KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Another phase of Missouri’s massive Interstate 70 expansion is moving forward, bringing the state a step closer to adding a third lane in each direction across nearly 200 miles of the interstate. The Missouri Highways and Transportation Commission selected the Millstone Weber Team as the contractor for a $583 million phase
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As SEC basketball season gets underway, the Columbia Fire Department is preparing for a game day tradition that requires careful planning and specialized safety training. The training comes as national safety concerns grow following the death of a U.S. Air Force member who fell during a rappelling demonstration at a University of
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KINGDOM CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers traveling through Kingdom City will need to plan for a temporary closure of U.S. 54 over Interstate 70 as crews prepare to demolish two bridges. The Missouri Department of Transportation will begin the demolition at 7 p.m. Friday, with work expected to continue until 5 a.m. Nov. 2. MoDOT I-70
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COLUMBIA MO. (KMIZ) Voters in Boone County are taking advantage of no-excuse absentee voting, which opened earlier this week. A total of 1,183 ballots were cast Saturday, including 607 at Columbia Mall and 576 at the Boone County Government Center. The Boone County Clerk’s Office reported that 988 people cast their ballots on the first
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After two months of closure, a portion of Clark Lane at Hanover Boulevard in northeast Columbia is expected to reopen Friday afternoon. Missouri Department of Transportation Improve I-70 Program Director Eric Kopinski told ABC 17 News on Thursday that the road is scheduled to reopen around 3:30 p.m. Friday. The improvements include
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Millions of dollars are pouring into the fight over abortion rights as Missouri voters prepare to decide the fate of Amendment 3 for a second time in two years. Her Health, Her Future hosted its “Say Yes on 3” rally at Concord Baptist Church in Jefferson City, where speakers shared why
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Hundreds of people gathered at Stephens Lake Park on Saturday morning for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer’s, raising money for research and support services for people affected by the disease. Sarah Lovegreen, vice president of programs for the Alzheimer’s Association’s Missouri Chapter, said the organization has set a fundraising goal of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia Public Works is considering a roundabout at East Green Meadows Road and East Nifong Boulevard in an effort to improve traffic flow and reduce crashes on the city’s south side. The Public Works Department hosted its first public open house Thursday evening to give residents a look at
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A survey conducted by Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission found that a majority of respondents believe the city should not build a data center. But as interest in technology grows, city officials are working to determine what regulations would be needed if a data center were proposed. Patrick Zenner, Columbia’s director of
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia said public safety is a top priority as the University of Missouri’s homecoming parade is set to begin at 9 a.m. Saturday. According to city spokesman Christopher Ave, Columbia police will increase their presence downtown during the parade. “The Columbia Police Department plans to call in officers on
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A Boone County judge has temporarily blocked Boone Health and CHAS Physician Services from interfering with PulsePoint Cardiovascular’s ability to operate its private cardiology practice.
The judge issued the temporary restraining order Wednesday after a request from PulsePoint, PulsePoint Missouri MSO, Dr. Martin Tibuakuu and Dr. James Fairlamb.
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“It’s our responsibility as county employees and elected officials that we use that properly and that we don’t put up anything, but then an OpenAI model that could be used for private information,” Ridenhour said.
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Flu cases in Missouri remain relatively low, but medical experts said that could change as the season gets underway. Flu season officially begins Oct. 1, and health experts are encouraging people to take steps now to protect themselves. According to the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services’ latest weekly flu report,
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Drivers parking downtown Jefferson City will pay more at the meter as the city begins rolling out higher parking rates. The city approved the rate increases in Aug. as part of a new two-tiered parking system that will gradually increase rates through 2030. The first increase went into effect Sept. 1
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ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) A dog park in Ashland now has a new name, honoring a local four-legged hero who served at Ground Zero following the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. The city renamed its dog park Tuff Memorial Park in honor of Tuff, a chocolate Labrador retriever who worked as a search-and-rescue dog with Missouri
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Although the Mizzou-Kansas rivalry game is being played in Lawrence on Friday night, Tiger fans are making game day a big event in Columbia. Some fans are feeling especially confident about the Tigers’ chances, telling ABC 17 News they expect Mizzou to win 50-0. At My House Sports Bar in downtown Columbia,
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COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is giving residents a new way to help neighbors struggling to pay their utility bills. The city announced Wednesday that customers can now donate through their monthly utility bills by rounding their payment up to the nearest dollar. The average donation is expected to be about 50 cents
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Walmart customers will soon notice a change at checkout. Walmart is rolling out its new tap-to-pay option at select Walmart stores and Sam’s Club locations, giving customers more ways to pay using their phones, smartwatches and other supported devices. Walmart spokesperson Rob Edie told ABC 17 the rollout in Missouri will continue through September and
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Police Department is warning residents about an increase in vehicle break-ins and thefts after several vehicles were reportedly entered this week, including one vehicle that was stolen. The recent incidents have some residents raising questions about crime in the community and whether the city’s Flock cameras are being
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MARSHALL, Mo. (KMIZ) The future of Fitzgibbon Hospital in Marshall is uncertain after a potential buyer backed out of a deal to purchase the hospital, according to federal bankruptcy court documents. Fitzgibbon Hospital is suing Strawberry Fields and American Medical Administrators, seeking damages for costs, alleged harm and delays the hospital says resulted from the
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