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Blair Oaks students caught with multiple weapons

January 6, 2020 7:30 PM Matt Ragsdale

Two Blair Oaks R-II students could be expelled after school district officials say they were caught having multiple weapons.

Jefferson City government considers demolition contract for downtown buildings

Jefferson City Council postpones vote on crumbling building demolition

January 6, 2020 9:09 PM Barry Mangold

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City Council moved to delay a discussion and vote on a demolition contract for a crumbling downtown building. 200 E. High Street has been sitting empty since the partial collapse of its western wall in June 2018. The council was set to decide on a $300,000 demolition contract at

The City of Columbia will look at an agreement for a COVID-19 vaccine education campaign during its meeting Monday night.

Columbia leaders announce violent crimes task force

January 6, 2020 3:06 PM Sydney Olsen

According to a media release, Columbia Mayor Brian Treece and law enforcement officials will discuss efforts to reduce violence in the city.

DEFENDERS: Don’t abbreviate 2020 on documents

January 6, 2020 10:17 PM Deborah Kendrick

Consumer advocates are warning you not to abbreviate the new year on official documents because it can be easily changed.

Columbia City Council unanimously approves taking over fairgrounds

January 6, 2020 10:01 PM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County Commissioners still need to approve a vote to transfer 135.9 acres to Columbia.

Mexico woman pleads guilty to child sex abuse

January 6, 2020 9:20 PM Matt Ragsdale

Stephanie Cottrell, 37, of Mexico pleaded guilty to eight felonies related to child sex abuse.

Firefighters extinguish hay bale fire

January 6, 2020 7:14 PM Katie Greathouse

Firefighters extinguished a hay bale fire southeast of Jefferson City on Monday night.

CPD: Teen threatened man with gun at the ARC

January 6, 2020 5:14 PM Matt Ragsdale

A 19-year-old was arrested suspected of threatening a man with a gun at the ARC Sunday.

Jefferson City woman arrested following afternoon crash

January 6, 2020 5:40 PM Matt Ragsdale

A 32-year-old woman was arrested Tuesday afternoon for allegedly driving while intoxicated and causing a crash with a semi-tractor trailer.

REPORT: Officer involved in Fulton shooting was responding to drug investigation

January 6, 2020 4:33 PM Joe McLean

The incident report obtained by ABC 17 News reveals new information about an officer-involved shooting on Dec. 30.

MSHP: Fulton officer-involved shooting investigation follows strict protocol

January 6, 2020 3:23 PM Joe McLean

The Missouri State Highway Patrol is following protocol to the letter as it continues its investigation into a Dec. 30 officer-involved shooting in Fulton, according to an agency spokesperson.

Mid-Missouri sheriffs concerned with offender ‘catch-and-release’ system

January 6, 2020 1:49 PM Molly Stawinoga

Sheriffs across Missouri are expressing their concerns with the Department of Correction’s catch-and-release systems.

State lawmakers gear up to fight gun violence during 2020 legislative session

January 6, 2020 1:44 PM Connor Hirsch

Several state lawmakers have pre-filed bills regarding gun violence for the upcoming legislative session.

MSHP finds 44 pounds of weed in Callaway County

January 6, 2020 10:57 AM Zachary Farwell

Two men from California were arrested over the weekend after troopers allegedly found 44 pounds of marijuana in their vehicle.

Columbia firefighters respond to structure fire on Unity Dr.

Unattended cooking was cause of weekend fire

January 5, 2020 3:10 PM Barry Mangold

Firefighters evacuated a home in Columbia Sunday afternoon because of a structure fire.

Four arrested in Fulton shooting

January 6, 2020 4:14 AM Brittany Wiley

The Fulton Police Department said it was investigating a shooting in Carver Park when officers learned Na’Quan McClain and Nazir McClain showed pistols at a moving vehicle before firing shots.

Budding Columbia non-profit against violence aims to bridge the gap between the community and police

January 5, 2020 7:28 PM Connor Hirsch

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After 31 reported shootings causing 12 deaths in Columbia during 2019, a new non-profit is hoping to curb the violence. Boone County Community Against Violence held its second meeting Sunday. The founder, Shaunda Hamilton, became of a victim after losing her daughter Nadria Wright to gun violence in September. Hamilton started the

Mizzou women’s basketball snaps losing streak

January 5, 2020 4:17 PM Tyler Murry

The Mizzou women’s basketball team defeated LSU, 69-65, to end a five-game losing streak. With the win, Mizzou improves to 4-11 (1-1 SEC). The victory ends the longest losing streak in program history since the 2012-13 season. Aijha Blackwell was Mizzou’s best player in the game finishing with her first career double-double. Blackwell scored 15

Deputies search for Columbia man after SWAT team raids home

January 5, 2020 4:10 PM Barry Mangold

Deputies armed with long guns closed W. Bellview Drive Sunday afternoon for an investigation.

Two from Colorado arrested after report of a suspicious vehicle

January 5, 2020 8:27 PM Connor Hirsch

Columbia Police arrested two people from Colorado after a report of a suspicious vehicle on Sunday.