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State lawmakers to discuss medical marijuana licensing

February 19, 2020 5:48 AM Brittany Wiley

Missouri lawmakers will hold a hearing on medical marijuana licensing on Wednesday.

Sheriff says suspect identified in Cole County Courthouse threat

February 18, 2020 10:49 AM Joe McLean

The Cole County Courthouse was evacuated on Tuesday after an alleged bomb threat, County Commissioner Sam Bushman said.

Missouri lawmakers advance proposal to prohibit breed bans

February 18, 2020 7:22 PM Barry Mangold

A bill that would outlaw any breed-specific regulations enforced by local governments passed out of a House committee Tuesday.

State lawmaker offers support to Columbia business owner faced with return to prison

February 18, 2020 4:54 PM Lucas Geisler

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A state law maker from Boone County is throwing her support to a local business owner facing a return to prison. State Rep. Cheri Toalson-Reisch, R-Hallsville, said she hoped state authorities would decide to leave Dimetrious Woods on parole instead of taking him back to prison. She joined a dozen people in

Central Missouri Humane Society takes in animals rescued from Kansas City home

February 18, 2020 7:49 PM Katie Greathouse

The Central Missouri Humane Society in Columbia took in dozens of animals that were rescued from a Kansas City home.

Columbia council approves extension for Broadway Hotel construction

February 18, 2020 9:06 PM Matt Ragsdale

The Columbia City Council unanimously approved a construction extension for the Broadway Hotel at its meeting on Monday.

Ashland Board of Aldermen set to discuss police chief investigation

February 18, 2020 5:00 PM Amber Tabeling

The Ashland Board of Aldermen will get an update when it meets Tuesday on the city’s internal investigation of Police Chief Lyn Woolford.

New bacon facility expected to create 200 jobs in Moberly

February 18, 2020 6:02 PM Katie Greathouse

A meat packaging company plans to build a facility in Moberly that would create hundreds of new jobs.

Cooper County Clerk sues commission over tax contract

February 18, 2020 12:14 PM Connor Hirsch

The Cooper County Clerk has filed a lawsuit against the county commission and individual commissioners claiming a contract for tax services from 1991 is still enforceable.

Prosecutors recommend maximum sentence for Columbia terror suspect

February 18, 2020 4:53 PM ABC 17 News Team

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal prosecutors are recommending a Columbia man who admitted to trying to conspire with terrorists spend the maximum 20 years in prison. Robert Hester Jr. is set to be sentenced March 4 in Kansas City. He pleaded guilty in September to charges of trying to supply bomb-making materials to a terror

Flight delayed after baggage cart clips wing at Columbia Regional Airport

February 18, 2020 4:27 PM ABC 17 News Team

An American Airlines flight out of Columbia Regional Airport was delayed Tuesday after a baggage cart clipped the plane’s wing.

Suspect charged in University of Missouri robbery

February 18, 2020 3:45 PM Matthew Sanders

Police say a suspect in a robbery on the University of Missouri campus told family and a friend he was involved in the incident.

Police chief contract to go before Ashland aldermen

February 18, 2020 12:30 PM Matthew Sanders

Ashland’s city administrator will put a new contract for Police Chief Lyn Woolford before the board of aldermen for review, the city said Tuesday.

Boy Scouts bankruptcy filing will not affect local chapters

February 18, 2020 1:12 PM Alec Pettus

The Boy Scouts of America’s bankruptcy filing will mean “no change to the local Scouting experience,” according to a local Scout council.

Linn Creek Police Chief Greg Berry arrested Saturday

Linn Creek police chief charged with domestic assault

February 18, 2020 12:19 PM Madison Fleck

Linn Creek police chief Gregory Berry was charged with fourth-degree domestic assault on Feb. 6 after he allegedly pushed a victim at his home in October 2019.

Suspended Ashland police chief files lawsuit against city, mayor

February 17, 2020 3:39 PM Amber Tabeling

Ashland’s suspended police chief filed a lawsuit against the City of Ashland and its Mayor on Monday after city officials placed him on administrative leave.

Missouri House lawmakers push for Medicaid fixes

February 17, 2020 5:16 AM Joe McLean

Missouri House Democrats are set to discuss Medicaid in the state at a news conference Monday.

Two people were shot at a downtown Columbia nightclub.

Columbia Police Department disputes nightclub management’s version of fatal shooting aftermath

February 17, 2020 5:17 PM Sydney Olsen

The Columbia Police Department responded Monday to allegations of maltreatment made by the management of a Columbia nightclub after a deadly shooting.

Reports detail response to fatal construction site collapse

February 17, 2020 6:44 PM Barry Mangold

Incident reports from the Jefferson City police and fire departments, obtained by ABC 17 News, walk through the investigation into a wall collapse that killed a construction worker.

Cole County man running for commission seat

February 17, 2020 9:21 PM Matt Ragsdale

Gary Bemboom announced he plans to run for the commissioner seat.