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Eight gun-related bills were discussed at the State Capitol on Monday. At noon, a roomful of people attended a public hearing that covered a multitude of concerns on the topic of firearms. The eight bills were: House Bill 1256 Firearm Tracking Technology House Bill 1326 Tax Deduction for Firearm Training House Bill 1342 Firearm Accessories

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley, who was just elected into office in 2016, will announce he is officially filing to run for the U.S. Senate, according to a press release. Filing for all candidates opens at 8 a.m. Tuesday at the James C. Kirkpatrick Information Center. Hawley will hold a news conference after he files

TUESDAY: We’ll start the day with sunny skies but clouds will increase through the day as temperatures warm into the mid to upper 60s, feeling more like April. Southerly winds at 10-15 mph will gust as high as 28 mph at times in the afternoon. It will stay dry until 5 PM but we’ll watch

On Feb 22, the same day he was indicted, Gov. Eric Greitens filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit in which he is accused of photographing a former mistress when she was naked. Greitens is charged with first degree violation of privacy, but his lawyers argue that statute “does not and cannot apply to the

A group of Republican members of the Missouri House of Representatives are holding a news conference today to call for the resignation of Gov. Greitens. According to an official release, the group will follow the Speakers’ conference announcing the formation of an investigative committee to investigate allegations against Gov. Greitens. Gov. Greitens was indicted last

Lexy Bell didn’t expect to make much renting her home through Airbnb, other than some extra money. Two years into the experience, though, she said she’s made lifelong friends with other hosts using the app. The last few months have made her consider quitting. “I’m on a really tight margin now, and it’s gotten to

People have been on high-alert regarding school-related social media threats since the Florida shooting. Columbia Public Schools told ABC 17 that the 13-year-old that was taken into custody on Saturday was not only due to a song post, it was a series of posts that led the school and law enforcement to believe it could

A man accused in the death of a Missouri State Highway Patrol trooper will stand trial for the second time in a year. Serghei Comerzan, 22, is accused of fleeing from Trooper James Bava in August 2015 on Route FF in Audrain County. Bava was attempting to pull over Comerzan for speeding when he lost

A Randolph County man has been charged with statutory rape and distribution of marijuana after giving marijuana to two minors and raping one of them. The interview with the victim revealed that George Fotovich, 58, of Randolph County, gave marijuana to the victim and another minor while in his bedroom during July of 2017. The

TONIGHT: It will be a calm and cool night ahead as temperatures drop into the upper 30s under mostly clear skies. Winds will come in from the south up to 8 mph. TUESDAY: We’ll start the day with sunny skies but clouds will increase through the day as temperatures warm into the mid to upper

On 2/23/2018 at 7:30 a.m., Camden County Deputies responded to an assault at a home on Dry Hollow Road in Camdenton, according to an official press release. A 48- year-old male’s face was severely beaten. The victim was taken to Lake Regional Hospital for treatment. Deputies are looking for Dominick Vernon, 18, and Tehya Sieling,

UPDATE: ABC 17 News has confirmed Anthony Jones was arrested Saturday night after allegedly firing a gun in the 4000 block of Oakland Gravel Road. Jones was charged with armed criminal action, endangering the welfare of a child and unlawful use of a weapon. Jones’ bail is $30,000. ORIGINAL: Columbia police officers detained one person

MONDAY: Another gorgeous day is in store today as we make a run for 60 degrees by the afternoon. All day we will see sunny skies and light winds out of the southwest, a picture perfect day to get outside to the park or surrounding trails for a walk or a bike ride. TONIGHT :

UPDATE: The Superintendent of North Callaway County R-1 School District released the following statement to parents Sunday evening: “North Callaway school administration was notified Friday morning of a concerning statement a student made to a peer on Tuesday at Auxvasse Elementary. The administration and staff acted immediately and determined there was no immediate threat to

The (11) Mizzou women’s basketball team ended the regular season on a low note falling to (17) Texas A&M 82-63 ending its chance at a top-4 SEC seed. The loss drops Mizzou’s record to 23-6 (11-5 SEC) as Mizzou will be a six seed in the SEC tournament and earn a single bye. The Tigers

TONIGHT : There is a very weak disturbance that doesn’t have much moisture with it moving through the area overnight, it will be with it a mix of clouds and clear skies. We will dip temperatures back down to near freezing overnight. Winds will remain light out of the south at 2-4mph. MONDAY: Another gorgeous

A FedEx semi-truck crashed on the West Boulevard exit of I-70 eastbound early Saturday morning. The Boone County Office of Emergency Management sent out a notification advising residents about the crash around 2:15 a.m. ABC 17 News crews were on the scene shortly after 2:45 a.m. and saw Columbia police and firefighters block off the

According to updated data from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, influenza activity in the state is still considered widespread. Data from week seven of the flu season shows there was a total of 7,289 people who tested positive for the virus. In Boone County alone, the data shows 420 people tested positive

A Randolph County man is in jail Sunday morning after a search warrant led investigators to drugs, officials said. In a Facebook post, Randolph County deputies said they and the North Missouri Drug Task Force executed a search warrant in Clifton Hill on Friday. Roy Hardt, an investigator that worked the case, said they obtained

Gov. Eric Greitens announced Saturday afternoon that state resources will be available to respond to possible flooding and thunderstorms. Southern areas of Missouri have the highest chances for precipitation. You can find a weather radar and the latest forecast here. The announcement included a note from Department of Public Safety Director Drew Juden: “With several