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Unlicensed daycare operator accused of abusing children in Morgan County

July 11, 2022 11:51 AM Matthew Sanders

Investigators say a man operating an unlicensed daycare in Gravois Mills abused children and threatened one at gunpoint.

Police: Toddler shot in foot in Sedalia

July 11, 2022 6:20 PM Matthew Sanders

A 2-year-old child was shot in the foot during what police say was a drug deal that turned violent.

Details released on MU’s settlement with former assistant football coach

July 11, 2022 5:53 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) The University of Missouri will pay former offensive coordinator Derek Dooley $200,000 to settle an 18-month long lawsuit. ABC 17 News received a copy of the settlement agreement between the two sides. It states that an agreement was reached on July 6, which is about a week before the case was set

Man charged in MU hazing case pleads not guilty

July 11, 2022 10:33 AM Matthew Sanders

One of two men charged with hazing after a University of Missouri fraternity pledge was left disabled by alcohol poisoning pleaded not guilty Monday.

MONDAY UPDATE: Boone County logs nearly 160 new cases

July 11, 2022 5:48 PM Matthew Sanders

Boone County tallied nearly 160 new cases of coronavirus between Thursday and Saturday, the health department reported Monday.

Water main breaks in south Columbia

July 11, 2022 4:00 PM ABC 17 News Team

A water main in south Columbia broke Monday afternoon, sending a geyser of water into the air.

Parson, citing upcoming election, won’t appoint new Boone County prosecutor

July 11, 2022 4:38 PM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson will forgo appointing a replacement for former Boone County prosecutor Dan Knight, a spokesperson said Monday.

Former Wardsville priest under FBI investigation for embezzlement

July 11, 2022 2:33 PM Matthew Sanders

A Jefferson City Diocese priest is heading to a church trial and being investigated by the FBI for allegedly mismanaging money at a Wardsville church, the diocese said in a statement Sunday.

Trailer, garage burn in Jefferson City

July 11, 2022 12:45 PM ABC 17 News Team

Firefighters were sent to the call a little before 9 a.m. in the 2100 block of Oakridge Drive and found a trailer and a detached garage on fire, according to a Jefferson City Fire Department news release.

Democrats want Parson to include contraception, ectopic pregnancies in special session

July 11, 2022 11:36 AM Matthew Sanders

The Democratic leaders in Missouri’s House and Senate called on Gov. Mike Parson to include legislation clarifying the state’s abortion ban in a special session.

Greitens fans shrug off scandals threatening GOP Senate seat

July 10, 2022 6:46 AM Associated Press

By JIM SALTER Associated Press ST. LOUIS (AP) — Eric Greitens resigned as Missouri governor amid criminal charges and legislative investigations, is accused by his ex-wife of abuse and bullying and has run a widely condemned ad suggesting he was hunting members of his own party with a gun. And the Republican is still a

Surveillance video shows moments before and after Clark Lane shooting

July 10, 2022 8:05 PM Leila Mitchell

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Surveillance footage given to ABC 17 News shows the moment one man was shot in an altercation outside the Cracker Barrel on Clark Lane. Columbia police are continuing to investigate Sunday. ABC 17 News had crews at the scene Saturday night and was able to get surveillance video from a nearby business

Columbia man hurt in motorcycle crash on Route MM

July 11, 2022 6:46 AM Joushua Blount

BOONE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Emergency crews took a Columbia man to a hospital Saturday after a motorcycle crash on Route MM. The crash happened north of Basnet Road around 11:55 a.m., according to the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Troopers said 55-year-old Stephen M. Biddle was thrown from the motorcycle after he failed to go around

MoDOT to start work on Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City Monday

July 11, 2022 6:28 AM Ben Fein

One lane of Highway 54 on the Missouri River Bridge in Jefferson City is set to close Monday and last through Thursday for maintenance.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Can an independent candidate win Missouri’s open Senate seat?

July 11, 2022 2:21 AM ABC 17 News Team

A Republican lawyer who worked for the Jan. 6 committee is trying to get on the November ballot in Missouri’s U.S. Senate race.

Police investigating scene at Cracker Barrel in Columbia

July 9, 2022 8:44 PM Chanel Porter

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Around 7:40 Saturday evening, police were called to the Cracker Barrel in Columbia. The Columbia Police Department released a statement that said at approximately 7:45 p.m. it responded to a shots fired report in the 3300 block of Clark Lane. CPD says officers secured the scene and found evidence of a shooting and after

Shooting in the 3300 Block of Clark Lane

Columbia Police trying to locate suspect in Clark Lane shooting

July 10, 2022 5:07 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Columbia Police are still working to find out more details and locate a suspect in a shooting that happen in the 3300 block of Clark Lane Saturday evening. Officers are asking anyone in the community who knows something, to contact police right away. Columbia Police say around 7:45 p.m on Saturday evening, officers responded to a shots fired

City conducting safety audit of Paris Road after deadly motorcycle crash

July 8, 2022 10:05 PM Matthew Sanders

The city is contracting with CBB Transportation Engineers and Planners of St. Louis for an audit of the road from Oakland Church Road in the north to Business Loop 70 in the south.

Police investigate shots fired in northeast Columbia

July 9, 2022 7:39 AM Joushua Blount

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) Columbia Police are investigating a shots fired call that took place Saturday, in Northeast of Columbia on the 2100 block of Whispering Meadows Court. When ABC 17 News crews arrived around 4:15 am they saw at least three police units searching the area and an officer talking to a woman. After ABC 17

Police send Marshall rape investigation findings to courts

July 8, 2022 9:05 PM Marina Diaz

The Marshall Police Department has referred two of the alleged attackers to court officials in connection with an alleged rape that took place at a party after prom in May.