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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are the UM System time off changes better or worse for employees?

September 8, 2022 2:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a plan to change the UM System’s policies for time off.

Experts demonstrate proper car seat installation after Morgan County crash

September 7, 2022 9:50 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in connection with a crash that killed his three-year-old child who wasn’t properly restrained was scheduled to appear in court for the first time Wednesday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), crashes are a leading cause of death for children. CDC data shows that using

Boone County firefighter killed while on duty honored by governor

September 7, 2022 11:30 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County firefighter killed while working at a crash scene on Interstate 70 last year was among nearly two dozen first responders honored at Missouri State Highway Patrol headquarters on Wednesday.

Plan to tear down Mizzou North gets curators’ approval

September 7, 2022 3:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a $10 million plan Wednesday to demolish Mizzou North.

University of Missouri curators approve changes to time-off system

September 7, 2022 8:11 AM Zachary Farwell

The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Wednesday unanimously approved changes to time-off policies for employees that had been the subject of union-led protests in recent weeks.

WATCH: Ceremony marks site of Boone County lynching

September 7, 2022 5:24 PM ABC 17 News Team

People gathered Wednesday outside the Boone County Courthouse to honor a victim of an 1889 lynching.

Cole County deputies to get body cameras

September 7, 2022 4:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Cole County Commission approved the purchase of 80 new body cameras Tuesday.

Jefferson City man dies in jet ski crash at Lake of the Ozarks

September 7, 2022 4:39 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man died Wednesday after his jet ski went airborne on the Lake of the Ozarks.

Former MU golfer gets probation after invasion of privacy accusation

September 7, 2022 3:37 PM Matthew Sanders

A former University of Missouri golf team member was sentenced to probation Wednesday after pleading guilty in his invasion of privacy case.

Jefferson City man charged with six felonies after accidental shooting

September 7, 2022 1:36 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man who told deputies that he accidentally shot himself has been charged with six felonies in Cole County.

Report: Speed, drugs likely factors in deadly Howard County crash

September 7, 2022 1:22 PM Matthew Sanders

Speeding and drugs are listed as probable contributing factors in a July crash that killed two people on Highway 124 in Howard County.

Boone County health department offers more COVID-19 booster clinics

September 6, 2022 5:34 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County’s health department will host a series of clinics this month to administer the new COVID-19 booster.

Police investigate report of shots fired Wednesday morning near Columbia elementary school

September 7, 2022 6:38 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police officers investigated a report of shots fired Wednesday morning near a Columbia elementary school. An ABC 17 News crew saw officers searching the area near the intersection of Ripley Street and Hinkson Avenue around 6 a.m. Benton Elementary School is located at the same intersection. Police said officers found a shell

Northeast Columbia home damaged by gunfire on Tuesday afternoon

September 7, 2022 8:53 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A northeast Columbia home was damaged by gunfire on Thursday afternoon. Police said officers responded to the home in the 1600 block of McKee Street for a report of shots fired around 5 p.m. Several witnesses at the scene told officers about hearing the gunshots, according to the Columbia Police Department. Officers

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will Mizzou beat Kansas State?

September 7, 2022 2:25 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers football team will travel to Manhattan, Kansas, for its Week 2 game.

Jefferson City Council approves three proposals for affordable housing

September 6, 2022 6:32 AM Ben Fein

The Jefferson City Council is set to talk about affordable housing proposals at its Tuesday night meeting.

Columbia City Council discuss violence prevention, CPD software in amended budget

September 6, 2022 11:41 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Columbia City Council held a meeting Tuesday to allow community and city council members to comment on the proposed budget for the upcoming year. Pat Fowler proposed bringing on Cure Violence, a program used in big cities to combat violence through outreach programs. The program would cost $3 million if