Month: November 2015

Wednesday marks one of the busiest travel days of year, and according to AAA, nearly 47 million Americans are expected to journey 50 miles or more from home–the most since 2007. But this year’s turkey day is marred by fear for many, as a number of citizens have safety concerns in light of the deadly

A Fulton woman was arrested Monday evening for stealing from Walmart. Fulton Police said 30-year-old Stephanie Olsson led police on a car short chase after they got a call for stealing in progress. Olsson was arrested for 1st degree burglary, felony stealing, resisting arrest, and driving with a suspended license. The items she apparently stole

The Columbia City Council is scheduled to meet behind closed doors Monday at city hall for a closed session. ABC 17 News checked the agenda Monday, and the meeting is scheduled for members to discuss “legal actions” or “litigation involving a public governmental body,” as well as “confidential communications between a governmental body and its

The Columbia Police Department and the Missouri State Highway Patrol held a training exercise Monday afternoon. The exercise took placenear East Tayside Circle and Carrick Court. Neighbors saw a heavy law enforcement presence in the areastarting around noon Monday and it will until 10:00 Monday night. Authorities said the purpose of the training is to

Randolph County authorities Monday identified three people killed in a shooting Saturday morning. Authorities are calling the shooting a double murder-suicide. Investigators said Alexander Hewgley, 17, shot two sisters Kelsey Bowen, 16, and Jessica Bowen, 22. Hewgley was apparently in a previous relationship with 16-year-old Kelsey. It happened around 6:30 a.m. at a home on

As the winter months bring cooler temperatures, some low income families are placed in financial strain just to keep their homes heated. Applications for heating are now being accepted to make sure no one is left in the cold. The Low Income Housing Energy Assistance Program or LIHEAP helps families who are struggling financially to

The Missouri Department of Transportation prepares its workers for winter weather, so they’re ready when the first snow hits Mid-Missouri. “We as operators want to be safe. We want to keep the traveling public safe. So, if you could just give us a little bit of room. Just be patient with us and know that

A Columbia woman accused with having a role in her daughter’s death pleaded guilty to 2 counts of child abuse and neglect in Boone County Court Monday. Anna Steele was originally charged with second degree murder for the February 2014 death of 8-month-old Finley Steele, but that charge was dropped and amended earlier this year.

Chances are unless you’re in law enforcement you’ve never heard of doxing. The definition of doxing is compiling personal information about people without their permission using sources online. People can be victimized by tweets on Twitter, pictures posted on Instagram, or even places checked into Facebook. Most people use doxing out of pure curiosity and

Missouri Senator Bob Dixon Monday announced he is ending his campaign for Missouri Governor. Dixon, from Springfield, said, “I thank those who truly believe we need to renew the spirit of Missouri, and sincerely supported the campaign expecting nothing in return other than good, honest government.” Dixon told his supporters, “Your authentic support inspired me

Unless you’re in law enforcement, you likely have not heard the term doxing. Online predators are using it to easily access your information. Are you helping them without even knowing it? ABC 17’s Ashley Strohmier breaks down what you need to do to protect your information in a special report Monday, November 23 on ABC

A Fulton man died after a rollover crash Sunday evening. According to the Fulton Police Department, the crash happened on County Road 306 at Highway 54 shortly before 8 p.m. When officers arrived, they found a man partially ejected from the vehicle. That man, identified as 54-year-old Daniel Reulback, was declared dead at the scene.

A 14-year-old girl and a 16-year-old boy are recovering in the hospital after a car crash early Sunday morning that left them seriously injured. The crash happened at 1:52 a.m. on Highway 63 just north of Clark. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the driver, Garret Shelton, 18, fell asleep at the wheel. The

Columbia Police were called to the 1400 block of Wilkes Boulevard for reports of shots fired just before 5 o’clock Saturday morning Minutes later officers arrested Deshannon Turner in connection to the incident. He was booked into the Boone County Jail late Saturday night. One neighbor tells ABC 17 News she heard three shots fired.

This weekend in Mid-Missouri felt more like winter than it did fall. A dusting of snow on Saturday morning was followed by a blustery cold day, with high temperatures only making it into the 30s. Then, as if that taste of winter wasn’t enough, Saturday night’s conditions made for what was the coldest night Mid-Missouri

Cooking fires are the number one cause of fires in Boone County and in the nation. That number triples on Thanksgiving Day as families prepare their holiday dinner, according to the National Fire Protection Association. Fire officials are reminding residents to always pay attention to what they’re cooking. “People just need to be very cautious

A Kansas City man is facing possible charges after a bank robbery in Sedalia. Around 11:40 a.m. Friday, officers responded to Central Bank at 301 W. Broadway, according to the Sedalia Police Department. A witness told police a man said he was armed, demanded money and got away with cash. Police later determined David Waters

Two offensive linemen carried Coach Gary Pinkel on their shoulders at the end of his last home game coaching the Missouri Tigers, a 19-8 loss to the Tennessee Volunteers. ABC 17 Sports Director Austin Kim reports live from Memorial Stadium.

Hundreds of residents enjoyed a Thanksgiving charity dinner in Columbia Saturday. The 17th Annual Destiny of H.O.P.E. Harvest Dinner was held at two locations from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Volunteers served dinners to more than 700 people, including more than 300 delivered meals to residents. “It’s really for the people who don’t have families

After a low pressure system brought a dusting of snow for many areas of Mid-Missouri Saturday morning and blustery, cold conditions throughout the day, cooler air has now begun to filter into the region behind a cold front, setting the entire region up for what is expected to be the coldest night it has seen