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Lincoln University curators to interview presidential candidates soon

January 26, 2022 7:24 PM Lucas Geisler

The Lincoln University Board of Curators will speak with three finalists for the college’s new president soon, according to the school.

Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development seeking to change A+ eligibility requirements

January 26, 2022 7:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Department of Higher Education & Workforce Development (MDHEWD) will be filing for a waiver for 2022 senior class A+ Scholarship recipients.

No decision made in Shawn Long bond hearing

January 26, 2022 6:41 PM Erika McGuire

A teen accused of killing his friend appeared in court Wednesday for a new bond hearing.

WEDNESDAY UPDATE: Cole County reports 137 new coronavirus cases

January 26, 2022 2:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Top Missouri House Democrat files bill to pay back schools for AG mask lawsuits

January 26, 2022 11:29 AM Matthew Sanders

The Missouri House’s top Democrat said Wednesday that she plans to file legislation to pay back local school districts for legal expenses they incur defending themselves against mask lawsuits from the state attorney general.

Columbia Parks and Recreation reopens park and trail restrooms

January 26, 2022 3:32 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Parks and Recreation staff is reopening heated park and trail restrooms on Thursday. The restrooms were closed on Jan. 19 due to extremely cold temperatures. Parks and Recreation has a number of heated restrooms that normally remain open through the winter. However, heaters are not able to adequately warm the restrooms

Missouri panel OKs recall options for school board members

January 26, 2022 11:32 AM Associated Press

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (AP) — A bill establishing a recall procedure for local school board members has advanced out of a Missouri House committee as that bill and others targeting school boards have gained early momentum. The St. Louis Post-Dispatch reports that the bills come as school boards have faced public pressure over their responses

Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire

January 26, 2022 11:10 AM CNN Newsource

By Wolf Blitzer and Ariane de Vogue, CNN (CNN) — Supreme Court Justice Stephen Breyer plans to retire, setting up a seismic confirmation battle at the start of a midterm election year as President Joe Biden tries to find his footing with his agenda stalled and Democrats divided in Congress. Breyer is expected to stay on until

Boone County grand jury indicts man in deadly shooting

January 26, 2022 7:17 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County grand jury has indicted a Columbia man for a deadly shooting in November. Jurors indicted Mark A. Achterberg, 36, of Creston, Iowa, on felony counts of first-degree murder and armed criminal action in the Nov. 8 death of Justin Stidman. Achterberg’s arraignment was held Monday and he has another

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should businesses be barred from requiring vaccinations?

January 26, 2022 2:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Several Republican Missouri lawmakers have filed bills to ban vaccine mandates, including in the workplace.

Catalytic converters stolen from Fulton-based non-profit

January 25, 2022 5:35 PM Leila Mitchell

Fulton Police are asking for public help in identifying the persons who stole catalytic converters from a Fulton-based non-profit.

Presiding Commissioner of Boone County candidate Nick Knoth announces campaign suspension

January 25, 2022 9:16 PM ABC 17 News Team

Presiding Commissioner of Boone County candidate Nick Knoth has announced the suspension of his campaign.

Missouri businesses oppose bills prohibiting employer vaccine requirements

January 25, 2022 11:44 AM Hannah Falcon

The Missouri Chamber of Commerce and 250 Missouri businesses and employers sent an open letter to Gov. Mike Parson and the Missouri General Assembly asking for them to throw out legislation that prohibits employers from deciding for themselves whether or not to implement a vaccine requirement.

Southern Boone School Board seeks no-tax-increase bond issue for stadium repairs

January 25, 2022 7:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Southern Boone School District is asking the public to vote on the $3 million no-tax-increase bond issue.

Drive-thru coronavirus testing site at Mizzou North

Free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Columbia on Tuesday

January 25, 2022 5:26 AM Meghan Drakas

On Tuesday, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services will host a free COVID-19 drive-thru testing site in Columbia.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Jamestown C-1 School District to go to virtual learning Thursday

January 25, 2022 11:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

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

Free N95 masks arriving in grocery stores and pharmacies

January 25, 2022 11:24 AM Erika McGuire

The Biden administration says it is sending the masks to increase access to high-quality masks as the omicron variant continues to spread.

WEATHER ALERT DAY: Arctic air covers Mid-Missouri

January 24, 2022 3:06 PM Kevin Schneider

Temperatures have settled into the upper teens to around 20 as skies clear out this evening, with wind chills falling into the single digits. Overnight lows will hover between 5 to 7 degrees above zero, with wind chills a few degrees below. We’re about 20-25 degrees cooler than Monday evening. SETUP An Alberta clipper moved

Shelters prepare food and warmth as temperatures continue to drop Tuesday night

January 25, 2022 6:22 PM Chanel Porter

The City of Columbia is opening a temporary overnight warming center at Wabash Bus Station Tuesday night.

Tolton Catholic High School athletic and activities director to step down at the end of the school year

January 25, 2022 6:18 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fr. Tolton Catholic High School Athletic and Activities Director Gary Link will not be returning next school year, according to a release from the school. “It has been a great privilege to serve as Athletic and Activities Director at Fr. Tolton Catholic High School,” Link said. “I want to thank those who