Month: October 2016

ABC 17 News has learned that the son of former House Speaker John Diehl Jr. was found dead in his home in Alabama. 23-year-old Samuel Diehl, of St. Louis, graduated from West Point last year, and was currently in flight school at Fort Rucker. Diehl’s death is being investigated by the Fort Rucker Military Police

Columbia police confirm they were investigating a shooting in the 100 block of Sexton Road Thursday night. Residents started calling around 7:45 p.m., saying they heard multiple shots in the area. Patrol Sgt. Jeff Rukstad said police found evidence of 10 rounds hitting a house. One person was inside the home at the time of

University of Missouri officials have at least two open investigations into the potential use of “date rape” drugs at Delta Upsilon fraternity. ABC 17 News first reported Wednesday through an open records request the series of incidents that led to a temporary suspension of Delta Upsilon in late September. The fraternity was given disciplinary probation

Centralia is gearing up for large crowds Friday as tens of thousands are expected to be in town for the county music star Luke Bryan concert. Centralia Police Department is expecting nearly 20,000 concert attendees Friday night. “This is our first big concert in Centralia,” Sgt. Joe Bellamy, with Centralia Police Department said. “We are

After weeks of complaints from nearby residents, the owner of Golden Smoke Hookah Lounge confirmed he is closing the shop. This comes one week after the city sent a letter to owner Corey Hykes, stating the Lounge on High Street was not abiding by the city-issued business license. The lounge was the subject of numerous

Residents living in the southeast and downtown areas of Columbia met with officers from the police department Thursday night for a town hall meeting. “We like having meetings like this because it’s our opportunity to let the community know what’s important to us and gives us the opportunity to find out what’s important to them,”

The Columbia Police Department is investigating surveillance footage from a Columbia-area gas station. Officers were at the Eagle Stop on 1704 North Providence Road in Columbia on Thursday afternoon. Police told ABC 17 News crews at the scene they were reviewing surveillance camera footage from the store. ABC 17 News has reached out to the

The Hallsville Police Department confirmed its police chief resigned this week. Gabe Edwards was originally hired in May 2015. He previously worked for the Boone County Sheriff’s Department, Boone County/Columbia Joint Communications, Mexico Public Safety, and Auxvasse Police Department. The department would not elaborate on why Edwards resigned.

Monterio Truss and Barron Thompson have been charged in reference to the shooting on Bodie Drive in August. According to court documents, officers responded to Bodie Drive around 1:30 a.m. on August 28. Police say the victims told them they were standing outside when three men started shooting at them. The women went inside the

Delta Upsilon is now responding to investigations into the Mizzou chapter of the fraternity that came before allegations of the use of racial slurs. Some of those investigations involve people being sent to the hospital with alcohol poisoning and allegations that members were giving initiates drugs to help them have sex with women. Missouri chapter

The mother of a Columbia two year-old child found locked in a basement and covered in feces is now facing felony charges. According to the Boone County Prosecuting Attorney’s office, they have charged Denecia Hatton with three counts of first degree child endangerment, and one count of possession of a controlled substance. The incident occurred

TONIGHT: Clouds will increase for areas south of the Missouri River where there is a slight rain chance mainly after 3 AM. Temperatures won’t be as cool overnight with low temperatures in the mid 40s with winds becoming southeasterly under 8 mph. FRIDAY: There is a chance of light showers until noon in the Ozarks,

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway has released a list of the top cyber security risks in Missouri schools. The issues were identified as part of the Cyber Aware Schools audits initiative, which focuses on increasing safeguards against unauthorized access to sensitive information. The report lists the following 5 issues as the biggest concerns for Missouri

Jefferson City police confirmed they are investigating reports of gunfire Thursday morning in the 800 block of Monroe Street. The department got multiple calls reporting a shooting just before noon. Officials believe several men started shooting at each other after a fight in a parking lot. Detectives have already interviewed several witnesses and recovered shell

An Eldon man will now spend 10 years in prison after violating his probation for two counts of second degree burglary. Robert J. Cody Jr. was sentenced on Oct. 6 in Miller County Circuit. Cody pled guilty in 2014 before the current prosecutor took office. He was sentenced to ten years in prison on each

TODAY: After one of the coldest mornings we’ve seen in 6 months, temperatures this afternoon will struggle to seasonal levels. Our average high for this time of year is the upper 60s and we’ll barely reach 60 today. Although it will be cool, there will be plenty of sun with an easterly breeze under 6

The Columbia Police Department has announced their participation in the Police Data Initiative (PDI) led by the White House, according to an official news release on Thursday. The CPD says that this will help increase transparency, accountability and building trust with Columbia citizens. “We’re very excited to join this initiative. Our focus as a department

A Vandalia woman is in custody for drug possession after the East Central Drug Task Force served a search warrant late Wednesday night. Lori Ann Stuart, 43, was arrested in the 100 block of Woodlawn Street in Vandalia. The task foce, along with the Vandalia Police Department, the Missouri State Highway Patrol, and the Audrain

At about 8:30 Thursday morning, 11 units responded to an apparent aircraft emergency at 3511 Longfords Mill Drive in Boone County. According to initial reports, a hot air balloon had to make an emergency landing in the area. ABC17 News reporters spoke with the pilot of the balloon. He said no one was hurt and

Just because someone runs a small business doesn’t mean their contribution to the local economy is small as well. “Most of the net permanent jobs, 60 percent in fact, come from small businesses,” said Greg Tucker, the state director of the Missouri Small Business and Technology Development Centers. He said small businesses are defined as