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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) – Missouri lawmakers hope that the upcoming session will finally produce a ban on lobbyist gifts, thanks to support from Republican Gov.-elect Eric Greitens. It’s among the top priorities for House Speaker Todd Richardson, who said he was personally disappointed when an ethics bills didn’t pass last session. Some lawmakers say

TODAY: Increasing Clouds and becoming Breezy; 42. TONIGHT: Mild with light rain after 9PM; 40. TUESDAY: Chance for early day light rain; 56. WEDNESDAY: Very Mild and Partly Sunny with a chance for rain in the evening north of I-70; 60.

TODAY: It will be a frigid morning as wind chill values will be under 10 through 11AM this morning with a northwest wind. Skies will start off mostly sunny with increasing clouds by evening. Afternoon temperatures will be much colder only reaching the mid to upper 20s. TONIGHT: Winds become calm by evening and clouds

Update 12/28: A GoFundMe page for former Mizzou women’s basketball player Juanita Robinson has been set up with a $10,000 goal after she was shot four times in Chicago while visiting family for the holidays. In the page description, Robinson describes what happened to her and explains that her insurance will not cover the costs

As the City of Columbia moves forward with a proposed Good Samaritan ordinance, one part of the legislation will differ from the St. Louis law it mimics. City Councilman Michael Trapp says Columbia’s Good Samaritan ordinance will include minor in possession, due to the binge-drinking culture in Columbia. “We’re going to include minor in possession

TODAY: This morning, clouds are holding steady in Mid-Missouri, with lows in the low to mid 20s. Winds are still steady out of the west upwards of 10 mph, making for a chilling Friday morning. Wind chill values are in the teens and will stay there through at least the afternoon. Clouds will decrease and

TODAY: This morning, clouds are holding steady in Mid-Missouri, with lows in the low to mid 20s. Winds are still steady out of the west upwards of 10 mph, making for a chilling Friday morning. Wind chill values are in the teens and will stay there through at least the afternoon. Clouds will decrease and

ABC 17 News asked local leaders their thoughts on bringing “sanctuary” policies to mid-Missouri. President Donald Trump signed an executive order Wednesday pledging to strip any city, county or state with such policies of federal grant funding. The “sanctuary” distinction refers to a practice of denying an Immigration and Customs Reform request to keep someone

Uber, Lyft and other ridesharing companies may be another step closer to operating in the capital city. The Missouri House passed a bill sponsored by Rep. Kirk Matthews, (R)-Pacific, Thursday that would allow the companies to operate state-wide. A similar bill is also making its way through the Senate. The bills would put the state

A former Pulaski County man could face at least 30 years in federal prison after he was accused of sexually assaulting a child. U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Missouri Tammy Dickinson said Paul Kickery, Sr, 67, of Brattleboro, Vermont, pleaded guilty Thursday to aggravated sexual abuse of a child. According to court documents,

North Columbia residents discussed ways to fix problems in their neighborhoods. Nearly 40 people came to Thursday’s meeting, which was held at Derby Ridge Elementary. Lack of youth activities, crime, community resources, resources for younger parents and transportation were all concerns that residents in North Columbia talked about tonight. Thursday night marked the second meeting

Camden County deputies responded to a domestic disturbance in Linn Creek Thursday after a woman allegedly stabbed a man in the ear. The Sheriff’s Department says deputies arrived around 12:35 p.m. The 22-year-old woman left the scene as law enforcement were being called. Authorities say the 30-year-old man was treated at the scene. The Missouri

One woman was arrested Thursday evening after the Fulton Police Department and the MUSTANG drug task force executed a narcotics search warrant in the 1400 block of Colonial Street. Law enforcement officers reportedly found a white crystal-like substance, marijuana and drug paraphernalia. Charlene Allison, 45, was arrested on suspicion of distribution of a controlled substance,

On Jan. 1, Missouri gun laws were expanded. The so-called “Castle Doctrine” was expanded to include babysitters or other guests who could protect themselves from deadly force. Missourians can now conceal/carry and in most places, they don’t have to have a permit or training to do so. Monday night, Karl Henson shot several times at

Missourians who shop on Amazon will be charged the 4.225 percent sales tax starting Feb. 1, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. Steven Sapp, public information officer for the city of Columbia, said that charging customers for the use tax at the point of sale in Missouri should increase state revenue. He said unless counties

TONIGHT: Clouds will break up overnight with temperatures dropping into the low to mid 20s by morning. A northwesterly breeze at 6-9 mph will produce wind chills in the mid to upper teens. FRIDAY: Clouds will decrease and we’ll see some sunshine but it will still be cold. High temperatures will reach the mid to

The city of Columbia and the Columbia/Boone County Basic Needs Coalition held the first Project Homeless Connect event of 2017 on Thursday morning. Community volunteers came together with nonprofits, city government and members of the private sector to provide health and basic needs services for homeless individuals and families. The services included medical, dental and

The Missouri Senate has passed its own version of the controversial “right to work” legislation. The labor reform measure, SB 19, was approved 21-12 Thursday morning, advancing it to the House of Representatives. A similar bill born in the House is awaiting a third and final reading in the Senate, the bill’s last stop before

Columbia police arrested Jessica Perry Wednesday morning after a traffic crash. According to police, an officer was sent to a car crash at Range Line Street and Business Loop 70 East. Witnesses told police they thought one of the drivers may be intoxicated. The officer on scene reported smelling a strong alcohol odor from Perry.

A good portion of the US is waking up to quiet conditions this morning, which will translate to a seasonal and quiet end to the last full week of January. Thanks to a cold front that tracked through Mid-Missouri Wednesday, our temperatures are finally where they should be for this time of year. There was