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Jefferson City Animal Shelter open by appointment

March 21, 2023 11:40 AM Ethan Heinz

The Jefferson City Animal Shelter is back to being open by appointment only.

Jefferson City man charged with assault

March 21, 2023 3:59 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. A Jefferson City man was charged with assault after allegedly knocking out a bouncer while being escorted from a bar and continuing to hit them once they were unconscious, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. Jacob Logan Johnson, 27, is charged with second-degree assault. An arraignment was held Monday. He was

Two teens charged with hate crimes in Morgan County after allegedly shooting at church

March 21, 2023 3:29 PM Ryan Shiner

MORGAN COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Morgan County Sheriff’s Office announced in a Monday press release that it arrested four teenagers Saturday after about 50 rounds of ammunition were fired into Clearview Church. Four teenagers were arrested throughout the day. Two of the teenagers were younger than 18 – ages 14 and 17 – and were

Insider Blog: Tracking how a warming climate could impact rainfall intensity

March 21, 2023 12:52 PM Jessica Hafner

When we think of late spring and much of last summer, weeks of drought come to mind.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you more concerned with cultural or economic issues?

March 21, 2023 2:51 AM ABC 17 News Team

The “culture war” in American politics is in full swing.

Columbia City Council approves roll carts at meeting

March 20, 2023 4:48 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) After years of heated debates, Columbia is finally getting roll carts. The Columbia City Council unanimously approved amending Chapter 22 of the City Code as it relates to residential curbside refuse collection. Any changes would not happen until at least March 4, 2024, in order for the city to buy trucks and

Missouri AG calls gender transition healthcare ‘experimental,’ implementing new regulations

March 20, 2023 3:20 PM Ryan Shiner

Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey said in a news release and on his social media accounts Monday that his office is creating emergency regulations for gender-affirming care such as the use of puberty blockers.

New judge assigned to murder case in Hermann

March 20, 2023 8:57 PM Ryan Shiner

HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) A new judge has been assigned for the case of the man charged with murdering a Hermann police sergeant. The hearing for Kenneth Simpson, 35, of Steelville, set for Monday was canceled on Friday after the defense asked for a change in judge. Matthew Houston has been assigned to preside over the case.

Westbound lanes of Business Loop 70 in Columbia reopen after car flips

March 20, 2023 6:55 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The westbound lanes of Business Loop 70 in Columbia closed Monday afternoon after a car flipped. First responders were at the scene near the Dairy Queen. Lanes closed before 6:45 p.m. The lanes were reopened within an hour. The eastbound lanes never closed. One person was brought to an area hospital.

CPD releases statement after January shooting of Jordan Pruyn ruled justified by Audrain County Prosecutor

March 20, 2023 7:39 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Columbia Police Department issued a press release Monday night after two officers’ decision to shoot Jordan Pruyn in January was ruled to be justified. Police said in January that Jordan Pruyn, 28, was shot and killed after engaging in the standoff for several hours with authorities. The standoff happened in the 4200

Body of Mexico man suspected of murdering mother found in shed

March 20, 2023 9:36 AM Matthew Sanders

Police in Mexico, Missouri, say a body found Sunday afternoon is likely that of a man wanted for arson and murder.

Missouri Military Academy to reevaluate cellphone policy

March 20, 2023 7:00 PM Ryan Shiner

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Missouri Military Academy announced in a Monday press release that it is reviewing its polices about cellphone usage for students. The academy is a boarding school for high school and middle school boys. The press release stated the academy is looking at updating its policy due to recent studies about the effects

Trump indictment would be unprecedented moment in US history

March 20, 2023 4:37 PM Associated Press

By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and MEG KINNARD Associated Press The decision whether to indict former President Donald Trump over hush-money payments made on his behalf during his 2016 presidential campaign lies in the hands of a Manhattan grand jury that has been hearing evidence in secret for weeks. An indictment of Trump, who is seeking

MU Health Care cutting five leadership positions

March 20, 2023 3:29 PM Matthew Sanders

University of Missouri Health Care will eliminate five positions in hospital leadership as part of a restructuring, a hospital spokesman said Monday.

How warming temperatures are leading to more strong storms

March 20, 2023 12:36 PM Nate Splater

Stronger storms are all too common across the Midwest in all seasons, and the conditions that bring these storms are changing. As the climate shifts, the window for stronger storms appears to be opening more frequently, all year around.

Sheriff’s office says no threat to public after man, child shot in Boone County

March 20, 2023 11:45 AM Nia Hinson

The Boone County Sheriff’s Office had no new details to share Monday about a shooting that injured a man and girl on Demaret Drive.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Are you happy with the Mizzou men’s basketball season?

March 20, 2023 2:16 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Mizzou Tigers fell to 15-seed Princeton over the weekend, ending their run in the NCAA Tournament after one win.

Funeral for Hermann officer killed in line of duty held Sunday

March 19, 2023 7:26 AM Joushua Blount

OWENSVILLE, Mo. (KMIZ) Community members gathered at Ownensville High School Sunday for a funeral held for Sgt. Mason Griffith, who is one of two officers that was shot in Hermann last Sunday. Hundreds of police vehicles filled the school’s parking lot leading up to the service. The second officer, Adam Sullentrup, at last check was

Monday hearing for man accused of killing Hermann officer canceled

March 19, 2023 7:27 PM Isabella Roberts

HERMANN, Mo. (KMIZ) The hearing for the man accused of killing a Hermann officer and critically injuring another officer originally scheduled for Monday was pushed back indefinitely until a new judge can be found. Kenneth Simpson made his first court appearance on Wednesday, March 15. Since then, several changes have been made to who will

Two shot including child at Demaret Drive

March 19, 2023 6:20 PM abc17news-Newsroom

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The Boone County Sheriff’s department and other law enforcement agencies are investigating a report of shots fired in the 700 block of Demaret Drive. According to the Boone County Sheriffs department’s Facebook, around 5:11 p.m. Sunday, Boone County Joint Communications received numerous calls reporting shots being fired in the area. At least