Month: October 2017

In a 6 to 1 vote, Columbia’s city council approved two roundabouts to be built in the south part of the city. The plan is to put the roundabouts on Nifong Boulevard with one at Sinclair Road and the other at Old Mill Creek Road at the cost of $2.5 million. Columbia Public Works want

Staff and students at Lewis and Clark Middle School in Jefferson City had to leave the building just before 7 a.m.Tuesday when a gas odor was detected. “Upon arrival to school, students were directed to the football field where they gathered in grade levels with advisory teachers,” said Jefferson City Public Schools spokesperson Amy Berendzen.

TODAY: It’s a beautiful start to the day across Mid-Missouri, with temperatures in the mid-40s. Some morning clouds will pass through the region, but sunny skies will quickly return by the afternoon hours. Highs today will warm into the lower 70s, thanks to southerly winds up to 14 mph. TONIGHT: As southerly winds continue to

On Monday, Columbia College said it has multiple resources for its students who may have been harassed or assaulted. ABC 17 News spoke with Title XI coordinator Molly Borgmeyer about the college’s resources after a national social media movement began to gain traction in mid-Missouri. “We work a lot with the city and utilize True

Deadly ATV crashes are on the downward trend so far this year, compared to years past. Monday morning, 12-year-old Artyom Perchak died two days after an ATV crash at Finger Lakes State Park. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, Perchak lost control of the ATV and it overturned. Perchak was wearing a helmet. Despite

An elevator at an independent senior living facility in central Columbia broke down twice on Monday. Phil Steinhaus with the Columbia Housing Authority said the elevator at Oak Towers has malfunctioned four times since the beginning of August, causing a problem because the other elevator is being replaced. “We are replacing both elevators at Oak

A Columbia man accused of damaging Mizzou Arena is expected in court next month. Nathaniel Conant faces four counts of felony property damage after he allegedly drove a car onto the arena’s basketball court back in June. The University of Missouri said Conant caused around $100,000 in damage. A hearing for Conant is scheduled in

The Sedalia School District 200 confirms 12-year-old Artyom Perchak died Monday morning from his injuries sustained in an ATV crash at Finger Lakes State Park over the weekend. The crash happened around 4:30 p.m. on Saturday, according to a Missouri State Highway Patrol crash report. Troopers said Perchak lost control of the ATV and it

Since Sunday, social media has been flooded with people sharing their personal stories of sexual assault and harassment, using the Twitter hashtag #MeToo. The movement, begun by actress Alyssa Milano in the wake of sexual allegations against movie producer Harvey Weinstein, is making an impact locally. “I think the #MeToo thing does a really good

UPDATE: An emergency responder confirmed one person was injured in the two-vehicle crash. Traffic started moving again, less than an hour after the crash occurred. ORIGINAL: A vehicle crash happened Monday evening on Route B and McGee Road. All southbound lanes are blocked. Expect possible delays.

The Missouri House Ethics Committee is reviewing a complaint against a lawmaker who called for the vandal of a Confederate monument to be hanged. It will hold a hearing Monday at the Capitol on the complaint against Republican Rep. Warren Love. Love expressed hope in a Facebook post that whoever vandalized the monument in Springfield,

Two intersections on Nifong Boulevard, Sinclair Road and Old Mill Creek Road, could become roundabouts or traffic signal stops. A public hearing will be held Monday night at the Columbia City Council meeting at 7 p.m. In a memo attached to the meeting agenda, Columbia Public Work officials recommend constructing a roundabout at both intersections,

Westminster College announced on Monday that Fletcher Lamkin will take over as president later this year. Lamkin is currently the president of Virginia University at Parkersburg and previously served as president of Kansas Wesleyan University. Lamkin used to work at Westminster from 2000 to 2007 in administration and helped with fundraising and campus improvements. Lamkin

A Columbia woman charged with murder has pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter and possession. Monique Parra was accused of shooting and killing her boyfriend, Kevin Hollins, on Kathy Drive last November. Parra had a pretrial conference at 9 a.m. Monday morning. Police said when they were investigating the shooting, Parra claimed that she and Hollins

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department arrested Derrick Petty after they responded to a disturbance in the 1800 block of Sycamore Hills Road. According to the probable cause statement, Petty was inside a trailer waving a handgun around at a woman. Deputies said they ordered Petty to exit the trailer with his hands up. Petty came

UPDATE 4:40 p.m: Bennett has been charged with burglary. ORIGINAL STORY: Columbia police arrested Robert Bennett after officers were dispatched to the 4800 block of Edenton Boulevard in reference to a domestic disturbance on Saturday morning. Police said earlier in the day they arrested Bennett for property damage and trespassing. Officers said they gave Bennett

The Missouri State Highway Patrol arrested Melanie Hodge after troopers spotted a car displaying plates registered to another vehicle. According to the probable cause statement, when troopers approached the car they noticed Hodge, the passenger, not wearing her seatbelt. Troopers said Hodge was breathing hard, speaking softly and her teeth showed signs of excessive decay.

Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to an ATV crash on Missouri Route 87 at Lyons Road on Sunday afternoon. According to the traffic crash report, the ATV was stopped on MO 87 southbound waiting to make a left turn when a Nissan Altima attempted to pass the ATV in the northbound lane. Troopers said the

Jefferson City police are looking for Crystal Hanks after she was charged Monday with stealing. According to the probable cause statement, officers were dispatched to Federal Recycling in the 2700 block of West Main Street for reports of employee theft. Police said two employees of the business showed paperwork proving Hanks had been stealing money

Callaway County deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding Victor Burkhart, 54 for a felony stealing investigation. The Callaway County prosecuting attorney charged Burkhart with felony stealing Friday. Deputies said the charge was the result of an investigation that happened at a local business property in August. Deputies said any information about Burkhart