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TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports a third straight day of decreasing COVID cases

April 12, 2022 2:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Jefferson City School District announces two new principals, new deputy superintendent

April 12, 2022 5:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District announced the hiring of two new middle school principals and a new deputy superintendent. The district named Dr. Heather Beaulieu as the new deputy superintendent beginning July 1, 2022. Beaulieu will succeed Bryan McGraw, who will transition to the role of superintendent. Dr. Heather Beaulieu “The

US Attorney’s Office recommends Jefferson City man get 10 years in prison for child porn possession as part of a plea agreement

April 12, 2022 3:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man has reached a plea agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office to plead guilty to one count of possession of child pornography.

Columbia Board of Education tables grant for gender-affirming closet

April 11, 2022 5:29 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia Board of Education is considering a grant application to pay for a gender-affirming closet at Rock Bridge High School.

Columbia Board of Education to discuss coronavirus relief funds for nature school

April 11, 2022 1:09 PM Leila Mitchell

A proposal to spend millions of coronavirus recovery dollars for a “nature school” in Columbia will come before the Columbia Board of Education on Monday.

Governor appoints new Boone County treasurer

April 12, 2022 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson has appointed a Republican to take over the county treasurer seat that had been held by a Democrat.

Universities’ projects up for discussion as Missouri House leaders work on budget

April 11, 2022 11:00 AM Hannah Falcon

Missouri House of Representatives Budget Committee meets Monday at noon to discuss proposed budget items for public universities’ capital projects.

Man arrested after nearly 20-hour standoff near Moberly

April 11, 2022 3:15 PM Matthew Sanders

About 50 law enforcement officers were at a scene near Moberly on Monday as a man barricaded himself in a house.

Jefferson City man charged with possessing and promoting child porn

April 12, 2022 8:00 AM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man is facing charges of possessing and promoting child porn after a nine-month investigation into several emails sent and received of “apparent child sexual abuse material.”