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Three Columbia men charged with selling heroin

June 12, 2020 4:24 PM Matthew Sanders

Keveon Martez Johnson, 36, his brother, Marcus Johnson, 34, and Marcus Seawood, 38, were charged in separate criminal complaints.

Governor appoints judge candidate to 13th Circuit Court

June 12, 2020 3:49 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gov. Mike Parson’s office said Friday afternoon the Republican candidate running for 13th Circuit Court Division IV Judge was appointed to serve the remainder of a vacated term.

Man faces multiple charges after police chase, crash early Friday

June 12, 2020 3:39 PM Matt Ragsdale

A man faces felony charges in Boone County after police say he led officers on a chase and crashed into two parked cars early Friday morning.

Jefferson City man accused of pizza delivery robbery

June 12, 2020 3:23 PM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged a Jefferson City man Thursday with robbing a pizza delivery driver at gunpoint.

MU Health reports data breach

June 12, 2020 1:53 PM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri Health Care said Thursday that it has notified patients affected by a September data breach.

Inmate stabbed at Jefferson City prison

June 12, 2020 12:06 PM Matt Ragsdale

An inmate at Jefferson City Correctional Center was sent to the hospital after a stabbing at the prison Thursday morning.

City of Columbia to open first outdoor pool of season, but with COVID-19 rules in place

June 12, 2020 11:19 AM Ben Fein

The city of Columbia on Friday will open its first outdoor pool of the season.

Columbia leader talks ways to support minority-owned businesses

June 12, 2020 6:52 AM Brittany Wiley

As the Black Lives Matter movement continues to put the focus on lifting up minority communities, one Columbia leader said there are simple ways to help within the city.

Dozens of protesters block downtown Columbia intersection

June 11, 2020 9:20 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A group of about 100 people gathered to protest in downtown Columbia on Thursday night. The crowd walked from the columns on Mizzou’s campus to the intersection at 8th and Broadway near city hall. Just before 9 p.m., protesters laid down in the middle of the intersection. Thursday’s demonstration is the latest

Woman accused of stealing thousands of dollars worth of jewelry

June 11, 2020 6:04 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia woman is accused of stealing nearly $37,000 worth of jewelry from a home she had been cleaning. Prosecutors charged Stephanie Hood on Thursday with felony stealing and two counts of possession of a controlled substance. According to court documents, the victims noticed several items were stolen from their home. The

Missouri statewide COVID-19 order to lift Tuesday

June 11, 2020 2:30 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson said Thursday that the state will no longer be under a COVID-19 health order starting Tuesday, citing the “devastating” effect of the disease on the economy.

Lincoln University curators approve immediate student fee increases

June 11, 2020 5:37 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Lincoln University Board of Curators approved increases to tuition and room and board during their board meeting on Thursday.

Black Lives Matter activists meet with Missouri governor

June 11, 2020 5:25 PM Ben Fein

Gov. Mike Parson met with members of the Black Lives Matter movement from Kansas City, Columbia and St. Louis on Thursday.

Minor injuries reported after car reverses across Jefferson City road

June 11, 2020 5:27 PM Matthew Sanders

A 90-year-old driver suffered only minor injuries Thursday after his car went in reverse across Missouri Boulevard in Jefferson City and crashed into a retaining wall.

The state health department reported a record breaking rise in COVID-19 cases on Saturday.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Columbia moves fireworks display

June 11, 2020 10:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates on the COVID-19 pandemic.

Documents: Men shot in fatal Columbia encounter broke in through window

June 11, 2020 2:22 PM Amber Tabeling

Two men shot during an alleged south Columbia burglary — one of them fatally — broke into the home through a window, according to court documents.

Missouri State Highway Patrol Vehicle parked with its lights on.

Marshall teen hurt in Howard County head-on crash

June 11, 2020 11:36 AM Matthew Sanders

A Marshall teen suffered serious injuries in a Howard County crash Wednesday.

I-70 West reopens after crash closed highway

June 11, 2020 8:32 AM Matt Ragsdale

Interstate 70 westbound in Columbia reopened Thursday morning after crews shut down the highway following a crash.

VIDEO: Columbia superintendent talks fall return

June 11, 2020 2:46 AM Molly Stawinoga

Peter Stiepleman, the superintendent of Columbia Public Schools, was on ABC 17 News at 6 a.m. Thursday.

Two suspects shot, one fatally, in south Columbia burglary

June 10, 2020 9:42 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police said an armed resident shot two burglary suspects Wednesday night, leaving one of them dead. At least 10 CPD vehicles responded to the 6000 block of Bentpath Drive around 9 p.m. Wednesday after a caller reported a burglary with shots fired. According to a news release from CPD, the resident