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Driver injured after truck runs off Interstate 70
A tractor-trailer driver was taken to University Hospital on Thursday after his truck went off the road, hit a tree and overturned in Callaway County.
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Police find missing Jefferson City man
JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) UPDATE: Police said at about 12:30 p.m. that the missing man had been found in the 3400 block of Mall Ridge Court and was being treated for exposure. ORIGINAL: Police have issued a SILVER advisory for a Jefferson City man last seen on Wednesday afternoon. Guenter Fairbairn, 88, was last seen
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MU building demolition plan begins Wednesday, some students fighting for historic building to stay
Mizzou officials announced Wednesday, the first phase of their demolition plan, which will remove nine buildings and other structures from the campus, has begun
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Mid-Missouri school districts alert families to school bus delays due to flooding
COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) Three Mid-Missouri school districts are dealing with school bus delays due to flooding. The Cole R-V School District in Eugene, Missouri sent a text message to families and staff Thursday morning that flooding may cause some school buses to run late. Two school bus routes and part of a third for the
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Family attorney speaks out after restraining order goes into effect against a former Tuscumbia High School teacher
A former Tuscumbia High School teacher is set to be arraigned Tuesday after multiple victims accused him of sexual misconduct charges.
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QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should Congress expand support for families if Roe v. Wade is struck down?
The leak of a draft Supreme Court opinion that indicates the court could strike down Roe v. Wade has shaken the political world.
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Columbia man charged after morning robbery of Centralia convenience store, using dump truck to drive off
A Columbia man is facing charges after he allegedly robbed a Centralia convenience store.
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Columbia professor goes over the draft process after a leaked draft opinion
After a draft opinion was leaked Monday, a Columbia College professor offers information about the drafting process and what this could mean for future draft opinions.
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Teen dies after wreck in Miller County on Wednesday evening
MILLER COUNTY, Mo. (KMIZ) A 16-year-old has died after a wreck in Miller County on Highway 42 on Wednesday evening. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the teen was driving a 2009 Chevy Cruze when it started to skid and traveled off the roadway and hit a fence and a tree. The
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Ashland police to stop directing traffic outside schools
Traffic control at the intersection of South Henry Clay Boulevard and East Liberty Lane in Ashland has been put to a stop after an officer was struck by a car while directing traffic on Tuesday.
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New Bloomfield man charged after chase from Callaway County into Boone county
A New Bloomfield man is facing multiple charges after leading law enforcement on a chase through Callaway and Boone County.
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Senator Hawley speaks out on what could happen if Roe v. Wade is overturned
ABC 17 News spoke with Senator Josh Hawley (R – MO) on what could happen if Roe v. Wade was overturned.
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Man charged with allegedly dealing drugs out of east Columbia residence
A Columbia is facing multiple drug charges connected to an investigation into drug dealing.
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MoDOT seeks public comment on a project to improve Highway 54 intersections in Cole County
The Missouri Department of Transportation (MoDOT) is seeking public comment on a scheduled project to improve safety at two busy intersections south of Jefferson City on Highway 54.
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Eldon man charged with sex crimes against a child
An Eldon man faces sex crime charges after a nearly two-week investigation into the alleged crimes.
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Missouri Asian American leaders say hate has long history but progress is happening
May is recognized as Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month. A month to show Asian Americans’ contributions to America’s history.
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Free store hopes to help Ashland’s needy
A free store has opened in Ashland, offering basic goods to people in need.
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Missouri lawmakers approve teacher pay raises in state budget conference committee
During Teachers Appreciation Week, lawmakers in Jefferson City showed their appreciation by approving a raise in the base salary for Missouri educators.
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New congressional map introduced in Missouri House committee
Lawmakers in the Missouri House of Representatives introduced a new congressional map Wednesday afternoon in hopes of passing one before the end of the session.
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