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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.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports positivity rate below 3%

March 23, 2022 4:25 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Schnucks opens latest store at Battle Crossing

March 21, 2022 2:28 PM Joushua Blount

Schnucks opened its third store in Columbia and fourth store in Mid-Missouri at the Battle Crossing location at 5410 Clark Lane in Columbia on Wednesday.

Belle man arrested for multiple counts of possession of child porn

March 23, 2022 2:43 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Belle man is facing multiple counts of possession of child porn after an investigation by the Maries County Sheriff’s Office.

ESPN: Chiefs trade wide receiver Tyreek Hill

March 23, 2022 12:07 PM Nathalie Jones

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) The Kansas City offense will be looking very different in the 2022 season, as ESPN reported that the Chiefs traded wide receiver Tyreek Hill on Wednesday. The six-time pro bowler will be sent to the Miami Dolphins in exchange for five draft picks. Those picks include 2022 first, second, and fourth

Columbia mayoral, city council candidates to appear at events Wednesday

March 23, 2022 5:30 AM Ben Fein

Columbia mayoral and city council candidates are set to appear multiple times in the city Wednesday ahead of the April 5 election that will see the city elect a new mayor and possibly multiple new city council members.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Do you like the Mizzou men’s basketball coaching hire?

March 23, 2022 1:59 AM ABC 17 News Team

The board of curators hired Dennis Gates, formerly the coach at Cleveland State, to take over after the firing of Cuonzo Martin.

Mizzou welcomes new men’s basketball coach

March 22, 2022 1:49 PM Nathalie Jones

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Mizzou Athletics welcomed former Cleveland State head coach Dennis Gates to the Tiger family, after the University of Missouri Board of Curators approved the hire on Tuesday morning. https://youtu.be/QlDw9ln6ta4 UM System President Mun Choi said the hire goes towards his overall goal of bringing a championship culture to Mizzou. “When we hired