Month: July 2015

MODOT crews in Boone County were finally able to get back to work Tuesday. Consistent rain across the area continued to push back maintenance work like cutting the grass along the highway. Richard Skelton, Boone County Maintenance Supervisor, said crews mow the grass along Highway 63 and I-70 at least three times during the summer.

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled the sentence will not be reduced for a Mid-Missouri man convicted of killing two and injuring two others in a 2007 DWI crash. Larry Welch was convicted in the drunk driving crash on Route C that killed Jean and Toby Olsen just outside Russellville. Welch was sentenced to

It’s been three months since President Obama shook hands with Cuban leader Raul Castro. The relationship with Cuba could strengthen every aspect of agriculture in Missouri. Crops, livestock, even machinery are all expected to be exported to Cuba beginning sometime in the next few years. After more than a half-century long embargo with Cuba, the

Kraft Foods will now get tax breaks in Columbia after Boone County commissioners approved the request Tuesday morning. The company asked for a 75% tax break for 10 years as they spend millions to upgrade equipment and infrastructure. It was also revealed at the meeting that the Columbia IT Department won a national award.

The Natural Dog Company has recalled a type of dog treat that could be contaminated with salmonella. The company is recalling its 12 ounce bags of 12″ Tremenda Sticks pet chews due to the risk of the illness. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is a risk for humans if they’ve touched

The start of school is just around the corner, and over the last few months, Columbia Public Schools has several projects underway to keep up with growing enrollment. They have also started a new contract with a new bus company. After more than 30 years, the district’s contract with First Student has ended. Student Transportation

Emergency crews took five people to the hospital for incidents on the Lake of the Ozarks over the weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported seven separate incidents at the lake from Friday through Sunday, including several boat crashes. All but one happened in Morgan County. Trooper Brian Geier with the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Charlie Bell turned 38 years old Monday night. But for almost the last four years, his whereabouts have been a mystery. On Monday night, the family of Bell released balloons in Columbia to celebrate his birthday and to bring the mystery back to the forefront in hopes it will be solved. In August of last

Mid-Missouri has seen one the the wettest summers in quite some time. Columbia Public Works said it’s been a headache for road crews. The rain water seeps through the cracks in the road and settles in the ground under the pavement. Crews have been trying to get out and seal those cracks, but it’s been

The Columbia City Council is set to vote Monday night on adding more lights to Stephens Lake Park along the East Walnut Trail, making the park safer. The Parks and Recreation Department wants to add dusk to dawn lights in places like East Walnut Trail because it is so dark. Trail safety has been in

Preparations are underway for what’s likely the last Boone Co. Fair at its current location. Organizers confirmed Monday that inspections haven’t happened yet, but they’re expected before everything opens Tuesday at 4:00 p.m. Voters rejected a tax increase last August that would have helped maintain the property. Boone County officials said they don’t have the

Two brothers are in the Camden County Jail Monday after assaulting deputies and resisting arrest. Camden County deputies responded to the 1700 block of Yacht Club Drive in Osage Beach just before 10:00 p.m. Sunday. Two brothers who had been asked to leave the property earlier in the evening refused to leave. 22-year-old Spencer Tuley

Road issues from recent flooding in Cole County are just beginning. ABC 17 News first reported on problems on Lower Bottom Road earlier this month. That route is about 25 minutes south of Jefferson City near St. Thomas. Cole County Public Works told ABC 17 News it is not worried even with the state of

A 3-year-old boy was still recovering in the hospital Monday after accidentally firing a bullet in his right arm over the weekend. A witness said the child found a pistol in a bedroom of a relative’s home. Officials tell ABC 17 the toddler is stable. Gun shop owners are reminding adults to keep their firearms

A Mid-Missouri woman will go to prison for a Columbia shooting. A Boone County judge sentenced Eugenia Dyer to 20 years in prison Monday for a shooting on Superbowl Sunday in 2014. One man was paralyzed in the shooting. There was also a hearing for a motion for a new trial Monday.

The Jefferson City News Tribune issued an apology Monday for an ad that appeared in Sunday’s edition. The ad for Millard Family Funeral Chapels displayed an image of a German soldier next to an urn. ABC 17 News reached out to Millard Funeral Chapels and the News Tribune for comment Monday. The News Tribune released

A new mayor is officially taking over in Holts Summit Monday. Landon Oxley will take the oath of office during the Board of Aldermen meeting Monday night. He’s taking over for Lucas Fitzpatrick, whose resignation took effect at the end of June. Fitzpatrick stepped down due to new job duties and limited time.

The Columbia Police Department is asking for the public’s help in trying to identify suspects in an attempted robbery. A man and woman were sitting in their parked car in the Cherry Street parking garage on June 21 shortly before midnight when they were approached by a black woman who ran up and told them

Crews were called to investigate a possible lightning strike Monday morning at Oakland Gravel Road and Highway 63 at around 7:30. An ambulance took a woman to the hospital after she thought her vehicle was struck by lightning. She felt tingly and lightheaded, but fire crews told ABC 17 there was no physical evidence of

Some Jefferson City citizens are calling for change after the mass shooting in Chattanooga. At least 8 citizens and veterans posted themselves outside the Armed Forces Recruitment Center on Missouri Boulevard Monday. All of them were carrying handguns claiming they are doing something the government can’t do. “I think it’s up to us individuals to