Local News Archives

Two people charged after meth bust in Jefferson City on Tuesday

March 23, 2022 8:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County prosecutors charged two people after a meth bust on Tuesday.

Sedalia man charged with drug trafficking after a three-month investigation

March 23, 2022 8:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Sedalia man is facing multiple charges after a three-month investigation into a drug operation leads to his arrest.

Missouri lawmaker proposes bill that would track convicted murders

March 23, 2022 7:08 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A state representative has proposed a bill that would create a registry for violent offenders, similar to the sex offender registry. State Representative Lane Roberts (R-Joplin) says House Bill 1705 would give the public knowledge of some convicted killers. Roberts wants those in the prison system who are out on parole for

Missouri American Water Company awarded $11.2 million to help upgrade the Jefferson City water treatment plant

March 23, 2022 2:04 PM Marina Diaz

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources gave more than $11.2 million in financial assistance to the Missouri American Water Company for upgrades to the Jefferson City water treatment plan.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports positivity rate below 3%

March 23, 2022 4:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

COLUMBIA BOARD OF EDUCATION: Andrea Lisenby

March 21, 2022 9:02 PM Matthew Sanders

Andrea Lisenby is one of three first-time candidates for the Columbia Board of Education on the ballot April 5.

COLUMBIA BOARD OF EDUCATION: Blake Willoughby

March 21, 2022 8:47 PM Matthew Sanders

Blake Willoughby is seeking his second three-year term on the board of education.

COLUMBIA BOARD OF EDUCATION: Suzette Waters

March 22, 2022 10:39 AM Matthew Sanders

Suzette Waters is one of three people running for a seat on the Columbia Board of Education for the first time this April.

COLUMBIA BOARD OF EDUCATION: Adam Burks

March 22, 2022 3:14 PM Matthew Sanders

Adam Burks is critical of administrators at Columbia Public Schools.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Adam Gresham

March 22, 2022 4:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The chief of staff to Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe has his eyes on his own public office.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Erika Leonard

March 22, 2022 5:22 PM Matthew Sanders

Erika Leonard is a registered lobbyist and a mother of two Jefferson City School District students.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Marc Ellinger

March 23, 2022 4:02 PM Matthew Sanders

Marc Ellinger is a founding partner of the Jefferson City law firm Ellinger and Associates.

Schnucks opens latest store at Battle Crossing

March 21, 2022 2:28 PM Joushua Blount

Schnucks opened its third store in Columbia and fourth store in Mid-Missouri at the Battle Crossing location at 5410 Clark Lane in Columbia on Wednesday.

Belle man arrested for multiple counts of possession of child porn

March 23, 2022 2:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Belle man is facing multiple counts of possession of child porn after an investigation by the Maries County Sheriff’s Office.

Columbia mayoral, city council candidates to appear at events Wednesday

March 23, 2022 5:30 AM Ben Fein

Columbia mayoral and city council candidates are set to appear multiple times in the city Wednesday ahead of the April 5 election that will see the city elect a new mayor and possibly multiple new city council members.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like the Mizzou men’s basketball coaching hire?

March 23, 2022 1:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The board of curators hired Dennis Gates, formerly the coach at Cleveland State, to take over after the firing of Cuonzo Martin.

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.