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LIVE: Trump defense team presents final day of opening arguments

January 28, 2020 12:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

President Donald Trump’s legal team presents its final day of opening arguments.

Lola Crews is charged with first degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of her mother.

Callaway County murder suspect expected in court

January 28, 2020 5:43 AM Brittany Wiley

A 62-year-old woman charged with stabbing her mother to death is set to appear in court Tuesday morning.

Missouri Health Dept. considers ads in STL, KCI airports amid Coronavirus outbreak

January 27, 2020 9:40 PM Barry Mangold

Health officials in Missouri could soon put up signs in the state’s two largest airports to encourage some travelers to get tested for a deadly virus.

Lucky’s Market files for bankruptcy, sells some assets to Aldi

January 27, 2020 10:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

On Monday, Lucky’s said it has filed for Chapter 11 protection.

Violent crimes task force investigates gun violence weeks after expanding

January 27, 2020 8:07 PM Sydney Olsen

A violent crimes task force is continuing its work in Columbia three weeks after city leaders announced it was expanding.

NFL holds moment of silence for Kobe Bryant during Opening Night

January 27, 2020 9:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

There was plenty of excitement at the Super Bowl Opening Night, but there was also sadness as the National Football League honored Kobe Bryant.

Chiefs fans nationwide turn out for Super Bowl Opening Night in Miami

January 27, 2020 8:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

MIAMI, Fl. (KMIZ) Fans from across the country were in Miami, Florida on Monday night for Super Bowl LIV Opening Night at Marlins Park. ABC 17 News caught up with some dedicated season ticket holders from Iowa. “We’ve been season ticket holders for eight years and we’ve only missed one game in those eight years,”

Missouri joins Kansas, Iowa and Nebraska to fund flood mitigation study

January 27, 2020 9:40 PM Joe McLean

The Show-Me State teamed up with some of its neighbors to fund a study on flood mitigation.

Woman sentenced for shooting at authorities during high-speed chase

January 27, 2020 7:52 PM Katie Greathouse

A judge sentenced a Boonville woman to federal prison for shooting at authorities and other drivers during a chase.

DEFENDERS: Warning about Census job scams

January 27, 2020 5:33 PM Deborah Kendrick

The U.S. Census Bureau is recruiting to fill thousands of temporary positions, but the Better Business Bureau says to beware of scams.

MUPD arrested John McLiney, 19, of Kansas City on Friday after an incident at a residence hall

Suspect in University of Missouri dorm assault case was invited guest

January 27, 2020 5:49 PM Amber Tabeling

University of Missouri police say the man accused of domestic assault inside a dorm over the weekend was an invited guest.

Betsy DeVos speaks to the Federalist Society at the Missouri State Capitol.

Education Secretary DeVos keynotes conservative group meeting at Missouri Capitol

January 27, 2020 10:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Education Secretary Betsy DeVos was set to address the Federalist Society at the Missouri Capitol on Monday.

Coffee shop owner gets prison time in marijuana conspiracy

January 27, 2020 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia business owner will serve four years in federal prison for his part in an alleged marijuana sales conspiracy.

Department releases name of woman killed in Jefferson City fire

January 27, 2020 12:33 PM Matthew Sanders

Jefferson City authorities have released the name of the woman who died Sunday night in a house fire.

Flights delayed at Columbia Regional Airport because of smoke smell, conditions

January 27, 2020 9:21 AM Matthew Sanders

Two United flights and an American flight out of Columbia Regional Airport were delayed Monday.

Chiefs arrive in Miami for Super Bowl week

January 27, 2020 9:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Kansas City Chiefs arrived in Miami on Sunday for their Super Bowl LIV matchup against the San Francisco 49ers.

Stephens College athlete Anya Castelli excels in more ways than one

January 26, 2020 11:09 PM Tyler Murry

ABC 17’s Tyler Murry shares the story of how Stephens College freshman athlete Anya Castelli pushes herself in two sports and through adversity.

Columbia police briefly closed a section of Business Loop 70 Sunday for an investigation

Shots fired from vehicle on Business Loop 70, police say

January 26, 2020 2:25 PM Barry Mangold

The roundabout at Business Loop 70 and West Blvd. was closed briefly after several shots were fired from a vehicle, according to Columbia Police Department.

SportsZone Basketball Play of the Week Nominees 2020: Week Three

January 26, 2020 10:50 PM Tyler Murry

Congratulations to our Week One Play of the Week Nominees! We will announce the winner during out 6:00 p.m. sportscast on Wednesday. You can watch the plays in the video player above. You can vote for your favorite play here. Play No. 1 – Sturgeons’s Jake Snider alley oops pass off backboard to Jacob Brooks for

One person dies after Jefferson City fire

January 26, 2020 9:26 PM Barry Mangold

Eighteen firefighters with the Jefferson City Fire Department responded to a residential fire in the 1000 block of Laurel Drive Sunday.