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Former volunteer firefighter pleads guilty to starting multiple fires

May 26, 2022 3:14 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A former firefighter with the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District pleaded guilty to three charges for setting fires in 2021 and 2022.

Drug search warrant leads to arrest; seizure of drugs, guns and money in Cole County

May 25, 2022 3:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday afternoon, the Cole County Sheriff’s Department SWAT Team and the MUSTANG Drug Task Force executed a drug search warrant on the 4600 block of Riverfront Drive. Officials say two pounds of meth, suspected black tar heroin, $6,760, a bulletproof vest, and a Savage HMR Rifle were located and seized,

Family files lawsuit against Cole County R-V School District after daughter’s suicide

May 25, 2022 11:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A family has filed a wrongful death lawsuit against the Cole County R-V School District, former superintendent, former principal and assistant principal after they say their 13-year-old daughter committed suicide in 2021 after being bullied.

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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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.

Lockdown lifted at Jefferson City Correctional Center after fight involving 25 inmates

May 25, 2022 8:58 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A lockdown was lifted Wednesday morning for most of the Jefferson City Correctional Center following a fight among inmates. The incident involved about 25 inmates who were using the yard on Tuesday, according to the Missouri Department of Corrections. A spokeswoman said two JCCC staff members were hurt during the incident

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 55 new COVID cases

May 24, 2022 4:02 PM ABC 17 News Team

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California man charged with second-degree murder after woman dies from overdose

May 24, 2022 3:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A California man is facing multiple charges after a woman died from fentanyl toxicity according to the Boone County Medical Examiner’s office.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 92 COVID cases added in past three days

May 23, 2022 3:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia and Jefferson City mayors hosting bike ride linking the cities

May 20, 2022 6:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Mayor Buffaloe and Mayor Tergin will both host one-way, guided bike rides to Hartsburg, MO.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports four new COVID-related deaths, 52 new cases

May 20, 2022 4:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

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THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 41 new COVID cases

May 19, 2022 4:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City man sentenced to 10 years for illegally possessing gun used in shooting

May 19, 2022 4:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A federal judge sentenced a Jefferson City man to 10 years in prison for illegally possessing a gun he used to shoot another person during an argument.

Mother donates breast milk to help mothers in need

May 18, 2022 8:30 PM Erika McGuire

As the baby formula shortage continues across the country, mothers are choosing to donate their breast milk. Not only are donations increasing but so is the demand.

Ameren invests $9 million in upgrades after tornado devastation nearly three years ago

May 18, 2022 12:49 PM Kennedy Miller

Ameren Missouri has replaced more than 125 utility poles and restored power to thousands of customers after a tornado touched down in Missouri nearly three years ago.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports two new coronavirus-related deaths, 53 new cases

May 18, 2022 3:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Jefferson City man faces multiple charges after multiple incidents since May 2021

May 17, 2022 7:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is facing multiple charges beginning in May of 2021 with an alleged assault and resisting arrest to an alleged sexual assault and attempting to tamper with a witness in Dec. 2021.