PHOTOS: Snow falls in Mid-Missouri

The man accused of calling in a bomb threat to a Columbia daycare last week remained Tuesday in custody in Kansas, though he has now been ordered to return to Boone County to be tried. The post Columbia bomb threat suspect remains in Kansas; extradition ordered appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

The head of Columbia Public Schools sent a message to families Wednesday with advice for helping children cope with the massacre of 19 elementary school children in Texas. The post Columbia Public Schools offers advice, resources to help children cope after Texas elementary shooting appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The post TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 55 new COVID cases appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

One person was hurt after a wreck on Mexico Gravel Road and Black Hills Road that happened around 7:30 p.m. The post One person hurt after wreck on Mexico Gravel Road appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The post TUESDAY UPDATES: State profile report shows COVID cases are up 115% compared to last week appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday marks three years since a tornado touched down in Jefferson City in 2019 causing destruction to hundreds of homes and several businesses. The EF3 tornado hit Jefferson City on May 22, 2019 and for many, it's hard to forget the tornado that tore through parts of the city. "I just remember everyone The post Organizations reflect on three years of recovery efforts on the anniversary of the tornado that hit Jefferson City appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

A deputy at the scene said that gunfire hit multiple homes in the area but couldn't say whether anyone was hurt. The post One hurt, homes damaged in Boone County shooting appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

The two Democrats in Missouri's congressional delegation called for more action to address gun violence after a shooter killed 19 elementary students at a Texas school, while a Republican who represents Columbia and other parts of Mid-Missouri offered prayers. The post Missouri congressional Democrats, Sen. Hawley call for action after Texas massacre; Hartzler offers prayers appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Daniel Boone Regional Library (DBRL) workers approved a proposal to unionize. Unofficial results from the Missouri State Board of Mediation show of the 165 eligible voters, 101 workers voted for and 55 others voted against the proposal to unionize under the name 'DBRLWorkersUnited.' The vote to unionize was held from Wednesday through The post Daniel Boone Regional Library workers vote to form first public library union in Missouri appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services unveiled it's new drug overdose database. Overdoses are now the leading cause of death among adults aged 18-44 according to DHSS. The post Fentanyl and opioid overdoses surpass heroin overdoses in Missouri appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

A deputy at the scene said that gunfire hit multiple homes in the area but couldn't say whether anyone was hurt. The post Multiple homes involved in shooting off Scott Boulevard early Tuesday morning appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

The Columbia Board of Education is recommending Tina Woods to become the principal at Derby Ridge School for the 2022-23 school year. The post Columbia Board of Education to recommend next principal for Derby Ridge School appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

COOPER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Three people were hurt Sunday afternoon after a crash on Highway 135 in Cooper County. The crash happened just before 4:20 p.m. at Mile Corner Road, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said Ivan Sebastian Alvarez, 19, of Pilot Grove, Missouri, lost control of his car while driving through The post Three people hurt after crash on Highway 135 in Cooper County appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

A deputy at the scene said that gunfire hit multiple homes in the area but couldn't say whether anyone was hurt. The post Person treated for non-life-threatening injuries after overnight shooting southwest of Columbia appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Sunday afternoon with reports of animals trapped inside. Crews arrived at the Greens on Clark lane at 4:05 p.m. and saw visible smoke from the rear of a multiple-story apartment building. According to a release, firefighters brought the fire under control in The post Fire department puts out Sunday afternoon apartment fire in east Columbia appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

Mayor Buffaloe and Mayor Tergin will both host one-way, guided bike rides to Hartsburg, MO. The post Columbia and Jefferson City mayors hosting bike ride linking the cities appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

No one was injured during a fight involving a knife at a Columbia gas station Wednesday. The post Police called to fight involving knife at Columbia gas station appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

Several businesses are excited to see the Special Olympics make its way to the city, students graduate from Columbia Public Schools and fans attending regionals for Mizzou softball. The post Columbia businesses excited and prepared for an event-filled weekend appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

Hitachi Energy announced on Tuesday plans to invest more than $10 million in its Jefferson City factory. The post Hitachi Energy announces $10 million expansion for Jefferson City factory appeared first on ABC17NEWS.