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Former deputy charged after allegedly sexually assaulting an inmate in Saline County

June 30, 2022 6:12 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A former Saline County Sheriff’s deputy has waived his right to a preliminary hearing after he is accused of a sex crime against an inmate.

Tax rebate program money biggest of Missouri governor’s line-item vetoes

June 30, 2022 5:39 PM Matthew Sanders

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson used his line-item veto power to strike millions in federal relief fund spending from the state budget, including $500 million to pay for a tax rebate program.

MU fires three after College of Engineering audit

June 30, 2022 11:47 AM Matthew Sanders

The University of Missouri fired three employees after an audit of the College of Engineering that was launched after allegations of financial mismanagement, MU said in a news release Thursday.

Governor signs bill requiring visitor access to patients

June 30, 2022 3:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill into law Thursday that will require health care facilities to let patients have visitors in a reaction to restrictions seen during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Columbia man charged in alleged hammer attack at Lions-Stephens Park

June 30, 2022 3:04 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing multiple charges after he allegedly used a hammer during an assault on Sunday at Lions-Stephens Park.

Amazon expects to bring more than 100 new jobs as facility opens in Ashland

June 30, 2022 5:36 AM Ben Fein

Amazon has brought a new facility to Mid-Missouri, the first Amazon facility outside of the St. Louis and Kansas City metro areas.

Two teens arrested after Cole County car theft

June 30, 2022 11:30 AM ABC 17 News Team

Deputies arrested a 17-year-old from Jefferson City and a 16-year-old from Kansas City in connection with a stolen car found Wednesday just west of Jefferson City.

Johnson County man killed in rollover tractor crash

June 30, 2022 6:18 AM Zachary Farwell

JOHNSON COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Holden, Missouri man was killed Wednesday in a rollover tractor crash. The crash happened on Route TT near SW 1821 Rd. sometime between 2 to 5 p.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said a tractor driven by 90-year-old William E. Brunner went off the side of the

Boone Health staff explains disaster response for 28 victims of Amtrak train derailment

June 29, 2022 9:44 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone Health medical staff held a press conference Wednesday to share their experience caring for 28 patients after the Amtrak train derailment in Mendon on Monday. The crash killed four people and injured 150 others. According to investigators, a dump truck crossed in front of the train at the crossing on Porche

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Will requiring photo ID make Missouri elections more secure?

June 30, 2022 2:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

Gov. Mike Parson signed a bill Wednesday that will make changes to Missouri election law. Among them is a requirement that voters show a valid government photo ID.

NTSB: Amtrak train was traveling at nearly 90 mph at time of Chariton County crash

June 29, 2022 1:01 PM Matthew Sanders

Federal investigators looking into a Chariton County Amtrak crash that killed four people and injured dozens more will provide another update on their work Wednesday afternoon.

Columbia police arrest suspect after shots-fired incident on Rock Quarry Road

June 29, 2022 11:48 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested Ryan Osterberger after responding to a shots-fired report Tuesday in south Columbia.

Columbia providing buses to city’s Fire in the Sky celebration

June 29, 2022 8:33 PM Katie Greathouse

Columbia’s bus system will provide a bus route from several city parking garages to the Fire in the Sky celebration on Monday.

Parson signs bills that include changes to election laws

June 29, 2022 5:52 AM Ben Fein

Gov. Mike Parson signed several bills in a ceremony in the governor’s office Wednesday afternoon, including one that makes changes to Missouri’s elections.

Court documents reveal contents of letter in Columbia baby death case

June 29, 2022 9:53 AM Zachary Farwell

Court documents in the case of a mother and father charged with killing their baby made available Wednesday reveal some details of a letter that police say cracked the case open.