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Jefferson City man accused in 2018 shooting

May 13, 2020 11:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Callaway County deputies arrested a Jefferson City man last week on suspicion of forcing his way into a residence and shooting a man who lived there in 2018.

Boone County Sheriff Cyber Crimes Task Force

Columbia man sentenced to eight years in prison after pleading guilty to child pornography charge

May 13, 2020 7:45 AM Matt Ragsdale

A Columbia man was sentenced to eight years in prison on Monday after he pleaded guilty to a charge of possession of child pornography.

Search for missing Columbia woman ends for the week

May 12, 2020 5:57 PM Matthew Sanders

The search for a missing Columbia woman has wrapped up for the week because of expected rain and storms.

Judge assigned to lawsuit challenging Boone County COVID-19 restrictions

May 12, 2020 11:33 AM Amber Tabeling

A lawsuit challenging the Boone County health director’s authority to restrict people’s movement and business because of COVID-19 is waiting for a judge.

TUESDAY UPDATES: No new cases in Boone, Callaway, Cole counties

May 12, 2020 5:29 AM ABC 17 News Team

Get updates on the COVID-19 pandemic here.

University of Missouri considers outsourcing some services as COVID-19 crunches budget

May 12, 2020 5:20 PM Connor Hirsch

The University of Missouri has sent out a call for bids from private companies to replace the university’s custodial and landscaping services.

Jefferson City woman critical after house fire

May 12, 2020 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City woman remained in critical condition Tuesday after firefighters pulled her from a burning house.

Man accused of early morning Jefferson City shooting faces multiple felonies

May 12, 2020 4:00 PM Matt Ragsdale

Cole County prosecutors charged a 20-year-old man in connection with an early morning shooting that damaged multiple vehicles.

State leaders see signs of COVID-19 recovery in Missouri

May 12, 2020 2:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson thanked Missourians on Tuesday for a “common sense” approach to dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic, noting an increase of fewer than 100 case each of the last two days.

Police: Missing Columbia teen found safe

May 12, 2020 5:49 AM Brittany Wiley

Columbia police say a teen who was reported missing has been found and is safe.

Man accused of causing two small explosions in Columbia residence

May 12, 2020 10:46 AM Matt Ragsdale

Boone County prosecutors filed an arson charge against a Columbia man accused of setting off two explosions on Monday.

Man wanted in Boone County arrested in New York state

May 12, 2020 9:46 AM Matthew Sanders

A man wanted in a February burglary that led to an officer-involved shooting was arrested Monday in New York state.

Jefferson City seeks input on Missouri State Penitentiary redevelopment plans

May 12, 2020 8:00 AM Katie Greathouse

Jefferson City leaders want the public’s input on two redevelopment proposals for part of the historic Missouri State Penitentiary site.

Jefferson City firefighters rescue woman from house fire

May 11, 2020 9:33 PM Katie Greathouse

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) One person was taken to the hospital after a fire in Jefferson City on Monday night. The Jefferson City Fire Department was dispatched to a home in the 200 block of Dunford Street around 7:25 p.m. According to a news release, firefighters arrived to find heavy smoke and fire coming from

WATCH: Jefferson City mayor gives update on COVID-19

May 11, 2020 10:46 PM ABC 17 News Team

Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin joined ABC 17 News live during the 10 p.m. newscast Monday.

Boone County business owner sues health director over COVID-19-related restrictions

May 11, 2020 4:40 PM Lucas Geisler

A Boone County daycare owner sued the area health department Monday over local COVID-19 regulations on businesses, asking a judge to put an end to those restrictions.

Columbia man accused of child abuse

May 11, 2020 9:59 PM Katie Greathouse

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boon County prosecutors charged a Columbia man in connection with a child abuse investigation. According to a probable cause statement, Columbia police officers responded to University Hospital for a report of a three-month-old child with rib fractures. Doctors believed the child had new fractures and healing fractures. Investigators looked over medical records

Columbia Board of Education gets update on COVID-19 and finances

May 11, 2020 5:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Columbia Board of Education will get an update on the school district’s finances and the COVID-19 pandemic’s effect on them during an online meeting Monday.