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Columbia mayoral candidates forum on racial discrimination, privacy rights

March 26, 2022 4:08 AM Ben Fein

Columbia’s Mayoral candidates are all set to take part in a forum, hosted by the Mid-Missouri Civil Liberties Association.

Junior college forward Mohamed Diarra is first commit for Gates at Mizzou

March 25, 2022 10:19 AM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Just three days after Dennis Gates signed on as the head basketball coach at Mizzou, junior college forward Mohamed Diarra has announced his commitment. The Garden City CC big man announced on Friday that he will being playing for Gates next season. The 6-foot-10, 215 pounds, Paris native played at Redemption Christian

Missouri lawmakers move closer to legalizing sports betting; gambling addiction counselor cautions against it

March 25, 2022 6:55 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri House lawmakers passed two bills this week that would legalize sports betting in the state. House Bills 2502 and 2556 would allow online and in-person wagering on professional sports matches.

Jury deliberating in the murder trial of Jahaun Whirley

March 25, 2022 7:29 PM Erika McGuire

The murder trial against Jahaun Whirley was placed in the hands of the jury Friday afternoon.

Columbia man sentenced for gun possession after 2021 shooting

March 25, 2022 8:40 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia man has been sentenced to four years behind bars.

Congressional Medal of Honor Society to honor local Boy Scouts

March 25, 2022 7:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Congressional Medal of Honor Society named Columbia Boy Scouts Joseph Diener and Dominic Viet with the Citizen Honors Awards. Diener and Viet, both Boy Scouts from Troop 6 in Columbia, were selected following a national search for individuals and an organization whose service or act of heroism greatly distinguished themselves. The teenagers are being honored

Residents speak out after Noble Health suspends operations at Audrain, Callaway Community Hospitals

March 25, 2022 7:49 AM Zachary Farwell

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) Members in the Audrain and Callaway Community will now have to make the journey to Columbia or Jefferson City to seek emergency services, whether that be by ambulance or driving themselves after Noble Health suspended operations at two Mid-Missouri hospitals. Noble Health Corporation announced on Facebook all services at the Audrain Community

Columbia man charged after Thursday night shooting

March 25, 2022 3:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man was charged with multiple crimes after a Thursday night shooting and car chase.

Mizzou releases details of Dennis Gates’ contract

March 25, 2022 3:15 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou’s men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates will earn $16.5 million of guaranteed money in his contract over the next six years. ABC 17 News did an open records request to receive the contract. Details show the six year deal has an annual base salary of $300,000. Gates will be starting at $2.5

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports positivity rate at 2.5%, cases down over 36% compared to last week

March 25, 2022 2:49 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Missouri teen falls to death from Florida amusement park ride

March 25, 2022 4:38 PM Associated Press

A 14-year-old Missouri boy fell to his death from a free-fall amusement park ride that’s taller than the Statue of Liberty along a busy street in the heart of Orlando, Florida’s, tourist district.

Drexel man found guilty after shooting at police during a failed bank robbery in Versailles

March 25, 2022 2:20 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Drexel man was found guilty Monday after shooting at law enforcement officers while fleeing a failed bank robbery in Versailles on Nov. 30, 2017.

Catholic Charities holds grand opening Friday for food pantry

March 25, 2022 5:41 AM Ben Fein

Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri held a grand opening Friday for its food pantry and community resource center, in Jefferson City.

Congressional map approved by Missouri Senate splits Boone County in two

March 24, 2022 7:41 PM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Senate was split for months trying to find a compromise on the new maps for U.S. House of Representatives districts. Now that a compromise has been reached, it’s Boone County that finds itself split.

Truck driver suffers minor injuries in Interstate 70 crash that closed outer road

March 24, 2022 9:52 PM ABC 17 News Team

A box truck overturned onto an I-70 outer road just east of the Rangeline Road exit.

Man with Cole County warrants arrested in connection with Sedalia shooting investigation

March 25, 2022 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

Sedalia police say officers have arrested a man in connection with an investigation into an early March shooting who was also wanted on Cole County warrants.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the Senate confirm Ketanji Brown Jackson’s nomination to the Supreme Court?

March 25, 2022 2:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson has endured days of grilling from the Senate Judiciary Committee.

Services to be suspended Friday evening at Callaway and Audrain Community Hospitals

March 24, 2022 10:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Audrain and Callaway Community Hospitals will be suspending services Friday evening at 5 p.m. to restructure operations and become financially viable, according to a release by Noble Health. In a release, both hospital CEO’s said the hospitals need to “reassess our operations and structure so we can create a more sustainable