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Fire causes $30,000 in damage to Columbia residence

March 14, 2022 10:44 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a structure fire on the 400 block of North Eighth Street just before 6 p.m. Monday.

Firefighters putting out fire in east Columbia

March 14, 2022 2:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Columbia Fire Department crews are putting out a fire in the eastern part of the city.

Mizzou economics professor and students discuss the U.S. Department of Education hints at student loan payment pause extending

March 14, 2022 5:18 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Federal student loan payments are set to resume in May after being paused for more than two years because of the pandemic, but guidance from the U.S. Department of Education seems to hint at the pause being extended. The department recently emailed guidance to the companies that manage its $1.6 trillion student

Faith Voices of Columbia hosting mayoral forum Monday night; focused on addressing homelessness

March 14, 2022 3:48 PM Leila Mitchell

Missouri Faith Voices is holding a mayoral forum Monday evening, focusing on affordable housing and sheltering people in Columbia without homes.

Jefferson City School District files motion to dismiss the AG’s lawsuit against mask mandate

March 14, 2022 8:04 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Jefferson City School District has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit mask mandate from the Attorney General’s office.

Boone County’s new Missouri Senate district could lead to party switch

March 14, 2022 10:16 AM Molly Stawinoga

Several other Mid-Missouri districts would see shifts if the tentative map is put into place.

Jefferson City School District announces new superintendent

March 14, 2022 6:36 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Current JC Schools Deputy Superintendent’s experience includes 11 years as superintendent,
principal at elementary, middle and high school levels, and classroom teacher

High gas prices hit businesses, charities hard

March 14, 2022 11:55 AM Erika McGuire

Businesses and not-for-profit organizations are starting to feel the pressure as gas prices continue their climb amid Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.

Planned Parenthood offers free services for Medicaid patients in response to budget exclusion

March 14, 2022 12:47 PM Kennedy Miller

Planned Parenthood said last week that it still plans to care for Missouri patients for now, despite a state budget that doesn’t reimburse the organization for Medicaid services.

MONDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports COVID cases down over 41% compared to last week

March 14, 2022 3:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Democratic-backed suit challenges lack of Missouri House map

March 14, 2022 1:02 PM Associated Press

A lawsuit filed on behalf of Missouri voters is asking a court to intervene in the state’s stalled redistricting process and draw a new U.S. House map.

Body found burned in Thursday night Morgan County vehicle fire

March 14, 2022 2:10 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An autopsy has been ordered after a body was found in a burned vehicle Thursday night in Morgan County.

Police arrest one after Jefferson City gun incidents

March 14, 2022 11:40 AM Matthew Sanders

Police say an alleged shooter went to the same home twice over two nights over the weekend.

Columbia Public Schools makes COVID-19 policy changes as student cases drop

March 14, 2022 5:23 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public Schools is implementing changes to its COVID-19 policy as cases drop. The school district has seen new daily student cases in the single digits over the past month. According to the CPS COVID-19 Dashboard, the last time the district recorded new daily student cases in the double digits was on

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy that Major League Baseball is back?

March 14, 2022 2:13 AM ABC 17 News Team

Baseball is big in Missouri, so many fans were glad to see the Major League Baseball players and owners come to an agreement to end a labor dispute and play a full season.

Fire officials encourage checking smoke detectors on daylight saving

March 13, 2022 7:30 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Fire officials say as many turned the clocks forward Sunday, it is also a great opportunity for people to change their home smoke alarm batteries. Smoke detectors are an important part of home fire safety and save hundreds of lives each year. “Take this time when they’re changing their clocks change their smoke

Columbia fire crews respond to overnight residential fire

March 13, 2022 4:16 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Sunday around 12:30 a.m., the Columbia Fire Department was called to the 4600 block of Royal Lytham Drive for a reported residential structure fire. Fire crews received reports of a fire in the garage of a single-family residence. The first crew arrived 5 minutes later and encountered heavy fire and smoke conditions

One person shot in northeast Columbia after reported burglary

March 13, 2022 5:25 AM Ben Fein

One person was transported to a local hospital following a shooting on Godas Drive in northeast Columbia after officers responded to a shots fired call around 3 a.m. Sunday morning.

Jefferson City residents displaced after duplex fire

March 13, 2022 3:07 AM Meghan Drakas

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Multiple Jefferson City residents were displaced after a duplex fire on Saturday afternoon. Around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, the Jefferson City Fire Department was called to a duplex fire along Riverside Drive and found flames shooting out of the basement garage. According to the Jefferson City Fire Department, everyone inside the

Missourians see impacts of increased travel costs this spring season

March 12, 2022 7:29 PM Joushua Blount

Columbia, MO (KMIZ) Following the war in Ukraine, many Americans have seen an increase in prices, especially in travel costs. AAA reports the average price for gas in Boone County is almost $4 per gallon, with the state’s average at $3.84 per gallon. Andrew Ogden, Columbia resident, said because of the higher gas prices he