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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you use TikTok?

March 23, 2023 2:20 AM ABC 17 News Team

Members of Congress will grill the head of social media app TikTok on Thursday as they consider whether to outlaw the popular program.

Burglaries are down nationwide, but still take precautions to protect your home before leaving on trips

March 22, 2023 7:48 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) When you’re away from your house is a likely time someone may prey on an unsuspecting home. According to the FBI’s Crime Data Explorer, there were 619,811 burglaries reported in 2021, the most-recent year for available data. That number has fallen every year for the past 10 years of data available –

Sports betting passes Missouri House

March 22, 2023 12:56 PM Hannah Falcon

A bill legalizing sports betting for Missourians over 21 passed the House of Representatives on Wednesday morning.

Lane dividers prevent parents from making left turn leaving Mill Creek Elementary School

March 22, 2023 6:59 PM Marina Diaz

EDITOR’S NOTE: A misspelled name has been corrected. COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) The City of Columbia has added delineators to South Sinclair Road outside of Mill Creek Elementary School. The dividers were installed on Monday, according to Columbia Public Works spokesperson John Ogan. Ogan said the City worked with the school and CPS at the request

Two people hurt in five-vehicle crash in Jefferson City

March 22, 2023 5:46 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people had minor injuries reported following a Wednesday morning crash near Highway 50 east of the Missouri Boulevard intersection. Police responded at 8:02 a.m. The crash caused the eastbound lanes to close for about 30 minutes. Police said a black 2013 Hyundai Azera – driven by Herman Hopsin Jr., 33,

Missouri nurses say easing restrictions could solve rural health care staffing issues

March 22, 2023 4:28 PM Hannah Falcon

Some Missouri nurses are advocating for lawmakers to remove restrictions on their practice so they can stay in rural communities without needing a physician.

Columbia school board candidate interview: Paul Harper

March 22, 2023 3:41 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News is interviewing each of the seven candidates running for three open spots on the Columbia Board of Education. At least two of them will be new members — only one incumbent is in the race.

Services for Independent Living in Columbia in need of medical equipment donations

March 22, 2023 2:49 PM Avery Roehler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Services for Independent Living in Columbia provides help for people with disabilities, elderly and veterans in Columbia live more independent lives. Its Durable Medical Equipment program takes donations of medical equipment, tests and refurbishes it, and gives it to those in need for free. Some of their most requested items include knee

Spring flooding means water over roads

March 22, 2023 10:24 AM Chance Gotsch

Every year Missouri sees a plethora of showers and storms spanning from late March through June. Just as recently as 2021, we saw the second wettest recorded June with the total for the month reaching 10.85 inches.

Local lawmaker optimistic state will receive funds for I-70 expansion, despite opposition

March 22, 2023 3:04 PM Nia Hinson

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) In January, Gov. Mike Parson proposed the state spend $859 million to expand parts of Interstate 70 to three lanes. This expansion would affect parts of Boone County and suburban areas in the St. Louis and Kansas City areas. The House Committee met Tuesday morning to discuss aspects of budgeting, which

Man accused of leaving the scene after Scott Boulevard crash

March 22, 2023 9:27 AM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a 41-year-old Columbia man Tuesday after he allegedly crashed into another vehicle, then a utility pole before leaving the scene.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you looking forward to roll carts in Columbia?

March 22, 2023 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

After years of debate, roll carts are coming to Columbia.

City of Columbia begins year-long process following approval of roll carts

March 21, 2023 11:52 AM Nia Hinson

Now that the Columbia City Council has approved the use of roll carts, an implementation process expected to last a year begins.

Five MU professors awarded Kemper Fellowship

March 21, 2023 9:02 PM Isabella Roberts

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Tuesday, five University of Missouri teachers were awarded with the Kemper Fellowship for Teaching Excellence. The peer-nominated award includes a $15,000 stipend for each instructor. Clinical professor Lea Ann Lowery, an MU alumnus, is one of the recipients who was surprised with the award during a meeting Tuesday. Lowery developed the

Jackson Road Medical Building in Boonville to open Monday

March 21, 2023 8:22 PM Ryan Shiner

BOONVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) MU Health Care will open the new 14,000 square-foot Jackson Road Medical Building in Boonville on Monday, according to a press release. The building — located at 516 Jackson Road — will feature an urgent care with extended hours, primary care, imaging to include a CT scanner, lab and therapy services. The

Boone County spent an extra $200,000 to house detainees out of county in 2022

March 21, 2023 7:37 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Boone County received close to an additional $200,000 to house detainees in neighboring county jails to prevent overcrowding. In 2022, the Boone County Jail budgeted $300,000 to house detainees in jails outside of Boone County. The County requested an additional $199,814 from the Boone County Commission. Boone County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Capt.

Versailles student found carrying one bullet

March 21, 2023 7:01 PM Ryan Shiner

VERSAILLES, Mo. (KMIZ) Morgan County R-2 School District said there was no threat of harm or gun found on campus Monday. According to the district’s Facebook page, a student allegedly claimed to have a gun and ammunition. “We immediately involved our School Resource Officer and did a full investigation,” the district wrote on Tuesday. “There

‘Neither side got exactly what they wanted’: Missouri Senate approves ban on minor transgender treatments after overnight filibuster

March 21, 2023 11:25 AM Hannah Falcon

After more than 13 hours of filibustering, Missouri senators gave initial approval to a pair of bills dealing with transgender issues and children.

WATCH: Columbia candidates field questions at Chamber of Commerce forum

March 21, 2023 5:09 PM ABC 17 News Team

Candidates for Columbia City Council wards 1 and 5 and for the Columbia Board of Education talked about business and civic issues Tuesday at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce election forum.

In-person absentee voting open for April 4 election, locations listed for Boone County

March 21, 2023 4:58 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Clerk’s Office is reminding voters of important dates and deadlines over the next two weeks for the April 4 election. No excuse absentee voting is available now for all Boone County voters. Voters can stop by the Boone County Government Center, 801 E. Walnut Street between 8 a.m.-5 p.m.