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Renters across the US facing sharp rent increases

April 12, 2022 7:14 PM Kennedy Miller

The pandemic may be slowing down but renters across the US are facing sharp increases.

U.S. Rep. Vicky Hartzler at women in agriculture event

US Rep. Vicky Hartzler speaks out on inflation

April 12, 2022 10:59 PM ABC 17 News Team

The Labor Department says inflation jumped to 8.5 percent last week and prices are still being affected by a recovering supply chain and increasing consumer demands.

Missouri leaders continue to take steps that would restrict trans women athletes

April 12, 2022 5:25 PM Chanel Porter

On Tuesday, Missouri Congresswoman Vicky Hartzler (R-Harrisonville) along with 40 of her House Republican colleagues led a call for the Department of Education to protect women’s sports.

New Bloomfield City Council votes unanimously to label a solar farm a “public nuisance”

April 12, 2022 10:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

NEW BLOOMFIELD, Mo. (KMIZ) The New Bloomfield City Council says a new solar farm cannot be built within half a mile of the town. The city council voted five to zero in favor of the new ordinance after town leaders declared the farm from NextEra Energy as a public nuisance. Many residents who came to the meeting said

Former deputy files sexual harassment lawsuit against Camden County Sheriff’s Department

April 12, 2022 9:15 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A former Camden County deputy has filed a lawsuit for sexual harassment, discrimination and illegal retaliation against the sheriff’s department, Sheriff Tony Helms and a former Camden County Captain.

Federal judge sentences Sedalia man to 10 years in prison in murder for hire plot

April 12, 2022 8:40 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A federal judge has sentenced a Sedalia man for attempting to hire an undercover law enforcement agent to murder the victim in a pending statutory sodomy case.

Election judges certify April 5 Boone County election, Third Ward race remains tied

April 12, 2022 8:22 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Election judges certificated the April 5 election in Boone County.

Cole County sheriff looks to address ‘staffing crisis’

April 12, 2022 12:52 PM Marina Diaz

Cole County’s sheriff told county commissioners Tuesday that his department is in a “staffing crisis.”

UK foreign minister talks trade, conflict in Ukraine at Missouri Capitol, Churchill Museum

April 12, 2022 9:42 AM Hannah Falcon

Lawmakers in Jefferson City and Missourians at Westminister College will hear from UK Minister James Cleverly about trade, international collaboration and support for Ukraine.

Randolph County standoff suspect now in state custody

April 12, 2022 12:35 PM Erika McGuire

The suspect in a 20-hour standoff that began Monday near Moberly is now in the custody of state prison officials.

Investigators identify suspect of Brooklyn subway shooting after finding a credit card at the scene

April 12, 2022 9:10 AM CNN Newsource

A male train passenger put on a gas mask, deployed a gas canister and then opened fire, shooting 10 commuters as a Manhattan-bound subway train headed into a station in Brooklyn, New York, on Tuesday morning, authorities said.

Resolution reached in lawsuit filed against Moberly School District by the Missouri Attorney General’s Office

April 12, 2022 5:59 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office filed suit against the Moberly School District in Nov. 2021 for failing to comply with the Sunshine Law.

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports a third straight day of decreasing COVID cases

April 12, 2022 2:39 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the coronavirus pandemic in Missouri.

Jefferson City School District announces two new principals, new deputy superintendent

April 12, 2022 5:42 PM Karl Wehmhoener

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Jefferson City School District announced the hiring of two new middle school principals and a new deputy superintendent. The district named Dr. Heather Beaulieu as the new deputy superintendent beginning July 1, 2022. Beaulieu will succeed Bryan McGraw, who will transition to the role of superintendent. Dr. Heather Beaulieu “The

US Attorney’s Office recommends Jefferson City man get 10 years in prison for child porn possession as part of a plea agreement

April 12, 2022 3:13 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Jefferson City man has reached a plea agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office to plead guilty to one count of possession of child pornography.

Columbia Board of Education tables grant for gender-affirming closet

April 11, 2022 5:29 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia Board of Education is considering a grant application to pay for a gender-affirming closet at Rock Bridge High School.

Governor appoints new Boone County treasurer

April 12, 2022 11:04 AM Matthew Sanders

Gov. Mike Parson has appointed a Republican to take over the county treasurer seat that had been held by a Democrat.

Texas man charged with deceptive business practices in Miller County

April 12, 2022 7:48 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The Missouri Attorney General’s Office is charging a Texas man with deceptive businesses practices after he allegedly took money from customers without giving anything in return.