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Missouri State Highway Patrol investigating a boat fire at the Gravois Arm at Lake of the Ozarks

January 27, 2022 6:31 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is investigating a boat fire at the 7.5 mile marker of the Gravois Arm at Lake of the Ozarks.

Boone County changes coronavirus reporting following omicron surge

January 26, 2022 12:49 PM Leila Mitchell

Boone County health officials will pare back the coronavirus data they’re reporting amid record numbers of cases and hospitalizations, the health department said Wednesday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the U.S. consider sending troops to Ukraine?

January 27, 2022 1:56 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Biden administration has put thousands of U.S. troops on high alert amid fears that Russia will invade Ukraine.

Missouri’s U.S. senators and representatives and senate candidates react to Supreme Court Breyer plan to retire

January 26, 2022 9:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri’s U.S. senators and several congressional members reacted to Supreme Court Stephen Breyer announcement of his plan to retire. Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt and U.S. Senate candidate issued the following statement. “As Attorney General, I’ve taken a blowtorch to the Biden Administration’s radical agenda to overturn President Trump’s accomplishments in the

Missouri Senate adjourns with no decision on congressional redistricting map proposal

January 26, 2022 11:55 AM Zachary Farwell

The current proposal features six Republican districts and two Democratic districts. Some Republican state lawmakers want a map with seven Republican districts and one Democratic district, breaking up the district representing Kansas City.

LEPC holds tabletop exercises to discuss safety and communication in the community

January 26, 2022 8:11 PM Kennedy Miller

The Boone County Local Emergency Planning Committee, (LEPC) hosted a panel discussion and tabletop exercise to discuss a hazardous spill along the Route B corridor in Columbia.

Lincoln University curators to interview presidential candidates soon

January 26, 2022 7:24 PM Lucas Geisler

The Lincoln University Board of Curators will speak with three finalists for the college’s new president soon, according to the school.

Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development seeking to change A+ eligibility requirements

January 26, 2022 7:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) will be filing for a waiver for 2022 senior class A+ Scholarship recipients.

No decision made in Shawn Long bond hearing

January 26, 2022 6:41 PM Erika McGuire

A teen accused of killing his friend appeared in court Wednesday for a new bond hearing.

WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Cole County reports 137 new coronavirus cases

January 26, 2022 2:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Top Missouri House Democrat files bill to pay back schools for AG mask lawsuits

January 26, 2022 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri House’s top Democrat said Wednesday that she plans to file legislation to pay back local school districts for legal expenses they incur defending themselves against mask lawsuits from the state attorney general.

Columbia Parks and Recreation reopens park and trail restrooms

January 26, 2022 3:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation staff is reopening heated park and trail restrooms on Thursday. The restrooms were closed on Jan. 19 due to extremely cold temperatures. Parks and Recreation has a number of heated restrooms that normally remain open through the winter. However, heaters are not able to adequately warm the restrooms

Boone County grand jury indicts man in deadly shooting

January 26, 2022 7:17 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County grand jury has indicted a Columbia man for a deadly shooting in November. Jurors indicted Mark A. Achterberg, 36, of Creston, Iowa, on felony counts of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the Nov. 8 death of Justin Stidman. Achterberg’s arraignment was held Monday and he has another

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should businesses be barred from requiring vaccinations?

January 26, 2022 2:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Several Republican Missouri lawmakers have filed bills to ban vaccine mandates, including in the workplace.

Catalytic converters stolen from Fulton-based non-profit

January 25, 2022 5:35 PM Leila Mitchell

Fulton Police are asking for public help in identifying the persons who stole catalytic converters from a Fulton-based non-profit.

Presiding Commissioner of Boone County candidate Nick Knoth announces campaign suspension

January 25, 2022 9:16 PM ABC 17 News Team

Presiding Commissioner of Boone County candidate Nick Knoth has announced the suspension of his campaign.

Missouri businesses oppose bills prohibiting employer vaccine requirements

January 25, 2022 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and 250 Missouri businesses and employers sent an open letter to Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri General Assembly asking for them to throw out legislation that prohibits employers from deciding for themselves whether or not to implement a vaccine requirement.