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Sheriff: Two Cole County deputies assaulted on separate calls

March 17, 2022 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

Two Cole County deputies were assaulted during calls Wednesday, though the sheriff’s department didn’t say whether they were injured or detail their medical conditions.

Burned body found in Morgan County identified

March 17, 2022 11:20 AM Matthew Sanders

The man found in the truck in the Ivy Bend area of Morgan County is that of Robert Miles, 48, of Ivy Bend.

Man accused of trying to hit Fulton police car arrested after chase

March 17, 2022 10:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) The Fulton Police Department said it arrested a 21-year-old man after he allegedly led officers on a chase Thursday morning. According to a news release, officers on patrol tried to make contact with two vehicles parked at the Morgan Soccer Complex shortly before 3 a.m. Police said both vehicles started to drive

$4 million investment to help students succeed at MU

March 15, 2022 6:41 PM Kennedy Miller

President Mun Choi of Mizzou announced a $4 million investment in student success during his State of the University address.

Missouri Secretary of State warns investors against scams relating to war in Ukraine

March 17, 2022 5:28 AM Ben Fein

Missouri Secretary of State Jay Ashcroft has warned Missourians to be aware of possible scams relating to the war in Ukraine, in a release.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Was the Fed right to raise interest rates?

March 17, 2022 2:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Federal Reserve raised its base interest rate a quarter-point Wednesday, part of a plan to ease inflation that’s eating into household budgets.

Health professionals say fourth vaccine could be in the near future

March 16, 2022 6:40 PM Leila Mitchell

COVID-19 cases have once again begun to rise worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and officials say some people will need a fourth dose of the vaccine to fend off another wave.

Two men arrested in Jefferson City after police respond to a disturbance involving a gun

March 16, 2022 10:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Two men were arrested Monday afternoon after Jefferson City police investigated a disturbance involving a gun on the 800 block of Stadium Blvd.

Two men charged with multiple crimes after Callaway County chase ends in Jefferson City

March 16, 2022 8:08 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men are facing multiple charges after a chase in Callaway County ends in Jefferson City on Monday afternoon. Myron Mahaney and Malik Miller were reportedly in a Nissan Rogue on Highway 54 in Callaway County when a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper clocked the Rogue’s speed at a 95 in

Holts Summit Fire Protection District seeks tax increase for operations

March 16, 2022 11:59 AM Joushua Blount

A volunteer fire department in Callaway County is asking voters to increase its funding so it can meet staffing needs.

Two pulled from Missouri River at Jefferson City access

March 16, 2022 3:56 PM Matthew Sanders

Two people were pulled from the Missouri River at the Noren access point Wednesday, according to Jefferson City firefighters.

Federal Reserve raises interest rates by 0.25%

March 16, 2022 11:48 AM Erika McGuire

The Federal Reserve is expected to raise interest rates by 0.25% to help tame inflation. The announcement is expected Wednesday afternoon.

Talking Taxes: Filing taxes if self-employed

March 16, 2022 5:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

For anyone self-employed or making a living from a service like Door Dash, filing your earnings can be a little tricky so what do you do?

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County nears 60% of residents fully vaccinated

March 16, 2022 3:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Zelensky to US lawmakers: ‘We need you right now’ as he invokes Pearl Harbor and 9/11

March 16, 2022 7:50 AM CNN Newsource

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky appealed to Congress for help directly Wednesday, telling US lawmakers “we need you right now” as he invoked tragedies in American history like the attack on Pearl Harbor and the September 11 terrorist attack.

Columbia man sentenced for New Year’s Day shooting that left four people hurt

March 16, 2022 8:14 AM Zachary Farwell

A Boone County judge has sentenced a Columbia man for a New Year’s Day shooting in Downtown Columbia.

Jefferson City Police Department to increase DWI enforcement efforts ahead of St. Patrick’s Day

March 16, 2022 5:27 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City Police Department will team up with other law enforcement agencies beginning Wednesday, to increase DWI patrols ahead of St. Patrick’s Day.

Tebbetts man hurt after crash on Highway 94 in Callaway County

March 16, 2022 6:01 AM Zachary Farwell

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Tebbetts, Missouri man was hurt Tuesday afternoon following a crash on Highway 94 in Callaway County. The crash happened around 5 p.m. at County Road 4015. Bruce I. West, 69, was driving a pickup truck westbound when he rear-ended another pickup truck making a left turn, according to the Missouri

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you filed your income tax return?

March 16, 2022 1:49 AM ABC 17 News Team

There’s one month to go before the federal and state deadline of April 15. Some people prefer to file their returns early and get their refunds. But those who owe often choose to wait.

Columbia Transit Advisory Commission discusses bus driver shortages

March 15, 2022 2:56 PM Leila Mitchell

The City of Columbia Public Transit Advisory Commission is holding a meeting to discuss public transit driver shortages.