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Missouri House lawmakers consider pausing gas tax

March 22, 2022 7:58 PM Hannah Falcon

As gas prices tick higher and higher nationwide, lawmakers in Missouri are considering cutting a state tax to save drivers money at the pump.

Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates reflects on what led him to the Tigers

March 22, 2022 4:10 PM Chanel Porter

Dennis Gates was introduced Tuesday afternoon as the 20th head coach for the men’s basketball team at the University of Missouri.

Meth seized, two people in custody after drug search warrant issued in Jefferson City

March 22, 2022 8:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Over 6 ounces of meth was seized after multiple agencies executed a drug search warrant on the 1500 block of Lake Street in Jefferson City.

Columbia felon pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

March 22, 2022 7:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for illegally possessing several firearms as a felon.

Sheena Greitens says she stands by allegations of abuse against ex-husband

March 22, 2022 1:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Sheena Greitens, ex-wife of former Missouri governor Eric Greitens, said Tuesday that she stands by allegations of abuse she made against her ex-husband in court filings in the couple’s child custody case.

Trial begins for Jefferson City teen accused of 2018 murder

March 22, 2022 6:17 PM Erika McGuire

The murder trial against Jahaun Whirley began Tuesday in Cole County.

Man arrested on multiple warrants after standoff in north Columbia

March 22, 2022 3:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jesse Jenkins was arrested for several felony arrest warrants and had probable cause for arrest in relation to numerous theft investigations.

Fans excited to welcome new Mizzou men’s basketball coach

March 22, 2022 4:50 PM Marina Diaz

The University of Missouri men’s basketball team welcomed Dennis Gates as its new head coach, and some fans said Tuesday that they are excited to see what he does for the team.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 5

March 22, 2022 2:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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

Next principal announced for Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School

March 22, 2022 2:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education has received a recommendation on the next principal for Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School. Officials say Amanda Minear will take over the role from current Interim Principal Brian Rehg. Rehg will be returning to his position as assistant principal at Parkade Elementary School where he served prior

University of Missouri Board of Curators scheduled to meet amid search for new men’s basketball coach at MU

March 21, 2022 7:48 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri Board of Curators is scheduled to hold a special meeting Tuesday morning. The announcement comes as the University of Missouri searches for a new men’s head basketball coach. Board members are set to meet virtually over Zoom at 7 a.m., according to a public notice issued on Monday

Five people hurt after crash on Route J in Monroe County

March 22, 2022 6:09 AM Zachary Farwell

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people were hurt on Monday morning after a crash on Route J in Monroe County. The crash happened around 7:50 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near Duncan’s Bridge, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by Tessie, C. Gorham, 33, of Clarence, Missouri, overturned after

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Eric Greitens drop out of the Senate race?

March 22, 2022 1:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Former Missouri governor Eric Greitens is now facing allegations of abuse from his ex-wife.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 111 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

March 21, 2022 3:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Abuse allegations could force former Missouri governor, U.S. Senate candidate out of primary

March 21, 2022 7:00 PM Hannah Falcon

Sheena Greitens accused her ex-husband Eric Grietens, Republican U.S. Senate candidate and former Missouri governor, of physical abuse in an affidavit in their child custody case.

Columbia man sentenced in 2020 manslaughter case

March 21, 2022 8:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a killing on Doris Drive in 2020 received 4 years in prison.

Columbia man charged with murder after Sunday shooting

March 21, 2022 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested Samuel E. Brotherton, 21, on suspicion of first-degree murder and armed criminal action after the shooting death of another man Sunday in the 3800 block of Pinecrest Drive, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release.

Assistant principal at Rock Bridge High School to be recommended as new Hickman principal

March 21, 2022 5:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Hickman High School will be getting a new principal next school year.

Columbia City Council approves new ward boundaries Monday night

March 21, 2022 5:31 PM Chanel Porter

Council members selected Map B for their reapportionment recommendation. If approved, it won’t take effect until after the municipal election on April 5.

Columbia man charged after weekend shooting near Women’s Hospital

March 21, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly fired a gun 11 times at a vehicle in the Women’s Hospital parking lot just after 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.