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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Democrats change the Senate filibuster rules?

July 1, 2022 2:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden on Thursday endorsed changing the Senate’s filibuster rules for certain pieces of legislation, such as an abortion-rights bill.

Town hall in Jefferson City addresses citizen concerns about lack of officer body cameras for police

June 30, 2022 3:24 PM Leila Mitchell

Organizers encourage the community to come with questions, concerns and suggestions.

Widow of dump truck driver in Amtrak crash files wrongful death lawsuit

June 30, 2022 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

The widow of the dump truck driver killed Monday when an Amtrak train slammed into his vehicle at a Chariton County crossing is suing the owner of the tracks and the county government.

Non-profit pays off mortgage for Boone County Assistant Fire Chief that died in the line of duty

June 30, 2022 9:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Tunnel to Towers foundation pays off the mortgage for fallen Boone County Assistant Fire Chief

Cole County courthouse in Jefferson City

Jefferson City man charged after an early morning shooting in August 2020

June 30, 2022 8:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is facing an unlawful use of a weapon after an August 2020 incident in front of The Tiger’s Den.

MSHSAA doesn’t expect any changes following Supreme Court ruling

June 30, 2022 8:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

As the Supreme Court continues to hand down decisions this week, one decision took a look at prayer at sporting events.

America Rescue Plan funds to help build new state crime and health lab in Jefferson City

June 30, 2022 8:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson announced a new state crime and health labs in Jefferson City.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 59 new COVID cases

June 30, 2022 6:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

MoDOT to do emergency repairs on I-70 at High Hill in Montgomery County after crash

June 30, 2022 6:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Emergency Repairs on Route F overpass at mile marker 180

Gov. Parson signs record $47.5 billion state budget; billions to education and workforce development

June 30, 2022 6:19 PM Kennedy Miller

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson signed a record $47.5 billion 2023 state budget, highlighting more money to Missouri educators among others.

Former deputy charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an inmate in Saline County

June 30, 2022 6:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A former Saline County Sheriff’s deputy has waived his right to a preliminary hearing after he is accused of a sex crime against an inmate.

Tax rebate program money biggest of Missouri governor’s line-item vetoes

June 30, 2022 5:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson used his line-item veto power to strike millions in federal relief fund spending from the state budget, including $500 million to pay for a tax rebate program.

Insider Blog: Tracking chances for storms and high heat indices over the holiday weekend

June 30, 2022 5:20 PM Jessica Hafner

After a gorgeous few days across Mid-Missouri this week, we’re tracking some changes just in time for the holiday weekend. Much more humid air starts to work in to the region with the upper level pattern becoming more zonal, meaning winds flowing west to east. To our north, a slow moving cold front will settle

MU fires three after College of Engineering audit

June 30, 2022 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri fired three employees after an audit of the College of Engineering that was launched after allegations of financial mismanagement, MU said in a news release Thursday.

Governor signs bill requiring visitor access to patients

June 30, 2022 3:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law Thursday that will require health care facilities to let patients have visitors in a reaction to restrictions seen during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia man charged in alleged hammer attack at Lions-Stephens Park

June 30, 2022 3:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly used a hammer during an assault on Sunday at Lions-Stephens Park.

Amazon expects to bring more than 100 new jobs as facility opens in Ashland

June 30, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

Amazon has brought a new facility to Mid-Missouri, the first Amazon facility outside of the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas.

Two teens arrested after Cole County car theft

June 30, 2022 11:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Jefferson City and a 16-year-old from Kansas City in connection with a stolen car found Wednesday just west of Jefferson City.

Johnson County man killed in rollover tractor crash

June 30, 2022 6:18 AM Zachary Farwell

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holden, Missouri man was killed Wednesday in a rollover tractor crash. The crash happened on Route TT near SW 1821 Rd. sometime between 2 to 5 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a tractor driven by 90-year-old William E. Brunner went off the side of the

Boone Health staff explains disaster response for 28 victims of Amtrak train derailment

June 29, 2022 9:44 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health medical staff held a press conference Wednesday to share their experience caring for 28 patients after the Amtrak train derailment in Mendon on Monday. The crash killed four people and injured 150 others. According to investigators, a dump truck crossed in front of the train at the crossing on Porche