Trans athlete bill up for debate among Missouri lawmakers; CPS coach voices concerns
Missouri lawmakers are moving forward with a debate on whether transgender girls should be allowed to compete on girls’ sports teams.
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How Mid-Missourians can support Ukraine
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused hundreds of thousands of people to flee Ukraine in less than a week according to the United Nations Refugee Agency, creating what some have called a humanitarian crisis and a pressing need for aid.
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Jefferson City man charged for possession and promotion of child porn
A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man with promoting and possessing child pornography.
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WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 COVID-19 patients in hospitals
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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Missouri officials seek to punish Russia, support Ukraine through business
A Missouri lawmaker has filed a bill to stop state entities and private businesses from doing business with Russia and Russian interests.
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Talking taxes: Business tax
We’re talking about business taxes, anything business owners should know for filing taxes as well as some COVID related items.
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Arizona man arrested after chase that reportedly hit 125 mph
An Arizona man is accused of leading law enforcement officers on three separate chases across Callaway County and into Boone County, reaching speeds well over 100 mph.
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WATCH: Candidate Randy Minchew shares vision for city if elected Columbia mayor
A Columbia businessman running for mayor joined ABC 17 News This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his plans for the city if elected.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch President Biden’s first State of the Union?
President Joe Biden gave his first State of the Union address Tuesday night.
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St. Louis man killed in crash on I-70 in Montgomery County
MONTGOMERY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a St. Louis man killed Tuesday night in a crash on eastbound Interstate 70 in Montgomery County. Troopers said a car driven by 30-year-old Camaron D. Turner crashed into the back of a semi-truck trailer near the 166 mile-marker around 9:37 p.m. The semi-truck
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Missouri advocate for quality long-term care weighs in on President Biden’s efforts to help nursing homes
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) President Joe Biden announced his plan to overhaul nursing home quality, including minimum staffing levels and steps to increase inspections while continuing to keep COVID-19 under control. Marjorie Moore, the executive director of VOYCE, a St. Louis nonprofit that advocates for quality living across long-term care, says the pandemic was not easy
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State retirement system to hold emergency meeting over Russian investments
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) – The board of the state’s retirement benefit system will hold an emergency meeting Thursday over the system’s investment in Russian assets. The 4 p.m. meeting comes after Missouri State Treasurer Scott Fitzpatrick called on the Missouri State Employees’ Retirement System, or MOSERS, to divest itself of any funds that involve
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Retired Air Force Lieutenant General answers questions about the Russian invasion of Ukraine
Retired Air Force Lieutenant General Richard Harding was in the studio with ABC 17 News and answered questions about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Continue Reading‘Now is our moment’: Biden confronts Putin and tries to kickstart his domestic agenda in State of the Union
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN President Joe Biden closed his first State of the Union address Tuesday night with a resounding sense of optimism and unity as the world watches Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, saying his confidence in the American people is what gives him assurance that democracy will prevail at this critical moment. “Now is
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Police to arrest suspect in Columbia standoff after treatment
Columbia police officers took a person into custody after a standoff in central Columbia on Tuesday morning.
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MoDOT begins pothole repairs on Missouri roads
Once snow and ice melt on the roads it can lead to drivers being frustrated with one thing, potholes.
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Parson taps longtime veteran to lead Missouri health department
Missouri Gov. Mike Parson tapped a 22-year veteran of the Department of Health and Senior Services to lead the department Tuesday.
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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 11 coronavirus cases; positivity rate 6.7%
Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.
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Firefighters using defensive strategy to put out structure fire in northern Boone County
EDITOR’S NOTE: This story has been corrected to reflect the location of the fire. BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County Fire Protection District crews took a defensive position at a structure fire due to a lack of a nearby water supply at North Perche Road and Rock Hollow Road. Flames and heavy smoke were seen
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Columbia Public Schools in court Tuesday over face mask mandate
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is set to be in Boone County court Tuesday morning over a face mask mandate lawsuit brought against the school district by Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt. On Jan. 21, Schmitt filed lawsuits against 36 school districts over what Schmitt stated was “illegally enforcing mask mandates.” The Jefferson City School District
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