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A real estate agent accused in a murder-for-hire plot missed a court appearance to revoke her bond Monday because she was in rehab, her lawyer told the court. The post Lake-area realtor charged in murder-for-hire case fails to show up for bond hearing because of rehab appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

A Fulton man is sentenced to prison for a shooting that injured a family member. Jerren Harris, 27, pleaded guilty to unlawful use of a weapon and fourth-degree domestic assault earlier this month. He was sentenced to four years in prison plus 120 days in jail for the domestic assault charge. The judge recommended that Harris complete a substance abuse program before being considered for release.

A shooting early Tuesday in western Columbia resulted in one gunshot-related injury, as well as damage to multiple surrounding apartments and vehicles, the Boone County Sheriff's Department reported. The call came in at about 2:45 a.m. Tuesday in the 4400 Block of West Bellview Drive off of Scott Boulevard. Deputies...

A deputy at the scene said that gunfire hit multiple homes in the area but couldn't say whether anyone was hurt. The post One hurt, homes damaged in Boone County shooting appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

Both Prohibition and the classic film Footloose (the original, obviously) teach us the lesson that banning popular things is generally poor policy (there are some exceptions, of course). Well, Footloose must have been entered at the last True-False film festival, because the Columbia City Council decided to heed this lesson and rescind the absurd ban on roll carts within the city of Columbia. Yes, the very same roll carts that are heavily used for trash service all around the nation.

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. (KMIZ) A Columbia man pleaded guilty Tuesday to a federal charge of illegally possessing firearms after posting Snapchat photos and videos in which he illegally possessed various guns and drugs. Chauncey Erin Howard, 37, pleaded guilty to one count of possessing firearms in furtherance of a drug-trafficking...

A trial is rescheduled for a Moberly woman accused of murdering a Jefferson City man in Columbia. 30-year-old Angelica Benitez had been scheduled for a jury trial to begin today. But on Monday, a Boone County judge reset the trial for August 2. Benitez is charged with second-degree murder, armed...

A Fulton man is sentenced to prison after he’s caught with stolen property. Jason Mushrush, 33, pleaded guilty to two counts of tampering with a motor vehicle and three counts of felony stealing earlier this month. He was sentenced to four years in prison on each charge. Mushrush was...

A deputy at the scene said that gunfire hit multiple homes in the area but couldn't say whether anyone was hurt. The post Person treated for non-life-threatening injuries after overnight shooting southwest of Columbia appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

My family would enjoy Columbia, Missouri more if we didn't have to deal with the traffic in the city all of the time. I think I may have found an option. It's a country estate about 15 minutes outside of Columbia and features a heated pool, paddle boats and a hot tub.

Columbia Police Chief Geoff Jones created the Vehicle Stop Committee in 2019. The post Columbia Police Chief’s Vehicle Stop Committee says 2021 stop proportion against black drivers raises continuous concerns appeared first on ABC17NEWS.

In Columbia, Michelle “Shelly” La Fata, owner of Pasta La Fata, is beginning the next chapter of her food story with the opening of her brick-and-mortar shop and deli. For the last several years, La Fata and her team have handcrafted pasta and other Italian-style delicacies for sale at the Columbia Farmers Market and other pop-up venues. With the opening of her shop, she’s expanding her crew, hours and creative capacity to serve flavorful Italian fare to her local community.

A Columbia lawmaker who serves on the Missouri House Elections and Elected Officials Committee opposes voter ID legislation approved in Jefferson City. State Rep. David Tyson Smith (D-Columbia) says any provision you put between someone and the ballot box will slow down voting. “It’s not just photo ID. Someone might...

A Columbia man’s murder trial is moved to western Missouri. Curtis Lewis, 38, had been scheduled for a pre-trial hearing on Monday. But instead the judge granted his request for a change of venue, moving the trial to Johnson County. Lewis is accused of fatally shooting Tershawn Kitchen in...

I’m convinced Missouri has unlimited scholarships for its defensive line room. It’s the only explanation for the turnover we’ve seen this offseason. The Tigers have added Tyrone Hopper (North Carolina), D.J. Coleman (Jacksonville State), Jayden Jernigan (Oklahoma State), Ian Mathews (Auburn), Jalen Marshall (HS), Marquis Gracial (HS) and DJ Wesolak (HS) since the end of last season.

This summer, patrons of the Columbia Farmers Market (CFM) will have another opportunity to stock up on goods from their favorite local farmers and artisans. Beginning Wed., May 25 and running through Sept. 14, the Columbia Farmers Market will regularly offer a midweek market from 3 to 7pm, featuring around 20 vendors selling fresh produce, meat, farm-fresh eggs, cheeses, honey, cut flowers, plants, artisanal items and more. Twice a month, Columbia Parks and Recreation will join forces with CFM and host a Food Truck Roundup alongside the market on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month. Live music and free children’s activities will also be a part of the midweek happenings.

An apartment fire in eastern Columbia resulted in the rescue of two four-legged friends Sunday.  The Columbia Fire Department responded at about 4:02 p.m. Sunday to The Greens apartment complex in the 4800 block of Clark Lane.  ...

The man accused of calling in a bomb threat to a Columbia daycare last week remained Tuesday in custody in Kansas, though he has now been ordered to return to Boone County to be tried. The post Columbia bomb threat suspect remains in Kansas; extradition ordered appeared first on ABC17NEWS.