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Three hurt in Jefferson City crash

September 9, 2022 3:35 PM Matthew Sanders

The crash happened at about 8 a.m. at Southwest Boulevard and Route C.

Threat made on Morgan County R-II school bus deemed not credible

September 9, 2022 1:46 PM Zachary Farwell

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Investigators determined a threat made Friday morning on a Morgan County R-II school bus isn’t credible. The school district posted on Facebook that the possible threat was made on school bus #19. A message was also sent out to the families of students who ride the bus. According to Morgan County

Crews respond to house fire north of Columbia

September 9, 2022 11:21 AM Zachary Farwell

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Firefighters responded to a house fire north of Columbia on Friday morning. The Boone County Fire Protection District dispatched to the fire in the 200 block of W. Highway 124 just before 9:55 a.m. @BooneCountyFire is currently on the scene of a residential structure fire on W. Highway 124 North of

Columbia Water & Light crews restore power to customers.

September 9, 2022 7:50 AM Zachary Farwell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The power is back on for hundreds of Columbia Water & Light customers following an issue at a substation Friday morning. The department posted to Twitter that a problem at the Hinkson Creek substation left nearly 3,000 customers without electricity. More specific details about the issue at the substation weren’t immediately available.

Anti-drug advocate argues secretary of state’s office incorrectly verified signatures for Legal Missouri 2022

September 8, 2022 8:33 PM Hannah Falcon

A lawsuit wants to stop voters from deciding on the legalization of marijuana this November.

Investiture ceremony planned Friday for Lincoln University president

September 9, 2022 5:47 AM Ben Fein

Lincoln University is set to introduce Dr. John B. Moseley as its 21st president Friday afternoon, following a nationwide search.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is the British monarchy outdated?

September 9, 2022 2:24 AM ABC 17 News Team

When Queen Elizabeth II died Thursday, the reign of the United Kingdom’s longest-serving monarch died with her.

Pinnacles park in Boone County needs money for repairs

September 8, 2022 4:15 PM Chris Bryant

The Pinnacles park is in need of repairs.

A look at Queen Elizabeth II’s life over the years

September 8, 2022 8:46 PM Marina Diaz

Queen Elizabeth II witnessed several major historical events throughout her life before passing away at 96 years old.

WATCH: British professor on effect of Queen Elizabeth II’s death

September 8, 2022 5:29 PM ABC 17 News Team

ABC 17 News spoke Thursday with Lawrence Goldman, a professor at St. Peter’s College at Oxford University, about the effect of Queen Elizabeth II’s death.

Gun found in Audrain County student’s book bag

September 8, 2022 4:36 PM Matthew Sanders

A bus driver seized a gun from an elementary school student in the Van-Far School District on Thursday morning, the district said in a message to families.

Jefferson City man hurt in Thursday crash

September 8, 2022 3:53 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City man was hurt Thursday in a three-car crash on Dunklin Street.

Columbia police arrest suspect in Paris Road robbery

September 8, 2022 3:36 PM Matthew Sanders

Police arrested a suspect Tuesday in an August armed robbery of a Columbia restaurant.

Police find human remains under Lake of the Ozarks boat dock

September 8, 2022 12:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Osage Beach police are trying to find out what killed a person whose body was found under a boat dock on the Lake of the Ozarks.

Woman killed after crash on Highway 54 in Camden County

September 8, 2022 5:51 AM Zachary Farwell

CAMDEN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A woman died following a two-vehicle crash on Highway 54 in Camden County on Wednesday night. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the crash happened in the eastbound lanes near Wagon Trail Road just after 6:35 p.m. Troopers said Tiffany N. Dust, 32, of Urbana, failed to yield to another

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are the UM System time off changes better or worse for employees?

September 8, 2022 2:34 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators gave unanimous approval Wednesday to a plan to change the UM System’s policies for time off.

Experts demonstrate proper car seat installation after Morgan County crash

September 7, 2022 9:50 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A man charged in connection with a crash that killed his three-year-old child who wasn’t properly restrained was scheduled to appear in court for the first time Wednesday. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), crashes are a leading cause of death for children. CDC data shows that using

Boone County firefighter killed while on duty honored by governor

September 7, 2022 11:30 AM Matthew Sanders

A Boone County firefighter killed while working at a crash scene on Interstate 70 last year was among nearly two dozen first responders honored at Missouri State Highway Patrol headquarters on Wednesday.

Plan to tear down Mizzou North gets curators’ approval

September 7, 2022 3:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri Board of Curators approved a $10 million plan Wednesday to demolish Mizzou North.

University of Missouri curators approve changes to time-off system

September 7, 2022 8:11 AM Zachary Farwell

The University of Missouri Board of Curators on Wednesday unanimously approved changes to time-off policies for employees that had been the subject of union-led protests in recent weeks.