Month: February 2013

***UPDATE 9:35 P.M.***ABC 17 News confirmed just before 9:30 p.m. Thursday that Mike Dixon intends to transfer away from Mizzou to finish his college career. The university embargoed that information until 9:35 p.m.University spokesperson David Reiter released the following statement from Dixon: “It’s been a challenging few months and while I appreciate the support of

Officials are notifying parents about a case of whooping cough in Columbia schools.A Hickman High student was just diagnosed with pertussis, commonly known as whooping cough.Administrators said on Thursday they are sending letters to parents of students who were in close contact with the sick teen. Doctors say anyone who was vaccinated within the last

High temperatures will continue to climb into the 60s and close to 70 through the first few days in December. Our forecast highs will come close to the record high temperatures in Columbia Saturday through Monday before our next cold front arrives.

A boy scout camp leader in Columbia now faces federal charges for luring young boys online. Police arrested Ian Burow in March, when investigators say they discovered he had impersonated a young girl on facebook. Now Burow faces seven counts of receiving and distributing sexually explicit material involving a minor, handed down from a federal

***UPDATE SATURDAY 11 A.M.***The boil advisory has been lifted.***ORIGINAL STORY***A boil advisory is in effect south of Columbia, impacting holes along the Missouri River. Late Thursday afternoon, officials told ABC 17 news a water main busted off of North Mount Pleasant Road. The alert applies to about 120 customers near Hartsburg, and it stays in

The 911 call center serving Columbia and Boone County is understaffed, underfunded and under-prepared for an emergency. Now Boone County leaders have taken the initiative to solve the problem. They have created a blue ribbon panel to discuss possible funding solutions for Joint Communications. The panel met at the Boone County government Center Thursday night,

The number of flu cases continues to rise in mid-Missouri and across the state, and for one age group, the number is 3,000 times greater than last year. Medical experts say the number of people catching the flu increases after travel excursions, and they say cases are growing rapidly among children of all ages. “We

November temperatures have been as warm as 77 degrees (Nov 10) and as cold as 16 degrees (Nov 27). Highs topped 70 degrees three times during the month and there were five days where the temperature never reached 45 degrees. Four strong cold fronts moved through the area during month. Each front dropped highs between

Highway Patrol troopers investigate a deadly crash Thursday afternoon.It happened in Gasconade County on MO 100 just west of Route J.Troopers say Carol King, 43, of Morrison crossed the center line and hit another car head on. She was killed in the accident.

AP) – Republican Missouri congressman Todd Akin is seeking money for his Senate campaign bills while highlighting what he describes as offensive remarks by actor and comedian Jamie Foxx.Akin distributed a fundraising email Thursday with a video clip of Foxx speaking at the Soul Train Music Awards earlier this month. Foxx urged the audience to

DEARBORN, Mo. (AP) — To announce one of the biggest events of their lives together, Cindy and Mark Hill returned to the place where it all began – the high school where they became sweethearts in the 1970s.Surrounded by family and friends, the two were introduced Friday as winners in this week’s huge Powerball lottery

A 16-year-old female is currently at University Hospital after falling at Rock Bridge State Park.Emergency crews responded to the park around 4:15 p.m. Friday for a hiker who had fallen about 30 feet.Officials say the hiker fell near Devil’s Ice Box and reportedly fell feet first after slipping on leaves. She was transported to University

***UPDATE 6:35 P.M.***Police say two suspects went to the apartment and rang the doorbell. The people living there answered the door and saw the men holding some type of guns. Police say the suspects tried to force their way into the apartment, but didn’t get in.”My roommate went and looked through the peep hole and

Big Shelly Richardson is heading to the NFL Draft.The University announced Richardson’s decision to forgo his senior year at Mizzou to make himself available for the draft.This comes on the heels of a break out season for the Tigers, leading all SEC defensive tackles in tackles, while ranking second on MU’s team overall with 75

***UPDATE SATURDAY 3:08 P.M.***In a statement, the Kansas City Chiefs have confirmed tomorrow’s home game against the Carolina Panthers will go on as scheduled.”After discussions between the league office, Head Coach Romeo Crennel and Chiefs team captains, the Chiefs advised the NFL that it will play tomorrow’s game vs. the Carolina Panthers at its originally

December is generally one of the coolest months in Mid-Missouri and also the start of the meteorological winter, which runs December through the end February.At the start of the month, average high temperatures are near 46 degrees with lows near 28 degrees. By the end of the month though, average highs are 38 degrees and

*** UPDATE 9:43 P.M. ***Investigators in Marquette Michigan are still trying to figure out why former Rock Bridge High School soccer standout, Arianna Alioto, drowned in a pool during a soccer workout.Family friends told ABC 17 News she may have had a medical emergency before falling into the pool. The 18-year-old was a freshman at

Boys ScoresMoberly 55Southern Boone 54 F/2OTJ. Spiller, MOB: 15 pts, 6 reb, 5 stlN. Carlos, SB: 24 pts, 10 rebMacon 37Salisbury 65A. Wyatt, SAL: 17 ptsLafayette (St. Joseph) 50Helias 45J. White, HEL: 12 pts, 5 rebGirls ScoresPleasant Hill 61Helias 58 F/OTB. Sanders, HEL: 18 pts, 15 reb, 4 blkHickman 68Waynesville 52Rock Bridge 58CBC 42

***UPDATE MONDAY 7:53 P.M.***Officers confirmed Victor Kohutka was arrested Saturday near the Thirsty Turtle off the Business Loop.The 52-year-old woman was at home when she stabbed on her left side. She lives with Kohutka on Coats Street. He was taken into custody for domestic assault, but Kohutka already bonded out.***ORIGINAL STORY***A woman entered a Columbia

A Columbia family came home to a surprise– a strange man inside their apartment. The stranger, a man described as a thin black man in his 30s, allegedly broke into their apartment by prying open the front door. The suspect then ran away without hurting anyone, according to Sgt. Lance Bolinger of the Columbia Police