WASTEBUSTERS: Lincoln University spent $35k on president’s inauguration, medallion
When Lincoln University severed its ties with the not-for-profit Lincoln University Foundation on Dec. 31, it brought a relationship of nearly 40…
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Surveillance footage released in Jackson High vandalism investigation
NOTE: This story has been updated to identify some people in the video. Security camera footage outside the Battle High School locker room in…
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Columbia Zaxby’s reopens after small grease fire
Zaxby’s on Cinnamon Hill Lane in Columbia is back open after a small fire forced it to shut its doors a week ago. Scott Clardy, assistant…
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Jefferson City Schools completes all fire drills for first time in two years
Up until last school year, nearly two years had passed since Jefferson City Schools fulfilled its yearly requirement for fire drills. An ABC 17 News…
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WASTEBUSTERS: Missouri Lottery Education Spending
The Missouri Lottery generated $1,400,216,223 of revenue in 2018, according to unaudited data from the program’s headquarters. Of that sum,…
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Inspectors find evidence of mice at Boone County cafe
Boone County/Columbia Public Health Department inspectors have been to more than a dozen restaurants since last Wednesday. When inspectors visited…
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Attorney says video expert needed in case review of child hit by police car
The attorney for the Columbia police officer that hit and killed a child asked the prosecutor on the case to consult a forensic video expert,…
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Columbia police chief says Memphis training trip worth the cost
ABC 17 News made a records request for the expenses related to the September trip to Memphis to visit the National Civil Rights Museum. The majority…
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Behind the Kitchen Door: Breaking down Boone County’s health inspections
ABC 17 News’ Behind the Kitchen Door looked at health inspection reports for Boone County businesses for the month of September. Below are the…
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Columbia mayor wanted Thomas, Trapp to ‘evaluate’ spot on council
Mayor Brian Treece wanted Columbia City Council members Ian Thomas and Michael Trapp to “evaluate” their ability to serve on the council,…
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Few Jefferson City health violations found, August restaurant report says
More than half of businesses inspected in Jefferson City were cited for one or fewer health code violations last month. The Jefferson City Department…
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