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Judge gives 15-year prison sentence in Miller County drug overdose death

April 14, 2022 1:10 PM Matthew Sanders

A Columbia man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter in Miller County in February was sentenced Wednesday to 15 years in prison.

Police arrest man accused of breaking into Audrain Community Hospital

April 14, 2022 8:57 AM Zachary Farwell

Geoffrey D. Allen, 55, is accused of causing damage and stealing items from Audrain Community Hospital, according to the Mexico Public Safety Department.

Jury finds man guilty of murder in deadly 2020 Mexico home invasion

April 14, 2022 6:34 AM Zachary Farwell

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) A Randolph County jury convicted a Kirksville man Wednesday night for his role in a deadly 2020 Mexico, Missouri home invasion. Jurors found Sadiq Moore, 25, guilty of second-degree murder, first-degree burglary, unlawful use of a weapon, and armed criminal action in the death of 25-year-old Chance Davis. A judge is expected

Boone County Commission to review use tax Thursday afternoon

April 14, 2022 5:45 AM Ben Fein

The Boone County Commission is set to meet Thursday at 1:30 p.m., as the newly approved use tax for Boone County is set to go through its first reading.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will inflated prices affect your Easter plans?

April 14, 2022 2:18 AM ABC 17 News Team

Prices are up, at supermarkets and at restaurants, as inflation hits levels not seen in decades.

School resource officers talk about creating trust with the Battle High School community

April 13, 2022 7:46 PM Leila Mitchell

School resource officers have returned to some Columbia high schools for a little over a month now, after the city approved a contract with Columbia police and Columbia Public Schools.

Missouri house leadership pushes to pass billion-dollar house bill

April 13, 2022 6:56 PM Kennedy Miller

Missouri house leadership is pushing to pass House Bill 3021, which would provide a one-time economic recovery tax for individuals and married couples.

Over 100 people discuss the proposed solar farm in New Bloomfield at forum

April 13, 2022 10:33 PM ABC 17 News Team

Over 100 people were at the Wednesday night meeting in New Bloomfield about a proposed solar farm project by NextEra energy resources and most say they are not happy about the proposed plan.

Vandals cause surface damage after breaking into Audrain County Community Hospital

April 13, 2022 8:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

A spokeswoman from Noble Health has confirmed to ABC 17 that people broke into the Audrain County Community Hospital in Mexico on Tuesday night.

First Lady Jill Biden visits Whiteman Air Force Base Wednesday

April 13, 2022 8:20 AM Deborah Kendrick

Watch Biden and Education Secretary Miguel Cardona speak at Knob Noster High School in the player above. KNOB NOSTER, Mo. (KMIZ) On Wednesday, First Lady Jill Biden and U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona visited Whiteman Air Force Base in Knob Noster. The two highlighted the Month of the Military Child Program and other programs

Buying store brand items compared to name brand to save as inflation hits record high

April 13, 2022 11:39 AM Erika McGuire

Trips to the grocery store continue to cost more than normal as inflation hit a record high of 8.5% in March.

Easter dinner will cost more this Sunday

April 13, 2022 11:52 AM Marina Diaz

Whether they stay home or go out to eat on Easter Sunday, consumers are going to see higher prices.

Emergency training exercise to be conducted at Columbia Regional Airport on Tuesday

April 13, 2022 6:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple law enforcement agencies and other first responders will be holding an emergency training exercise at Columbia Regional Airport Tuesday from 3 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Police investigating armed carjacking in Jefferson City, chase through Ashland reached over 100 mph

April 13, 2022 2:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A reported armed carjacking in Jefferson City went though Ashland on Wednesday morning.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports largest single COVID case increase since Feb. 28

April 13, 2022 2:54 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Suspect in Brooklyn subway train shooting called in the tip that led to his arrest, sources say

April 13, 2022 1:02 PM CNN Newsource

Suspected Brooklyn subway shooter Frank James was arrested by patrol cops in the East Village neighborhood of New York on Wednesday, three law enforcement officials told CNN.

Jefferson City police investigating overnight burglaries and vehicle thefts

April 13, 2022 3:17 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jefferson City police continue to investigate multiple overnight burglaries and several vehicle thefts.

Columbia Public Schools Foundation gives out $2,500 grants to schools

April 13, 2022 7:55 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. The Columbia Public Schools Foundation (CPSF) will give out thousands of dollars in grants to celebrate its 25th anniversary. On Wednesday, the foundation plans to visit Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary, Lange Middle School, and other schools to give out $2,500 grants. CPSF-Press-Release-25th-Anniversary-Grants-04-22Download “It’s our own version of the prize patrol,” said CPSF Board