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Charges dropped against suspect in Lake of the Ozarks shooting

September 9, 2022 4:40 PM Chris Bryant

Charges have been dropped against a man accused of taking part in a shootout at the Bagnell Dam strip last summer.

Three hurt in Jefferson City crash

September 9, 2022 3:35 PM Matthew Sanders

The crash happened at about 8 a.m. at Southwest Boulevard and Route C.

Missouri River bridge crash on I-70 cleared

September 9, 2022 2:30 PM Zachary Farwell

A crash in the westbound lanes of the Missouri River bridge at Rocheport has been cleared.

Judge tosses suit against Missouri recreational pot measure

September 9, 2022 2:16 PM Associated Press

By SUMMER BALLENTINE Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A Missouri judge has ruled that voters will decide whether to legalize recreational marijuana during the Nov. 8 election. Cole County Circuit Judge Cotton Walker on Friday tossed out a lawsuit that sought to remove the question from the ballot. Walker ruled that the woman

Threat made on Morgan County R-II school bus deemed not credible

September 9, 2022 1:46 PM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Investigators determined a threat made Friday morning on a Morgan County R-II school bus isn’t credible. The school district posted on Facebook that the possible threat was made on school bus #19. A message was also sent out to the families of students who ride the bus. According to Morgan County

Crews respond to house fire north of Columbia

September 9, 2022 11:21 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters responded to a house fire north of Columbia on Friday morning. The Boone County Fire Protection District dispatched to the fire in the 200 block of W. Highway 124 just before 9:55 a.m. @BooneCountyFire is currently on the scene of a residential structure fire on W. Highway 124 North of

Columbia Water & Light crews restore power to customers.

September 9, 2022 7:50 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The power is back on for hundreds of Columbia Water & Light customers following an issue at a substation Friday morning. The department posted to Twitter that a problem at the Hinkson Creek substation left nearly 3,000 customers without electricity. More specific details about the issue at the substation weren’t immediately available.

Anti-drug advocate argues secretary of state’s office incorrectly verified signatures for Legal Missouri 2022

September 8, 2022 8:33 PM Hannah Falcon

A lawsuit wants to stop voters from deciding on the legalization of marijuana this November.

Investiture ceremony planned Friday for Lincoln University president

September 9, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

Lincoln University is set to introduce Dr. John B. Moseley as its 21st president Friday afternoon, following a nationwide search.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is the British monarchy outdated?

September 9, 2022 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

When Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday, the reign of the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch died with her.

Winston Churchill museum director shares how Queen Elizabeth II made an impact locally

September 8, 2022 8:39 PM Kennedy Miller

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ.) Following the passing of Queen Elizabeth II, ABC 17 News crews spoke with people at about the connection the queen made locally. Timothy Riley the director at America’s National Churchill Museum said the connection all started back in 1946 when the queen’s first prime minister visited Westminster College. From there, Riley said the

Pinnacles park in Boone County needs money for repairs

September 8, 2022 4:15 PM Chris Bryant

The Pinnacles park is in need of repairs.

A look at Queen Elizabeth II’s life over the years

September 8, 2022 8:46 PM Marina Diaz

Queen Elizabeth II witnessed several major historical events throughout her life before passing away at 96 years old.

Judge: Greitens case sent to Texas partly to limit publicity

September 8, 2022 5:48 PM Associated Press

By PAUL WEBER and JIM SALTER Associated Press AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — The judge in the child custody case involving former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens has ruled that it should move to Texas because his two sons now spend most of their time there, and to better protect the boys from public scrutiny. That’s according

WATCH: British professor on effect of Queen Elizabeth II’s death

September 8, 2022 5:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News spoke Thursday with Lawrence Goldman, a professor at St. Peter’s College at Oxford University, about the effect of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

Gun found in Audrain County student’s book bag

September 8, 2022 4:36 PM Matthew Sanders

A bus driver seized a gun from an elementary school student in the Van-Far School District on Thursday morning, the district said in a message to families.