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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Is Apple a monopoly?

March 22, 2024 2:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

The Justice Department announced a historic antitrust lawsuit Thursday against one of the world’s biggest companies.

Lincoln University says independent review shows no evidence of misconduct in administrator suicide

March 21, 2024 12:54 PM Matthew Sanders

Independent investigators could find no evidence that Lincoln University played a role in an administrator’s death by suicide.

Columbia to use National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform as resource for violence prevention

March 21, 2024 7:32 PM Morgan Buresh, Nia Hinson

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) As the City of Columbia looks toward creating an Office of Violence Prevention, a city spokesperson said the City Manager’s Office has met with the National Institute for Criminal Justice Reform to help determine how to move forward. The NICJF works to reduce incarceration and violence in communities through research, consulting, advocacy,

No injuries reported in duplex fire north of Columbia

March 21, 2024 9:03 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) No injuries reported in a duplex fire on Thursday night in the 700 block of West Cunningham Road, north of Columbia. Boone County firefighters were called to the home at 8:26 p.m. for a report of a house fire, according to dispatch logs. The fire could be seen on the roof when

RECALL ROUNDUP: Metallic Starbucks branded mugs, Takata airbags and liquid rolling candy recalled

March 21, 2024 10:55 AM Erika McGuire

The Consumer Product Safety Commission has recalled about 440,500 metallic mugs included in 2023 Holiday Starbucks-branded gift sets made by Nestle.

Court docs: Two charged with drug crimes related to 2022 Centralia overdose death

March 21, 2024 8:31 PM Ryan Shiner

CENTRALIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Two people were charged with drug crimes on Wednesday in relation to a Centralia overdose death investigation from September 2022, according to court documents. Lance Wilson Wade, 33, of Fulton, and Jordan Thomas Richardson, 40, of Columbia, were charged with delivery of a controlled substance. Warrants were ordered for both men on

Jefferson City man charged with attempted rape, attempted child molestation

March 21, 2024 6:45 PM Ryan Shiner

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Jefferson City man was charged on Thursday with attempting to sexually assault two people on two separate days. Jimmie Sanders, 60, was charged with first-degree attempted rape and first-degree attempted child molestation. He is being held at the Cole County Jail without bond. A court date has not been set.

Body found in Interstate 70 median in Columbia identified

March 21, 2024 4:08 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police say a body found in the median of Interstate 70 on the city’s east side Wednesday had likely been there about 12 hours when it was reported.

Man charged with financially exploiting his elderly father

March 21, 2024 4:52 PM Ryan Shiner

A man was charged late Wednesday in Cole County with financially exploiting his elderly father. Michael Kliethermes was charged with financially exploiting an elderly person and misappropriating funds for a nursing home. A warrant was issued for his arrest on Thursday and a $25,000 bond was set. His wife, Holly Kliethermes, was charged early Wednesday

Columbia Police seek leads on three shots-fired scenes

March 21, 2024 4:42 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police are hoping someone will come forward with leads after investigating gunshots at three separate scenes Wednesday.

Police identify man killed in northwest Columbia shooting

March 21, 2024 3:05 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia police have identified a 34-year-old man killed Wednesday afternoon in a shooting in a residential area of north Columbia.

Columbia police investigate crash that killed cyclist

March 21, 2024 3:36 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia police are investigating a crash that killed a person on a bicycle Wednesday, according to a press release from the Columbia Police Department. The release states that around 3:30 p.m., a 2019 GMC truck — that was traveling north on Highway 63 and went onto northbound Route B — hit a

Man charged in Wednesday Volunteer Drive shots-fired scene

March 21, 2024 2:59 PM Ryan Shiner

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man has been charged in one of the shooting scenes that took place in Columbia on Wednesday. Anthony Warren Jr., 20, was charged on Thursday with shooting at or from a motor vehicle and armed criminal action. He is not in custody. A warrant was ordered for his arrest on

William Woods University sells land to Aldi

March 21, 2024 2:24 PM Ryan Shiner

FULTON, Mo. (KMIZ) William Woods University in Fulton announced in a Wednesday press release that it has sold 2.9 acres of land to Aldi. The area of land sold is near the intersection of University Avenue and Business 54 in Fulton, the release states. The grocery store chain plans to begin construction near the end

Jefferson City man charged with child pornography crimes after search

March 21, 2024 11:34 AM Matthew Sanders

A 77-year-old Jefferson City man was in the Cole County Jail on Thursday morning after a Boone County Cyber Crimes Task Force investigation led to a raid on his home.

Evidence markers seen, car shot in neighborhood off Scott Boulevard, deputy says

March 20, 2024 10:46 PM Ryan Shiner, Nia Hinson

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A car was shot and shell casings were found in a neighborhood off of Scott Boulevard Wednesday night, according to a Boone County Sheriff’s deputy. No injuries have been reported. The scene was near the intersection of Scott Boulevard and West Bellview Drive. A neighbor told ABC 17 News that they

Lawmakers unveil $1.2 trillion government funding package ahead of shutdown deadline

March 21, 2024 3:48 PM CNN

CNN, POOL, SENATE TV By Clare Foran, Kristin Wilson and Priscilla Alvarez CNN Lawmakers unveiled a $1.2 trillion government funding package on Thursday, setting up a high-stakes sprint to pass the legislation as a shutdown deadline looms at the end of the week. It’s not yet clear if lawmakers will be able to pass the legislation

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Has America become less happy over the past year?

March 21, 2024 4:00 AM ABC 17 News Team

The World Happiness Report was released Wednesday and the United States has slipped.

1 dead in north Columbia shooting

March 20, 2024 2:30 PM Matthew Sanders, Nia Hinson

At least 10 police cruisers and medics were at the scene of an incident in north Columbia.

CPD: Police respond to shots fired call on Volunteer Drive; one woman with injuries not related to gunshots

March 20, 2024 4:17 PM Ryan Shiner, Marina Diaz, Mitchell Kaminski

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) More than a dozen Columbia police officers were seen Wednesday near the 5400 block of Volunteer Drive in Columbia after shots were fired. Columbia Police Department spokesperson Jenny Hopper told ABC 17 News that police responded to a report of shots fired. Police later confirmed shots had been fired. When reporters arrived,