Month: November 2016

Over the last few weeks, there has been an outbreak of mumps in Columbia, specifically on the University of Missouri campus. The school has confirmed 17 students have been diagnosed with the virus and they are waiting on test results for more students. “There have been sporadic cases here and there but personally I have

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is conducting an ongoing investigation into methamphetamine distribution in the county. To date, that investigation has netted two successful search warrants. On November 3, deputies served a warrant at 804 Demaret Drive. During the search, officers seized about two ounces of methamphetamine, and two firearms. 42 year-old Shawn Turner was

The pollsters, pundits and many members of the media seriously misinterpreted the presidential race. As our guest for “This Week,” we talk to political scientist and Columbia College Professor Dr. Terry Smith about how so many so-called experts got this historic election so wrong.

Authorities have confirmed that a flag burning took place Friday morning at Speaker’s Circle on the University of Missouri’s campus. It is still unclear why the American flag was being burned and who was involved. ABC 17 News is working to find out more.

Plants are still in full bloom and for many the sweaters and long sleeves are tucked away in the back of a closet untouched. This unseasonably warm weather has allowed many to enjoy the outdoors more, as well as causing some fall plants like Mums to bloom late. “It’s been a longer growing season than

The criminal case involving Brandon Ellingson’s drowning at the Lake of the Ozarks while in Highway Patrol custody has a new judge. The Missouri Supreme Court assigned Judge Roger Prokes to preside over suspended Trooper Anthony Piercy’s first-degree involuntary manslaughter case in Morgan County. Prokes is the current circuit judge for the Fourth Circuit, based

TONIGHT: Temperatures will fall to near or just below 32 north of I-70. There is a Freeze Warning valid from 12AM-9AM Saturday morning for Chariton, Macon, and Randolph counties. A Freeze Warning means sensitive vegetation and crops left uncovered will be damaged. SATURDAY: After a cold morning, we’ll have a cool but bright afternoon with

ABC 17 News confirmed Morgan County R-1 schools in Stover were briefly put on lockdown Friday after someone heard gunshots in town. The district says the alert was lifted minutes later after 1 p.m. when the possible threat was cleared. ABC 17 News also spoke to Stover’s chief of police, Trampus Jackson, who confirmed a

TODAY: A seasonal day is expected across Mid-Missouri after a cold start to the day. High temperatures will be average with a high of 58 and a north breeze up to 12 mph. After a cool afternoon, the evening will be chilly as temperatures drop into the 40s by 7 PM. TONIGHT: Temperatures will fall

UPDATE 11/11: This story has been updated with corrected details regarding Rapier’s previous conviction, after ABC 17 verified an error in a court document. UPDATE 11/10: Information on both victims was not released last night due to notifications to family members. We now know the victims are Ciera Kolb, a 27-year-old Cole County female and

Temperatures overnight will fall from 30-32 for spots north of I-70. A Freeze Warning will be valid for Chariton, Macon, and Randolph counties from 12AM-9AM where sensitive vegetation and crops can be damaged and killed. While Boone County is not under a Freeze Warning tonight, calm winds will help temperatures drop in low elevation in

TODAY: Another cold front is moving through Mid-Missouri this morning bringing a northerly wind and a few clouds this morning. High temperatures will be average with a high of 58 and a north breeze up to 12 mph. After a cool afternoon, the evening will be chilly as temperatures drop into the 40s by 7

Gregory Phipps was arrested on Wednesday morning for posting threats on the social media site Erodr, according to the Columbia Police Department. Tracy Perkins, a Boone County Sheriff detective in the Cyber Crimes Task Force, said threats made on social media have increased over the past couple of years. She said Missouri laws aren’t keeping

The University of Missouri in Columbia confirmed that 13 more students have been diagnosed with the mumps on Thursday. The announcement raises the total number of MU students infected by the virus to 17. Last week, Mizzou announced four students had been diagnosed with the mumps, and the school was awaiting test results for five

Frost forms on cold, clear nights with calm conditions as the temperature falls below freezing. Clear skies lead to radiational cooling which allows the greatest amount of heat to escape into the atmosphere. The calm to light winds prevent the air to be stirred, allowing a thin layer of super-cooled temperatures to develop at the

People met at Speaker’s Circle on Mizzou’s campus Thursday night. Attendees said it was in reaction to Tuesday’s election results, but not an anti-Trump protest like various demonstrations that have popped up across the country. ABC 17 News was told the gathering was a place where people could go and talk to others they trust

An Occupational Safety and Health Administration spokesperson confirmed Thursday that Nelson’s Tree Service, LLC has agreed to pay $17,471 in violations after one of its employees died on the job. OSHA opened the worker death investigation on Aug. 15, five days after a 25-year-old man was struck in the head with a tree limb in

ABC 17 News is continuing to uncover more about an accused killer after he reportedly stabbed two people to death. Brandon Rapier is accused of stabbing his ex- girlfriend and another man to death. Court documents show Rapier posted to Facebook nearly twelve hours before the stabbing happened. ABC 17 News looked into the several

A Fulton man was arrested after an early morning chase Thursday. It started when a Callaway County deputy attempted to stop Mikael Tice on County Road 240 for a traffic violation around 3:20 a.m. According to the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office, Tice refused to stop and a 20-minute chase ensued through Callaway and Audrain County.

From Jan. 1 to Sept. 1, Columbia police said burglary numbers are down from the same time period in 2015. “There are about 220 less than the year before,” said Officer Latisha Stroer with the Columbia Police Department. Stroer said she can’t say exactly what accounts for the drop in numbers but said the department