Month: June 2015

Marion Ballard is one of the Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri’s most dedicated volunteers, lending a hand Monday through Friday. At 90 years old, volunteering keeps him feeling young. “You gotta do something to stay alive. I think that’s part of it; staying alive,” said Ballard. He and his wife have been coming

The face of hunger could be school age students who rely on getting a meal at school. Now that school has ended for the year, there’s a growing need to help feed kids who come from lower income households. “This program is important, because when school stops for the summertime, the kids lose access to

About 1 in 5 Missourians doesn’t know where their next meal is coming from, and the need continues to grow. The Food Bank for Central and Northeast Missouri is working to help feed the people in need and even change those numbers for the better. The purpose is simple, but the process is more complicated.

A man was sentenced to fifteen years in prison in connection to a deadly robbery Monday. Darrius Edwards plead guilty to charges in connection to a deadly April 2014 robbery in April earlier this year. He was sentenced to 15 years in prison for second-degree felony murder. The prosecution asked for 15 years. Edwards will

The Missouri Highway Patrol confirmed Neal R. Helton, 38, of Leadville, Colorado, was hit and killed by a semi-truck on Monday, June 8. Both westbound lanes of I-70 were shutdown in Cooper County for about two hours following the crash. Investigators say it happened just before 7 a.m. near the mile marker 111. Officials told

Officials announced on Monday the recently-named 911 director for Columbia and Boone County is resigning after spending less than six months on the job. Scott Shelton will step down as director of Joint Communications effective immediately. Boone County Sheriff Dwayne Carey will again serve as interim director. Leaders emphasize despite the quick transition, there will

More rain is projected across Mid-Missouri for the next several days. Areas prone to flooding, such as Boone County, are already preparing for the possibility of flash floods. “We see flash flooding and moderate flooding all the time every spring and summer,” said Gale Blomenkamp, Battalion Chief of the Boone County Fire Rescue District. “Nothing

Scattered storms will be possible once again on Monday as a front continues to waver in northern Missouri. There is a slight risk for a few storms becoming severe, particularly east of HWY 63. The main threats will be damaging winds and large hail, but heavy rainfall could also cause flooding. Storms are likely again

Columbia police are looking for two suspects involved in a strong armed robbery downtown. Investigators said it happened Saturday afternoon just before 5:00 near Seventh Street and Broadway. Officers said a man was approached by two men described as older black men with tall, average builds. The two men assaulted the victim and stole money

Powerful winds and torrential rain battered mid-Missouri Saturday afternoon, bringing trees and power lines down across the area. The National Weather Service issued a tornado warning for Boone County just after 5 p.m. In Columbia, several power lines snapped in the central city during the storm. Columbia Water & Light crews disconnected a live line

A warm front will continue to hover in northern Missouri Sunday afternoon, bringing more storm chances for Sunday afternoon and evening. A few spotty showers or thunderstorms will be possible Sunday morning, but more thunderstorms will develop in western Mid-Missouri as early as mid morning. Storms will become more widespread during the afternoon, particularly from

Two Centralia men crashed into each other Saturday afternoon in northeast Columbia. Sergeant John Dye with the Columbia Police Department told ABC 17 News that just after 2 p.m., a white truck heading north on Route B near Waco Road drifted into the southbound lane. The truck, driven by 49-year-old Michael Melvin, hit a black

Thousands of visitors are in Columbia this weekend for the Show-Me State Games. It is one of the busiest weekends in Mid-Missouri and it is expected to boost the city’s economy. Last year, the games generated a minimum of $12.2 million, according to the Show-Me State Games 2014 annual report. And beyond that, an extended

A stationary front across Missouri will continue to bring in spotty thunderstorms Friday evening. This front will lift northward as a warm front Saturday. As it does thunderstorms will develop for Saturday afternoon. Showers and thunderstorms will continue through the evening north of I-70, but become spotty in other areas. There is a risk for

A suspect is on the loose after a Thursday morning attempted sexual assault in Columbia. A 33-year-old woman came into the Columbia Police Department just after 6:00 Thursday morning and told officers she was approached by a man earlier that morning while she was walking on Paris Rd. near Mt. Vernon Ave. At around 12:30

Three people were arrested Thursday in Gasconade County after Hermann Police, Gasconade Co. deputies, and members of the Lake Area Narcotics Enforcement Group served two search warrants. The first warrant was served in the 200 block of W. 5th St. in Hermann just after 1:00 a.m. Thursday. Authorities found about 57 capsules containing heroin, as

ABC 17 News confirmed the search for a capsized boat on the Missouri River has been called off after search crews did not find anything. Crews searched between Huntsdale and Rocheport and did not find any sign of an overturned boat. Gale Blomenkamp with the Columbia Fire Department said the caller reported the boat was

Three suspects have been arrested after an armed robbery on North Ventura Avenue near the mall in Jefferson City. Police said three armed suspects entered the residence at about 7 p.m. Thursday and forced the victims to the floor. The victims told police said the invited one of the suspects, Aaron Session, over with the

More people are expected to arrive to Columbia for the Show Me State Games starting Friday. The games kick off Friday, and officials said close to 6,000 athletes will be here for the games, along with several thousand spectators. This weekend’s events include high school basketball and youth tackle football. The senior games are also

Officials in Randolph Co. celebrated the opening of a new facility that will employ more people with disabilities. On Friday, a ribbon cutting was held for the new Randolph Co. Sheltered Industries Facility. It is one of only two organizations in the area that offers work for people with disabilities, and officials said the new