Month: September 2015

The upper level winds have shifted, coming in from the northwest and sending cooler, drier air into Missouri. This pattern will persist through early next week giving us chilly nights and mild days. This is also a dry weather pattern with no rain in the forecast through October 5th. The 30 year average low and

A Holts Summit man arrested in August for having drugs in his apartment is now facing charges for bringing them into jail. 26-year-old Patrick Murphy was arrested on August 27 after members of the MUSTANG Drug Task Force searched his home on North Star Drive. Murphy was arrested for possession of a controlled substance, and

A Mid-Missouri man is looking at 4 years in prison after getting his 4th DWI. Travis Nolting from Fulton was sentenced Monday after pleading guilty in Callaway County. Nolting admitted to driving an ATV in August while he was drunk. The judge recommended a substance abuse program before he’s released.

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Students and residents filled part of the MU campus Tuesday afternoon to support Planned Parenthood. The rally comes after University Hospital voted to end “refer and follow” privileges for all doctors. Dozens of supporters lined the Speaker’s Circle wearing pink and carrying signs. Supporters said they’re upset that MU is severing ties with Planned Parenthood.

Multiple agencies responded to a home in Holts Summit during a drug bust Tuesday morning. The home is in the 200 block of Simon Boulevard. MUSTANG Drug Task Force members went into the home at around 9:30 Tuesday morning and found several drugs and paraphernalia. The task force was assisted by Jefferson City SWAT. The

The University of Missouri Tuesday released its annual safety and security report. The report addresses reporting crimes and other emergencies, as well as information about the University’s emergency response and evacuation procedures. There is an in-depth section about the University’s response to sexual and gender violence, which has taken the spotlight recently. Further in the

A trial date has been set for a Columbia man charged for his role in the death of a 17-year-old. Stone Midgyett is charged with involuntary manslaughter for the January 4 death of Deante Smith. The shooting happened near Silver Mill Drive and White River. Police told ABC 17 News Midgyett reported a fight occurred

While his neighbor waited for a police officer to investigate why his home alarm system activated, Caleb Jones questioned Columbia’s political system. “I don’t think that this is a police issue, but I believe this is more of a police funding issue.” Jones, who represents parts of south Columbia in the state House of Representative’s

Columbia’s century-old first power plant is out of the coal business. The city’s Municipal Power Plant burned its last load of coal on Sept. 22. The plant’s two previously coal-fired boilers join a growing number of small, aging coal-fired units across the country that have stopped burning the fossil fuel, largely because of tighter environmental

The Jefferson City School Board heard a proposal for a new $1.2 million dollar tennis complex on Monday night. The complex would be a joint proposal between Jefferson City Parks and Recreation, Lincoln University, and possibly JCPS. The city would contribute about $200,000. Lincoln University has applied for a federal grant but doesn’t know how

“Our department right now is hemorrhaging and if we don’t do something, we’re going to bleed out,” said Fulton firefighter and Union leader Todd Gray. Gray said public safety is at risk if the city council doesn’t re-consider a higher wage for firefighters. The council is set to meet Tuesday night at 6:30. Last month,

Missouri’s Democratic attorney general says an investigation by his office found no evidence that Planned Parenthood in St. Louis is selling fetal tissue from abortions. Chris Koster’s report released Monday said a review of more than 300 abortions performed in June found that all tissue had been properly incinerated. Koster launched an investigation following state

A cold front will move through mid-Missouri during the day Tuesday, bringing clouds, a chance of showers and much cooler air Tuesday night. Showers will develop in northern Missouri by daybreak behind the cold front and push south through the day. Spotty, light showers are expected near HWY 24 by 11 AM, moving south to

The Boone County auction for Farrel Pride’s property and property of some relatives has been postponed until further notice. 45-year-old Pride is charged in Boone County with financial exploitation of an elderly person. That’s a class A felony. A grand jury indicted Pride in March 2014, but he has not been captured. A warrant has

Missouri’s Democratic attorney general says an investigation by his office found no evidence that Planned Parenthood in St. Louis is selling fetal tissue from abortions. Chris Koster’s report released Monday said a review of more than 300 abortions performed in June found that all tissue had been properly incinerated. Koster launched an investigation following state

Health officials report that there have been no reported flu cases in Boone County, but a flu outbreak can happen as early as October and recommend getting a flu vaccine now. The health department encourages residents to get the vaccine now — it’s not too soon. The injectable vaccine is available at the health department

A Columbia man accused of torturing a woman was back in court on Monday. 48-year-old David Hatton was charged by a grand jury in Boone County with kidnapping and assault. Hatton allegedly used a stun gun on the woman’s legs and arms before tying her up with zip ties. Court documents said he then brought

Three people robbed Family Dollar in Fulton Saturday, Fulton Police Chief Steve Myers confirmed. One man and two women entered the store and threatened a clerk just before 9:00 p.m., Myers said. The clerk told officers the three people attacked her and stole money from the cash register. “She was not tied up or restrained

The Jefferson City school board is slated to meet Monday evening and discuss several issues, including moving meetings to Jefferson City Hall. Monday’s meeting is the first gathering in more than a month. Board members will also talk about the possibility of live streaming future board meetings. ABC 17 News talked to one board member