Month: December 2015

The Columbia Fire Department met with Johnson Products representatives, including the executive vice president, on Tuesday to discuss the possible cause behind four fires at the Columbia insulation plant in less than three months. Brad Fraizer, Assistant Fire Chief, said the department was able to determine the fires started in two machines that convert recycled

A Maries County woman was arrested this week after deputies searched a home at 12018 Highway Y. Deputies found meth, several items of drug paraphernalia, and a loaded handgun stolen from Springfield. 43-year-old Paula Dowdy of Vienna is charged with possession of a controlled substance, receiving stolen property, and unlawful use of drug paraphernalia. She’s

A Jefferson City man is still in jail after police said he lost more than $1000 in a dice game. Crystopher Wright is charged with robbery and armed criminal action. ABC 17 News obtained court documents that said he swung two sharp kitchen knives at the victim. Another man claimed Wright got angry and tried

A Tornado Watch has been issued for parts of Mid-Missouri until 8:00 p.m. Wednesday night. Counties in the watch include Audrain, Callaway, Monroe, Osage, Gasconade, and Montgomery. Very warm, unstable air continues to work its way back into Mid-Missouri after an initial round of rain this morning. Due to this clearing, scattered showers and thunderstorms

December Teachers Doing Good Winner: Steve Schilb from Smith-Cotton High School in Sedalia

Crews responded to smoke at the bulk mail center of Columbia Regional Airport Tuesday night. The Columbia Fire Department, Southern Boone County Fire Protection District and Boone County Fire Protection District were called to the scene. ABC 17 News confirmed part of a door started smoldering, but it was quickly put out. This is a

UPDATE: Garth Avenue is now open after closing down Tuesday for demolition work on the old I-70 bridge. The closure was expected to last into Thursday morning, but the work was completed early. Rangeline also opened back up early during its closure for similar work this week. Crews have been tearing down the old bridges

ABC 17 News confirmed police responded to a shots fired call Tuesday evening in north Fulton. Officers went to Monroe Street, about two blocks from the campus of William Woods University around 7 p.m. The department said it appears there were no injuries, but could not release any further details until the scene is cleared.

The Missouri Department of Health and Human Services keeps a weekly record of reported flu cases from around the state. So far, the numbers are on the lower end of the scale, but an expert with Boone County Health and Human Services explained this is normal and the peak will come mid January. “This is

Several years later, a lawyer now has his license back after hiding illegal political contributions with a state-funded insurance firm based in Columbia. Prosecutors said Edward Griesdieck funneled $5,000 to the Democratic party. He billed the money through Missouri Employers Mutual, near Highway 63 and Broadway. At the time, the group’s CEO was former Governor

ABC 17 News confirmed officers responded to a home in northeast Columbia Tuesday afternoon. Four police cars, a crime scene investigative van, and a K-9 unit were on the scene as of 2:30 p.m. Columbia police told ABC 17 News they are looking for a person with a warrant. One person was temporarily put in

In 2016, the City of Columbia will begin a new down payment assistance program for those looking to buy a home in specific areas of the city. “Often a mortgage, especially with the rental climate, can be cheaper than a rental agreement,” said Michael Trapp, 2nd Ward Councilman. “So even if folks are struggling with

Parts of a restaurant are heavily damaged following an overnight fire in Macon, about an hour north of Columbia. Smoke was pouring from a corner of AJ’s Eat & Drink near Pace Street and Highway 63 around 10 p.m. Monday, before the flames spread to the roof. The state fire marshal is expected to be

ABC 17 News confirmed Tuesday a Columbia woman convicted of involuntary manslaughter in a deadly DWI crash will get a new trial, according to a Missouri appellate court. The state’s Eastern District Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Kelli Smith, whose lawyer said the jury in her original trial was given unclear information about

A Mid-Missouri man wanted for several crimes was captured in Franklin County Tuesday. The Franklin County Sheriff’s Office confirmed to ABC 17 News Lackey is currently in their custody. A manhunt involving the Franklin Co. SWAT team got underway last week after Lackey allegedly stole guns from someone’s barn. A task force made up of

The University of Missouri Board of Curators met for a closed session Tuesday afternoon. The session started at about 2:00 p.m. It’s still unclear what issue(s) the board is meeting for. Interim University System President Mike Middleton is the only person along with the secretary actually in the board room. The rest of the board

The City of Columbia is sending letters to community members to inform them about an upcoming hearing. This comes after residents raised concerns that the city wasn’t keeping them well informed about the Columbia Electric Transmission Line project. The City Council voted last month to hold another hearing with the promise that city staff would

The Jefferson City Council approved two proposals during its meeting Monday night. Members voted unanimously to pass an ordinance amending a concept PUD plan which calls for a major mixed use development on Highway 179. The new plan includes 200 residential units and more than 453,000 square feet of commercial space. The council also unanimously

Columbia city leaders are making an effort to inform the community about The Columbia Electric Transmission Line Project. The city sent out mailers this week informing the public about an upcoming public hearing on the project. This comes after community members raised concerns last month about not being properly informed about the project. The Columbia

Two major road projects received a green light Monday from the Columbia city council, including some big improvements to Providence Road near the MU campus. The group voted unanimously to buy more than $1-million worth of easements near the intersection of Providence Road and Stadium Boulevard, near the University of Missouri football stadium. Columbia Public