Month: July 2013

Under controversial new ratings, a Lake of the Ozarks-area hospital ranked in the bottom three in the state. A Columbia hospital rounded out the top 20. Lake Regional Health System got a score of just 25 out of 100. The data showed 8 surgery-site infections in 115 surgeries between January and December 2011. That put

A mother and her newborn infant are recovering after both were injured during a stabbing Wednesday morning. According to the Pulaski County Sheriff’s Department, the 30-year-old woman and a male friend began to fight at the Road Ranger Truck Stop in St. Robert. During the argument, the man stabbed the woman in the stomach. The

Upcoming blood donation opportunities: Audrain CountyAug. 19 from 2-6 p.m. at Multipurpose Building, 101 N. Main in Vandalia, Mo.Aug. 22 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Audrain Medical Center, 620 E. Monroe in Mexico, Mo.Aug. 23 from 1-6 p.m. at Knights of Columbus Hall, 9584 Highway 15 in Mexico, Mo.Aug. 26 from 12-4:30 p.m.

Boone County officials are winning the fight against synthetic drugs after changes in the laws updating what’s legal and illegal. Deputies and prosecutors are seeing fewer cases involving bath salts. The Boone County Sheriff’s Department and court officials agree there is a significant decrease not only in the courts, but in the stores where the

Around 9:30 p.m., Aspen Heights management had to inform another approximately 70 future residents that they would not be moving in, which was supposed to be Wednesday. According to the new student-housing complex, the reason for this extra delay was ongoing construction at the site. Even though some homes might be complete, others around them

On Wednesday, Zimmer Radio Group and the American Red Cross will team up to help a Jefferson City teenager. Hudsen Lee suffers from lymphoblastic leukemia and is constantly in need of blood. He is hoping to help others by setting the record for the most blood donated in Jefferson City history. “I know what they’ve

Jefferson City is trying to sell off it’s remaining properties after a short time in the real estate business. The city never actually made any money. Instead, the purpose was to lose money, all courtesy of the federal government. About $440,000 of taxpayer dollars were given to the city via a grant from the Department

Aspen Heights tenants can start moving into the new south Columbia complex Wednesday morning, but nearly half will not get keys to their apartment. A spokesman for the company told ABC 17 News Tuesday that almost 450 students will have delays getting into their buildings, off Nifong Boulevard and Ponderosa. Spokesman Stuart Watkins attributed the

Columbia police confirm two people were arrested for trespass at the Columbia Regional Airport. The incident happened Sunday, at about 6:45 a.m. on the American Airlines flight headed to Dallas/Fort Worth. Airport security was notified that 33-year-old Martin Mendez-Costabel and 36-year-old Katie L. Mendez, both of California, had boarded the plane by accessing an unsecured

Tuesday marked the last day for longtime Columbia College president Dr. Gerald Brouder. Brouder served as the leader of the college for nearly 18 years. Friends, family and coworkers gave him a sendoff that included a round of applause as he left the campus. Dr. Terry Smith will take over the position on an interim

Jefferson City residents are celebrating the completion of a $200,000 road safety project. The ribbon-cutting ceremony for the improvements at Stadium Boulevard and Edgewood Drive was held Tuesday morning. The intersection now has improved signals, additional turn lanes and had overlay and re-striping done. “The lane will provide more security, safety, and allow traffic to

A Columbia man has been charged with assault after he beat another man with a skateboard. Police say 21-year-old Thomas H. Carter was arrested Sunday around 1 a.m. near 28 N. 9th Street. Officers say Carter went to fight a man for insulting his girlfriend. When the victim pulled a knife, Carter took a skateboard

Authorities confirmed Tuesday that Chad Rogers’ body was found last week. According to affiliate WDAF, the Jackson County Medical Examiner’s Office said they have positively identified that Rogers’ body was found last Friday. Liberty police say they have found no signs of foul play, but they are still investigating until the cause of death has

CrimeStoppers in Boone County is now offering one of its largest rewards as police try to solve a recent homicide. Columbia Police Department Capt. Jill Schlude says CrimeStoppers is guaranteeing a $1,500 reward for information leading to the arrest in the murder of Tre’Veon Marshall. $1,500 is the largest reward the group can offer without

The mayor of Columbia will hold a press conference next week to discuss crime in the city. Mayor Bob McDavid told ABC 17 News he will discuss “crime and law enforcement” in the city. The press conference will begin at 10 a.m. and likely take place in City Hall. McDavid declined to provide details, but

Columbia police are looking for the man suspected of robbing the Landmark Bank on Ash Street and Stadium Boulevard just after 3:30 p.m. Monday. Police confirm the suspect handed the teller a note and demanded money. No weapon was used. He then fled the scene with an undisclosed amount of money. On Monday afternoon, police

Firefighters found a man’s body while fighting the fire at what used to be Roger’s Towing on Old Highway 40. The fire started shortly before midnight Thursday, and took two hours to get under control. Investigators tell ABC 17 News 48-year-old Bill Reeg’s body was found in the home. They say he was staying at

Columbia Public Schools filed a police report Monday morning after discovering a scoreboard had been riddled with bullets. The Rock Bridge High School baseball scoreboard had just been replaced last school year, according to district spokesperson Michelle Baumstark. The bullet holes were discovered Monday, after the board had been used last baseball season and the

A trucking company in Boonville that’s been around for 55 years is closing. Frank Potter Trucking closed at the beginning of July. 12 workers lost their jobs as a result. The owner tells ABC 17 News that new regulations and high fuel prices are some of the reasons for the closure.

A Jefferson City woman was arrested Sunday night after she called in a false police report about a burglary at her home. Charlotte Morehouse called police, claiming a man named “Joel” was breaking into her home. She told dispatchers she left the house for her safety. When officers arrived on Liverpool Street, they learned the