Month: January 2018

Callaway County may need help from outside county government to handle a civil lawsuit related to Carl DeBrodie’s death. ABC 17 News reported on Tuesday that DeBrodie’s mother, Carolyn Summers, sued numerous individuals and agencies that may have had a role in the 31-year-old’s death. The lawsuit names Callaway County Public Administrator Karen Digh Allen,

Mizzou guard Terrence Phillips is speaking out for the first time since head coach Cuonzo Martin suspended him indefinitely from the program. Phillips told the Kansas City Star, “There are two sides to every story,” Phillips said. “Some people really want to say ‘Me too’ because apparently it’s the cool thing to do. I have

Kassius Robertson scored 22 points to help Missouri snap a three-game losing streak with a 69-60 victory over Alabama on Wednesday night. Jontay Porter overcame foul trouble to score 13 points for the Tigers (14-8, 4-5 Southeastern Conference). Fresh from a win over No. 12 Oklahoma, the Crimson Tide (14-8, 5-4) fell behind by double

UPDATE 4:15 pm: Uber released a statement to ABC 17 News that it has fired Anthony Rowell. He was not actively in the app during the night of the alleged incident, according to the company. Uber said it has been in contact with the Columbia Police Department and have provided officers information that could be

Jefferson City police are investigating a shooting that happened on Tuesday night in the area of W. McCarty and Hart Streets. Witnesses told police a car left the area at a high rate of speed. Officers were able to find the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. Inside of the vehicle, there was an 18-year-old

UPDATE 3:07 p.m. – Regarding South Carolina AD Ray Tanner asking Jim Sterk to retract his comments – A Mizzou spokesman tells me, “At this moment, I don’t believe Jim is planning to say anything additional, however, if that changes, I’ll make sure you get whatever is sent.” ORIGINAL: It is still unclear whether or

A woman was charged with distribution of a controlled substance and delivery of a controlled substance after she was accused of selling three confidential informants drugs. According to the probable cause statement, confidential informants with the Missouri Drug Task Force purchased more than one gram of methamphetamine from Andrea Keefer. Officers said one transaction took

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Attorneys for Carl DeBrodie’s biological mother, Carolyn Summers, said Wednesday that they filed a wrongful death lawsuit on her behalf in order to find out what truly happened to DeBrodie and prevent what happened to him from happening to another vulnerable member of society. “One of our desires is that it does not happen to

UPDATE 5:30 pm: Branch was charged with arson, assault and armed criminal action. ORIGINAL STORY: Columbia police arrested Jason Branch after officers were dispatched to a physical disturbance with a weapon in the 1900 block of North Providence Road. Branch was accused of swinging a machete around in a threatening manner towards two people in

An Owensville man has been charged with a DWI that caused serious physical injury after a December crash caused serious injuries to a 6-year-old boy. ABC 17 previously reported Cody Miller, 26, was driving southbound on Highway 89 when he went off the right edge of the road, overcorrected and then went off the left

Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announced on Wednesday that Travis Kelly pled guilty to statutory sodomy, among other charges. Between 2014 and 2015, Kelly repeatedly sodomized and abused the then nine-to-eleven-year-old girl. He was accused of forcing her to perform some of the sexual acts. “When this brave young woman came forward, she was

Miller County deputies announced on Wednesday that officers arrested a wanted man. On Jan. 25, deputies said they were searching for Phillips Rhodes because he had several felony warrants out for his arrest. On Wednesday, officers posted on social media that they wanted to thank everyone who assisted in the arrest.

TONIGHT: Northwesterly winds tonight will bring in colder air by morning as lows drop to 30 under mostly cloudy skies. Winds up to 13 mph will drop wind chills into the low to mid 20s. THURSDAY: A second cold front moves through Thursday and temperatures will fall from the upper 30s Thursday afternoon to near

Firefighters responded to a structure fire at the Midway Budget Inn on Wednesday afternoon. Firefighters said they were already on scene responding to a medical call when they were alerted by a passerby of smoke coming from a window at the inn. Crews made entry and saw a small fire that was contained inside of

Emergency crews responded to I-70 mile marker 110 for reports of an outside fire. ABC 17 crews on scene said one eastbound lane of traffic is closed while crews work the scene. Firefighters said the fire was caused by a burning tire but officers have not been able to find the car associated with the

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway issued monthly reports detailing the compliance of local governments and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One report includes cities, towns and villages, while the other lists political subdivisions such as water and fire protection. Galloway said the entities are required to file annual financial reports with the State

UPDATE 12:15 pm: Hartzler tweeted, “They backed up train a little ways after decoupling engine and just took a couple people with minor injuries off train for medical attention.” ORIGINAL STORY: Representative Vicky Hartzler was in the train that collided with a truck on Wednesday morning in Virginia ABC 17 previously reported the Amtrak train

WEDNESDAY: It’s a fairly nice day across Mid-Missouri. This afternoon we’ll have a mix of clouds and sunshine and temperatures will be mild, warming into the upper 50s. Winds will start off near 15 mph and die down to 10 mph by evening, shifting to the northwest as a weak cold front moves through. We