Month: January 2018

COLUMBIA – The (16) Mizzou women’s basketball team looks to begin its road to a third straight NCAA tournament appearance Friday against Western Kentucky in the Hawkeye Challange in Iowa. Head coach Robin Pingeton and guard Sophie Cunningham both said Cunningham is healthy enough to play. She started in Monday’s exhibition game against McKendree. Cunningham

Mizzou forward Michael Porter Jr. said today that there is still a possibility that he could return to the floor for Mizzou this season. He said there is no timetable for his return, but he is progressing along “as planned if not better than he hoped.” Porter Jr. had a microdiscectomy of the L3-L4 spinal

Pulaski County deputies arrested Xavier Chambers, 21, after officers responded to a reported home invasion robbery on Tampa Lane just outside of St. Robert on Thursday. Deputies said that two robbery suspects had kicked in the back door, breaking the security chain and splintering the door frame. The suspects were also accused of confronting the

Columbia police arrested Sylvia Freese on Tuesday morning after officers were dispatched to the 1600 block of Richardson Street in reference to a physical disturbance. Police said that Freese became angry with a male victim and began to kick and scratch him. Freese was accused of biting the man multiple times on his left forearm.

Missouri lawmakers congregate at the Capitol to start the 2018 legislative session at noon on Wednesday. The Republican-led 99th General Assembly passed some long-sought priorities last year with the help of new GOP Gov. Eric Greitens. Despite some party fighting, Republicans look to make additional progress on their social and fiscal issues in this second

The Callaway 2 Water District issued a boil advisory on Wednesday morning for customers living within an area west of the Auxvasse Creek. Officials said the boil advisory will be in effect until 2 p.m. on Thursday. Those affected are residents that live west of the Auxvasse Creek, north of Route O, east of Highway

WEDNESDAY: Today will start off warmer as lows drop into the low to mid teens with partly cloudy skies. As clouds begin to clear out through the afternoon highs will top out in the lower 20s. A passing cold front will bring cold tracking into Mid-Missouri later today. This Arctic air will once again come

Downtown Columbia will soon get some new street lights. On Tuesday, the city council approved the plan to replace six street lights on Broadway, between Waugh and Hitt Streets. Downtown Community Improvement District director Katie Essing said she hopes it improves public safety. The poles come with two lights including one close to the sidewalk.

The Boone County Commissioners met Tuesday evening to discuss a number of issues. The big topic was the North Battleground Development plan. It involves a proposed new subdivision that would sit on 38 acres of land, located at what is now 8321 E. Saint Charles Road. Commissioners were discussing the final development plan for the

Editor’s Note: This story originally aired Friday, December 29 on ABC 17 News at 6. Misdemeanor stalking charges were filed against former Columbia city councilman Daryl Dudley in early December. A warrant was served Friday. The exact nature of Dudley’s relationship with the victim was redacted in court documents, but she said it started back

Missouri’s Transportation Task Force recommended a 10-cent gas tax increase and a 12-cent diesel tax increase in a report submitted to the General Assembly. Revenue from the proposed tax increase, which is expected to be about $430 million annually, would be used for road and bridge work. Missouri’s transportation system is currently facing an $825

The cold weather is freezing pipes across mid-Missouri, causing water damage in residences and office buildings. The Columbia Fire Department has responded to at least 12 reports of water damage caused by frozen pipes. Buildings include Hickman High School, Mill Creek Elementary, Columbia Health Care and Lazer Lanes, as well as apartments and homes. Some

Flue fire risks are on the rise in mid-Missouri as temperatures continue to drop. There has already been at least one flue fire in 2018. Fire crews at Monday’s fire on Purdy Lane said the flue pipe likely got too hot and ignited the insulation. Officials said flue pipes can also build up creosote, a

The City of Columbia will rent space on its power poles for new cell phone equipment. The move is expected to improve cell data service in certain parts of the city. The company Mobilitie, which goes by the name Missouri Network Utility Transport, wants to put its equipment on the city-owned poles, including electric poles

On Tuesday, multiple people got to see their birth records for the first time under a new state law. The Missouri Adoptee Rights Act allows Missouri-born adoptees, ages 18 and older, to access a copy of their original birth certificate. “I’ll be interested in seeing what’s on there,” said new birth certificate holder Mary Cashin.

UPDATE 9:00 p.m.: The Columbia Fire Department has responded to at least 12 reports of frozen pipe issues. UPDATE 1:10 pm: Crews told ABC17 that they responded to at least 8 water main breaks on Tuesday morning. Crews said the cold weather was a likely factor in the breaks. ORIGINAL STORY: Crews responded to multiple

Crews responded to leaking pipes on Tuesday in multiple University of Missouri buildings. A spokesperson for the university said the leaks were caught early and they have not caused significant damage. Leaking pipes were found in Lafferre Hall, Mizzou North and Memorial Union. The spokesperson said as the weather warms up there may be additional

City of Columbia officials are urging residents to protect their water pipes as cold weather continues in the city. They suggested residents to leave a faucet running. The water moves heat from the ground to the pipes to keep it from freezing up. In addition, the city said to keep the thermostat at a set

A grieving family said it is asking for answers after 30-year-old Anthony Warren was shot and killed on New Year’s Day in Columbia. ABC 17 talked with the Warren family and their lawyer on Tuesday, who claim that police have a person of interest in the homicide but they’re being kept in the dark about

The Columbia City Council will consider taking in new land in the southwest part of the city for businesses. The measure is set to be introduced at the council meeting on Tuesday night. There will be a public hearing where people will have a chance to speak their minds on the topic. NGT Inc. wants