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Cole County deputies search jail inmates with new body scanner

February 10, 2020 10:29 PM Matt Ragsdale

Meeting minutes show the commission awarded the $166,250 bid to Romaine Companies for the body scanner.

Corps of Engineers says work progressing on levee repairs; more flooding expected this year

February 10, 2020 2:48 PM Joe McLean

A contract to repair Missouri River levees outside Jefferson City is out for bid, the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers told local officials Monday.

First Student contract extended by Jefferson City school board

February 10, 2020 7:37 PM Barry Mangold

The Jefferson City School District extended its contract with bus operator First Student through at least June 2023.

Columbia school board provides update on recording policy

February 10, 2020 9:40 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Board of Education met Monday night where it discussed a policy about audio and visual recording.

Man charged in Camden County accused of racially-motivated attack

February 10, 2020 8:43 PM Matt Ragsdale

Documents show deputies spoke with the worker’s supervisor who said the man was removed for being combative and yelling racial slurs at a bar worker.

Jefferson City again has cab service with opening of new company

February 10, 2020 5:40 PM Connor Hirsch

Jefferson City Council members said Monday that they are glad to hear a new cab business has opened after the city’s only taxi service shut down about a month ago.

DEFENDERS: Be cautious when using mobile payment apps

February 10, 2020 2:17 PM Deborah Kendrick

Mobile payment apps come with a lot of conveniences, but their popularity also makes them targets for scammers.

Columbia Public Schools gets a ‘B’ on patron survey

February 10, 2020 2:38 PM Molly Stawinoga

Most of the 400 people who took a random telephone survey gave Columbia Public Schools a “B” rating.

Former Pinnacle employees find jobs in local hospitals

February 10, 2020 5:27 PM Amber Tabeling

Major Mid-Missouri health care companies have hired 15 former Pinnacle Regional Hospital employees after the Boonville hospital shut down its clinics and services last month.

Father Tolton assistant wrestling coach arrested in Columbia, suspected of sexual abuse

February 10, 2020 5:59 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Father Tolton Regional Catholic High School assistant wrestling coach was arrested in Columbia on suspicion of sexual assault.

Cooper County child molestation suspect released from custody

February 10, 2020 4:25 PM Matt Ragsdale

Online court records show he was released from the Cooper County Jail with the condition that he has no direct contact or indirect contact with the victim.

Missoula Children’s Theater making an impact on child actors

February 10, 2020 2:30 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MISSOULA (KPAX TV) — Disney’s “Frozen Jr.” made its Montana debut this weekend, courtesy of the Missoula Children’s Theater. Performing four sold out shows, the cast knew they had some big responsibility. “It’s crazy and it’s intense sometimes, but I love that feeling,” said Abby Negron, who played

Court documents: Columbia shooting was result of drug deal

February 10, 2020 11:45 AM Madison Fleck

A shooting in Columbia on Friday was the result of a drug deal, according to court documents filed on Monday.

Mid-Missouri truck driver pleads guilty in Indiana crash deaths

February 10, 2020 11:52 AM Matthew Sanders

A Sturgeon truck driver pleaded guilty last week in Indiana to killing three people in a crash last year.

Countdown to New Hampshire

February 10, 2020 11:11 AM ABC 17 News Team

A look at what analysts are saying as the campaigning winds down and the voting is set to begin in the Granite State.

Mexico home suffers ‘significant’ fire damage

February 10, 2020 9:20 AM Madison Fleck

A home in Mexico, Missouri, suffered significant fire damage after flames broke out in the living room of the home.

Map of Christy Drive in Jefferson City, Mo.

Lane closures along Christy Drive begin Monday

February 10, 2020 5:50 AM Zara Barker

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Intermittent lane closures planned for Monday along Christy Drive in Jefferson City. Crews will be constructing a barrier wall and guardrail along Christy Drive and eastbound Route 54. According to the Missouri Department of Transportation, the work is part of the next phase of the Route 54 safety improvements and is

Retro Hawk production crews filming a scene for a movie in Mid-Missouri

Lawmakers push for tax breaks for film productions in Missouri

February 9, 2020 11:00 AM Barry Mangold

Several state representatives have proposed a reboot of Missouri’s film tax incentive program, citing the success of productions such as “Gone Girl.”

Surveillance footage captures one person who police say robbed a Gerbes in Camdenton Sunday.

Camdenton police seek one after armed robbery at Gerbes pharmacy

February 10, 2020 12:03 AM Barry Mangold

A man captured on a surveillance camera took hundreds of prescription pills from a pharmacy in Camdenton, police said Sunday.

MoDOT reminds drivers about dangers of “black ice” as rain and melting snow cover roads

February 9, 2020 4:07 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) With the mix of rain and melting snow from winter storms, the roads could continue to be slick well after icy weather passes. The ABC Stormtrack weather team is tracking a drop in temperatures Sunday night, posing a threat for drivers during the Monday morning commute. Spokesman for MoDOT Central District Adam