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Hearing set for next week in state’s lawsuit against Columbia Public Schools mask mandate

September 21, 2021 5:06 PM Matthew Sanders

Judge Brouck Jacobs will hear motions in the case on Sept. 28.

Boone County auditor retiring after 32 years

September 21, 2021 4:33 PM Matthew Sanders

Auditor June Pitchford said in a news release that her current term, which expires Dec. 31, 2022, will be her last. Pitchford, a Democrat, was first elected in 1990 and has served eight terms without a challenge to her office.

WATCH REPLAY: Mizzou defensive coordinator, players talk as Tigers prepare for Boston College

September 21, 2021 4:17 PM ABC 17 News Team

Wilks and his players will appear at a news conference between 5 and 6 p.m. The Tigers travel to Boston College this week for a non-conference game. Mizzou won its last game, Saturday at home against Southeast Missouri State.

Attorney general warns Moberly schools about new recording law

September 21, 2021 12:47 PM Matthew Sanders

State lawmakers in May passed a law allowing parents to record sessions with educators regarding their students’ individual education plans. The plans are made for students who need special accommodations as part of the learning process. The law took effect Aug. 28.

WATCH: Coach talks as Tigers get ready for Boston College

September 21, 2021 11:43 AM ABC 17 News Team

Mizzou football coach Eli Drinkwitz will take questions from reporters at noon Tuesday.

CPS sees highest need for substitute teachers since start of school year

September 21, 2021 5:29 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Public School District has seen its highest need for substitute teachers since the start of the school year according to CPS dashboard data. CPS started the school year on Aug. 24. The week of Aug. 23 – 27, it filled 81 of the 122 substitute teacher spots, which equates to 66.5%.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has the back and forth over a coronavirus booster left you confused?

September 21, 2021 2:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The FDA and CDC are yet to authorize the vaccine for use as a booster and some health experts have argued there’s not sufficient evidence a booster is needed.

Fire put out at ADM Sunday morning in Mexico

September 20, 2021 9:11 PM Karl Wehmhoener

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico Public Safety Department responded to a fire at ADM Sunday morning. Firefighters arrived on the scene to find a fire in the attic of a machine shed located on the south side of the plant. ADM staff had discovered the fire and were attempting to put it out when firefighters

University of Missouri student shares story of drugging, rape

September 20, 2021 9:05 PM Leila Mitchell

The student decided to share her story as the University of Missouri continues to receive reports of drinks being spiked as a means of sexual assault. She hopes that talking will help other people feel confident to share their stories.

Destructive TikTok trend seen in Columbia Public Schools

September 20, 2021 11:59 AM Joushua Blount

But a school spokeswoman says the problem here isn’t as severe as it has been elsewhere.

Strong storms tonight usher in fall-like air for the rest of the week

September 20, 2021 2:56 PM Jessica Hafner

If you’ve been patiently awaiting fall-like temperatures to catch up with the calendar, we’re finally getting a break from the heat after a cold front moves through tonight. Temperatures across the mountain west and upper Plains have dipped into the 60s for highs on Monday, a sharp contrast of what we have seen the last

Safety precautions in place to keep Downtown Columbia safe after Saturday shooting

September 20, 2021 3:55 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After a recent shooting in Downtown Columbia early Saturday morning, leaders of the area are reassuring the public that additional safety measures are coming to the area. Nickie Davis with the district downtown said the district paid the city $30,000 earlier this year for new lights to be installed in the area

Morgan County man charged with manslaughter in crash that killed motorcyclist

September 20, 2021 1:29 PM Matthew Sanders

Morgan County prosecutors charged A. Scott Wilson, 58, of Versailles on Friday with second-degree manslaughter, causing a crash by driving on the wrong side of the road and failure to yield to an oncoming vehicle. The latter two charges are misdemeanors.

Illinois man dies at Lake of the Ozarks

September 20, 2021 11:07 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Missouri State Highway Patrol said Stephen Jones, 51, of Peoria, Illinois, jumped into the lake off a diving board in an unnamed cove at the 17.6 mile mark Sunday evening and didn’t come back up. The Camden County coroner pronounced him dead about two hours later.

Car crashes into house in Columbia

September 20, 2021 5:08 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A car crashed into a house in Columbia just before 1:45 a.m. on Monday. Three Columbia Fire Department trucks and at least one Columbia Police Department car responded to the scene along East Ash Street. According to CPD on scene, the driver lost control of the car and crashed into the house.

Weekend shooting leaves man hurt in Mexico

September 20, 2021 8:52 AM Zachary Farwell

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) The Mexico Public Safety Department is investigating a shooting that left a man hurt on Saturday afternoon. Police said officers responded to the 1000 block of Buchanan Street just before 1 p.m. to reports of a disturbance involving gunshots. According to the MPSD, several people started shooting at each other during an

Columbia City Council set to approve budget of $474 million

September 20, 2021 6:27 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Columbia City Council is set to approve the fiscal year 2022 budget for the city which is approximately $474 million dollars. Monday’s meeting will be the third and final public hearing for the budget. Jobs Due to the pandemic, the city previously cut 78.5 full time positions. In

Now Hiring Sign On The Rocks Bar Downtown Columbia, MO

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Have you noticed worker and product shortages?

September 20, 2021 2:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

Many fast-food restaurants have scaled back service and some products are not available on grocery store shelves 18 months into the coronavirus pandemic. Businesses cite a lack of workers driven by the pandemic for the shortages.

Heritage Festival back in full swing after Covid-19 canceled last years events

September 19, 2021 7:26 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The 43rd annual Heritage festival was back in full swing this year after being canceled due to COVID-19 last year. The event took place Sept. 18 and 19 at Nifong Park. Cassie Brandt, Recreation Activist with the Columbia Parks and Recreation said the city felt like it was in a better place

Student found dead at Lincoln University

September 19, 2021 6:36 PM Chanel Porter

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) Lincoln University released a statement Sunday mourning the loss of a student after he was found dead in his on-campus residence. Dominik Dudley-Moore, a resident of Dawson Hall, was found dead Sunday. While no foul play is suspected, the incident is under investigation by the Lincoln University Police Department. “Dominik, who