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Police investigate Break Time assault

March 12, 2021 10:48 AM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police say a thief hit a woman with his car as he fled a convenience store late Thursday.

Manslaughter plea in Columbia shooting nets 7 years in prison; family of victim ‘upset’ by outcome

March 12, 2021 11:02 AM ABC 17 News Team

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The family of Nadria Wright, an 18-year-old woman who was killed in a September 2019 Columbia shooting, feels like justice wasn’t served today. “I was told explicitly how they [the prosecution] feel about it,” Hamilton said. “That they don’t represent me and my family and now that I know that, I’m gonna

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County uses 1,802 out of 2,300 vaccine doses during today’s event

March 12, 2021 9:17 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Rape suspect charged after an investigation on Paris Road

March 12, 2021 4:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A rape allegation leads to charges after an investigation of a residence on the 1300 block of Paris road. According to court documents, Jay Strausbaugh allegedly had sex with the victim and then wrote a note apologizing for it last Friday. The victim told police that she was drunk and fell asleep

Mid-Missouri health officials: More resources needed to achieve President Biden’s ‘return to normalcy’

March 12, 2021 3:19 PM Zola Crowder

In a primetime address to the nation on Thursday night, President Joe Biden announced his plan to have all US adults vaccine-eligible by May 1 and to get the country closer to normal by July 4.

Boone County to host National Guard mass vaccination clinic Friday

March 12, 2021 5:39 AM Ben Fein

The Missouri National Guard partnered with Columbia/Boone County Public Health and Human Services to host a mass vaccination clinic Friday at Columbia Sports Fieldhouse.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with the latest coronavirus stimulus bill?

March 12, 2021 2:04 AM ABC 17 News Team

The massive American Rescue Plan will cost $1.9 trillion and includes $1,400 payments to many Americans along with an expanded child tax credit.

Columbia police: Search warrant issued in special victims investigation

March 11, 2021 11:02 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating an incident at an apartment on the 1300 block of Paris road. According to a sergeant on scene, it is a special victims investigation. After a warrant was served, detectives have been gathering evidence. Columbia police reported a suspect was arrested but would not comment if the victim

Columbia Public Schools superintendent candidates answer public’s questions during forum

March 11, 2021 10:22 PM Connor Hirsch

These finalists include Dr. Harold Brian Yearwood (Manor, Texas), Dr. Chace Ramey (Iowa City, Iowa), and Dr. Erick Pruitt (Chicago, Illinois).

ABC 17 News March 11 COVID-19 Roundtable

March 11, 2021 9:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) ABC 17 News held another roundtable discussion tonight. Tonight the topic was how Columbia Public Schools plans to prepare for a return to classrooms in the coming weeks, preparations as Phase 1B Tier-3 vaccinations officially begin tomorrow and changes in making vaccine appointments that you may want to know. Tonight’s roundtable discussion

Former Libertarian candidate for governor announces candidacy for US Senate as a Republican

March 11, 2021 9:01 PM Karl Wehmhoener

COLE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Former Libertarian candidate for Missouri governor in 2020 Rik Combs announced his candidacy as a Republican for the U.S. Senate seat for Missouri. Combs is a former senior officer in the United States Air Force for parts of three decades before retiring and serving as CEO for the consulting firm Baron

Clinton man arrested for possession of child porn

March 11, 2021 7:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

CLINTON, Mo. (KMIZ) A Clinton man was arrested Wednesday for possession of child pornography that was found on a cellphone. According to a release, Derek Roberts was arrested in Sedalia after law enforcement could not find him in Clinton. According to a release, the Pettis County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office formally charged Roberts with three counts

Jefferson City man sentenced to 5 years in prison for 2019 shooting

March 11, 2021 11:43 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Jefferson City man was sentenced Wednesday to five years in prison after pleading guilty to a shooting that happened in 2019.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports triple-digit active cases for first time since Monday

March 11, 2021 8:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

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Gov. Parson: State of Missouri hosting vaccination event at Arrowhead

March 11, 2021 11:06 AM Chanel Porter

Gov. Mike Parson will give his weekly coronavirus update at 3:15 p.m. Thursday.

Missouri House approves ‘Wayfair’ online tax bill

March 11, 2021 1:02 PM Victoria Bragg

A bill that would allow state and local governments to collect online sales tax from companies without a physical presence in Missouri could win House approval as early as Thursday.

Callaway County man acquitted in 2019 deadly shooting

March 11, 2021 4:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

CALLAWAY COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Callaway County jury has found a man not guilty of murder and armed criminal action in a 2019 killing. Michael Hatfield, 47, was charged with second-degree murder and armed criminal action in the death of 49-year-old James Newsom. The jury deliberated for about 90 minutes Thursday afternoon following a three-day

Spring weather could bring home improvement scams to Mid-Missouri

March 11, 2021 1:56 PM Zola Crowder

With spring just around the corner the Better Business Bureau is suggesting homeowners watch out for scams as people begin to make repairs after winter weather.