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Pope Francis has named Father Shawn McKnight, 49, a priest of the Diocese of Wichita, as the next bishop for the Diocese of Jefferson City. Bishop-Elect Mcknight will be the fourth bishop of the diocese since its founding in 1956. McKnight was ordained as a priest for the Diocese of Wichita in 1994. Mcknight earned

University of Missouri provost and executive vice chancellor Garnett Stokes announced on Tuesday that Patricia Okker, professor of English and interim dean of the College of Arts and Science, has been named dean of the College of Arts and Science. “There is no question that Dr. Okker is prepared to lead the college into the

The Supreme Court of Missouri announced on Tuesday that a warrant of execution was signed for Russell Bucklew. In 1997, a jury convicted Bucklew of first degree murder, kidnapping, and first degree burglary and recommended the death sentence, court documents show. He was accused of fatally shooting his ex-girlfriend’s presumed new boyfriend, Michael Sanders, and

TODAY: As a cold front tracks through this afternoon we will see cloudy skies gradually clearing throughout the day. Winds will shift out of the north up to 17 mph, which will pump in cooler air for today. High temperatures will be back in the low 50s. Gusts could be as high as 26 mph.

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released a follow-up report on the Benton County Public Administrator, whose office received the lowest possible rating of “poor” in a report issued on April. Galloway said some issues included the appearance of conflicts of interest related to the public administrator’s family members providing services to wards in her care,

A man is now in custody after police believe he was the subject of several pursuits since Friday morning. A reported car theft in progress prompted officers to respond to the Eagle Stop convenience store in the 1700 block of Providence Road just before 8 a.m. Friday. “The male victim reported he left his vehicle

The Columbia Fire Department and Boone Hospital Center Ambulance crews responded to a two-car collision on Paris Road Tuesday morning. It happened in the southbound lane near the Hwy 63 overpass just before 7:30 a.m. Crews on scene told ABC 17 News there were no injuries as a result of the crash, but a pregnant

One week after two Jefferson City teens left home, new information shows they might have traveled to St. Louis. According to the Missouri Information Analysis Center, Lilly Gore, 17, and Zachary Johnson, 15, left their cellphones and school-issued iPads to avoid detection. Family members also found a note from Gore stating a possible destination of

Columbia has released a progress report on its current strategic plan. You may remember when ABC 17 News took a look earlier this month at how the 2016 – 2019 plan was coming along. In that report, ABC 17 News found some successes and some challenges still facing the city and its residents. In the

UPDATE: The second crash cleared just after 10 p.m. UPDATE – second crash: A second crash has happened on I-70 minutes after the first crash was cleared Monday night. It happened in the same location as the first crash, just east of the Rangeline Street exit. As of 9:45 p.m., one vehicle appeared to be

Columbia police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a possible suspect vehicle connected to package thefts in the Columbia area. Police said victims have reported packages stolen from at least three residences in the Spring Creek and Thornbrook neighborhoods in October. Video surveillance obtained by ABC 17 News shows the possible suspect vehicle

Twenty mayors from across Missouri have signed a letter asking the Missouri Housing Development Commission to reconsider their cuts to the low-income housing tax credit program. “This is not a failing program,” Columbia Mayor Brian Treece insisted. “For many persons in our community, having affordable housing is the bare minimum before you can go find

With the holiday season approaching, the Department of Public Safety is advising Missourians that it also increases the potential for residential fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, every day around seven people die from home fires. The U.S. Fire Departments responds to more fire calls during Thanksgiving Day, followed by Christmas Day and

A 29-year-old man continues to recover from a life-threatening gunshot wound after a woman shot him in his upper leg Sunday morning, according to police. Police were called to the 5500 block of Volunteer Drive for reports of gunshots and a gunshot victim around 5:15 a.m. According to probable cause statements, the person who called

Special prosecutor April Wilson filed several additional charges Monday against former Dairy Queen manager Harley Branham, who is accused of bullying 17-year-old Kenneth Suttner and causing him to take his own life. She was charged with involuntary manslaughter in January after a jury at a coroner’s inquest found her responsible for Suttner’s death. The charge

The Columbia Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) has requested a change in the definitions of hotel and motel to adjust for the rise of online home rental services like Airbnb. Under the current definition, a home with under 12 bedrooms does not qualify as a either a hotel or motel, but homes of that size

Cole County firefighters responded to the 7400 block of Heritage Highway on Monday afternoon for a fire that was threatening a residence. Firefighters said a resident had been burning leaves on Sunday and the embers reignited. Firefighters said a shed, personal belongings and some riding lawn mowers caught on fire. The fire has been extinguished

The Missouri Department of Labor announced Monday that the state minimum wage for 2018 has been established at $7.85. The rate will be effective Jan. 1. All businesses will be required to pay the hourly rate, except for retail and service businesses with annual gross sales less than $500,000. The minimum wage rate is calculated

TONIGHT: It will be breezy and mild with low temperatures only dropping into the lower 40s as southerly continue at 9-16 mph under partly cloudy skies. TUESDAY: A cold front will move through in the morning bringing some clouds which will clear out by early afternoon. It will be breezy and cooler with high temperatures

COLUMBIA – Mizzou basketball’s coveted freshman Michael Porter Jr. will be out for Monday’s game against Emporia State with a leg injury. A spokesperson for the team said, “Mizzou Men’s Basketball freshman Michael Porter, Jr. will not be available for tonight’s game vs. Emporia State. His status remains unchanged from prior announcements.” The spokesperson added,