Olivia Hayes

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Reporter at KMIZ-TV (Columbia, MO)

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Missouri officials warn drivers of latest winter driving threat

Jan 11, 2025 | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

Missouri officials warn drivers of latest winter driving threat Missouri law enforcement officials are warning drivers to be on the lookout for "snow missiles" or "snow mattresses," in the midst of winter weather in the state. "What happens is after it snows or the ice storm, it builds up and has a tendency to, to melt a little bit and refreeze," Sgt. Kyle Green, with the Missouri State Highway Patrol said.
Lawmakers ask for better communication from Capitol Police related to building security

Jan 10, 2025 | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

Lawmakers ask for better communication from Capitol Police related to building security JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)A committee of Missouri House and Senate members say communication with Capitol Police has been an issue. The lawmakers met Thursday as the Joint Committee on Capitol Security with Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe's inauguration just days away. Members told ABC 17 News on Friday that they are concerned about Capitol security in general but also ahead of Monday's inauguration.
Missouri Capitol prepares for Kehoe's inauguration

Jan 9, 2025 | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

Missouri Capitol prepares for Kehoe’s inauguration JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ)As Inauguration Day for Missouri Gov.-elect Mike Kehoe approaches, capital, local, state and county agencies are preparing to make the day as safe as possible. "We will have some checkpoints on the South Lawn, which is very typical of an inauguration every four years," said Zim Schwartze, chief of Missouri Capitol Police.
City of Columbia plow crews move into neighborhoods, priority roads to near-normal conditions

Jan 6, 2025 | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

City of Columbia plow crews move into neighborhoods, priority roads to near-normal conditions A City of Columbia snow plow crew of 16 members clocked in at 7 p.m. Monday to continue working to plow neighborhood roads during the overnight hours, the city said in a release. Plows moved into the neighborhoods during the day on Monday after getting priority roads to near-normal conditions, according to city officials.
Missouri officials warn of road dangers as harsh winter weather moves in

Jan 4, 2025 | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Public safety offices across the Show Me State warned residents to stay off the roads Saturday. "If the precipitation hasn't started in your area, it's coming, and conditions will change quickly," the Missouri Department of Transportation said in a social media post. The department's traveler information map showed snow and ice covered or partly covering state highways in Mid-Missouri including Interstate 70 and Highway 63.
Homeless encampment cleared in front of vacant Downtown Columbia storefront

Dec 27, 2024 | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)A homeless encampment outside of the former Glik's Boutique in Downtown Columbia drew the attention of authorities Friday. And shop owners say the camp is a problem for surrounding businesses. Management at El Fogon Veracruzano and Kent's Floral Gallery told ABC 17 News the unwanted neighbors have affected hurt their business and bothered customers.
Thornbrook residents frustrated over potential placement of new water tower

Dec 19, 2024 | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Thornbrook residents on Thursday flocked to Columbia City Hall to express their thoughts, feelings and questions over the recently proposed site for a new water tower next to the neighborhood and Beulah Ralph Elementary School. "That's where a lot of carpools and kids come, so it's it's not an ideal place," Thornbrook resident Pam Socha said.
COVID cases rising nationally but Missouri levels hard to pinpoint

Dec 17, 2024 | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ)Missouri might have one of the highest levels of the virus that causes COVID-19, according to federal officials. However, only one site statewide monitors for the virus and reports its data to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Missouri is one of the top handful of states for the amount of coronavirus in wastewater based on sampling from just one site in Jefferson County, south of St. Louis.
Businesses, residents split on satisfaction of solid waste services in Jefferson City, survey results show

Nov 27, 2024 | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

Businesses, residents split on satisfaction of solid waste services in Jefferson City, survey results show The survey was conducted from Oct. 3-Nov. 8 and received 400 responses from residents and 31 from area businesses. The survey asked residents and businesses about their satisfaction with the current trash and recycling services.
Boone County Commission to vote on grant to reduce youth crime

Nov 26, 2024 | abc17news.com | Olivia Hayes

Boone County Commission to vote on grant to reduce youth crime The Boone County Commission will vote Thursday on whether to approve a Youth Success Initiative grant for the Robert L. Perry Juvenile Justice Center. The grant would provide $425,000 to the justice center to create intervention services and programs, inclusive processes to access the programs and a comprehensive support system for youth and their families. The federal government awarded the funds to Boone County in September.