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One killed when house explodes near Vienna

September 20, 2022 7:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

A 58-year-old man was killed Tuesday morning when a house exploded near Vienna.

Former Boone County assistant prosecutor faces discipline for inappropriate messages, activities

September 20, 2022 2:44 PM Ethan Heinz

The Missouri Supreme Court will decide whether to suspend the license of a former Boone County assistant prosecutor after allegations of having inappropriate relationships with defendants and crime victims.

Lake of the Ozarks carjacking suspect in custody

September 20, 2022 4:43 PM Matthew Sanders

Pulaski County deputies on Tuesday arrested a man wanted for a Camden County carjacking.

Missouri Senate moves on compromise plan to cut income taxes

September 20, 2022 1:22 PM Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri senators have given first-round approval to a plan to cut individual income taxes. Senators on Tuesday advanced a compromise bill. Republican Gov. Mike Parson called lawmakers back for a special session on tax cuts because of higher-than-unusual revenue growth this year. Parson wants lawmakers

WATCH: Drinkwitz holds weekly news conference ahead of Auburn game

September 20, 2022 11:44 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou football head coach Eli Drinkwitz took questions Tuesday coming off a home win over Abilene Christian.

Driver hurt after rollover crash in Benton County early Tuesday morning

September 20, 2022 12:21 PM Zachary Farwell

BENTON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A man is out of the hospital following a rollover crash in Benton County early Tuesday morning. The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to the single-vehicle crash in the 26000 block of Highway B around 12:30 a.m. Troopers said the vehicle driven by 50-year-old Daniel K. Davis, of Lincoln, Missouri, rolled

Beyond Meat executive based in Columbia charged with biting a man in fight

September 20, 2022 9:54 AM Associated Press

A top executive at plant-based food company Beyond Meat has been charged with felony battery after a fight outside a college football game in which he was accused of biting a man’s nose.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you feel like the pandemic is over?

September 20, 2022 2:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden told “60 Minutes” in an interview that aired Sunday that the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

Jefferson City Council to discuss Capitol Avenue properties at meeting

September 19, 2022 7:46 PM Kennedy Miller

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ.) The Jefferson City council meant on Monday night to discuss properties along Capitol Avenue. The Jefferson City council approved funding for 14 properties along East Capitol Avenue in April. The city says the homes are dangerous and need to be demolished if action is not taken. City council member Ryan Moehlman

Puerto Rican with Missouri connection describes Fiona’s takedown of power grid

September 19, 2022 2:49 PM Ethan Heinz

Hurricane Fiona has been hammering Puerto Rico for days, cutting power off on the island.

Columbia City Council approves 2023 budget with water rate increases

September 19, 2022 5:41 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia City Council will hold its final public hearing and vote on approving its fiscal 2023 budget at its meeting Monday night.

Illinois man accused of kidnapping attempt at Lake of the Ozarks

September 19, 2022 5:26 PM Erika McGuire

An Illinois man was behind bars in Miller County on Monday after he allegedly attempted to kidnap a woman near the Lake of the Ozarks.

Governor dashes hopes of special session on sports betting

September 19, 2022 4:51 PM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers in the capital city are discussing sports betting again, but the governor is dashing any hopes of legalization during the special session.

Westminster College remembers connection between Fulton and Royal Family following Queen Elizabeth II’s burial

September 19, 2022 4:22 PM Lucas Geisler

Dozens came to a historic English church in Fulton on Monday to remember the passing of Queen Elizabeth II.

Columbia woman remembers seeing Queen Elizabeth II’s coronation

September 19, 2022 4:03 PM Chris Bryant

On the wall of Nancy Cleaveland’s dining room hangs a portrait of her at 16 years old.

WATCH: Churchill Museum director explains royal items on display in Fulton

September 19, 2022 2:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

Timothy Riley, director and chief curator of America’s Churchill Museum, explains the items related to the Royal Family that are on display at the museum to commemorate Queen Elizabeth II’s life.

MoDOT to again close ramp at Highway 54/63 interchange

September 19, 2022 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri Department of Transportation will close a ramp at the Highway 54/63 interchange in north Jefferson City on Wednesday for the second time in as many months.

Fulton’s National Churchill Museum hosts ceremony to remember Queen Elizabeth II

September 19, 2022 5:34 AM Ben Fein

America’s National Churchill Museum in Fulton held a ceremony Monday morning to remember Queen Elizabeth II on the day of her funeral.

Florida man pleads guilty in conspiracy that targeted Ft. Leonard Wood

September 19, 2022 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

A Florida man pleaded guilty Monday in federal court in a $223,000 money-laundering conspiracy — part of an email hacking scheme with victims at Ft. Leonard Wood, according to federal prosecutors.

Fayette man killed in Boone County crash

September 19, 2022 10:35 AM ABC 17 News Team

He was thrown from the vehicle and was pronounced dead at the scene.