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Columbia police arrest suspect with federal parole warrant early Friday morning

May 6, 2022 7:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Police arrested a Columbia man early Friday morning for multiple charges including a federal parole warrant for possession of a weapon.

Holts Summit man charged after a high-speed chase in Callaway County

May 6, 2022 5:51 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Holts Summit man is facing multiple charges after a high-speed chase Thursday afternoon in Callaway County.

Documents: Columbia man went on rampage of attempted rape, assault before arrest

May 6, 2022 12:13 PM Matthew Sanders

A man charged in Boone County with five felonies went on a rampage of attempted rape and assault that started at a hotel and continued outside other businesses Wednesday night, according to a probable cause statement.

Columbia man turns himself in for possession of child porn

May 6, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged Robert Dale Wooldridge with one count of possession of child porn.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should criminal charges be filed for an MU freshman’s alcohol poisoning?

May 6, 2022 1:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri said Thursday that a criminal investigation into a fraternity event that left a freshman with severe alcohol poisoning is ongoing.

Jefferson City man reaches plea agreement in federal drug case

May 5, 2022 10:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A man has entered a guilty plea in connection to a federal drug case in Jefferson City.

13 University of Missouri students sanctioned in fraternity alcohol poisoning; more settlements reached

May 5, 2022 9:41 AM Matthew Sanders

Thirteen students in a now-defunct University of Missouri fraternity under scrutiny after a freshman pledge’s alcohol poisoning are being sanctioned, MU said in a news release Thursday.

August murder trial canceled for Jefferson City man

May 5, 2022 8:46 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An August murder trial was canceled for a Jefferson City man according to online court records.

Columbia man charged after running naked inside business

May 5, 2022 7:06 PM Erika McGuire

A Columbia man is charged with several crimes after police say he ran inside a business naked on Bernadette Dr. on Wednesday.

Family attorney speaks out after restraining order goes into effect against a former Tuscumbia High School teacher

May 4, 2022 11:58 AM Chanel Porter

A former Tuscumbia High School teacher is set to be arraigned Tuesday after multiple victims accused him of sexual misconduct charges.

Columbia man charged after morning robbery of Centralia convenience store, using dump truck to drive off

May 4, 2022 10:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing charges after he allegedly robbed a Centralia convenience store.

Columbia professor goes over the draft process after a leaked draft opinion

May 4, 2022 8:52 PM Kennedy Miller

After a draft opinion was leaked Monday, a Columbia College professor offers information about the drafting process and what this could mean for future draft opinions.

New Bloomfield man charged after chase from Callaway County into Boone county

May 4, 2022 10:00 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A New Bloomfield man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a chase through Callaway and Boone County.

Senator Hawley speaks out on what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned

May 4, 2022 9:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

ABC 17 News spoke with Senator Josh Hawley (R – MO) on what could happen if Roe v. Wade was overturned.

Man charged with allegedly dealing drugs out of east Columbia residence

May 4, 2022 8:45 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia is facing multiple drug charges connected to an investigation into drug dealing.

Eldon man charged with sex crimes against a child

May 4, 2022 7:33 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Eldon man faces sex crime charges after a nearly two-week investigation into the alleged crimes.

High school student in custody after allegedly assaulting Camdenton High School principal

May 4, 2022 2:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A 16-year-old Camdenton High School student was detained Tuesday morning after allegedly assaulting the principal.

Appeals court denies Columbia man’s request for new trial over gun possession

May 3, 2022 10:56 PM Karl Wehmhoener

EDITOR’S NOTE: The original version of this story incorrectly said a man had filed an appeal of his Boone County conviction. The appeal was ruled on and the story has been corrected to show where his appeal stands. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – An appeals court upheld a conviction for a Columbia man on Tuesday that

Trial date scheduled for suspect in deadly Mexico shooting

May 4, 2022 11:05 AM Zachary Farwell

A man charged in a deadly 2020 shooting in Mexico, Missouri is expected to head to trial later this year.

Sheriff: Blair Oaks students made violent comments on school bus

May 4, 2022 8:59 AM Matthew Sanders

Two students talking about committing violence at school while riding on a bus led to the lockdown of the Blair Oaks School District campus Tuesday, Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler said.