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Woman arrested in Columbia after crashing car into house Saturday morning

May 7, 2022 5:00 AM Ben Fein

One woman was arrested in Columbia early Saturday morning, after crashing her car into a house on Washington Avenue.

Blair Oaks superintendent still on paid leave

May 6, 2022 10:44 PM Lucas Geisler

The school district confirmed that Jones will receive a stipend while on leave.

Lawmakers pass $49 billion state budget hours before deadline

May 6, 2022 10:33 AM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers in Jefferson City convened at the Capitol for a rare Friday session to work on the state budget, due Friday evening.

Salt Creek Bridge reopens on the Katy Trail

May 6, 2022 8:48 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Salt Creek Bridge on the Katy Trail is now back open after a ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Missouri to host candlelight vigil to honor law enforcement officers that died in the line of duty

May 6, 2022 2:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The state of Missouri will be honoring fallen law enforcement officers over the weekend by hosting a candlelight vigil beginning at 8 p.m. Friday.

Columbia Parks and Recreation gives updates on trail conditions

May 6, 2022 8:26 PM Karl Wehmhoener

After recent rains have caused flooding in Mid-Missouri, Columbia Parks and Recreation has given an update on trail conditions.

Columbia police arrest suspect with federal parole warrant early Friday morning

May 6, 2022 7:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Police arrested a Columbia man early Friday morning for multiple charges including a federal parole warrant for possession of a weapon.

Baby formula shortage continues to put a strain on parents

May 6, 2022 11:40 AM Marina Diaz

Grocery stores have begun to limit the amount of baby formula parents can purchase as a formula shortage continues.

16-year-old that died in a car wreck Wednesday night was a student at School of the Osage

May 6, 2022 11:27 AM Kennedy Miller

The teen driver killed in a crash Wednesday night on Highway 42 in Miller County was Baily Luttrell, a student and athlete at the School of the Osage, the district superintendent said Friday morning.

Seven people rescued after dock breaks free at the Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks

May 6, 2022 7:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Seven people had to be rescued Friday morning after a dock had broken free and was drifting with people on it at the 13.5-mile marker of the Niangua Arm of Lake of the Ozarks.

Holts Summit man charged after a high-speed chase in Callaway County

May 6, 2022 5:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Holts Summit man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed chase Thursday afternoon in Callaway County.

Documents: Columbia man went on rampage of attempted rape, assault before arrest

May 6, 2022 12:13 PM Matthew Sanders

A man charged in Boone County with five felonies went on a rampage of attempted rape and assault that started at a hotel and continued outside other businesses Wednesday night, according to a probable cause statement.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 24 new COVID cases; two new patients hospitalized

May 6, 2022 3:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia man turns himself in for possession of child porn

May 6, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged Robert Dale Wooldridge with one count of possession of child porn.

Missouri senators back $500 tax refund for individuals

May 5, 2022 8:19 PM Associated Press

By DAVID A. LIEB Associated Press JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — Missouri taxpayers are a step closer to getting a several-hundred-dollar refund from the state. The Senate on Thursday night endorsed a plan to provide a one-time tax credit of up to $500 for individuals and $1,000 for couples. The refunds would go only to

Mid-Missouri roads deal with flooding as more rain is expected Friday morning

May 6, 2022 6:19 AM Ben Fein

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: As of Friday morning, MoDOT still lists multiple roads closed due to flooding in Camden, Maries, Morgan and Osage counties among others. The department Tweeted the updated closures Friday morning, advising drivers to check back in with the department for updates. Several Mid-Missouri roads are closed Friday as more rain is

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should criminal charges be filed for an MU freshman’s alcohol poisoning?

May 6, 2022 1:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri said Thursday that a criminal investigation into a fraternity event that left a freshman with severe alcohol poisoning is ongoing.

Jefferson City man reaches plea agreement in federal drug case

May 5, 2022 10:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A man has entered a guilty plea in connection to a federal drug case in Jefferson City.

Data shows how many crashes have happened on Highway 42

May 5, 2022 9:26 PM Kennedy Miller

After a crash in Miller County last night took the life of a 16-year-old, ABC 17 looked at how many crashes have happened on Highway 42.

13 University of Missouri students sanctioned in fraternity alcohol poisoning; more settlements reached

May 5, 2022 9:41 AM Matthew Sanders

Thirteen students in a now-defunct University of Missouri fraternity under scrutiny after a freshman pledge’s alcohol poisoning are being sanctioned, MU said in a news release Thursday.