 9:11 AM Madison Fleck

Jefferson City officials identified Jacob Schrimpf as the worker who was killed at the Old St. Mary’s Hospital site in Jefferson City.

Worker killed at construction site in Jefferson City

January 28, 2020 1:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Officials are warning drivers to avoid Missouri Boulevard and Highway 50 for an unknown amount of time.