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Jefferson City negotiating redevelopment of blighted property

February 19, 2020 3:20 PM Zach Boetto

According to official documents, once a contract has been finalized, the name of the developer will be announced.

A House committee questions the head of Missouri's Medical Marijuana program

Company that graded medical marijuana applications rejects claims of conflict

February 19, 2020 10:11 PM Barry Mangold

During an hours-long hearing, several Missouri state lawmakers raised concerns that the company charged with scored applications for medical marijuana licenses had a conflict of interest.

Columbia man pleads guilty to 2018 bank robbery

February 19, 2020 9:50 PM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man pleaded guilty on Tuesday to lesser charges after he was accused of first-degree bank robbery in 2018.

Department of Economic Development donates to Mid-Missouri assistance programs

February 19, 2020 8:44 PM Matt Ragsdale

The state department of economic development announced on Wednesday that it’s donating millions of dollars to assistance programs across the state.

Police: Eight people die from shooting in German city

February 19, 2020 5:46 PM Associated Press

German police say several people have been shot to death in the city of Hanau.

Bill would help Missouri high school students make career, college decisions

February 19, 2020 11:26 AM Connor Hirsch

A Mid-Missouri representative has filed a bill meant to help high school students make decisions about their careers.

Request to remove mayor’s girlfriend not mentioned in Ashland police report

February 19, 2020 1:45 PM Amber Tabeling

Ashland Board of Aldermen members say the city’s public safety is not affected by the absence of the suspended Police Chief Lyn Woolford.

J. Pfennys Sports Grill and Pub on High Street in Jefferson City, Mo.

Inspections yield multiple violations for downtown Jefferson City sports bar

February 19, 2020 4:34 PM Zara Barker

Inspections from the Jefferson City Environmental Health Department visited more than three dozen eateries in January.

Commissioner: Cole County bomb threat was delivered by mail

February 19, 2020 5:00 PM Joe McLean

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Cole County Presiding Commissioner Sam Bushman confirmed to ABC 17 News Wednesday that a piece of mail triggered the evacuation of the county courthouse and adjacent annex building a day earlier. The communication was mailed to the office of presiding Judge Patricia Joyce just before 10 a.m. Tuesday. Sheriff John Wheeler

Moberly works to bring new company, 200 jobs to city.

Moberly residents cautiously optimistic about plans for new company

February 19, 2020 6:02 PM Molly Stawinoga

A decade after a business deal combusted, the city of Moberly plans to bring another company to the community promising scores of new jobs.

Missouri Attorney General Schmitt seeks election

February 19, 2020 2:18 PM Associated Press

Republican Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt says he’s running to keep his seat.

Sylvan Lane murder suspect pleads guilty

February 19, 2020 11:46 AM Madison Fleck

One of seven suspects in a Columbia murder case pleaded guilty on Tuesday to second-degree murder and armed criminal action.

Ashland appoints interim police chief

February 18, 2020 8:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Ashland Board of Aldermen appointed an interim police chief at its meeting Tuesday night.

Multiple crashes cause backups on I-70 in Columbia

February 19, 2020 8:08 AM Madison Fleck

Two crashes on Interstate 70 caused backups Wednesday morning at the Stadium exit.

Gov. Parson promises resources for bridge repairs

February 14, 2020 7:11 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson spoke about infrastructure at a meeting for County Commissioners Association of Missouri in Columbia on Friday morning.

State lawmakers to discuss medical marijuana licensing

February 19, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Missouri lawmakers will hold a hearing on medical marijuana licensing on Wednesday.

Sheriff says suspect identified in Cole County Courthouse threat

February 18, 2020 10:49 AM Joe McLean

The Cole County Courthouse was evacuated on Tuesday after an alleged bomb threat, County Commissioner Sam Bushman said.

Missouri lawmakers advance proposal to prohibit breed bans

February 18, 2020 7:22 PM Barry Mangold

A bill that would outlaw any breed-specific regulations enforced by local governments passed out of a House committee Tuesday.

State lawmaker offers support to Columbia business owner faced with return to prison

February 18, 2020 4:54 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A state law maker from Boone County is throwing her support to a local business owner facing a return to prison. State Rep. Cheri Toalson-Reisch, R-Hallsville, said she hoped state authorities would decide to leave Dimetrious Woods on parole instead of taking him back to prison. She joined a dozen people in

Central Missouri Humane Society takes in animals rescued from Kansas City home

February 18, 2020 7:49 PM Katie Greathouse

The Central Missouri Humane Society in Columbia took in dozens of animals that were rescued from a Kansas City home.