Month: July 2016

Hundreds of Boone County residents woke up in the dark Wednesday morning as strong storms made their way through Mid-Missouri. According to the Columbia Water and Light outages map, more than 500 residents were without power in central Columbia. Boone Electric Cooperative reports nearly 100 residents in North Boone County were without power following the

Columbia is one step closer to getting a new psychiatric hospital after receiving approval from the state. CenterPointe Behavioral Health submitted its plans to the state’s Health Facilities Review Commission in April for approval to build a 72-bed hospital at the corner of International Drive and Rangeline Street. The plan says it will offer 24

The City of Columbia has proposed three solutions to help fix speeding problems on Rice Road and Kelsey Drive. The three proposed solutions include a speed bump, speed table, or bulb out. A speed table is larger than a speed hump, allowing the wheels to be raised, reducing the speed of the vehicle. A bulb

The Columbia Fire Department and Ameren responded to a broken gas line Tuesday morning outside the Columbia Orthopedic Institute. The intersections of Stadium Boulevard and Monk Drive, as well as Monk Drive and Hospital Drive, closed while Ameren crews fixed the line. The leak was reported at around 8:45 a.m. Monday morning. University Hospital spokesperson

Cole County commissioners have questions about a possible Jefferson City annexation. Next month, the city council is set to vote on a tax increment financing district, or TIF, for the former Truman Hotel property. The hopeful developers, Puri Group of Enterprises Inc., said they would allow the city to annex two of their other properties

The Missouri State Highway Patrol has confirmed two people died in a crash on Highway 54 near Holts Summit. According to troopers, a passenger vehicle traveling westbound crossed over into oncoming traffic where it was hit by a semi truck in the eastbound lanes. The crash resulted in the death of Karlie Jones, 15, of

During the summer months, overnight storm clusters become more common as low level winds increase ahead of storm systems which stall or move slowly across the Central Plains states. This pattern tends to set up in June through early July as cold fronts move in from the north and stall as they run into warmer

Boone County Community Services presents commissioners with a list of organizations wanting funding for early childhood prevention programs. “Helping to prevent any problems down the line. Helping to ensure that they’re ready for kindergarten when the time comes. Helping to ensure that their families are avoiding crisis situations,” Kelly Wallis, with Boone County Community Services,

With little more than a month before voters head to the polls on Proposition One, a proposal to temporarily increase the lodging tax 1 percent temporarily, the Columbia Hospitality Association is accusing the city of Columbia of improperly using $100,000 in taxpayer money. The CHA said in a news release Tuesday morning that “the city

Columbia police have identified two men arrested following a burglary and shooting in the Indian Hills neighborhood Tuesday morning. Investigators say Phillip Warren Jr. forced his way into a home on Navaho Avenue shortly before 8:30 a.m. Then, as he left the home, Chris Watkins allegedly shot at Warren several times, damaging the former’s vehicle.

A former youth director in Columbia has pleaded guilty to child sex charges nearly a year and a half after he turned himself in to police. Dale Johnson, who used to work at Parkade Baptist Church, pleaded guilty on Monday to statutory sodomy and promoting child pornography. Johnson was accused of molesting a young girl

Another round of storms will move in after 9 PM Tuesday evening, developing in western Missouri close to I-70 and spreading east. These storms will increase in coverage and gradually move out of the area by 5 AM Wednesday. Heavy rain is likely with some of the stronger storms along with the potential for damaging

President Barack Obama and former President George W. Bush are the featured speakers at a memorial for the Dallas police officers killed in the line of duty last week. Chief David Brown of the Dallas Police Department is also scheduled to speak. The service is set to begin at 1 p.m. 40472150

Drivers will have use of one lane in each direction on Interstate 70 for the next month and a half in Cooper County. Crews with Capital Paving and Construction will work on the Lamine River bridges at the 93 mile marker on I-70 until late August. Drivers will have access to both bridges Tuesday, but

The newest craze in smartphone users hands, Pokemon Go. The apps incredible popularity has some raising eyebrows about safety concerns. The Nintendo app, Pokemon Go launched last Wednesday and has already gained national attention, leading some to trouble. Gamers can be as young as 13 to play the game, with parental consent. Shaun Goodfellow, and

People gathered at the Planned Parenthood clinic in Columbia Monday night. A statement said pro-life supporters gathered to celebrate the expiration of the clinic’s license on June 30. The co-campaign director of Columbia 40 Days for Life says prayers will continue each day in front of the clinic. ABC 17 News also spoke to pro-choice

Experts say many mass shooters hold what are called over-valued beliefs, which the experts say are the origin of extremist actions. Dr. Tahir Rahman is a forensic psychiatrist at the University of Missouri who has been studying the motivations of mass shooters for the past five years. “A person with an extreme, over-valued belief relishes,

Jefferson City Public Schools officials are working to behavior issues across the school district. Monday, the district’s behavior task force gave a report to the board of education of things that are set to be implemented this coming school year. Starting next week, teachers and staff will complete training with behavior interventionists before the school

A mid-Missouri man has been charged after he led Pettis County deputies on a chase. Carl Cross, 35, of Sedalia, was arrested Saturday morning in Sedalia. Deputies told ABC 17 News they tried to stop Cross for not having a rear license plate light on his Chevrolet Camaro. Cross refused to stop for law enforcement,

In the wake of the recent shootings, ABC 17 News took a deeper look at how drivers should respond during a traffic stop. Detective Tom O’Sullivan with the Boone County Sheriff’s Department says communication is key to keep both the driver and officer safe. He recommends drivers–and all passengers–keep their hands visible, preferably on a