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Mass shooting at St. Louis high school sparks debate on gun laws, mental health resources

October 28, 2022 8:25 PM Hannah Falcon

Missouri politicians are debating whether the law or more mental health resources would have made a difference.

CPD announces public informational meetings about Fusus software

October 28, 2022 8:15 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department will host a couple of meetings next week for residents to learn more about Fusus, a software platform that allows police to access public or business video footage. With Fusus, police would have immediate access to video feeds, with the owner’s permission, on a single platform while responding

Mexico authorities identify source of school threat

October 28, 2022 11:18 AM Matthew Sanders

Police in Mexico have identified the source of a threat that led to all district schools being shut down Friday.

Deputies searching for man accused of hitting patrol vehicles during overnight chase across Mid-Missouri

October 28, 2022 9:06 AM Zachary Farwell

AUDRAIN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Deputies are searching for a man following an overnight chase across Mid-Missouri. Michael J. Brooks, formerly of Mexico, Missouri, is accused of leading law enforcement officers on a chase across parts of Montgomery, Callaway and Audrain counties. According to the Audrain County Sheriff’s Office, Brooks drove off after Montgomery City police

Jefferson City opens call for interested parties who want to buy Capitol Avenue properties

October 28, 2022 5:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A call for interested parties to buy buildings — declared by an inspector to be unsafe and uninhabitable — is now open in Jefferson City. The Jefferson City Council voted at its last meeting to open this period — which will last until Nov. 30 — after a number of people

Police: Man charged with multiple felonies after threatening to ‘air this place out’ during custody exchange

October 28, 2022 4:22 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man was charged with several felonies after an alleged incident occurred during a custody exchange on Thursday, according to Jefferson City police. The man’s girlfriend got into an argument with his ex-girlfriend at her residence about money for child care. Once the children were brought to the vehicle by

Man accused of shooting Randolph County deputy pleads guilty to charges

October 28, 2022 1:35 PM Zachary Farwell

A Linn County judge will decide the sentence a Moberly man will serve for shooting a Randolph County deputy.

Drought snarls Mississippi River transit in blow to farmers

October 28, 2022 9:04 AM Associated Press

By MICHAEL PHILLIS, JIM SALTER and JEFF ROBERSON Associated Press ALONG THE MISSISSIPPI RIVER (AP) — Adam Thomas starts harvesting soybeans on his Illinois farm when the dew burns off in the morning. This year, dry weather accelerated the work, allowing him to start early. His problem was getting the soybeans to market. About 60%

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you been sick this fall?

October 28, 2022 3:15 AM ABC 17 News Team

Doctors say they’re seeing an unusually large number of respiratory illnesses for this point in the fall.

Mexico Public Schools cancels Friday classes after threat made to school

October 27, 2022 10:43 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Mexico Public Schools have canceled Friday classes for all schools after a threat was made towards the district. Superintendent Melissa Chastain called parents on Thursday night to announce that classes had been canceled. The message stated: “This evening, we were made aware of a threat against the middle school and high school.

Boone County Prosecutor says Wilson cold case will be charged under 1984 statutes

October 27, 2022 10:11 PM Marina Diaz

James F. Wilson, of Mooresville, North Carolina, was arrested in connection with the March 1984 rape and assault of a woman in northeast Columbia.

Bridge over Salt Creek on Highway 240 in Howard County closed due to structural issues

October 27, 2022 9:03 PM Ryan Shiner

FAYETTE, Mo. (KMIZ) A bridge on Highway 240 bridge over Salt Creek in Howard County closed due to structural issues Thursday night. It is unknown how long the closure will be in place, according to a Missouri Department of Transportation spokesman. MoDOT crews were doing routine maintenance on the bridge when they noticed irregularities, according

Man who dragged officer into 1/6 mob gets more than 7 years

October 27, 2022 7:02 PM Associated Press

By MICHAEL KUNZELMAN Associated Press A Tennessee man who dragged a police officer into a mob of rioters, initiating one of the most harrowing acts of violence during the U.S. Capitol attack, was sentenced on Thursday to more than seven years in prison. Albuquerque Cosper Head declined to address the court before U.S. District Judge

New $300 million resort and entertainment district announced for Osage Beach

October 27, 2022 7:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

OSAGE BEACH, Mo. (KMIZ) The City of Osage Beach announced plans today for a new resort in the area. https://youtu.be/eM0PPEPMLds The submission plans were received today by the developers, SkyView Partners and Tegethoff Development, of St. Louis Oasis at Lakeport will be the new $300 million family resort and entertainment district to be developed along

DNA leads to arrest in 1984 Columbia rape, attempted murder

October 27, 2022 12:20 PM Matthew Sanders

North Carolina authorities and Columbia police arrested a man Thursday who is suspected in a 1984 rape and attempted murder.

MU doctor warns RSV is affecting children earlier than normal

October 27, 2022 5:00 PM Kennedy Miller

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As communities continue to battle COVID-19 and flu cases, doctors say the community has another virus that needs attention. Doctors are warning of the respiratory syncytial virus. Dr. Chris Wilhelm, a pediatric doctor at MU Health Care, says it’s targeting children much earlier than it typically would. “I didn’t really see any last week until the

Mexico School Board says teacher accused of abuse should not get her job back

October 27, 2022 4:20 PM Ryan Shiner

The Mexico Board of Education is asking a judge to throw out a lawsuit filed by a former teacher accused of abusing a student.

Fulton man arrested on suspicion of child enticement

October 26, 2022 10:43 PM ABC 17 News Team

Columbia police arrested a Fulton man on suspicion of child enticement on Wednesday.

Parson speaks at Mendon four months after Amtrak derailment

October 27, 2022 2:46 PM Ethan Heinz

Gov. Mike Parson went to the Northwestern School District in Mendon on Thursday to thank the residents for assisting in recovery efforts an Amtrak train derailed there four months ago.

Judge orders doctor charged with rape to be held without bond

October 27, 2022 12:03 PM Chris Bryant

A Columbia doctor charged with rape will be held without bond for now.