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FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 18 new COVID cases; state reports low COVID-19 community level for the county

April 29, 2022 3:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Gravois Mills man charged after stabbing in Morgan County

April 29, 2022 2:57 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Gravois Mills man is facing criminal charges after he allegedly stabbed a Versailles man on Wednesday.

Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies to host prescription drug take back events

April 29, 2022 8:44 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Mid-Missouri law enforcement agencies will join a nationwide effort to collect expired, unused, or unwanted prescription drugs. The Boone County Sheriff’s Office will partner with police departments from Ashland, Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville, the University of Missouri, and Truman VA Hospital for events at several locations. Collection Site Locator On Friday, law

Benton County Sheriff’s deputy, former Warsaw police chief dies from suspected natural causes

April 29, 2022 11:21 AM Zachary Farwell

BENTON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Benton County Sheriff’s Office deputy died from suspected natural causes on Thursday night. Deputies said Benton County Central Dispatch was notified just after 8:05 p.m. about an unresponsive man in a vehicle parked at the Walmart in Warsaw. The sheriff’s office identified the man as Cpl. David Jones, 65, of

Man who shot self in Cole County Jail sentenced to prison

April 29, 2022 11:22 AM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man who shot himself while he was confined in the Cole County Jail was sentenced to 14 years in prison Thursday.

Moser’s to open new store in Columbia next week

April 29, 2022 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

Moser’s will open its newest supermarket in Westbury Village, near the intersection of Scott Boulevard and Smith Drive, at 6 a.m. Wednesday.

Property damage reported after shooting on McBaine Avenue

April 29, 2022 4:14 AM Ben Fein

The Columbia Police Department confirmed early Friday morning shots had been fired on McBaine Avenue, after officers had responded just before 2:30 a.m.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should SNAP recipients be allowed to use benefits at restaurants?

April 29, 2022 3:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

This week the Missouri Senate debated a bill that would allow people who receive SNAP benefits — commonly known as food stamps — to use them at restaurants.

Jenna Redel nominated by Boone County Democrats to be the county’s next treasurer

April 28, 2022 10:50 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Democratic Committee has nominated Jenna Redel as the Democratic candidate to fill the unexpired term of Boone County Treasurer. The election to fill the unexpired term will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. “Jenna Redel is a well-qualified professional who will excel as our next Boone County Treasurer,” says Chair

Second-degree murder trial rescheduled for August

April 28, 2022 9:58 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A second-degree murder trial has been rescheduled after it was delayed earlier this week. The trial date for Michael Stapleton has been set for August 23. Stapelton is charged with second-degree murder and other charges in the 2019 death of Myron Woods. Stapleton was in the car with the two victims using

Lawmakers evaluate priorities with two weeks left of the Missouri legislative session

April 28, 2022 7:41 PM Hannah Falcon

The last day of the legislative session moves closer by the minute, but lawmakers in Jefferson City are no closer to passing some of the bills that have been on the docket since January.

Trial dates set for Columbia man accused of a November shooting at Vibez Lounge

April 28, 2022 8:51 PM ABC 17 News Team

Dates have been released for the rescheduled trial of a Columbia man accused of a November shooting at Vibez Lounge.

Go COMO route compressions to take place on Friday

April 28, 2022 8:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Go COMO announced Thursday afternoon it will be combining some of its bus routes in Columbia Friday due to staffing shortages. Drivers will alternate between the black and orange routes and the red and green routes. Go COMO says routes will operate similar to how they do on Saturdays and says those

Senate approves SNAP benefits to be used at restaurants

April 28, 2022 6:45 PM Marina Diaz

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) After an emotional back and forth that took place on the Senate floor, the Senate passed the bill that will allow SNAP to be used at restaurants on Thursday. The bill proposed by Senator Angela Mosley (D – St. Louis) passed the Senate with an 18-15 vote. SNAP, the Supplement Nutrition

Boone County issues proclamation in support of Ukraine; lay wreath to honor soldiers

April 27, 2022 10:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Watch video of the event in the player above. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Thursday, the United States Exercise Tiger Foundation (USTF) laid wreaths with blue and yellow flowers at the Boone County Government Center on Thursday to honor Ukraine. Boone County Commissioners Justin Aldred and Janet Thompson were among the attendees, along with Chris Cook,

President Biden considering forgiving portions of student loan debt

April 28, 2022 7:12 PM Erika McGuire

As graduation ceremonies ramp up at Mid-Missouri colleges and universities. President Joe Biden is considering forgiving student loan debt.

Versailles man sentenced 15 years to federal prison for meth trafficking, illegal firearm

April 28, 2022 5:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Versailles man was sentenced to 15 years in federal prison without parole for illegally possessing meth and a firearm. On Nov. 18, 2021, Nathanael Davis, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing methamphetamine with the intent to distribute and one count of possessing a firearm in furtherance of a