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Teen arrested on warrant at Jefferson City school

January 10, 2020 11:57 AM Madison Fleck

An 18-year-old man was arrested at Jefferson City High School on Thursday on suspicion of being a fugitive out of Virginia.

Charge dropped against Columbia councilman Thomas

January 10, 2020 4:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The lawyer for a Columbia councilman accused of misusing his office says a prosecutor has dropped charges.

Web Extra: Cuonzo Martin previews game against Florida

January 10, 2020 1:47 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou basketball team is getting ready to face the Florida Gators at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday. You can watch Cuonzo Martin’s full press conference previewing the game in the media player below.

Heavy rain moving in this afternoon

January 10, 2020 4:55 AM Kevin Schneider

FRIDAY: We are relatively quiet to start the day other than a few showers southeast as temperatures start out mild once again. Showers and storms look to push back in this afternoon. These showers and storms will be heavy, efficient rain producers, which will lead to a flash flooding potential tonight, along with an outside

Crash takes out power lines in southwest Columbia

January 10, 2020 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

A vehicle crashed into power lines on Chapel Hill Road between Scott Boulevard and Fairview Road on Friday, taking out power to some Columbia Water and Light customers.

Jefferson City man convicted of rape

January 9, 2020 7:16 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury ruled late Thursday night that a Jefferson City man is guilty of second-degree rape. Boone County assistant prosecutor Jessica Caldera said sentencing for Jemell Butler could start on March 2. The jury began discussing the case against Butler at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday. Prosecutors claim Butler raped a

Columbia leaders discuss accessibility at Boone County Fairgrounds

January 9, 2020 7:10 PM Sydney Olsen

Director of Columbia Parks and Recreation, Mike Griggs, spoke with the Disabilities Commission Thursday about ADA compliance at the Boone County Fairgrounds

Slow start leads to home loss for Mizzou women’s basketball

January 9, 2020 10:19 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou women’s basketball team lost to (13) Mississippi State, 79-64, after a slow start. The loss drops Mizzou’s record to 4-12 (1-2 SEC). Haley Troup led Mizzou with 14 points off the bench. Hayley Frank added 13 points off the bench as well. However, Mizzou trailed by 22 points at halftime after turning the

Callaway County tax levy increase could keep lights on at Holts Summit library

January 9, 2020 10:38 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Callaway County Library board of trustees unanimously approved language for a tax increase that will appear on April’s General Municipal Election ballot.

Freezing rain potential with incoming storm system

January 9, 2020 10:10 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 Stormtrack Meteorologist Kevin Schneider explains what is needed for freezing rain to happen.

Company recalls face mask after reports of burns

January 9, 2020 9:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

The company Yes To has recalled its Grapefruit Vitamin C Glow-Boosting Unicorn Paper Mask after some customers complained it irritated their skin. The mask claims to brighten dull and uneven skin. It comes in shiny, pink packaging and usually costs around three dollars. In a Jan. 3 Facebook post, the company said it is investigating

DEFENDERS: Counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs playoff tickets circulating

January 9, 2020 11:52 AM Deborah Kendrick

Police are warning Kansas City Chiefs fans to be careful when buying playoff tickets for the game this Sunday.

Woman sentenced to 5 years of probation for abducting child

January 9, 2020 8:50 PM Matt Ragsdale

A woman was sentenced to five years of supervised probation on Wednesday after she pleaded guilty to a felony count of child abduction.

Road crews across Mid-Missouri trying to plan for a unique winter weather system

January 9, 2020 2:19 PM Connor Hirsch

As winter weather moves close to Mid-Missouri, several agencies are gearing up for poor road conditions.

Heavy rain and storms arrive tomorrow, ice and snow into Saturday

January 9, 2020 4:09 PM Jessica Hafner

TONIGHT: Mostly cloudy, light showers possible. Lows in the upper 40s. FRIDAY: Mostly dry early with heavy rain and storms increasing across Mid-Missouri by afternoon. Highs in the mid-50s. A few storms may produce gusty winds. Rain amounts range between 2-4″. Flash flooding is possible through Friday night. EXTENDED: As cold air moves in behind

Lincoln University raises annual fundraising goal after surpassing the previous goal

January 9, 2020 5:41 PM Matt Ragsdale

The campaign, which started July 1, 2019, has already raised $1.7 million months before the deadline.

Parolee pleads guilty to selling methamphetamine to undercover officer

January 9, 2020 4:51 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Kansas City-area man pleaded guilty in the Jefferson City U.S. Western District Court on Wednesday accused of selling methamphetamine.

Local foreign affairs experts weigh in on current U.S. and Iran conflict

January 8, 2020 8:53 PM Zach Boetto

Columbia foreign affairs experts in Columbia weighed in on President Donald Trump’s speech on Wednesday, as well as the current ongoing conflict between the US and Iran. “De-escalating, I think, is probably the best way to go, and I’m glad that Trump announced that this morning in his speech,” said Becky Price, the Post Commander

Columbia Panera reopens after water heater catches fire

January 9, 2020 7:03 AM Zara Barker

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Inspectors from the Columbia/Boone County Public Health Department visited at least eight eateries in the first week of 2020. One of the restaurants they went to was Panera on Brickton Road in response to a small fire that started in a back room of the restaurant. All eateries inspected: If a restaurant