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Gravois Mills man charged with sexually abusing a minor faces updated charge

August 10, 2022 8:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

More charges have been filed against a man accused of sexually abusing a minor at an unlicensed daycare in Versailles.

No one hurt in Jefferson City house fire

August 10, 2022 11:51 AM Matthew Sanders

No one was home when a house caught fire in west Jefferson City on Wednesday, according to a Jefferson City Fire Department news release.

Viral video shows the importance of helmet safety in youth sports

August 10, 2022 4:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

Following a viral video of a little leaguer getting hit in the head by a pitch and then hugging the pitcher, it’s helpful to know which helmets are best for kids to keep them safe.

Drinkwitz, Cook talk more about starting QB role

August 10, 2022 3:33 PM Chanel Porter

Eli Drinkwitz has named Brady Cook the starting quarterback for Mizzou’s first game of the season.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 73 new COVID cases

August 10, 2022 3:50 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

WATCH: Fire engulfs Illinois recycling plant

August 10, 2022 4:01 PM ABC 17 News Team

A warehouse holding a metal recycling operation burned Wednesday in Illinois, across the river from St. Louis, sparking alerts about air quality.

Lake-area woman charged with murder for hire violates bond

August 10, 2022 1:59 PM Matthew Sanders

A Lake-area real estate agent accused in a murder-for-hire plot had her bond revoked this week and will have to spend time in jail.

Woman sentenced to probation for starting fire inside Jefferson City church

August 10, 2022 7:31 AM Zachary Farwell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Cole County judge sentenced a woman Tuesday for starting a fire inside a Jefferson City church. In October, the Cole County Prosecutor’s Office charged Anne-Marie Mullins with breaking into Christian Fellowship Church on Beck Street in late May 2021. Mullins pled guilty at a court hearing Tuesday to amended misdemeanor

Highway patrol cancels Amber Alert for St. Louis area toddler

August 10, 2022 5:39 AM Zachary Farwell

ST. LOUIS, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Highway Patrol has canceled an Amber Alert for a missing St. Louis area toddler. Troopers said 2-year-old Amari Washington was found safe Wednesday. AMBER ALERT 2022-6 CANCELLED: CHILD HAS BEEN LOCATED SAFE INSIDE VEHICLE. SUSPECTS NOT LOCATED. pic.twitter.com/cwj0lssZOY— Missouri State Highway Patrol Alerts (@MSHPAlerts) August 10, 2022 The

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should nonviolent marijuana offenses be removed from records?

August 10, 2022 3:45 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri Secretary of State’s Office said Tuesday that a constitutional amendment that would legalize recreational marijuana has enough valid signatures to make the November ballot. In addition to legalization for people 21 and older, the amendment would also expunge many criminal convictions related to marijuana. Should nonviolent marijuana offenses be removed from criminal records?

Blair Oaks School Board tables transgender student policy discussion

August 9, 2022 6:56 PM Leila Mitchell

The board was prompted to take a look at the policy when someone wrote a letter frustrated about the policy.

Fulton man faces multiple counts of rape after an 11-month investigation

August 9, 2022 8:38 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Fulton man is facing rape charges after he allegedly sexually assaulted a 10-year-old girl in 2017 and 2018.

Columbia man charged after allegedly breaking windows in over 700 cars in Boone County

August 9, 2022 7:58 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia is facing multiple charges after he allegedly damaged 705 cars by breaking their windows over several days at A1 Auto.

Boone County Sheriff’s Office warns about latest phone scam

August 9, 2022 6:38 PM Erika McGuire

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office is warning about the latest phone scam where scammers are posing as a deputy and attempting to steal the victim’s money.

Recreational marijuana has signatures for November ballot

August 9, 2022 11:54 AM Matthew Sanders

The campaign to get a constitutional amendment legalizing recreational marijuana on Missouri’s November ballot scored a victory Tuesday when the Secretary of State’s Office said the petition had enough valid signatures.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports over 50 new COVID cases

August 9, 2022 3:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Man charged after allegedly stealing over $8,000 worth of merchandise from Midway Antique Mall

August 9, 2022 4:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Koshkonong, Missouri man who allegedly stole over $8,000 worth of merchandise from the Midway Antique Mall on Sunday morning was arrested and charged on Monday.

MU Health Care to open Mexico urgent care clinic next week

August 9, 2022 11:08 AM Matthew Sanders

MU Health Care plans to open an urgent care clinic next week in Mexico, Missouri, a community left with fewer health care options after the closure of a hospital in the spring.

Kansas City man hurt in rollover crash at Lake of the Ozarks

August 9, 2022 7:08 AM Zachary Farwell

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Kansas City man was hurt late Monday night in a single-vehicle rollover crash at the Lake of the Ozarks. The crash happened on Bumper Hill Road near Route D in Camden County around 11:20 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said 41-year-old Gregory W. Hepner was thrown

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you support a minimum tax on businesses that make $1 billion?

August 9, 2022 2:23 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act over the weekend. Among its provision is a minimum income tax on corporations that make $1 billion or more.