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Missouri Senate approves new congressional district map, breaking weeks-long impasse

March 24, 2022 8:50 AM Zachary Farwell

The Missouri Senate has passed a new congressional map that will divide Boone County in two and put it into a different district.

Monroe family speaks about 88-year-old disappearance

March 24, 2022 4:07 PM Kennedy Miller

The search continues for 88-year-old Betty Hayes who was reported missing back in December.

Missouri standardized tests return to pre-pandemic normal this spring

March 24, 2022 7:38 PM Leila Mitchell

Two years after the pandemic canceled standardized testing for all Missouri students, tests this spring will look similar to a pre-pandemic normal.

Government stops funding program that covers COVID-19 expenses for those uninsured

March 24, 2022 7:05 PM Erika McGuire

The federal government has halted the uninsured program that covers the cost of COVID-19 expenses for the uninsured.

Hawley continues to claim that SCOTUS nominee Ketanji Brown Jackson is soft on crime

March 24, 2022 4:30 PM Marina Diaz

The fourth and final day of confirmation hearings for President Biden’s Supreme Court nominee Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson took place Thursday.

BBB warns about cryptocurrency scams on the rise

March 24, 2022 3:13 PM ABC 17 News Team

The BBB is warning about scams involving cryptocurrency are on the rise.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports COVID cases down over 28% compared to last week

March 24, 2022 2:30 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Jefferson City police arrest Columbia shooting suspect

March 24, 2022 11:01 AM Matthew Sanders

Prosecutors charged Shaune A. Price, 34, of Columbia, in late January for a shooting inside an apartment on Clinkscales Road on New Year’s Eve

Two people hurt Thursday morning after crash on Providence Road

March 24, 2022 9:07 AM Zachary Farwell

Two people were hurt after a two-vehicle crash Thursday morning on Providence Road near Hickman High School in central Columbia.

Missouri officials concerned about halted COVID-19 aid to test, treat uninsured

March 24, 2022 5:45 AM Ben Fein

Missouri officials are voicing their concern, as the government has now halted aid to the Uninsured Program.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Missouri adopt ranked-choice voting for state elections?

March 24, 2022 2:36 AM Karl Wehmhoener

The way Missourians vote for state offices could change if the Better Elections Amendment passes. The Better Elections Amendment proposes several changes to Missouri’s state elections, including ranked-choice voting and election security. If passed, primary elections for state officials would no longer be split by party and the top four candidates would go on to the general

Mexico woman charged after allegedly assaulting officers

March 23, 2022 11:03 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Mexico woman is charged after she allegedly assaulted Mexico public safety officers.

Two men accused of burglarizing missing Monroe County woman’s home

March 23, 2022 12:53 PM Kennedy Miller

MONROE COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) Two men face multiple charges after allegedly breaking into the home of a missing Monroe County woman. Monroe County Prosecuting Attorney Kevin Bross filed charges against John Conde and Joshua McNabb earlier this month. Conde and McNabb are each charged with first-degree burglary, six counts of unlawful possession of a firearm,

Amendment proposes ranked-choice voting for Missouri elections

March 23, 2022 7:10 PM Hannah Falcon

The way Missourians vote for state offices could change if the Better Elections Amendment passes.

Columbia mayoral, city council candidates address residents at forum Wednesday night

March 23, 2022 3:45 PM Leila Mitchell

The Columbia mayor and city council candidates running for Wards three and four will speak to the community Wednesday night, ahead of the April 5 election.

Two people charged after meth bust in Jefferson City on Tuesday

March 23, 2022 8:35 PM ABC 17 News Team

Cole County prosecutors charged two people after a meth bust on Tuesday.

Sedalia man charged with drug trafficking after a three-month investigation

March 23, 2022 8:03 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Sedalia man is facing multiple charges after a three-month investigation into a drug operation leads to his arrest.

Missouri lawmaker proposes bill that would track convicted murders

March 23, 2022 7:08 PM Erika McGuire

COLUMBIA, Mo (KMIZ) A state representative has proposed a bill that would create a registry for violent offenders, similar to the sex offender registry. State Representative Lane Roberts (R-Joplin) says House Bill 1705 would give the public knowledge of some convicted killers. Roberts wants those in the prison system who are out on parole for

Missouri American Water Company awarded $11.2 million to help upgrade the Jefferson City water treatment plant

March 23, 2022 2:04 PM Marina Diaz

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources gave more than $11.2 million in financial assistance to the Missouri American Water Company for upgrades to the Jefferson City water treatment plan.

Talking Taxes: Late tax filings

March 23, 2022 5:56 PM ABC 17 News Team

April 18 is right around the corner and if you haven’t filed your taxes in several years we have some information that might help you.