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Gov. Parson’s budget to include $22 million for county jail reimbursement

February 14, 2020 10:33 AM Joe McLean

An effort is underway by the Parson administration to pay down the $32 million tab owed to county jails across the state.

One person died in a Wednesday afternoon crash in Maries County.

Man killed in Maries County crash

February 15, 2020 5:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

A single-car crash in Maries County Wednesday leaves one man dead.

Warmer weekend in store

February 15, 2020 4:35 AM Jehnna Azzara

SATURDAY: We will start the day with some sunshine but will see increasing cloud cover move in into the afternoon hours. Our high temperatures are trending downward leaving us in the mid to low 40’s for our high today. SATURDAY NIGHT: The cloud cover will linger overnight helping us stay a bit warmer. Lows in

Plumber warns of dangers of pipes freezing

February 14, 2020 8:17 PM Sydney Olsen

Cold weather can cause issues for some homeowners or renters as the cold can cause pipes to freeze.

Habitat for Humanity to build nine homes in Jefferson City

February 14, 2020 7:39 PM Zach Boetto

The River City Habitat for Humanity is nearly doubling down on its regular home builds this year after the tornado that struck Jefferson City last May.

Man suspected of shooting at officer accused of trying to escape jail

February 14, 2020 9:48 PM Katie Greathouse

The man accused of shooting at an Ashland police officer in December is now charged with attempting to escape custody.

A Jefferson City man uses a leaf blower to clear a layer of snow off of a sidewalk on Monday.

Property owners could be liable for injuries due to snow-covered sidewalks

February 14, 2020 8:34 PM Amber Tabeling

By law in Missouri, there are two ways property owners could be liable for any injuries caused by snow and ice on sidewalks.

Ex-trooper ends legal fights over his old job, walks away with thousands in back pay

February 14, 2020 8:32 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A former Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper will walk away with more than $100,000 in back pay after ending his lawsuits against the state. Attorneys for Anthony Piercy filed requests to dismiss three lawsuits against the state dealing with his firing and revocation of his peace officer’s license. State authorities took

Good Samaritan in Georgia thwarts Home Depot shoplifting suspect with shopping cart

February 14, 2020 8:21 PM CNN

Not all heroes wear capes, but they may push shopping carts. Stunning video from police in Peachtree City, Georgia, shows an unknown man heroically pushing his shopping cart in the path of a suspected thief on the run. Peachtree City is about 32 miles southwest of Atlanta. It all began January 18 when Peachtree City

Emergency crews work crash in west Columbia

February 14, 2020 6:54 PM Katie Greathouse

First responders worked a crash in west Columbia on Friday night.

Man charged with DWI after wrong-way crash on I-70

February 14, 2020 6:13 PM Katie Greathouse

Boone County prosecutors charged a Columbia man Friday in connection with a DWI crash that injured two people.

Documents: Columbia police officer had blood-alcohol level over twice the legal limit

February 14, 2020 5:18 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia Police Department officer charged with drunken driving had a blood-alcohol level more than twice the legal limit to drive, according to court documents.

Former Miller County teacher gets 20 years in prison for child sex crime

February 14, 2020 4:15 PM Matthew Sanders

A former teacher in Miller County was sentenced Friday to 20 years in prison after pleading guilty to a sex crime against a student.

Web Extra: Robin Pingeton previews game against Florida

February 14, 2020 4:17 PM Tyler Murry

Watch Robin Pingeton’s full interview ahead of Mizzou’s game against Florida on Sunday.

Audrain County reaches settlement with family of slain jail inmate

February 14, 2020 2:32 PM Associated Press

The mother of a Mid-Missouri county jail inmate who died after another inmate attacked him for nearly 20 minutes has settled a lawsuit for $5 million.

Web Extra: Full interview with Cuonzo Martin ahead of game against Auburn

February 14, 2020 11:19 AM ABC 17 News Team

Missouri men’s basketball coach Cuonzo Martin takes questions ahead of Saturday’s home game against Auburn.

Mid-Michigan couple’s secret to long-lasting love

February 14, 2020 12:56 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story Bay City, MI (WNEM) — It’s Valentine’s Day, a time for chocolate, red roses, and romance! If you’re visiting Caretell Inn, an assisted living home and skilled nursing rehabilitation center in Bay City, you’ll most likely find Jerry Chobod pushing his wife Leslie down the halls. He does

City worker killed by garbage truck in NC

February 14, 2020 12:52 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story HENDERSON COUNTY, NC (WLOS) — Authorities confirm a Hendersonville sanitation worked has died after being hit by a city garbage truck Friday morning. Crews were dispatched to the intersection of Pineland Road and Shadywood Lane just after 8:30 a.m. Neighbors told News 13 they first heard yelling at

AL Gov. signs executive order forming gambling policy study group

February 14, 2020 12:09 PM CNN

Click here for updates on this story MONTGOMERY, AL (WALA) — Gov. Kay Ivey on Friday signed Executive Order 719, which formed the Study Group for Gambling Policy. The study group is tasked with gathering detailed information to allow the governor, the Legislature and Alabama citizens to make an informed decision on gaming expansion in

2 killed, 2 Columbia residents hurt in southern Minnesota interstate crash

February 14, 2020 11:45 AM Associated Press

Two people were killed and two Columbia residents were injured in a rollover crash in southern Minnesota.