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Coronavirus pandemic still creating need for more substitutes in Missouri schools

September 8, 2021 5:17 PM Hannah Falcon

Public schools in Missouri have been struggling to hire enough substitute teachers since the beginning of the pandemic.

Boone County Sheriff’s Office looking for motorcycle connected to double homicide suspect

September 8, 2021 4:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Boone County Sheriff’s detectives got a tip that JT McLean had recently acquired a dark colored motorcycle and may have used that to leave the area.

The American Legion honors soldiers and 9/11 victims this weekend

September 7, 2021 11:25 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Saturday will be 20 years since terrorists attacked the U.S., killing thousands of citizens. Some veterans at The American Legion Post 202 in Columbia are feeling some of the emotional pain as Saturday approaches. Paul Hobbs is a retired military veteran and First Vice Commander at The American Legion Post 202. He

Columbia and Boone County leaders to give COVID-19 update at Columbia City Hall Monday.

Columbia City Council holds public hearing on the 2022 Annual Budget

September 7, 2021 3:37 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The second of three public hearings for the Fiscal Year 2022 Annual Budget was held Tuesday in the council chambers to allow opportunities for public input on the many items covered by the budget process. There was also an organized rally held outside city hall before the meeting by “Rally to Invest

Reentry Opportunity Center helps Boone County residents reassimilate after prison

September 7, 2021 4:43 PM Hannah Falcon

In2Action’s Reentry Opportunity Center (ROC) held its grand opening for the new location on Paris Road in Columbia Tuesday morning.

Columbia man charged after allegedly firing gun in Walmart

September 7, 2021 1:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia police responded to a report of shots fired Monday at 11 a.m. at a business in the 3000 block of west Broadway.

UTV hit storm drain in crash that injured Rock Bridge baseball players

September 7, 2021 11:14 AM Leila Mitchell

The crash happened at about 12:45 a.m. Saturday when the 2009 Polaris Ranger the boys were riding drifted and dropped off the curb before the driver overcorrected and hit the storm drain, Capt. Brian Leer of the sheriff’s office said. The driver and two passengers were thrown from the vehicle completely, one passenger was partially ejected and investigators don’t know if the fifth boy was thrown from the vehicle, Leer said.

Columbia police find missing woman

September 7, 2021 5:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Columbia Police posted to Twitter on Tuesday morning that Ernestine Foster was located. No other details were released. ORIGINAL STORY: The Columbia Police Department needs help from the community to find a missing woman. According to a post made Monday night on the police department’s Facebook page, a family member last

Drivers fill the roadways to enjoy holiday weekend

September 6, 2021 11:35 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More Individuals are getting out on the roads to take holiday trips. Missouri State Highway Patrol tweeted that if holiday plans involve drinking, to get a sober driver. Andy Strubel is a Columbia resident. He said that he heard from family that the travel is not as easy as one might expect.

Columbia woman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder for a Feb. shooting

September 6, 2021 8:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman pleaded guilty to second-degree murder Friday in a Feb. 2021 shooting. Elizabeth Dye received a 20-year prison sentence in the death of Maya Wootton. Police say Dye was homeless and living in a car, and shot Wootton in the basement of Wootton’s home on Orchard Court Lucas Harper pleaded guilty last

Missouri Task Force One returns from Ida search and rescue mission

September 6, 2021 4:56 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ) Missouri Task Force One returned safely Saturday to Columbia after being sent to Jefferson Parish, Louisiana, to assist in search, rescue and assessment efforts after Hurricane Ida. FEMA tapped Task Force One on Aug. 27, sending 80 men and women from across the state to Louisiana. Chuck Leake, assistant chief of the

Doctor says it is safe to get the COVID-19 vaccine at the same time as other shots

September 6, 2021 4:08 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As flu season approaches and more people are vaccinated against COVID-19, some people might be concerned about getting vaccinated against different viruses too close together. Dr. Christelle Ilboudo with MU Health Care said although the original studies said different vaccines should be spaced out by two weeks, that is no longer the

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is on high alert as traffic increases across mid-Missouri roadways throughout Labor Day Weekend.

Troopers on high alert for Labor Day Weekend

September 5, 2021 5:05 PM Zach Boetto

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri State Highway Patrol Troopers are out on high alert as the organization expects more traffic on highways and waterways for the Labor Day weekend. “I think over the next several days there’s gonna be a significant increase in traffic on all the major highways and interstates throughout the state and throughout

Prayer vigil held for Rock Bridge student following ATV crash

September 5, 2021 10:41 AM Ben Fein

Hundreds gathered on top of an MU Health Care parking garage to show support for Rock Bridge freshman Davis Taylor.

Missouri Task Force One returns home from Louisiana

September 4, 2021 11:03 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, MO. (KMIZ)Missouri Task Force 1 arrived back home safely at Boone County Fire Protection District Headquarters in Columbia Saturday after deploying to Louisiana to assist with Hurricane Ida response efforts. MO-TF1 was in Louisiana for one week to help with the aftermath of the storm and got orders to return. They left Louisiana Friday

Full capacity and tailgates return to Faurot Field for the season opener

September 4, 2021 8:18 PM Hannah Falcon

For the first time since 2019, the stadium allowed for full capacity and tailgating.

Dozens of shots fired in Plush Lounge parking lot in Columbia

September 4, 2021 2:55 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Dozens of shots were fired in the Plush Lounge parking lot in Columbia early Saturday morning. ABC 17 News crews on scene saw at least 25 evidence markers on the ground, five Columbia Police Department cars and one van. Evidence markets in Plush Lounge Parking lot on Sept. 4, 2021 The Columbia

One person hospitalized following bike crash Saturday

September 4, 2021 4:40 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was taken to a hospital with minor injuries on Saturday, after a vehicle collision with a bike. The crash happened at the intersection of Stewart and Providence Road around 2:45 a.m. The Columbia Police Department said at the scene they are investigating the crash. CPD had the southbound lanes of

Businesses getting ready for a busy game weekend

September 3, 2021 11:15 PM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ). Mizzou football is back this weekend and Faurot Field will be at full capacity. Businesses started preparing Friday for fans to be in attendance at the game and downtown. For some businesses, the process is easier said than done because of the lack of employees. According to the Missouri Department of Labor,

Dunkin’ store owner agrees to $22,000 settlement over labor claims

August 10, 2020 6:06 PM Lucas Geisler

Several mid-Missouri businesses operating as Dunkin’ stores have settled a labor issue with the federal government.