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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.

’50 years is too long’ Chiefs owner on team going back to Super Bowl

January 28, 2020 10:44 PM Ashley Strohmier

Chiefs owner Clark Hunt spoke to media today ahead on the road to the Super Bowl.

Boone and Cole counties see rise in flu cases in 2020

January 28, 2020 7:07 PM Zach Boetto

The number of confirmed cases of the flu are up this year compared to last across Mid-Missouri, according to local health agencies. There is no exact start or finish to the flu season, but the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) cites October as the start of the increase in flu cases and identifies

Mizzou completes comeback to snap losing streak

January 28, 2020 9:45 PM Tyler Murry

COLUMBIA, Mo. – Despite trailing by double digits much of the game, the Mizzou basketball team came back to defeat the Georgia Bulldogs, 72-69. The win snaps a four-game losing streak and improves Mizzou’s record to 10-10 (2-5 SEC). Xavier Pinson corralled an offensive rebound and scored inside to give the Tigers a two-point lead

2 Chiefs coaches have Mid-Missouri ties

January 28, 2020 8:22 PM Andrew Kauffman

Chiefs head coach Andy Reid and special teams coordinator Dave Toub both have ties to Columbia before moving to Kansas City.

Pinnacle Regional Hospital responds to medical records requests

January 28, 2020 9:33 PM Matt Ragsdale

The hospital said employees receive about 300-350 requests a day.

WHAT’S GOING AROUND: Coronavirus cases, new flu cases on the rise

January 28, 2020 9:06 PM Zachary Farwell

Countries around the world are working together to stop the spread of Coronavirus and Mid-Missouri flu cases are on the rise.

Miller County sheriff arrests one in connection with 19-year-old cold case

January 28, 2020 10:50 AM Connor Hirsch

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office arrested one woman in connection to a murder which took place 19 years ago.

Columbia martial arts studio focuses on self-defense classes

January 28, 2020 4:56 PM Amber Tabeling

A local martial arts company is shifting its focus on teaching their students self-defense.

Nighttime snowfall to play a key role Wednesday morning. We explain why.

January 28, 2020 4:28 PM Luke Victor

It’s fairly obvious that sunlight provides us warmth during the day. But, even in the heart of a snowstorm, with thick cloud cover and snow falling, it can have a dramatic effect on how snow accumulates.

Mid-Missouri crews preparing roads ahead of late-night snow shower

January 28, 2020 4:32 PM Matt Ragsdale

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia, Jefferson City and the Missouri Department of Transportation have road crews on standby ahead of snow possibly affecting the Wednesday morning commute. MoDOT central district spokesman Adam Pulley said crews are coming in at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. Pulley said workers are treating roads and monitoring driving conditions between Tuesday

Osage County highway closes for truck crash

January 28, 2020 3:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

Deputies said the truck driver is okay following the crash. It’s unclear what the truck was carrying.

Traffic stop near Kingdom City ends in massive marijuana seizure

January 28, 2020 1:10 PM Zachary Farwell

A Florida man faces a pair of drug charges in Callaway County after a drug bust along Interstate 70.

Snow targets mid-Missouri tonight, Wednesday morning

January 27, 2020 2:27 PM Luke Victor

Winter Weather Advisories go into effect for the counties shaded in purple from 6pm this evening until 12pm. Synopsis A potent upper-level trough, which has already dropped 8-13″ of snow across the south-central plains is kicking eastward towards mid-Missouri this afternoon. Precipitation is expected to remain fairly light but steady overnight– higher accumulations are expected

LIVE: Trump defense team presents final day of opening arguments

January 28, 2020 12:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

President Donald Trump’s legal team presents its final day of opening arguments.

Lola Crews is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of her mother.

Callaway County murder suspect expected in court

January 28, 2020 5:43 AM Brittany Wiley

A 62-year-old woman charged with stabbing her mother to death is set to appear in court Tuesday morning.

Missouri Health Dept. considers ads in STL, KCI airports amid Coronavirus outbreak

January 27, 2020 9:40 PM Barry Mangold

Health officials in Missouri could soon put up signs in the state’s two largest airports to encourage some travelers to get tested for a deadly virus.

Lucky’s Market files for bankruptcy, sells some assets to Aldi

January 27, 2020 10:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

On Monday, Lucky’s said it has filed for Chapter 11 protection.