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Moberly man charged after allegedly exposing himself to children in Columbia

August 26, 2022 11:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Suspect detained on charges relating to reported incidents of indecency, Aug. 25

Agreement between Columbia Public Schools and City of Columbia helps provide security at after-school events

August 26, 2022 10:53 PM Marina Diaz

The Columbia Public School has an agreement in place with the City of Columbia that provides school resource officers (SRO) during and after school hours.

Centralia woman accused of driving wrong way on Highway 63, crashing into deputy’s cruiser

August 26, 2022 6:33 AM Matthew Sanders

A Centralia woman was arrested on suspicion of DWI, resisting arrest and careless driving after her vehicle hit a deputy’s cruiser Wednesday night on Highway 63.

Missouri Budget Project estimates impact of governor’s tax cut plan is nearly $1 billion

August 25, 2022 8:48 AM Hannah Falcon

Gov. Mike Parson stressed the state budget’s ability to take the biggest income tax cut in history and still fully fund important programs in his Columbia tour stop Thursday to raise support for his special session plans.

EquipmentShare moves closer to winning tax incentive approval for expansion

August 25, 2022 6:26 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia company came a step closer Thursday to landing tax credits it says will allow it to convert its headquarters in an old furniture store into a facility that can handle heavy tech demands.

New court dates set for six University of Missouri hazing suspects

August 25, 2022 11:17 AM Leila Mitchell

Five of the men charged with hazing in connection with the University of Missouri Phi Gamma Delta hazing case are scheduled for their first appearance in court Thursday.

Bus with students onboard, car crash in Columbia

August 25, 2022 4:37 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – A bus and car crashed on Business Loop 70 in Columbia on Thursday afternoon. Columbia Public Schools spokeswoman Michelle Baumstark said no one on the Hickman High School bus was hurt in the crash on Business Loop 70 East and Seventh St. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. near the school’s

Downtown Columbia Leadership Council reviews proposed plan for Wabash Bus station

August 24, 2022 10:38 PM Marina Diaz

The Downtown Columbia Leadership Council heard local business owners’ complaints about the Wabash Bus Station at its meeting Wednesday.

Columbia City Council’s newest member Roy Lovelady says he is ready to serve

August 3, 2022 11:34 AM Sarah Higgins

Roy Lovelady is now Columbia City Council’s newest member after Tuesday’s election, and he says he is ready to serve Ward 3.

Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia temporarily closes amid staffing transition

August 24, 2022 12:06 PM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Planned Parenthood has temporarily closed its clinic in Columbia. The health care provider confirmed to ABC 17 News on Wednesday afternoon the temporary closure is due to a change of clinicians. A Planned Parenthood Great Plains spokeswoman said there is a gap in coverage while the new clinician for the clinic trains

Parson to visit Columbia on tax cut pitch tour

August 24, 2022 9:43 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will visit Columbia on Thursday to pitch his plans for a special session to cut taxes.

Sources: President Joe Biden set to announce student debt relief Wednesday

August 23, 2022 8:40 PM Kennedy Miller

Multiple sources say President Joe Biden is set to announce student debt relief on Wednesday.

Record number of students enrolled at Columbia Public Schools

August 23, 2022 5:41 PM Matthew Sanders

A record number of students were enrolled on the first day of the year at Columbia Public Schools.

Mental health a priority for Columbia Public Schools as students return

August 23, 2022 5:23 PM Leila Mitchell

Columbia Public Schools leaders say helping the district’s more than 19,000 students with their mental health needs is a top priority.

Columbia Public Schools to update COVID-19 plan with new CDC guidance

August 23, 2022 5:12 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Public Schools will update its COVID-19 plan to reflect new, relaxed guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Jefferson City man charged with shooting at Columbia home

August 23, 2022 4:28 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors charged a Jefferson City man Monday with eight felonies including armed criminal action, domestic assault and stalking after he allegedly fired several shots at a woman’s car and home.

CPD official on Uvalde: ‘There were so many police officers … standing in that hallway’

August 23, 2022 5:48 AM Meghan Drakas

The Uvalde school shooting looms over the start of this school year.

Columbia Public Schools welcome students back for first day of classes

August 23, 2022 6:17 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools will hold the first day of classes Tuesday. The 2022-2023 school year marks the district’s 150th anniversary. Officials said the school district plans to share bits of history throughout the school year to mark the occasion. Columbia Public Schools start and end times: 2022-2023 COLUMBIA PUBLIC SCHOOLS START AND

School safety investigation: Columbia, Blair Oaks and Eugene districts

August 22, 2022 9:04 PM Sarah Higgins

ABC 17 News asked for 41 Mid-Missouri school districts’ security plans, maintenance records and expenses ahead of the 2022-2023 school year.

Public gets chance to meet candidates for Columbia fire chief

August 22, 2022 6:14 PM Kennedy Miller

People had the chance to meet three finalists who are competing to become Columbia’s next fire chief Monday night.