Month: October 2016

Candidates running for Missouri House of Representatives and state Senate to represent the Boone County area gathered at the Columbia Chamber of Commerce Wednesday evening for a forum. The candidates included Tom Pauley and Cheri Reisch, House District 44; Kip Kendrick and William Lee, House District 45; Martha Stevens and Don Waterman, House District 46;

Presidential debate moderator Chris Wallace would have appreciated neither the crowd gathered Wednesday at the Heidelberg nor the Boone County Republican headquarters. The Fox News host admonished the crowd at the University of Nevada – Las Vegas several times for applauding or cheering during an answer. Crowds of Hillary Clinton and Donald Trump supporters in

The president of Lincoln University spoke out for the first time Wednesday in the midst of multiple ongoing campus issues. Over the past several months, ABC 17 News has reported on claims of mold on campus, faculty concerns, diversity lawsuits, eliminated degree programs and more. “Lincoln University is committed to creating an environment where our

Gangs in mid-Missouri prisons and across the state are continuing to be a growing problem. Earlier this week, ABC 17 News reported on Joseph Frasher after he was arrested for domestic assault, among other charges. According to court documents ABC 17 News obtained, Frasher has ties to a statewide gang called Family Values. According to

TONIGHT: We’ll stay cloudy overnight with temperatures in the low to mid 50s. Showers and t-storms will decrease and end early Thursday morning in our southeastern counties. Clouds will decrease toward morning for areas west of US 63 where temperatures could fall into the upper 40s Thursday morning. THURSDAY: Skies will clear quickly through morning

Eastbound traffic on Highway 50 was diverted for about 40 minutes after a multi-vehicle crash Wednesday night. It happened near the Dix Road exit. All lanes were re-opened just before 10:00 p.m. Firefighters on scene said one person was hurt in the crash. At least two vehicles were involved, and one car was overturned, according

The final presidential debate of 2016 took place in Las Vegas and was moderated by Chris Wallace of Fox News. Wallace asked the candidates questions about the Supreme Court justices, the Second Amendment, abortion, border control, the economy and foreign hot spots. More personal questions that were asked during the debate included the Clinton Foundation,

UPDATE 10/19: Columbia police have arrested a man in connection to a September shooting in north Columbia. Police say they arrested Mariquan Midgyett in connection to the shooting in the 1500 block of Raleigh Drive. Officers say when they arrived on scene they found three separate residences struck by gunfire. Detectives say on Saturday an

The Columbia Fire Department responded to a house fire in west Columbia on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters said they were called out to the 2500 block of Longview Drive around 3:45 p.m. after they received several phone calls from neighbors. Crews reported seeing smoke from Scott Boulevard. At the scene, firefighters found smoke and flames coming

Columbia police responded to Bodie Drive and Currituck Lane after receiving reports of shots fired Wednesday night. The calls started to come in around 6:15 p.m. Police interviewed witnesses and searched the area but did not find evidence of a shooting. Police told ABC 17 News they will continue to investigate.

Boone County Animal Control has found no evidence of abuse or neglect in an alleged animal hoarding situation. ABC 17 News received viewer video of the alleged hoarding Tuesday evening, around the time authorities were also notified of the situation. “Whenever we get a call regarding cruelty, or anything, it is something we would respond

The West Broadway Swim Club has filed an application for a general permit after an investigation by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources revealed the facility violated the Clean Water Commission Regulations and the Missouri Clean Water Law. ABC 17 News confirms the permit was filed Friday, October 14. According to the DNR’s September report

Recently, the Columbia Regional Airport received a grant for runway improvements from the Federal Aviation Administration. ABC17 News dug into those improvements and discovered the airport’s crosswind runway had three “hot spots” that the FAA identified. “They’re possible areas where we can improve safety,” said FAA spokesman Tony Molinaro. “Our airport safety inspectors and airport

UPDATE: Callaway County prosecutors have charged Shane Vandelicht, 25, of Fulton, with resisting arrest, driving while revoked, failure to drive on the right half of the roadway, careless operation of a motor vehicle, and failure to yield to emergency vehicle lights. A judge has issued a warrant in Callaway County for Vandelicht’s arrest. ORIGINAL STORY:

The future of Ryan Ferguson’s $100 million dollar lawsuit against the City of Columbia, and six police officers is standing on firmer ground. The 8th District U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ordered Judge Nanette Laughery to revisit her decision regarding throwing the lawsuit out due to qualified immunity. In that suit, Ferguson accuses six police

The University of Missouri Board of Curators has scheduled a meeting Friday on the Columbia campus. A statement from the curators says the meeting will begin at 12:30 p.m., at University Hall. The statement also says the board will go into an executive session about five minutes into the meeting. The curators met earlier this

The Public Water Supply District has decided to rescind irrigation fees for residents in district 9. Public Water Supply District 9 decided in September, to start charging a minimum of $10 a month, every year for having a lawn irrigation system. Regardless if they use the irrigation system or not, customers were going to be

Several local tech entrepreneurs will now have the funds to continue building their own companies in the mid-Missouri area. ABC17 News reported in June about a newly created Missouri Innovation Accelerator Fund. The city of Columbia, the University of Missouri and the Missouri Innovation Center, or MIC, were among some of the investors that put

Ten candidates running for five Missouri House of Representatives and Senate seats will speak at a Columbia Chamber of Commerce general election forum Wednesday afternoon. The forum will take place from 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. at The Walton Building, located at 300 S. Providence Road. The candidates who will attend are Tom Pauley and Cheri

UPDATE 2:21 p.m.: ABC 17 News reached out to Miller County officials, and received more information about Cooper’s arrest in Alabama. Cooper was arrested by Alabama federal law enforcement officers on a criminal warrant issued by Miller County. On Sept. 8, Cooper was charged with a class B felony of second degree robbery. He is