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Trial date set for woman accused of driving while intoxicated and killing motorcycle driver

March 2, 2022 7:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

A trial date has been set for a woman accused of driving while intoxicated and killing someone.

Multiple fires reported across Mid-Missouri due to an elevated fire danger

March 2, 2022 5:37 PM ABC 17 News Team

For the second day in a row, the central and eastern regions of Missouri saw an elevated fire danger causing a busy day for local fire departments.

Prosecutors charge man accused of barricading himself inside of Oak Towers

March 2, 2022 9:11 AM Zachary Farwell

The Boone County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man who reportedly barricaded himself inside of a central Columbia apartment complex.

More than $5 million granted to expand broadband in Northern Boone County

March 2, 2022 11:36 AM Hannah Falcon

Socket Telecomm in Boone County is receiving over $5 million to expand broadband infrastructure in Northern Boone County as part of a $42.2 million federal grant to the state of Missouri.

Missouri attorney general warns consumers impacted by the 2021 T-Mobile data breach to protect themselves

March 2, 2022 6:24 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri attorney general is urging residents to take proactive steps to protect their information from identity theft if they think they might have been impacted by the data breach in August 2021 at T-Mobile.

Trans athlete bill up for debate among Missouri lawmakers; CPS coach voices concerns

March 2, 2022 6:19 PM Chanel Porter

Missouri lawmakers are moving forward with a debate on whether transgender girls should be allowed to compete on girls’ sports teams.

How Mid-Missourians can support Ukraine

March 2, 2022 3:19 PM Erika McGuire

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.

Jefferson City man charged for possession and promotion of child porn

March 2, 2022 4:52 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man with promoting and possessing child pornography.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 43 COVID-19 patients in hospitals

March 2, 2022 3:38 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Missouri officials seek to punish Russia, support Ukraine through business

March 2, 2022 4:12 PM Matthew Sanders

A Missouri lawmaker has filed a bill to stop state entities and private businesses from doing business with Russia and Russian interests.

Talking taxes: Business tax

March 2, 2022 2:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

We’re talking about business taxes, anything business owners should know for filing taxes as well as some COVID related items.

Arizona man arrested after chase that reportedly hit 125 mph

March 2, 2022 11:30 AM Zachary Farwell

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.

WATCH: Candidate Randy Minchew shares vision for city if elected Columbia mayor

March 2, 2022 5:13 AM Molly Stawinoga

A Columbia businessman running for mayor joined ABC 17 News This Morning on Wednesday to talk about his plans for the city if elected.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Did you watch President Biden’s first State of the Union?

March 2, 2022 6:40 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden gave his first State of the Union address Tuesday night.

St. Louis man killed in crash on I-70 in Montgomery County

March 2, 2022 6:29 AM Zachary Farwell

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

Missouri advocate for quality long-term care weighs in on President Biden’s efforts to help nursing homes

March 1, 2022 6:31 PM Chanel Porter

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

State retirement system to hold emergency meeting over Russian investments

March 1, 2022 5:16 PM Lucas Geisler

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

Retired Air Force Lieutenant General answers questions about the Russian invasion of Ukraine

March 1, 2022 8:31 PM ABC 17 News Team

Retired Air Force Lieutenant General Richard Harding was in the studio with ABC 17 News and answered questions about the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

‘Now is our moment’: Biden confronts Putin and tries to kickstart his domestic agenda in State of the Union

March 1, 2022 4:32 PM CNN Newsource

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

Police to arrest suspect in Columbia standoff after treatment

March 1, 2022 6:33 AM Zachary Farwell

Columbia police officers took a person into custody after a standoff in central Columbia on Tuesday morning.