Month: June 2016

A 17-year-old boy was taken to the hospital Sunday afternoon after an ATV crash in Callaway County. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, the crash happened around 2 p.m. in the Wildwood Estates. Troopers said the teen was driving the ATV when he hit an embankment, which caused the ATV to overturn.

The Fulton Police Department arrested a man late Saturday night for his 7th DWI offense. Police said an officer pulled over Dustin Wenneker, 37, on Route F for a traffic violation just before midnight. After an investigation, police arrested Wenneker for Felony DWI Chronic Offender and Driving While Revoked. According to police, Wenneker has six

Hundreds gathered at Yin Yang night club in south Columbia Saturday night to show support for the 49 people who lost their lives in the shooting at the Orlando night club last week. The night club hosted a benefit drag show for the victims and their families. A large portion of the performers’ and bartenders

Right now, crews are working to put out a fire at the Denny’s in west Columbia. There are at least 10 units on scene at the restaurant near Stadium Boulevard. The fire appears to have caused some damage to the front of the building. Our ABC 17 News crews on scene say the fire is

A Columbia man is dead this morning after drowning at the Lake of the Ozarks. It happened Friday afternoon around 3 p.m. in Camden County at the 4.5 mile marker of the Grandglaize Arm. The Missouri State Highway Patrol says 27-year-old Matthew A Leverett was swimming when he disappeared under the surface. He was pronounced

Local tech startups could see a financial windfall in the near future. Business experts at places like the Missouri Innovation Center, REDI, the University of Missouri and the city of Columbia are finalizing a way to financially support newly created businesses in the area to get them up and running. “If you don’t have these

Three cars were involved in a Saturday afternoon crash just outside of Eldon. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report, it happened just before 3:30 on Highway 52. Troopers said Chelsey Brinton, 24, was traveling east on the highway and then crossed over into the westbound lanes. She then hit another driver in

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a crash involving a motorcycle Friday afternoon on Rock Ridge Road. The crash happened just before 5 p.m. Troopers said the motorcycle driver, Derek Moore, was trying to pass a car in a no passing zone. Authorities said he then hit another car as it was turning into

A veteran’s resource fair will be held at Hickman High School in Columbia Saturday morning. The fair will be in the school’s main lobby from 9 a.m. until 12 p.m. The even is sponsored by US Representative Vicky Hartzler. Congresswoman Hartzler represents a district that includes Whiteman Air Force Base as well as Fort Leonard

Legislation was signed by Gov. Jay Nixon capping cities from profiting from traffic tickets and fines. This became more of a public issue after the shooting of Michael Brown in August 2014. Though Brown’s shooting did not involve a traffic stop, it did raise concerns that predominately black communities were being ticketed as a revenue

Emergency officials in Jefferson City and Cole County are working on updating their emergency plan. Monday, the city council will vote on adopting the joint 2016 natural hazard mitigation plan. In years past, the plan has included 11 natural disaster risks like tornadoes, severe thunderstorms, severe winter weather and even earthquakes. But this year, it

Firefighters responded to reports of an overturned boat in the Missouri River Friday night. Crews were on scene at the Noren River Access. They searched the boat and didn’t find anyone. No one is believed to be injured or missing.

We have had 9 consecutive days with 90 degrees or higher and are expected to continue this streak through the weekend. A ridge of high pressure aloft had expanded to the north and east, shifting the main storm track or jet stream well to the north. This type of pattern makes it difficult for storms

First responders are there when we get hurt, sick or need some protection from fires or crime. Most of us are thankful for all they do, but a cheer gym in Jefferson City is showing thanks for all first responders by giving them a free lunch and car wash. I start the conversation on “This

UPDATE 6/17 1:00 p.m:Row was charged with 2 counts of promoting child pornography in the 1st degree. He is also being charged with Possession of child pornography. His bond is $50,000. He is banned from contact with anyone 17 and younger, the internet and smart phones. ORIGINAL STORY:On Thursday Daniel B. Row, 27, was arrested

A judge in Jefferson City refused to grant the freedom of a man convicted for sexually attacking and killing a St. Louis woman more than three decades ago, despite a complete reversal in key eye-witness testimony. Attorneys for the Midwest Innocence Project said Friday they were disappointed. Cole County Circuit Judge Daniel Green on Thursday

Water is the basis of life, and much like humans and pets have to stay hydrated during the summer months, so should your plants. Caring Gardens Greenhouse Manager Tammy Cundiff sat down with ABC 17 News Friday and talked about the importance of keeping plants safe in the heat. Over the past few days Mid-Missourians

A road in downtown Columbia shut down Friday morning for a gas leak. It is reported Lee Hills Hall, which houses the Columbia Missourian, was also evacuated. ABC 17 News learned from city fire officials that construction crews hit a 2 inch natural gas line around 10:06 a.m. The leak has since stopped, but they

Residents in a northeast Columbia neighborhood are working to bring a positive change to a crime-ridden area. Sylvan Lane area residents organized a neighborhood ice cream event Saturday afternoon. Residents are partnering with the United Way to host an event each weekend for the next several weeks. “This is about a unifying event for the

Columbia police responded to an early morning hit and run involving a historical home at the corner of West Blvd. and Ash St. It happened around 1:15 Friday morning. The homeowner said she was getting ready for bed when she heard tires screeching followed by three loud bangs. When she came out of her home,