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Boone County man sentenced after Missouri attorney general’s office helps clear sexual assault kit backlog

May 27, 2022 4:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Boone County man charged with forcible rape pleaded guilty in court on Friday and was sentenced to seven years in prison.

Troopers arrest man accused of shooting at vehicle in Boone County

May 27, 2022 9:56 AM Zachary Farwell

A Madison, Missouri man could face charges in Boone County after a shooting.

Democratic representatives considering legislation to ban teens from purchasing semi-automatic weapons

May 26, 2022 7:38 PM Marina Diaz

State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) took to Twitter on Thursday and said that he is considering filing legislation next session to ban teenagers from purchasing semi-automatic weapons.

Jefferson City man charged after sexually assaulting person with an intellectual disability

May 26, 2022 9:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is facing sexual assault charges after an incident in Oct. 2021 involving a person with a moderate intellectual disability.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 58 new COVID cases over past few days

May 26, 2022 4:47 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Fentanyl and opioid overdoses surpass heroin overdoses in Missouri

May 24, 2022 8:10 PM Marina Diaz

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.

No injuries reported after semi-truck fire on I-70 in Columbia

May 26, 2022 5:59 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Livestream of traffic on Interstate 70 at the 129-mile marker: Update: Crews have reopened both eastbound lanes of Interstate 70 at the 129-mile maker to traffic. Update: The Columbia Fire Department reports no one was hurt Thursday morning after a semi-truck fire on Interstate 70. Firefighters responded to the fire in the

Boone County Sheriff’s Department works with area schools annually on active shooter training

May 25, 2022 7:41 PM Marina Diaz

The Boone County Sheriff Department conducts active shooter training exercises with the school districts they have partnered with annually and at the request of schools as well.

Funding awarded to Columbia Housing Authority for housing homeless people

May 25, 2022 10:37 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Housing Authority (CHA) was awarded $464,593 in funding from the Continuum of Care competitive grant program.

Having tough conversations with children about gun violence after mass shootings, and helping them cope

May 25, 2022 6:59 PM Leila Mitchell

Many children, students, parents and teachers woke up Wednesday feeling anxious about heading back to school after the horrific mass shooting in Texas, and several other mass shootings this month.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 71 new COVID cases; 54 cases on Monday

May 25, 2022 4:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Missouri Attorney General files lawsuit against Boone County fencing contractor for unlawful business practices

May 25, 2022 3:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Attorney General’s office has filed a lawsuit against Joseph Murray for unlawful business practices.

Columbia Board of Education to recommend next principal for Derby Ridge School

May 25, 2022 3:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Board of Education is recommending Tina Woods to become the principal at Derby Ridge School for the 2022-23 school year.

Judge sentences man for March standoff at central Columbia apartment complex

May 25, 2022 10:47 AM Zachary Farwell

A Boone County judge has sentenced a man after a standoff at a central Columbia apartment complex in early March.

State offers guidance about how to prepare for potential severe weather in Mid-Missouri

May 25, 2022 5:51 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services has released weather preparedness guidance for residents, as The ABC 17 Stormtrack Weather Team tracks the potential for severe weather on Wednesday.

Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee says 2021 stop proportion against black drivers raises continuous concerns

May 24, 2022 4:31 PM Leila Mitchell

Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones created the Vehicle Stop Committee in 2019.

Columbia man faces pleads guilty to federal charges after posting photos, videos of guns and drugs

May 24, 2022 8:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal charges of illegally possessing firearms after posting Snapchat photos and videos in which he illegally possessed various guns and drugs.