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Roots N Blues Festival announces 2022 lineup

April 1, 2022 2:28 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Roots N Blues Festival has announced headliners and the lineup for the three-day festival held at Stephens Lake Park.

Former city councilwoman sues Jefferson City over paver removal

April 1, 2022 11:42 AM Kennedy Miller

Former Councilwoman Edith Vogel filed a federal lawsuit Thursday against Jefferson City Mayor Carrie Tergin and the city over the removal of pavers with a Confederate message from a riverwalk.

Missouri officially shifts into endemic phase of COVID-19

April 1, 2022 5:49 AM Ben Fein

Missouri Governor Mike Parson announced Wednesday that the state would officially move into the endemic phase of the COVID-19 pandemic Friday.

Columbia working with consultant to find new fire chief

April 1, 2022 4:45 PM Lucas Geisler

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) – The city of Columbia will hire a search firm to help it find its next fire chief. City spokesperson Sydney Olsen said the city is finalizing a contract with Strategic Government Solutions to help find the head of the department. The city plans to spend no more than $24,150. The city

Helias Catholic High School placed on lockdown after a threat was made within the school

April 1, 2022 4:06 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Helias Catholic High School was placed on lockdown just before 12:30 p.m. on Friday after administrators addressed a threat made within the school building.

Jefferson City 2022 spring clean up starts Monday

April 1, 2022 2:55 PM Karl Wehmhoener

The Jefferson City spring cleanup is being held next Monday and April 11 depending on which side of Highway 54 residents live on.

Jury finds Fulton man guilty of murder in 2019 shooting during meth deal

April 1, 2022 8:39 AM Molly Stawinoga

COLUMBIA, Mo. (KMIZ) A Boone County jury found a Fulton man guilty of a 2019 murder on Thursday, after a three-day trial and a little more than an hour of deliberation. Justin Witt, 50, was convicted of second-degree murder, armed criminal action, unlawful possession of a firearm, attempted possession of a controlled substance and attempted

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should oil companies boost supplies?

April 1, 2022 12:22 AM ABC 17 News Team

President Joe Biden urged oil companies Thursday to loosen up on their supply in a bid to lower market prices that have pushed record-high prices at the gas pump.

Proposed Missouri bill would keep inmate mothers with babies for up to 18 months

March 31, 2022 7:39 PM Leila Mitchell

Several Missouri lawmakers are working to pass a bill that would allow women in prison to stay with their newborn babies for up to 18 months.

Holts Summit man sentenced to 15 years in prison for involuntary manslaughter

March 31, 2022 8:27 PM ABC 17 News Team

A man who pleaded guilty in a murder case in Jefferson City was sentenced to 15 years in prison.

Missouri may see gas prices fall following Biden’s historic oil reserve withdrawal

March 31, 2022 7:49 PM Hannah Falcon

Experts in the energy sector say it’s too soon to tell exactly how President Joe Biden’s plan will affect gas prices, but nationwide they’re already starting to drop.

Missouri to keep testing for coronavirus until funding dries up as it moves to endemic phase

March 31, 2022 2:49 PM Kennedy Miller

The state of Missouri will continue to prop up efforts to test for coronavirus and deliver vaccines and treatments for “as long as federal resources persist,” according to a presentation linked from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services website.

Some Missouri sewer districts are opting out of COVID-19 testing as state enters ‘endemic’ phase

March 31, 2022 11:55 AM Marina Diaz

Sewer districts across Missouri are opting out of the state’s Sewershed Surveillance COVID-19 tracking program.

Missouri House rejects congressional map as standoff worsens

March 31, 2022 6:33 PM Associated Press

The Missouri House has defeated a congressional redistricting plan passed by the state Senate — intensifying a stalemate that could lead to court intervention.

Judge denies bid to nix new Jefferson City ward map ahead of Election Day

March 31, 2022 2:19 PM Joushua Blount

A judge has denied three Jefferson City voters’ request to throw out the city’s new ward map.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports no patients in ICU or on a ventilator for the second straight day

March 31, 2022 3:07 PM ABC 17 News Team

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

Aunt of St. Louis child who was shot by brother is charged

March 31, 2022 3:33 PM Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — St. Louis police say a 36-year-old woman has been charged with a misdemeanor after her 12-year-old nephew was shot and killed by his younger brother. Aja Johnson was charged Thursday with second-degree endangering the welfare of a child. A probable cause statement says that on Tuesday, three children were playing unattended

Biden announces historic oil reserve release, along with other steps, to reduce gas prices

March 31, 2022 12:11 PM CNN Newsource

(CNN) — President Joe Biden is announcing an unprecedented release of oil from US reserves and taking steps to punish oil companies for not increasing production from unused leases on federal land, the White House says.