Month: September 2014

After going through recently obtained Highway Patrol documents, ABC 17 News discovered a trooper did not follow proper protocol when putting a life vest on a man who was handcuffed. It has been four months since 20-year-old Brandon Ellingson drowned in Trooper Anthony Piercy’s custody. Ellingson was arrested on suspicion of drinking while boating. After

A Moberly man is in custody following a standoff Sunday night. 54-year-old Scott Halley barricaded himself in a home in the 100 block of South 5th Street. Police were at the scene for about an hour, and no injuries have been reported. Halley was charged with 2nd degree burglary, 3rd degree domestic assault, disturbing the

A Mid-Missouri senior center is struggling to stay afloat after it shut down about two weeks ago. The center in Higbee that used to deliver meals to about 80 homebound seniors had been running in the red for years. Leaders met behind closed doors Monday to talk about how to save the facility. One committee

What if you could choose your own punishment? Some parents have made their children wear signs and stand on street corners when they’ve done something wrong. One Mid-Missouri community is giving that option to those who have broken the law. “Initially, there were some people that were very upset about it and thought it was

Last week, piles of trash and dirty furniture littered the parking lot of a shuttered Columbia motel. The mess was lying outside Providence Inn and Suites off Vandiver Drive. Businesses in the area told ABC 17 the mess was becoming an eyesore. The city handed the current owner a violation, giving them 10 days to

Sam Santhuff, known as “Super Sam” to those familiar with the Fulton boy’s struggle, died Friday morning. Santhuff was 6 years old. Santhuff passed away at St. Louis Children’s Hospital after more than a year diagnosed with a rare form of blood cancer. Santhuff went through chemotherapy, as well as an experimental treatment involving stem

An accused Audrain County killer appeared in court Monday afternoon, and was bound over for arraignment. There was tight security in the courtroom in Mexico Monday afternoon for 34-year-old Ricky Harding, who is charged in the May death of Summer Hickman. Harding is charged with second degree murder, armed criminal action, domestic assault, and 4

The Katy Bridge in Boonville, was built in 1931 to 1932 as “MKT Bridge No. 191.1” by the Missouri-Kansas-Texas Railroad. It replaced a much lighter bridge that was built in 1873. Of course, it’s no longer in use by the railroad, but that isn’t stopping a number of people wanting to preserve the bridge for

The new J-turns at Highway 63 and Hinton in Boone County opened Monday at around 11:30 a.m. MODOT began the project back in June. It’s a dangerous Boone County intersection. Highway 63 and Hinton Road is the site of dozens of crashes. According to MODOT, there have been 53 crashes at the intersection in the

A road many travelers take to the Columbia Regional Airport is getting a facelift. Boone County Commissioners, Ashland city mayor and many others showed up for the groundbreaking ceremony of the Angel Lane reconstruction project. The road off of Highway 63 is a main route to the airport. It will be closed for two weeks,

A Siberian tiger lifts itself from a aluminum tub, water dripping from its striped fur. While standing, her body dwarfs the tub, making one wonder how she fit in it in the first place. A woman smiles as the tiger steps out and paces her pen. “She’s beautiful,” the woman says, separated from her by

ABC 17s Sherree Burruss recaps the Royals final win over the Detroit Tigers

Web Extra: Post game interviews with Eric Hosmer, Mike Moustakas, Alex Gordon and Billy Butler.

Web Extra: Coach Pinkel, Marcus Murphy and Mitch Morse talk about loss to Indiana.

A Missouri House Representative died Saturday morning due to health complications. Rep. Randy Pike (R) was elected to the House in 2012 and was running for a second term. His campaign treasurer said he died Saturday morning at a hospital after swallowing a drink into his lungs. Pike was 60 years old. He was having

Columbia Parks and Recreation is hosting the Heritage Festival and Craft Show September 20-21. The event is free at Nifong Park with more than 100 different booths and vendors. This is the 37th year of the festival. Parks and Rec said there was a huge turnout Saturday, even with the home football game. The festival

Saturday, the International Association of Firefighters honored a fallen Columbia firefighter in Colorado. Lieutenant Bruce Britt died in a deadly balcony collapse in February. The IAFF put on a memorial ceremony honoring emergency medical personnel and firefighters who have given their lives in the line of duty. Lt. Britt had his name engraved into the

A local charity honored the Jefferson City Police officers on Saturday on “National Thank a Police Officer Day.” Local leaders from the National Police Wives Association rallied donations and support from nearly 30 businesses in Jefferson City, including gift bags and food for 90 officers. “Thank you” are two words officers told ABC 17 they

ABC 17s Sports Director Austin Kim highlights week five, part two of high school football.

ABC 17s Sports Director Austin Kim highlights week five, part one of high school football.