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Last day to register for April 5 general municipal election

March 9, 2022 5:17 AM Ben Fein

The last day to register for the April 5 general municipal election is Wednesday, as all voter registration applications must be dropped off or postmarked by Wednesday.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should ‘ghost guns’ be banned?

March 9, 2022 1:48 AM ABC 17 News Team

Authorities say the 18-year-old accused of a shooting at a Kansas City-area high school last week used a “ghost gun.”

Staff hopeful penitentiary’s historic housing unit will boost Jefferson City economy

March 8, 2022 10:16 PM Leila Mitchell

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Missouri State Penitentiary’s historic Housing Unit four has once again opened its doors for tours after a tornado in 2019 caused it to shut down. The tornado that hit Jefferson City in 2019, destroyed many homes and businesses, including the key portions of the Missouri state penitentiary, destroying the roof of housing unit

Residents split as SROs to return to Columbia Public Schools

March 8, 2022 6:55 PM Chanel Porter

The Columbia City Council approved a new contract with Columbia Public Schools on Monday to bring back police officers in some school buildings.

Police: 1 Missouri officer, suspect die, 2 officers wounded

March 8, 2022 4:53 PM Associated Press

Three Joplin Police Department officers were hurt Tuesday in what Springfield, Missouri, media outlet KY3 calls a “shootout with a suspect.”

Columbia man charged after June 2021 police chase

March 8, 2022 8:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office was trying to locate a wanted person in Centralia for previous offenses during the early morning hours of June 2021.

Ashland woman allegedly injures officer

March 8, 2022 4:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Ashland officer was injured after responding to a disturbance at Main st. and Redbud Lane just after 11 a.m.

Mid-Missouri school districts receiving a school bus rebate

March 8, 2022 8:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

EPA awards rebates totaling $17 million to fund clean school buses that reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health

Biden warns Russian oil ban will come with costs to consumers

March 8, 2022 11:56 AM Kennedy Miller

President Joe Biden warned Americans on Tuesday that his ban on Russian energy imports won’t be cheap.

Cannabis Freedom Act aims to decriminalize marijuana in Missouri

March 8, 2022 5:23 PM Hannah Falcon

Crowds gathered Tuesday morning in the Missouri State Capitol to share their opinion on the decriminalization of marijuana with lawmakers.

Hallsville woman charged after threatening student at school

March 8, 2022 7:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

Prosecutors charged a Hallsville woman accused of threatening a juvenile at a school.

Accused Kansas City-area school shooter allegedly used ‘ghost gun’

March 8, 2022 4:13 PM Erika McGuire

The high school student accused of shooting and wounding an administrator and a school resource officer in Olathe, Kansas, last week allegedly used a “ghost gun.”

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports coronavirus cases down over 40% compared to last week

March 8, 2022 2:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Columbia woman charged with hate crime

March 8, 2022 5:16 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors have charged a Columbia woman with three felonies in connection with an alleged hate crime that occurred in February. Ashley D. Dooley, 34, was charged Monday with third-degree assault, assault motivated by discrimination and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police arrested Dooley on Feb. 8 after being called to an apartment complex

Columbia man charged with two felonies in weekend shooting

March 7, 2022 11:37 AM Matthew Sanders

Tyler J. Matthews, 21, was charged Monday with first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor resisting arrest.

Mexico house fire kills four dogs, two cats

March 8, 2022 9:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Four small dogs and two cats died in a house fire Monday afternoon, according to the Mexico Public Safety Department. In a news release, the department said it responded to Bougainville Drive shortly after 12:30 p.m. to find the home’s attached carport and storage area engulfed in flames and the fire spreading

Sturgeon mayor resigns, city waiting to fill position until after election

March 8, 2022 8:59 AM Molly Stawinoga

Mayor Mike Butler submitted his letter of resignation last Wednesday. He did not provide a reason for leaving the position.

Cooper County R-IV cancels classes Tuesday

March 7, 2022 8:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BUNCETON, Mo. (KMIZ) Cooper County R-IV in Bunceton has canceled classes Tuesday due to a sewer break. School officials say the collapsed sewer line has affected the school and surrounding houses. The City of Bunceton’s maintenance department told ABC 17 News that crews will be digging up the sewer line to fix it. City officials

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the U.S. ban Russian oil imports?

March 8, 2022 2:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some are calling for the U.S. and European Union to ban imports of oil from Russia to punish the country and its president, Vladimir Putin, for the invasion of Ukraine.

Columbia City Council approves SRO contract with Columbia Public Schools

March 7, 2022 6:16 AM Meghan Drakas

Watch the City Council meeting replay in the player below. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Columbia City Council approved a new contract to bring back police officers in some school buildings with Columbia Public Schools and how to use the American Rescue Plan Act funds. School Resource Officer Program The Columbia City Council approved a