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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri expand legal self-defense protections?

February 2, 2022 12:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Missouri Senate committee heard testimony Tuesday on a bill that would expand the legal protections for people claiming self-defense.

Columbia man charged with arson after vehicle fires

February 1, 2022 11:05 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly set a vehicle on fire that caused damage to another vehicle on Friday morning. Leslie Williams is charged with two counts of second-degree arson and two counts of second-degree tampering with property. On Friday morning, the Columbia Fire Department responded

Jefferson City man charged with several crimes after a domestic disturbance Monday

February 1, 2022 10:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man with multiple crimes after a domestic disturbance Monday morning.

Electric companies preparing for outages as snowstorm approaches

February 1, 2022 11:43 AM Kennedy Miller

Utility companies are telling their customers to be ready for potential power outages ahead of a major winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow on Central Missouri.

Emergency shelter opens Tuesday in Jefferson City amid wintry weather

February 1, 2022 9:33 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A new emergency overnight shelter will be open Tuesday in Jefferson City. The shelter’s opening comes just in time for the severe wintry weather expected to hit Mid-Missouri. The Jefferson City Room at the Inn will be open at 1015 Edmonds Street in the Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri

Mid-Missouri reminded to keep hydrants clear, move cars ahead of winter storm

February 1, 2022 11:59 AM Erika McGuire

Parking in front of a snow-covered fire hydrant or along a priority road in Columbia could land drivers a ticket or a tow during this week’s snowstorm.

Some schools call snow days while others move to virtual learning ahead of winter storm

February 1, 2022 7:06 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Due to the winter storm on Wednesday and Thursday, some schools have called snow days ahead of time while others move to virtual learning modules. The University of Missouri System and the MU campus announced Monday that it will move to remote operations and classes for Wednesday and Thursday. Christian Basi with

Mizzou MBB moves start time of Florida game due to incoming winter weather

February 1, 2022 3:31 PM Andrew Kauffman

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team moved the start time of its home matchup with Florida on Wednesday up to 2 p.m. due to the incoming winter storm. The game was originally scheduled to start at 8 p.m. MU will not be requiring parking permits for the game, according to a release. Mizzou

Governor accepts resignation of state health director after protests related to vaccine

February 1, 2022 6:15 PM Matthew Sanders

The director of Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services resigned Tuesday, just hours after a Senate committee refused to vote on his nomination.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 115 new coronavirus cases

February 1, 2022 10:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Columbia Public Schools, JC Schools, Southern Boone cancel classes ahead of winter storm

February 1, 2022 10:41 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia Public Schools and the Jefferson City School District have canceled classes and University of Missouri Health Care said its clinics will be closed Wednesday ahead of a storm set to blanket Mid-Missouri with potentially more than a foot of snow.

Historically Black Colleges and Universities receive bomb threats on first day of Black History Month

February 1, 2022 4:46 PM Hannah Falcon

In a growing national trend, at least 13 historically Black colleges and universities received bomb threats today, on the first day of Black history month.

Gov. Parson looking to appoint new Boone County Treasurer

February 1, 2022 4:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Gov. Mike Parson hopes to appoint a new Boone County treasurer by late-February/early March after the former treasurer resigned in January.

Prosecutors charge Columbia man accused of firing gun inside of apartment

February 1, 2022 12:44 PM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office has filed charges against a Columbia man accused of firing a gun inside of an apartment.

Animal advocates stress pet safety ahead of Mid-Missouri snowstorm

February 1, 2022 12:19 PM Joushua Blount

Animal-welfare organizations are asking pet owners to take steps to make sure their animals are warm and safe ahead of a major winter storm that could dump more than a foot of snow on Mid-Missouri and drop temperatures into the teens and single digits.

Officials tell residents to prep early before the incoming snowstorm

February 1, 2022 5:25 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday afternoon, the city of Columbia sent out a release, warning of the dangers of the upcoming storm and telling residents they should prepare early before the severe weather hits the area. Columbia said residents should run errands and shop for groceries early to avoid traveling during the bad weather. The