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A new commercial is airing that’s paid for by the National Right to Work Committee, which is obviously in favor of Proposition A. This one hits close to home as it features clips of an ABC 17 newscast and Truth Alert. The ad starts, “The out-of-touch union officials got caught red-handed lying to you about

State lawmakers and leaders in Boone County are working to regulate the “misuse” of fireworks after the Columbia fireworks war earlier this month. Officials with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Boone County Fire Protection District, Boone County Joint Communications, MU Health and Spirit of 76 Fireworks all participated in the hour long discussion at the

After reviewing the state budget passed by the Legislature, Gov. Mike Parson line-item vetoed $153,000 of funding for an emergency system focused on patients suffering serious injuries. “The veto that we saw was way premature, and potentially putting lives at risk,” said Rep. Kip Kendrick (D- Columbia). “The governor did not provide any explanation of

UPDATE: Boone County Fair officials have confirmed the carnival is scheduled to open Wednesday at 4 p.m. After what amounted to a “miscommunication” about Tuesday morning’s safety spot inspections, Boone County Fire Protection District Assistant Chief Gale Blomenkamp worked with the fair board and the owner of the carnival, Fred Sanchez, to figure out what

UPDATE 9:30 p.m.: University of Missouri Police Department arrested Rex Monroe on suspicion of filing a false police report Tuesday. Monroe reported a robbery near Hospital Drive. Police say Monroe gave conflicting information about what items were taken, the location of the vehicles involved and the timeline of events. UPDATE: MU Alert sent an update

UPDATE, 6:10 p.m.: Volunteers continued to search the area near Jerry Kinman’s residence. People in Callaway County, on horses and on all-terrain vehicles and utility task vehicles, searched day and night. Volunteers who brought their own horses, drones and dogs told ABC 17 News they are hoping for a good outcome. The Facebook page given

UPDATE 10 a.m.: A high-speed chase that ended on Highway 63 near Stadium Boulevard Tuesday morning started when Cole County deputies responded to a weapons violation earlier in the morning, according to the Cole County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said they were called to the area of Charm Ridge and Charm Villa drives for a weapons

Hy-Vee announced Tuesday it is voluntarily recalling certain pasta salads after people reported getting sick. According to a press release, the company is recalling Hy-Vee Spring Pasta Salad because it may be contaminated with salmonella. The company said it learned of the potential for contamination Monday night after approximately 20 illnesses in Minnesota, South Dakota,

A mid-Missouri grocery store chain announced on Tuesday it plans to close its location on 975 MO-22 in Centralia. According to C&R Markets Facebook page, it expects to sell off the store, equipment, and building to the company’s competitor. The Centralia location is expected to remain open through July 30. Workers will start to markdown

A Callaway County man pleaded guilty to a three-count indictment against him in federal court on Tuesday. Nathaniel Craig Carroll, 37, of Fulton, pleaded guilty to charges of manufacturing a firearm silencer, in violation of the National Firearms Act, to possession of the illegally made firearm silencer, and being a drug user in possession of

TONIGHT: A few showers or t-storms are possible in the evening hours at the Lake of the Ozarks and areas west. Later in the night, a cluster of storm is expected to move across southwestern Missouri, possible reaching the Truman Reservoir and Lake of the Ozarks area by morning. Lows will drop to near 70

The Supreme Court of Missouri reversed a decision made by utility regulators to reject a wind-powered electric transmission line project. The decision sent the Grain Belt Express case back to the Public Service Commission, and ordered it to hear the case again. The commission turned down the project in 2017 because the company had not

The Missouri Department of Transportation started preparations to replace the Missouri Route 87 bridge over Interstate 70 in Cooper County. In a press release, MoDOT said the 60-year-old bridge has deteriorated and is in need of replacement. It also said the new bridge will be built to accommodate any future widening or rebuilding of I-70.

Some Cole County residents were without water after a water main broke on Tuesday morning. The Public Water Supply District #2 of Cole County confirmed to ABC 17 News KMIZ over the phone that its crews were working to complete emergency repairs to an 8-inch water main in the Honey Creek Road and Tanner Bridge

TUESDAY: It’ll be a cloudy and comfortable afternoon across Mid-Missouri, as decaying storms to our west keep the heat at bay today. Temperatures into the afternoon will be cooler west of Hwy 63, with locations east of 63 likely topping out near 90 degrees. Most of the day remains on the dry side, but as

UPDATE: The voluntary search party formed earlier this evening has called off searches for the night. ABC 17 News will check back with them in the morning to find out if they plan to continue. Law enforcement has said the area has been gone through pretty thoroughly already, but searchers had hoped a few fresh

Several Missouri lawmakers reacted to President Trump’s meeting and press conference with Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday. In a statement released Monday afternoon, U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill said it would weaken support from allies. President Trump’s statements today fly in the face of the consensus of the Intelligence Community, the Director of National Intelligence,

Former Highway Patrol Trooper Anthony Piercy’s peace officer license has been revoked, according to Mike O’Connell of the Missouri Department of Public Safety. In May 2014, Brandon Ellingson drowned at the Lake of the Ozarks while in Piercy’s custody for boating while intoxicated. Piercy pleaded guilty to negligent operation of a vehicle last year for

TUESDAY: The day will start with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing to near 90 by afternoon. The humidity will be a bit lower but it will still feel slightly humid with heat indices in the low to mid 90s, highest west of HWY 63. There is a chance of afternoon storms with the best

The Columbia City Council will consider raising property taxes without sending it to voters. The council approved a public hearing on the topic for August 6 at its meeting Monday night. The approval came in a 6 to 1 vote, with Mayor Brian Treece opposing. “I’m concerned that even the discussion of a potential property