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Ashland woman allegedly injures officer

March 8, 2022 4:35 PM Karl Wehmhoener

An Ashland officer was injured after responding to a disturbance at Main st. and Redbud Lane just after 11 a.m.

Mid-Missouri school districts receiving a school bus rebate

March 8, 2022 8:36 PM ABC 17 News Team

EPA awards rebates totaling $17 million to fund clean school buses that reduce diesel emissions and protect children’s health

Biden warns Russian oil ban will come with costs to consumers

March 8, 2022 11:56 AM Kennedy Miller

President Joe Biden warned Americans on Tuesday that his ban on Russian energy imports won’t be cheap.

Cannabis Freedom Act aims to decriminalize marijuana in Missouri

March 8, 2022 5:23 PM Hannah Falcon

Crowds gathered Tuesday morning in the Missouri State Capitol to share their opinion on the decriminalization of marijuana with lawmakers.

Hallsville woman charged after threatening student at school

March 8, 2022 7:48 PM ABC 17 News Team

Prosecutors charged a Hallsville woman accused of threatening a juvenile at a school.

Accused Kansas City-area school shooter allegedly used ‘ghost gun’

March 8, 2022 4:13 PM Erika McGuire

The high school student accused of shooting and wounding an administrator and a school resource officer in Olathe, Kansas, last week allegedly used a “ghost gun.”

TUESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports coronavirus cases down over 40% compared to last week

March 8, 2022 2:28 PM ABC 17 News Team

Check back for updates related to the COVID-19 pandemic in Mid-Missouri.

Columbia woman charged with hate crime

March 8, 2022 5:16 PM Marina Diaz

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Prosecutors have charged a Columbia woman with three felonies in connection with an alleged hate crime that occurred in February. Ashley D. Dooley, 34, was charged Monday with third-degree assault, assault motivated by discrimination and possession of drug paraphernalia. Police arrested Dooley on Feb. 8 after being called to an apartment complex

Special prosecutor reviewing deadly November Columbia police shooting

March 8, 2022 4:48 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A special prosecutor will decide whether or not a Columbia police officer that shot and killed a man last year will face charges. St. Charles County Prosecutor Tim Lohmar’s office will review the police shooting of 30-year-old Quillan Jacobs. Boone County Prosecutor Dan Knight appointed Lohmar to review the case on Feb.

U.S. President Joe Biden participates in a virtual meeting about mineral supply chains and clean energy manufacturing in the South Court Auditorium of the White House complex February 22 in Washington

Biden announces ban on Russian energy imports

March 8, 2022 9:26 AM CNN Newsource

“Today I am announcing the United States is targeting the main artery of Russia’s economy. We’re banning all imports of Russian oil and gas and energy,” Biden said in remarks from the White House. “That means Russian oil will no longer be acceptable at US ports and the American people will deal another powerful blow to Putin’s war machine.”

Columbia man charged with two felonies in weekend shooting

March 7, 2022 11:37 AM Matthew Sanders

Tyler J. Matthews, 21, was charged Monday with first-degree assault and unlawful use of a weapon and misdemeanor resisting arrest.

Mexico house fire kills four dogs, two cats

March 8, 2022 9:31 AM Molly Stawinoga

MEXICO, Mo. (KMIZ) Four small dogs and two cats died in a house fire Monday afternoon, according to the Mexico Public Safety Department. In a news release, the department said it responded to Bougainville Drive shortly after 12:30 p.m. to find the home’s attached carport and storage area engulfed in flames and the fire spreading

Sturgeon mayor resigns, city waiting to fill position until after election

March 8, 2022 8:59 AM Molly Stawinoga

Mayor Mike Butler submitted his letter of resignation last Wednesday. He did not provide a reason for leaving the position.

Cooper County R-IV cancels classes Tuesday

March 7, 2022 8:23 PM Karl Wehmhoener

BUNCETON, Mo. (KMIZ) Cooper County R-IV in Bunceton has canceled classes Tuesday due to a sewer break. School officials say the collapsed sewer line has affected the school and surrounding houses. The City of Bunceton’s maintenance department told ABC 17 News that crews will be digging up the sewer line to fix it. City officials

Columbia City Council approves CPS SRO program and reconstruction at airport

March 8, 2022 4:51 AM Meghan Drakas

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Columbia City Council approved the student resource officer program with Columbia Public Schools as well as reconstruction of taxiway A at the Columbia Regional Airport. CPS SRO Program Columbia Public Schools will once again have multiple school resource officers in three of its high schools. The program was

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should the U.S. ban Russian oil imports?

March 8, 2022 2:06 AM ABC 17 News Team

Some are calling for the U.S. and European Union to ban imports of oil from Russia to punish the country and its president, Vladimir Putin, for the invasion of Ukraine.

Columbia City Council approves SRO contract with Columbia Public Schools

March 7, 2022 6:16 AM Meghan Drakas

Watch the City Council meeting replay in the player below. COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) On Monday night, the Columbia City Council approved a new contract to bring back police officers in some school buildings with Columbia Public Schools and how to use the American Rescue Plan Act funds. School Resource Officer Program The Columbia City Council approved a

Missouri severe weather preparedness week aims to prepare citizens for the upcoming months of severe weather

March 7, 2022 6:31 PM Chanel Porter

The National Weather Service, State Emergency Management Agency and local emergency managers encourage Missourians to learn more about severe weather and how to protect themselves during Missouri Severe Weather Preparedness Week.