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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should railroads be more regulated?

March 10, 2023 3:47 AM ABC 17 News Team

Railroads are under scrutiny right now after high-profile derailments, including the one in East Palestine, Ohio.

Boonville man faces 31 charges in relation to Jefferson City school bus incident

March 9, 2023 2:57 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boonville man has been charged in relation to an incident on Wednesday where he allegedly smashed mail boxes with a school bus after arguing with students. Robert Hern, 59, is charged with first-degree property damage, operating a motor vehicle in a careless manner, leaving the scene of an accident and

Boonville baseball changes coaches as parent alleges hazing

March 9, 2023 2:55 PM Matthew Sanders

Boonville baseball has changed its head coach — a move that came after a parent said her son was subject to “hazing.”

MPUA continues to endorse Grain Belt Project

March 9, 2023 8:27 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Public Utility Assistance announced Thursday on its social media and website that it is continuing its support for the Grain Belt Express transmission project. A resolution announcing MPUA’s continued support was passed Thursday, according to the press release. Missouri’s hometown electric utilities have reaffirmed their support of the Grain Belt Express

Missouri Department of Revenue begins accepting contract bids for Fayette License Office

March 9, 2023 7:43 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri Department of Revenue is accepting management contract bids for the Fayette License Office, according to a Thursday press release. Bids to operate the office – located at 106 E. Davis Street in Fayette — must be submitted by March 21. For a list of bid opportunities and bid response instructions

Man accused of deceptive business practices is in Miller County Jail

March 9, 2023 7:10 PM Ryan Shiner

TUSCUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Texas man accused of deceptive business practices in Missouri is in the Miller County Jail. According to the Miller County Jail online records, Lance Mickey was booked at 7:48 a.m. Thursday morning. Lance Mickey allegedly took money from customers and left the state without providing work. Mickey, 40, is charged in

Moniteau County man faces child-porn charges

March 9, 2023 6:35 PM Ryan Shiner

CALIFORNIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A California, Missouri, man is facing several charges related to child pornography. Bryan Donley, 45, is charged with two counts of first-degree promoting child pornography and three counts of possession of child pornography. An initial arraignment is scheduled for 9 a.m. Monday at the Moniteau County Courthouse. Donley was arrested Thursday. He

Boone County Commission considers participating in opioid settlement

March 9, 2023 5:24 PM Ethan Heinz

The Boone County Commission had its first hearing Thursday on whether to get part of a massive settlement with manufacturers and pharmacies found responsible for contributing to the opioid epidemic.

Jefferson City considers donating property for Highway 54 improvements

March 9, 2023 7:02 AM Joushua Blount

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Jefferson City’s Public Works committee met Thursday to discuss proposed improvements to Highway 54. The meeting was scheduled for 7:30 a.m. at City Hall in Jefferson City. MoDOT is considering expanding the highway North of the Missouri River Bridge to help with traffic in the area. MoDOT has discussed changes for

Ruptured gas line leads to evacuations in Downtown Columbia

March 9, 2023 11:43 AM Matthew Sanders

A ruptured gas line Thursday morning led to the evacuation of Boone County government and court employees.

Chair, Vice Chair positions not picked during Columbia CPRB’s first meeting since suspension

March 8, 2023 5:20 PM Marina Diaz

Columbia’s Citizens Police Review Board will hold its first regular meeting Wednesday since breaking up last year.

School bus driver arrested on suspicion of child endangerment in Cole County

March 8, 2023 5:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Cole County deputies arrested a school bus driver Wednesday on suspicion of endangering students after he reportedly argued with students and smashed mailboxes.

Celebration of life service to be held Friday for Cash Martin

March 8, 2023 8:08 PM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A celebration of life service will be held Friday for a Rock Bridge High School student who died in a motorcycle crash on Monday. A service will be held at The Crossing, visitation begins at 2 p.m. There is a memorial set up near the crash site on Nifong Boulevard and Bethel

Missouri House passes open enrollment bill; faces opposition from educators

March 8, 2023 4:56 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill Wednesday that would let students choose which school they want to attend using state money.

Sedalia man accused of killing baby indicted by grand jury, posts bond

March 8, 2023 7:33 PM Ryan Shiner

COLE CAMP, Mo. (KMIZ) A Sedalia man who is accused of killing his own child in 2022 has posted a $50,000 bond, according to Casenet and the Benton County Sheriff’s Office online records. Danial Fitzgerald, 24, is charged with second-degree murder and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A grand jury indictment was filed

Senate Democrats filibuster bills targeting transgender youth treatments

March 8, 2023 3:55 PM Hannah Falcon

Democratic senators have been holding the floor for hours Wednesday, filibustering a bill that would sharply limit medical care for transgender children.

Project supporters say widened Interstate 70 would increase safety, decrease congestion

March 8, 2023 5:33 PM Ethan Heinz

It’s impossible to know whether a third lane on Interstate 70 would have stopped the Wednesday morning rush-hour crash that closed down one side of the busy highway for hours.

Two Pulaski County women charged with murder of 5-year-old girl

March 8, 2023 5:11 PM Ryan Shiner

WAYNESVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Two women in Waynesville have been charged and arrested after a 5-year-old girl was found dead Tuesday. Shamira Buford, 36, and Angela West, 40, were both charged with second-degree murder, first-degree involuntary manslaughter, abuse or neglect of a child – resulting in death and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Both

Boone County Public Health and Human Services to hold naloxone distribution event

March 8, 2023 3:55 PM Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services is partnering with other local organizations to host a naloxone education and distribution event Wednesday night. PHHS is partnering with the Boone County Overdose Response Coalition to host the event at 5:30-6:30 p.m. at CenterPoint Hospital, according to a press release. The purpose of the event

Gun found on Mid-Missouri high school campus

March 8, 2023 1:31 PM Matthew Sanders

Police found a handgun in a vehicle in the parking lot of a Pulaski County high school Wednesday morning.