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State Rep. Cheri Toalson Reisch told ABC 17 News she was disappointed in a judge’s recent decision to allow a lawsuit against her. In a statement, Reisch called the lawsuit, which was filed after she blocked a constituent on Twitter, frivolous. “I am prepared and looking forward to go to trial in Kansas City Federal

The Missouri House of Representatives passed a bill Monday that would create a statewide prescription drug monitoring program (PDMP). A PDMP is designed to be a resource for physicians and pharmacists by collecting data on prescriptions of various drugs to reduce chances of addiction and abuse. Efforts to create a statewide program have fallen short

TONIGHT: Scattered showers continue through the early evening, but begin to break up tonight as they pull to the east. Clouds hang around through the night as temperatures drop towards freezing. Isolated snow showers can’t be ruled out by daybreak. Although rain ends before freezing temperatures move in, watch for areas of ice on roads

The Columbia Police Department has asked the FBI to assist with investigating a suspicious fire at Planned Parenthood Great Plains Columbia Health Center. The center is temporarily closed after the fire caused “limited” damage to the building Sunday morning. Columbia Police Department spokesperson Jeff Pitts said the department is actively investigating after an assistant fire

Police arrested two robbery suspects after a raid last week in north Columbia. David J. Galentine, 18, and Jamieon D. Parker, 21, both of Columbia, were arrested after detectives and a Columbia Police Department SWAT team raided an apartment at 2607 Eastwood Drive off Clark Lane on Friday afternoon. Both men were charged with first-degree

Leaders of local school boards said Monday that they stressed the need for districts to make decisions locally instead of receiving statewide mandates. School board members and administrators from across the state gathered in Jefferson City for the Missouri School Boards’ Association legislative forum. The district representatives heard from speakers including Gov. Mike Parson, Commissioner

The Missouri House Democratic Caucus and the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus held a news conference Monday to discuss their efforts at reforming the state’s criminal justice system. The groups met to discuss legislation that includes proposals to end practices that seek money in fines, court fees and other court costs from poor defendants and expungement

Several towns and counties in mid-Missouri are preparing for possible freezing on roads this evening as another round of precipitation is expected overnight. Columbia Public Works is mulling having crews come in overnight in case the temperature drops lower than forecasts show. Rain is expected to move in overnight and might change over to snow

Callaway County deputies arrested a Miller County fugitive Sunday after he pretended to be someone else, the sheriff’s office said. Anthony Hance, 36, was arrested after a suspicious person complaint in the 8000 block of Old Highway 54 near New Bloomfield, the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said in a news release. Hance initially gave deputies

MONDAY: With widespread morning showers we are going to see the potential for a slow going morning commute. As temperatures are below freezing north of I-70, some areas may see some slick spots. Rain continues through the day Monday as temperatures will slowly warm to above freezing by mid to late morning. This will help

A Moniteau County man has been charged after he was accused of breaking into a restaurant. According to the California Police Department, Gemini T. Heisserer, of California, broke a window on a door to get inside the Nic Nac Cafe early Thursday morning. The owner told police at the scene that more than $2,700 was

Columbia police investigated a bomb threat at a grocery store Friday night. In a news release, the department said officers were called to Moser’s on Keene Street around 7:45 p.m. after receiving a call that a customer found a note that said there was a bomb in the building. Police evacuated the building and searched

A Jefferson City man charged with second-degree murder for a Cole County shooting on Friday previously pleaded guilty to other crimes, according to court records. Austin K. Corrigan, 21, led police on a chase early Friday morning after they suspcted him of fatally shooting Clifton Withers, 63, in the 4500 block of Route E. Corrigan

Miller County authorities are investigating after a woman is accused of poisoning her husband, then setting their home on fire. Authorities initially received a call on Dec. 11, 2018, about a house fire on Janice Drive in Iberia, where Joshua Murray’s body was found inside the residence. The Missouri State Fire Marshal and the Miller

A Hallsville R-IV school bus became stuck when it was on its way to pick up students Monday morning. The bus became stuck on N. Kircher Road at Highway HH. No students were on the bus at the time, and parents were alerted that the bus was running 20-30 minutes behind schedule, according to a

Rain and fog across Mid-Missouri impact the Monday morning commute. ABC 17 News crews were out in Callaway County where rain fell with temperatures hovering around freezing causing slik spots. Fog reduced visibility in areas as well. Fulton Public Schools, New Bloomfield R-III Schools and South Callaway R-II Schools canceled on Monday due to weather.

Public Works staff are watching the forecasts closely with another round of winter weather expected Sunday evening and Monday. Crews are on-call to treat Cole County roads if precipation starts earlier than expected. Cole County Public Works spokesperson Larry Benz said on Sunday evening that paved roads are clear, but there is ice on gravel

University of Missouri women’s basketball coach Robin Pingeton earned career win No. 500 in Mizzou’s 69-46 victory over Vanderbilt on Sunday. Sophie Cunningham led MU with 27 points and eight rebounds. The former Rock Bridge standout was 7-13 from three-point range. Cierra Porter had a season-high 15 points and seven rebounds. Mizzou is now 18-7

TONIGHT: We’re tracking another system that will move in tonight with rain increasing from south to north after 8 PM. Areas north of HWY 50 will stay near or below freezing and freezing rain is possible while areas farther south will stay with all rain in the above freezing temperatures. As the precipitation makes it