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No injuries in rollover crash on Business Loop

February 13, 2022 7:09 PM Hannah Falcon

First responders went to the scene of a rollover car accident in the 300 block of West Business Loop 70 in front of Rusk Rehabilitation.

Power restored for many Ameren customers in Jefferson City

February 13, 2022 2:57 PM Hannah Falcon

According to the Ameren website, the estimated time of restoration for the majority of customers is 5 p.m.

Suspect taken into custody for Lee’s Summit Amber Alert

February 13, 2022 3:40 PM Hannah Falcon

An Amber Alert announced a red SUV with two young children inside was stolen from a Lee’s Summit driveway.

Wabash Bus Station warming center to begin new hours Wednesday

February 13, 2022 5:13 AM Ben Fein

The Wabash Bus Station, which serves as an emergency warming center, is now set to be open throughout the week for residents looking to stay warm.

Missouri Senate wraps up Saturday filibuster on redistricting

February 9, 2022 6:35 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri State Senators return to the chamber Wednesday at noon merely 12 hours after adjourning from a 31-hour filibuster session to continue discussion on how to draw the new districts for the U.S. House of Representatives.

One driver arrested after Jefferson City crash and pursuit

February 12, 2022 4:05 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City Traffic Unit responded to an injury hit and run crash scene in the 700 block of W. Stadium Boulevard on Friday. The driver, Patrick Davis, gave the victim driver his name but left the scene when he know law enforcement was in route. The victim driver declined medical

House partially collapses in Jefferson City fire

February 12, 2022 5:23 AM Ben Fein

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a house fire in the 400 block of Lafayette St. late Friday night. Upon arrival, the department said crews reported heavy smoke coming from all levels of the home. Jefferson City Fire Department said there was a man in the house who was able

Missouri Senators set to convene for Saturday session

February 12, 2022 4:55 AM Ben Fein

Missouri Senators are set to gavel back in for a rare Saturday session, as both sides of the isle continue to filibuster talks regarding a new congressional redistricting plan.

Hallsville man charged after guns and drugs recovered during an investigation

February 11, 2022 10:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

HALLSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County prosecutor has charged a man with several crimes after an investigation at the 13000 block of North Branch St. in Hallsville. Christopher Huffstetler is charged with stealing – $25,000 or more, two counts of unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia. Law enforcement responded to

Lange Middle School to welcome new principal next school year

February 11, 2022 8:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Next week, Dominique Falls will be recommended to the Columbia Board of Education to become the next principal at Lange Middle School for the 2022-2023 school year.

MU Research Reactor ups radioisotope production to off-set increased demand

February 11, 2022 8:10 PM Hannah Falcon

The University of Missouri Research Reactor, or MURR, in Columbia is the only one of its kind in the country. It makes radioisotopes used to test for and treat various cancers.

Charges won’t be filed in DESE data breach incident

February 11, 2022 6:23 PM ABC 17 News Team

Thompson added the case has been closed and that the issues have been “resolved through non-legal means.”

Parson touts education, broadband Internet investments during University of Missouri tour

February 11, 2022 9:10 AM Erika McGuire

Gov. Mike Parson touted plans to make major investments in broadband Internet access and education during a tour of the University of Missouri’s NextGen building and a roundtable with state and education leaders Friday.

Ashland police: Report of attempted abduction false

February 11, 2022 5:14 PM Matthew Sanders

ASHLAND, Mo. (KMIZ) Ashland police said Friday that a child abduction attempt reported earlier in the week never happened. “This case is considered closed and no suspects are being sought,” the Ashland Police Department said in a news release. Police reported Tuesday that they were investigating a report of an attempted abduction that afternoon near

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County’s positivity rate drops below 20%; reports 74 new coronavirus cases

February 11, 2022 8:55 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

City of Columbia to open overnight warming center for three nights in a row

February 11, 2022 3:54 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is opening a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station, 126 N. 10th St., from 7 p.m. to 6 a.m. for three nights in a row beginning Friday. The National Weather Service is forecasting overnight low temperatures below the 25-degree threshold for Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The City

Columbia man sentenced to over 10 years in prison for meth trafficking

February 11, 2022 3:27 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Officers also found a dozen guns in the residence

CPS drops mask mandate but some places still require face coverings

February 11, 2022 12:08 PM Joushua Blount

Columbia Public Schools has dropped its mandate for face coverings to be worn at school, effective Friday, citing declining coronavirus case rates and fewer staff and students being infected.

Auxvasse police chief pleads not guilty to domestic assault

February 11, 2022 9:28 AM Zachary Farwell

The suspended Auxvasse Police Department chief entered a plea of not guilty during a court hearing earlier this week.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the attorney general continue his lawsuit against CPS?

February 11, 2022 1:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

A lawyer for the Missouri Attorney General’s Office said Thursday that the state will not drop a lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools now that the district’s mask mandate has expired.