City of California get part of $1.1 million grant for splash pad
Department of Natural Resources awards $1.1 million to improve outdoor recreation
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St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department looking for missing 2-week-old
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Law enforcement agencies across the state are looking for a missing 2-week-old boy and his mother after she failed to make a court appearance. The St. Francois County Sheriff’s Department is looking for Aryan Shinstock. Shinstock is a white male, 2 weeks old, 18″ tall, 6 lbs, blonde hair, blue eyes, fair
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 71 new COVID cases
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Two more charged after toddler shot in the foot in Sedalia during alleged drug deal
A Pettis County prosecutor has charged two more people after a toddler was shot in the foot on Friday in Sedalia.
Continue ReadingTakeaways from the January 6 hearing day 7
The latest hearing from the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, insurrection fleshed out the links between former President Donald Trump and the far-right extremist groups that were at the vanguard of the violent effort to stop the transition of power and keep him in office, despite his election loss.
Continue ReadingJosh Hawley accused of transphobic line of questioning during sharp exchange with law professor
By Sarah Fortinsky and Devan Cole, CNN Republican Sen. Josh Hawley of Missouri was accused by a law professor of engaging in a line of transphobic questioning during a hearing Tuesday on the legal consequences of the Supreme Court’s reversal of Roe v. Wade. Following the Supreme Court’s ruling last month, some progressives have increasingly
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Federal grand jury indicts Columbia man for fentanyl trafficking
A federal grand jury on Tuesday indicted a Columbia man for trafficking fentanyl that he intended to distribute in Springfield, Mo.
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Former Callaway County teacher, coach, sentenced for child pornography, extortion
A former Callaway County teacher and coach was sentenced last week to 30 years in prison on child pornography and extortion-related charges.
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Woman shot on Doris Drive early Tuesday morning
The Columbia Police Department confirmed early Tuesday morning that one person was shot on Doris Drive, suffering minor injuries.
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Callaway County deputies looking for man accused of running from traffic stop
CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo (KMIZ) Callaway County deputies are searching for a man accused of running from a traffic stop early on Tuesday morning. Deputies pulled Paul McKibben over in Holts Summit around 2:25 a.m., according to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said investigators were unable to find McKibben after searching for him. McKibben faces
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Police investigate shots fired overnight in northeast Columbia
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Police officers investigated shots fired overnight in northeast Columbia. Officers were called out to the 4600 block of Orchard Lane around 2:30 a.m., according to the Columbia Police Department. Police said no one was hurt. Officers at the scene told ABC 17 News that property damage was found. More specific details about
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should a special legislative session include abortion ban-related issues?
Missouri’s Democratic leaders on Monday called on Gov. Mike Parson to include clarifying Missouri law related to contraception and ectopic pregnancies. in a special session
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Greitens family court hearing canceled due to media attention, concern for kids
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Friday hearing over the future of Eric and Sheena Greitens’ family court case was called off Monday. A judge agreed that both parents will submit their sides of the case in written statements by Friday instead of coming to the Boone County courthouse for an in-person hearing. The judge will ultimately decide whether
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Troopers identify two people killed in Howard County crash
Two people from Boonville were killed in a crash in Howard County late Monday afternoon.
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Columbia school board accepts grant for gender-affirming closet
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The Columbia Public Schools Board of Education accepted a $10,000 grant on Monday to create a gender-affirming closet for some high school students. The board approved the grant award at its Monday meeting to establish a closet for students at Rock Bridge High School that allows them to find clothing fitting
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Woman accused of shooting, killing boyfriend in Morgan County
Tracia Caruso, 57, is accused of shooting and killing Dennis Seybold, 65, late Friday in the 9300 block of McCasland Road.
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Unlicensed daycare operator accused of abusing children in Morgan County
Investigators say a man operating an unlicensed daycare in Gravois Mills abused children and threatened one at gunpoint.
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Police: Toddler shot in foot in Sedalia
A 2-year-old child was shot in the foot during what police say was a drug deal that turned violent.
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Details released on MU’s settlement with former assistant football coach
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will pay former offensive coordinator Derek Dooley $200,000 to settle an 18-month long lawsuit. ABC 17 News received a copy of the settlement agreement between the two sides. It states that an agreement was reached on July 6, which is about a week before the case was set
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Man charged in MU hazing case pleads not guilty
One of two men charged with hazing after a University of Missouri fraternity pledge was left disabled by alcohol poisoning pleaded not guilty Monday.
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