Local News Archives

COLUMBIA BOARD OF EDUCATION: Blake Willoughby

March 21, 2022 8:47 PM Matthew Sanders

Blake Willoughby is seeking his second three-year term on the board of education.

COLUMBIA BOARD OF EDUCATION: Suzette Waters

March 22, 2022 10:39 AM Matthew Sanders

Suzette Waters is one of three people running for a seat on the Columbia Board of Education for the first time this April.

COLUMBIA BOARD OF EDUCATION: Adam Burks

March 22, 2022 3:14 PM Matthew Sanders

Adam Burks is critical of administrators at Columbia Public Schools.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Adam Gresham

March 22, 2022 4:59 PM Matthew Sanders

The chief of staff to Lt. Gov. Mike Kehoe has his eyes on his own public office.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Erika Leonard

March 22, 2022 5:22 PM Matthew Sanders

Erika Leonard is a registered lobbyist and a mother of two Jefferson City School District students.

JEFFERSON CITY BOARD OF EDUCATION: Marc Ellinger

March 23, 2022 4:02 PM Matthew Sanders

Marc Ellinger is a founding partner of the Jefferson City law firm Ellinger and Associates.

Schnucks opens latest store at Battle Crossing

March 21, 2022 2:28 PM Joushua Blount

Schnucks opened its third store in Columbia and fourth store in Mid-Missouri at the Battle Crossing location at 5410 Clark Lane in Columbia on Wednesday.

Belle man arrested for multiple counts of possession of child porn

March 23, 2022 2:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Belle man is facing multiple counts of possession of child porn after an investigation by the Maries County Sheriff’s Office.

Columbia mayoral, city council candidates to appear at events Wednesday

March 23, 2022 5:30 AM Ben Fein

Columbia mayoral and city council candidates are set to appear multiple times in the city Wednesday ahead of the April 5 election that will see the city elect a new mayor and possibly multiple new city council members.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like the Mizzou men’s basketball coaching hire?

March 23, 2022 1:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The board of curators hired Dennis Gates, formerly the coach at Cleveland State, to take over after the firing of Cuonzo Martin.

Missouri House lawmakers consider pausing gas tax

March 22, 2022 7:58 PM Hannah Falcon

As gas prices tick higher and higher nationwide, lawmakers in Missouri are considering cutting a state tax to save drivers money at the pump.

Mizzou men’s basketball coach Dennis Gates reflects on what led him to the Tigers

March 22, 2022 4:10 PM Chanel Porter

Dennis Gates was introduced Tuesday afternoon as the 20th head coach for the men’s basketball team at the University of Missouri.

Meth seized, two people in custody after drug search warrant issued in Jefferson City

March 22, 2022 8:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Over 6 ounces of meth was seized after multiple agencies executed a drug search warrant on the 1500 block of Lake Street in Jefferson City.

Columbia felon pleads guilty to illegal firearm possession

March 22, 2022 7:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man pleaded guilty in federal court Tuesday for illegally possessing several firearms as a felon.

Sheena Greitens says she stands by allegations of abuse against ex-husband

March 22, 2022 1:19 PM Matthew Sanders

Sheena Greitens, ex-wife of former Missouri governor Eric Greitens, said Tuesday that she stands by allegations of abuse she made against her ex-husband in court filings in the couple’s child custody case.

Trial begins for Jefferson City teen accused of 2018 murder

March 22, 2022 6:17 PM Erika McGuire

The murder trial against Jahaun Whirley began Tuesday in Cole County.

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