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Despite concerns from board members, the Columbia Public Schools Board of Education approved an anti-bullying policy Monday night. The 5-2 vote mandates that school employees report any knowledge of bullying incidents to the school’s principal within two days. A Missouri law passed last session require school districts across the state to come up with similar

Several Columbia parents say the current debate over middle school redistricting is dividing people in the affected neighborhoods. People primarily from southwest Columbia brought their concerns to the Board of Education Monday night. The district is in the process of redrawing attendance boundaries for Gentry and Jefferson middle schools due to overcrowding at the former.

A woman was taken to a hospital after her vehicle hit a pole in the middle of a parking lot at a north Columbia fast-food restaurant Monday night. Police told ABC 17 News the crash happened around 10:30 p.m. while the woman, who was driving, was taking a look at her food order. Emergency crews

Gov. Eric Greitens started his term after being sworn in at a noon ceremony in Jefferson City Monday. The ceremony was held in near-freezing temperatures and with unprecedented high security. The Republican took the oath in the same ceremony as other top-elected and Republican officials including Lt. Gov. Mike Parson, Attorney General Josh Hawley, Secretary

Within the first hour of his administration, Gov. Eric Greitens signed an executive order banning all lobbyist gifts to those who hold office in the executive branch. The order also prevents former executives from lobbying those who currently hold office. “No one who has worked in my administration will ever lobby me, period,” said Greitens.

The Jefferson City Public Schools Board of Education unanimously voted to put a bond issue and operating tax levy on the upcoming April ballot Monday. ABC 17 News reported, the $130 million bond issue will be used to build a second high school and make major renovations to the current high school if approved by

ABC 17 News was working to find out what led to a man being handcuffed in south Columbia Monday night. Emergency responders were called to the GameStop off Grindstone Parkway for a medical emergency just before 7:50 p.m. When ABC 17 News crews arrived on the scene, one man had been handcuffed and was being

After warming through Wednesday, arctic air returns Thursday and temperatures will stay below freezing to end the work week. At the same time, southwesterly winds aloft will send in a warmer layer of above freezing air which will override the shallow, arctic air at the surface. Moisture is forecast to lift north into southern Missouri

Another complaint was filed against the nonprofit sheltered workshop Kingdom Projects. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration website, a complaint was filed in November of 2016. ABC 17 News spoke with the St. Louis Area director who confirmed a complaint was filed alleging the organization was improperly using heavy equipment. Bill McDonald told

The owner of the property where two shootings happened in just over a year speaks out about his interactions with the motorcycle group. The owner of the property in the 1800 block of State Road 94 says his interactions with the motorcycle group have been good and he was disappointed to hear about another shooting

A gas station clerk at a Break Time in north Columbia was robbed at gun point early Monday morning. Columbia Police responded to 301 Nebraska Avenue at 1:46 a.m. and found out that two male suspects, both armed with handguns, went into the gas station’s convenience store and demanded money from the clerk. Police said

Temperatures in Mid-Missouri have been below freezing for nearly a week, causing water on many ponds, lakes, and creeks to begin freezing. The ice has grown in thickness each day, allowing many areas to become possible to walk on, but there are some safety concerns you need to watch out for. For the first time

Police are investigating a shots-fired incident that happened Sunday night around 9 p.m. on Garth Avenue. Police said Monday officers were dispatched to the 700 block of Garth Avenue, by Oak Towers. That is also the intersection of Garth and Sexton Road. Officers located several shell casings in the area. Columbia police spokesperson Briana Larimer

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