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Central Missouri Humane Society temporarily closes due to COVID

May 18, 2022 7:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Central Missouri Humane Society has temporarily closed due to a staffing shortage caused by the coronavirus.

Parents’ drive for better life inspires University of Missouri President Mun Choi

May 18, 2022 5:09 PM Deborah Kendrick

Choi sat down for an interview with anchor Deborah Kendrick to mark AAPI month.

Barton County resident Jack Truman announces run for Missouri’s 4th Congressional District

May 18, 2022 6:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jack Truman has announced his candidacy as the Democratic candidate for U.S. Congress in Missouri’s 4th Congressional District.

Charges filed in Columbia daycare bomb threat

May 18, 2022 12:05 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County prosecutors have filed charges in a bomb threat to a Columbia daycare center.

Columbia Public Schools hopes insurance will help cover costs of lawsuit over face masks

May 18, 2022 9:19 AM Zachary Farwell

Through August 2021, the school district had spent $6,246 defending itself against the lawsuits.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports two new coronavirus-related deaths, 53 new cases

May 18, 2022 3:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Public hearing over proposed Camdenton development set for June 7

May 18, 2022 11:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

The board approved a resolution for a pre-annexation agreement with MO Lake Development, LLC.

Police confirm officers recovered inert grenade last week in downtown Columbia flowerbed

May 18, 2022 8:16 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department has confirmed officers recovered an inert grenade in downtown Columbia last week. Police responded to the 700 block of East Broadway around noon on May 11. Witnesses at the scene told ABC 17 News the device was found in a flowerbed in front of Central Bank. A bomb

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should voters decide on Columbia’s roll cart ban?

May 18, 2022 1:54 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia City Council voted Monday to rescind a ban on rolling trash bins instead of putting the question on the ballot.

City of Columbia wants residents’ help for ARPA fund spending

May 17, 2022 10:29 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Columbia is conducting a community engagement project to figure out the best way to spend the second half of its American Rescue Plan funding. The city has spent half of the $25 million in ARPA funds, but still has areas in need of the funds. For over a year

Local owner says roll carts will cut down on illegal trash dumping at his business

May 17, 2022 5:51 PM Kennedy Miller

The city voted 4 to 3 at Monday’s council meeting which paves the way for the cities to even consider the trash system.

Missouri State Highway Patrol identifies one in Moniteau fatal crash

May 17, 2022 8:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MONITEAU COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified one person in a fatal wreck that occurred Monday night in Moniteau County. According to the crash report, a 2009 Chevy HHR crossed Highway 50 east of Springer Hill Road and hit a 2006 Kenworth T800 truck. Troopers have not identified the driver of

Woman faces assault charges after incident in downtown Columbia

May 17, 2022 8:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a woman accused of assaulting a worker at a restaurant in Columbia.

Police investigate bomb threat at west Columbia daycare center

May 17, 2022 1:01 PM Matthew Sanders

Police have closed a west Columbia street for what emergency dispatchers only called a “situation.”

Jefferson City man faces multiple charges after multiple incidents since May 2021

May 17, 2022 7:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is facing multiple charges beginning in May of 2021 with an alleged assault and resisting arrest to an alleged sexual assault and attempting to tamper with a witness in Dec. 2021.

First Black woman appointed to Missouri Supreme Court sworn in

May 17, 2022 8:50 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The first Black woman to serve as a judge on the Missouri Supreme Court was formally be sworn in on Tuesday morning. An investiture ceremony to give the oath of office to Judge Robin Ransom occurred at the Missouri Supreme Court building in Jefferson City. Gov. Mike Parson appointed Ransom to

Teacher dies before the end of the school year at Morgan County R-II School District

May 17, 2022 6:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A beloved teacher died suddenly Monday according to a Morgan County R-II School District release.

New congressional districts complicate Missouri’s August primaries

May 17, 2022 12:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers only just agreed on a congressional map last week, but candidates had to decide which district to file in months ago. Now, some candidates no longer live in the district they filed for.