Month: July 2014

At least three homes were riddled with bullets after a shooting Wednesday night on Rice Road. Neighbors told ABC 17 News they feel lucky to be alive, because some were sitting outside when the bullets started flying. Others were inside, but even they weren’t safe because some of the bullets crashed into a home, too.

The debate continued Thursday on whether or not voters should pass Amendment 1, otherwise known as, the “Right to Farm” amendment. While its name seems self-explanatory, opponents and supporters disagree on whether or not the measure will actually benefit farmers. However, both sides agree voting their way will protect Missouri farmers. The Missouri Rural Crisis

Columbia Police were investigating a domestic disturbance on the north side of the city Thursday afternoon. ABC 17 crews saw an officer in the 4000 block of Bold Venture Road with a K-9 Unit searching a home and surrounding areas. Officers were observed attempting to enter the residence. Stay with ABC 17 News for the

The Jefferson City Police Department is getting some much needed money to help train officers. The Public Safety Committee approved $17,000 Tuesday night to go to the Department. A little bit goes a long way when it comes to training and investigation techniques. Captain Doug Shoemaker said, “We have memberships, there are a lot of

Columbia police were called to Rice Road for multiple shots fired late Wednesday. It happened in the 4500 block at around 11:56 p.m. A white passenger vehicle was seen leaving the area right after the shots were fired. Officers found several shell casings and two homes hit by gunfire. No injuries were reported. Boone County

Two people were injured in three accidents during this week’s Jefferson City Jaycees Cole County Fair. Cole County EMS Supervisor Kevin Wieberg told ABC 17 News one rider was injured during Monday’s Motocross event. The rider was taken to a Columbia hospital with non-life threatening injuries. Wieberg said two vehicles rolled over during Tuesday’s Mud

The Columbia City Council has completed its reviews of building plans for a student housing complex in downtown Columbia. That complex will be located on north Locust between 7th and 8th streets. The Council approved building plans with Opus Development Company, and all plans have been approved for permits. Opus applied for a demolition permit

Two people were arrested Wednesday night for stealing an SUV from the St. James area. Osage Beach Police responded to a call for suspicious activity late Wednesday night in the Osage Beach Walmart parking lot. Police saw two men looking into parked cars. An officer caught the men standing next to a Chevy Trailblazer, and

Cole County voters will be deciding whether or not they want zoning to come to Cole County. Cole County Presiding Commissioner Marc Ellinger said the discussion for zoning in the county was brought up 8 years ago. An adult entertainment facility opened its doors in a residential neighborhood next door to two day cares. “That

A Camden County woman is dead after an ATV crash. The accident happened Wednesday evening in Camden County at Friar Tuck Drive and Robin Hood Lane. Troopers say Alice Vanmeter, 71, of Roach was killed when she went off the road hit a tree, stump, and a concrete retaining wall. She was thrown from the

Law enforcement in Columbia searched for two people following a traffic stop Thursday morning. The search was focused on the area of East Broadway near the Broadway Shops. Police have not released the names of the two people yet or for what reason they were stopped. More information is expected to be made available later

Tanner Elder is heading across the Atlantic to play in one of the biggest tournaments in his young career. The 16-year old from Jefferson City will play in the Euro Junior Cup this upcoming weekend. He is one of eighth Americans to play in the Boys 15-19 Division. On Wednesday, Cole County Commissioners presented the

Driving in Columbia became more expensive as of Tuesday afternoon. Gas prices around town jumped 30 cents since Monday. A spokesman with the Missouri Petroleum Marketers said a gas price battle between retailers is the reason Columbia has seen lower gas prices in the last few months. But he said that price war is coming

Rep. John Wright of Columbia held a town hall meeting Wednesday night the Daniel Boone Regional Library in Columbia. He continued to call for tighter rules and regulations to govern lobbyist gift practices. Last year state legislators accepted nearly $1 million in personal gifts. Wright plans to hold several town hall style meetings to discuss

The University of Missouri and other universities around the country could soon be facing stricter regulations on how campus sexual assaults are handled. Wednesday, Missouri senator Claire McCaskill along with six other senators introduced the campus accountability and safety act. It’s a bipartisan bill that includes recommendations from a white house task force appointed earlier

Boone Electric Cooperative is warning customers of a possible phone scam. A caller claimed to be a representative of Boone Electric Cooperative and needed to collect payment for accounts that were allegedly due for disconnection of service. The customer was told to go to Gerbes on Broadway and buy a green dot money pack, which

20-year-old Grant Kempker was charged with first degree sodomy on Monday. Kempker allegedly sodomized a female victim while she was sleeping and woke up during the incident. Witnesses said the victim started screaming when she found Kempker in bed with her. Richardson said Kempker had deviate sexual intercourse with the victim who was incapacitated. “Incapacitated

A multi-million dollar project may be soon underway in Jefferson City. It’s a project that promises a fix for traffic along Highway 54. If you have ever been through the morning or afternoon rush at Stadium and 54, you know how busy and congested that area can get. Cole County Presiding Commissioner Marc Ellinger said,

6-year-old Sam Santhuff is more popularly known as “Super Sam.” Last week, Sam underwent experimental treatment for Rhabdomysarcoma, a type of blood cancer that requires a bone marrow transplant. Now, the family is trying to give back to all those who have given to him. They collected blood at the First Christian Church in Fulton,

A St. Louis man was federally indicted Wednesday for drug trafficking after he overdosed on heroin in a Columbia hotel room. 43-year-old Gustavo Ruvalcaba was charged in a 4 count indictment that replaced a federal criminal complaint filed on July 14. The indictment alleges Ruvalcaba had heroin, crack cocaine, powder cocaine, and meth with intent