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Missouri correctional facilities to return to pre-pandemic visitor policy on April 1

March 10, 2022 9:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

Starting next month visiting procedures will return to the policy from before the pandemic started at Missouri correctional facilities on April 1.

Volunteer firefighter accused of arson in Cole County

March 10, 2022 1:06 PM Matthew Sanders

A volunteer firefighter for the Russellville-Lohman Fire Protection District has been charged with three felonies in connection with arsons in November and again in February.

WINTER WEATHER UPDATES: Multiple crashes reported in Boone County

March 10, 2022 5:15 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the winter storm in Mid-Missouri.

WEATHER CLOSINGS: Columbia Public Schools calls off Friday classes; Boonville to go virtual

March 10, 2022 6:19 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Public Schools is canceling Friday classes for safety measures.

Columbia City Council to consider repealing ban on roll carts in April

March 10, 2022 6:04 PM Lucas Geisler

The City Clerk’s Office tells ABC 17 News that it certified a citizen-led petition on Wednesday that will force the council to vote on removing its prohibition on the collection system.

Mizzou falls to LSU in the SEC Tournament

March 10, 2022 4:25 PM Nathalie Jones

TAMPA, Fla. (KMIZ) The Mizzou men’s basketball team lost its 21st game of the season, as LSU took down MU 76-68 in the second round of the SEC Tournament. Mizzou did not get off to a great start, as the Tigers had more turnovers than points through the majority of the first half. Head coach

Miller County R-III girls basketball coach charged with sex crimes against a student

March 10, 2022 2:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Miller County prosecutor has charged the Tuscumbia High School girls’ basketball coach with sex crimes against a student.

Columbia proposes adding a use tax for online shopping

March 9, 2022 5:45 PM Kennedy Miller

Next year, people in Columbia may pay more in taxes when purchasing items online.

Police chase driver in central Columbia

March 10, 2022 12:16 PM ABC 17 News Team

An ambulance took a man away on a stretcher and he was accompanied on his trip to the hospital by a Columbia Police Department officer. A CPD spokesperson would only say the investigation is ongoing.

Fire at Jefferson City Probation and Parole Office causes major damage

March 10, 2022 6:07 AM Zachary Farwell

An early morning fire Thursday at the Missouri Probation and Parole Office in Jefferson City caused serious damage to the building.

Highway patrol identifies driver hurt in head-on crash on Interstate 70 outer road

March 10, 2022 7:16 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has identified a driver hurt in a head-on crash on Wednesday morning. The crash happened just after 8:15 a.m. on Interstate 70 Drive NW near Cynthia Drive, according to the crash report. Troopers said Kenneth N. Hall, 26, of Steedman, Missouri, lost control of a dump truck.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should daylight saving time be abolished?

March 10, 2022 1:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

On Sunday, 48 states, except Hawaii and most of Arizona, will move their clocks forward an hour as part of daylight saving time.

Fulton man charged with inappropriately touching a child

March 9, 2022 10:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Callaway County prosecutor has charged a man with inappropriately touching a child.

Law enforcement and first responders say Thursday’s wintry weather will cause longer wait times

March 9, 2022 7:54 PM Leila Mitchell

Law enforcement and first responders said they are ready for anything, even when the roads are covered with snow and ice, but they also have to take it slow to make sure they get there alive, causing a longer response.

Future educators look beyond low starting wages as Gov. Parson calls for higher teacher wages

March 9, 2022 6:35 PM Chanel Porter

Teachers in Missouri have the lowest starting salary in the country and Gov. Mike Parson wants to give some of those educators a $13,000 raise, but it would need approval from lawmakers.

Jefferson City man accused of attempted robbery with BB gun makes first court appearance

March 9, 2022 9:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Cole County prosecutor has charged a Jefferson City man after he threatened a woman at a gas station.

Advocates set sights on accessible voting, education on Disability Rights Legislative Day

March 9, 2022 5:16 PM Hannah Falcon

People from all over the state of all abilities gathered in the Missouri State Capitol rotunda to make their voices heard on the 21st Annual Disability Rights Legislative Day.

Rising fuel costs raise concern for state and city budgets

March 9, 2022 6:42 PM Erika McGuire

The pain at the pump is being felt by every driver across the country but the high fuel cost is starting to raise concerns for state and city budgets.