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Man arrested on multiple warrants after standoff in north Columbia

March 22, 2022 3:29 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Jesse Jenkins was arrested for several felony arrest warrants and had probable cause for arrest in relation to numerous theft investigations.

Fans excited to welcome new Mizzou men’s basketball coach

March 22, 2022 4:50 PM Marina Diaz

The University of Missouri men’s basketball team welcomed Dennis Gates as its new head coach, and some fans said Tuesday that they are excited to see what he does for the team.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no new coronavirus cases for first time since March 5

March 22, 2022 2:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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

Next principal announced for Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School

March 22, 2022 2:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Board of Education has received a recommendation on the next principal for Alpha Hart Lewis Elementary School. Officials say Amanda Minear will take over the role from current Interim Principal Brian Rehg. Rehg will be returning to his position as assistant principal at Parkade Elementary School where he served prior

UM System Board of Curators approves new men’s basketball coach

March 22, 2022 7:44 AM Nathalie Jones

In an executive session on Tuesday morning, the University of Missouri Board of Curators approved the hiring of Dennis Gates as MU’s new men’s basketball coach.

Five people hurt after crash on Route J in Monroe County

March 22, 2022 6:09 AM Zachary Farwell

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Five people were hurt on Monday morning after a crash on Route J in Monroe County. The crash happened around 7:50 a.m. in the eastbound lanes near Duncan’s Bridge, according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said an SUV driven by Tessie, C. Gorham, 33, of Clarence, Missouri, overturned after

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Eric Greitens drop out of the Senate race?

March 22, 2022 1:50 AM ABC 17 News Team

Former Missouri governor Eric Greitens is now facing allegations of abuse from his ex-wife.

MONDAY UPDATES: Missouri DHSS adds 111 coronavirus related deaths after analyzing death certificates

March 21, 2022 3:06 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Abuse allegations could force former Missouri governor, U.S. Senate candidate out of primary

March 21, 2022 7:00 PM Hannah Falcon

Sheena Greitens accused her ex-husband Eric Grietens, Republican U.S. Senate candidate and former Missouri governor, of physical abuse in an affidavit in their child custody case.

Columbia man sentenced in 2020 manslaughter case

March 21, 2022 8:44 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Columbia man who pleaded guilty to manslaughter for a killing on Doris Drive in 2020 received 4 years in prison.

Former Missouri Gov. Eric Greitens delivers masks

Ex-wife accuses top Missouri GOP Senate candidate Greitens of abuse

March 21, 2022 4:14 PM Associated Press

The ex-wife of Missouri GOP Senate candidate Eric Greitens has accused him of physical abuse.

Columbia man charged with murder after Sunday shooting

March 21, 2022 10:24 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested Samuel E. Brotherton, 21, on suspicion of first-degree murder and armed criminal action after the shooting death of another man Sunday in the 3800 block of Pinecrest Drive, the Columbia Police Department said in a news release.

Assistant principal at Rock Bridge High School to be recommended as new Hickman principal

March 21, 2022 5:39 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Hickman High School will be getting a new principal next school year.

Columbia City Council approves new ward boundaries Monday night

March 21, 2022 5:31 PM Chanel Porter

Council members selected Map B for their reapportionment recommendation. If approved, it won’t take effect until after the municipal election on April 5.

Columbia man charged after weekend shooting near Women’s Hospital

March 21, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged a Columbia man after he allegedly fired a gun 11 times at a vehicle in the Women’s Hospital parking lot just after 6:30 a.m. on Saturday.

Confirmation hearings begin for Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson

March 21, 2022 9:58 AM CNN Newsource

Supreme Court nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson will appear before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Monday, as Democrats aim to confirm the first Black woman justice and many Republicans search for a unified message to oppose her.

Four people suffer serious injuries Sunday in crashes around Mid-Missouri

March 21, 2022 11:23 AM Matthew Sanders

The first crash took place at about 2:45 p.m. on Mug Drive in Camden County.

Schmitt drops lawsuits against Missouri schools, but not CPS

March 19, 2022 11:12 AM Associated Press

Missouri Attorney General Eric Schmitt has dismissed most of the lawsuits he filed earlier this year against school districts over mask mandates.

Columbia City Council to cover roll cart repeal and new ward boundaries

March 21, 2022 5:55 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia City Council is set to discuss roll cart repeal proposals and new ward boundaries at Monday night’s meeting. Roll Cart Agenda Items The first proposed roll cart agenda item up for a first read deals with a petition signed by 3,244 Columbia residents to repeal the ban on roll carts

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Columbia embrace roll carts for trash pickup?

March 21, 2022 2:14 AM Matthew Sanders

The idea of roll carts for automated trash and recycling pickup in Columbia is back before the city council, with a petition meant to allow the council to talk about the idea again.