Month: April 2018

UPDATE 6:20 pm: Read direct quotes from the judge on the gag order below: Judge transcript on gag order: I’m not going to make the order final until I hear back from the parties, the issue was raised as to the media and as to the legislature. And I’ll give you time to look at

A fire on Ash Street this morning all started from a dryer that was in use. It took firefighters 15 minutes to contain the fire, there were no injuries, but severe damage. Most of the damage took place in the back of duplex, which estimated $120,000 of property damage. American Red Cross has been working

A landlord has been charged with assault after he was accused of punching his tenant. According to the probable cause statement, when officers arrived on scene they saw blood around a woman’s mouth and blood running down her chin. The woman told Eldon police that her landlord, James Yeakle, knocked on her door and told

A man has been charged with second degree domestic assault after an incident at the Ecolodge in Osage Beach. A woman told police that Donald Miller was arguing with her when the altercation became physical. Miller allegedly wrapped his arm around her throat and began to strangle her. The woman said that she bit Miller

The former administrator of the Pettis County Ambulance District was sentenced in federal court on Tuesday for embezzling more than $227,000 from the district. ABC 17 previously reported that Michael Gardner, 62, pleaded guilty to bank fraud in December of 2017. Gardner was sentenced to two years in federal prison without parole. The court also

TONIGHT: Clouds will pass through early in the night with some sprinkles possible. Otherwise, it looks dry and partly cloudy with a seasonal night as lows only drop into the lower 40s with a south wind up to 12 mph. WEDNESDAY: Southwest winds will be gusty to 35 mph Wednesday, warming temperatures into the lower

Maries County deputies announced on Tuesday that officers have arrested a woman accused of being responsible for the death of Dillon Barton. ABC 17 previously reported that Barton died of a heroin overdose in April of 2017. Officers said after a very detailed and lengthy investigation, they were able to determine that the drug transaction

TUESDAY: Despite the sunshine, it will be a cool day across Mid-Missouri. Northwesterly flow aloft will keep the cold air in place, but shifting winds through the day will begin the warming trend that will bring the return to spring. Highs today top out in the upper 40s and lower 50s, under mostly sunny skies.

The first 10 days of April brought well below average temperatures making it feel a whole lot more like winter than spring to kick off the month. We haven’t seen this cold of a start to April since 1899– well over 100 years ago. Luckily, a much needed weather pattern flip will bring significantly warmer

A spokesperson for Our Lady of Lourdes Interparish School announced on Tuesday that school officials will be hosting a groundbreaking ceremony to kick off an expansion. The $6.6 million expansion will add 12 classrooms, a writing lab, a markerspace, multiple small teaching spaces, a new media center and a school office. The spokesperson said the

Callaway County deputies arrested Cody Evans, 27, early Monday morning after officers noticed him committing traffic violations on County Road 401. When officers stopped the car, Evans was found to be in possession of methamphetamine and other items related to the sale/use of drugs. Evans faces possible charges of possession of a controlled substance, unlawful

Columbia police arrested Christina Carter on Monday night after officers were made aware of a possible road rage incident. The male victim told police that Carter attempted to hit him with her car. He allegedly had to jump on the hood of his car to avoid being hit. Officers said they saw footprints on the

Boone County deputies said they don’t have any information on why a vehicle was found abandoned on the side of the road. It was found on East Timmons road near Nienaber Lane Tuesday Morning. Crews said it doesn’t appear any other vehicles were involved in the crash. Deputies are investigating to learn more.

UPDATE 8:20 a.m.: Four people are without a home Tuesday morning after a duplex caught fire on Ash Street, Columbia fire officials said. Firefighters said it took them about 15 minutes to extinguish the fire. Officials said the duplex had working smoke detectors, which helped the residents evacuate safely. Fire investigators determined that the fire

Boone County Sheriff’s deputies arrested 19-year-old Malik Townsend Monday night, suspecting him of being involved in a March 26 shooting incident. Townsend, Kevin Buckner and Damon Thompson were charged with first-degree assault, armed criminal action and unlawful use of a weapon after shots were fired on Shamrock Drive. Thompson was taken into custody Thursday, four

TUESDAY : We’ll have a warmer day as temperatures climb into the low to mid 50s under a mix of sun and clouds . Winds will come in from the southwest up to 8 mph. TONIGHT: Temperatures will finally remain above freezing tonight with winds out of the southwest from 7-10 mph. By morning overnight

The Missouri State Highway Patrol responded to a deadly crash in Camden County Monday. It happened around 5:45 p.m. in the westbound lanes of Highway 54 in Macks Creek. The driver, Cathy Byler, 48, lost control of the car, drove off the left side of the road and the car overturned, according to a highway

Two new faces are officially part of the Columbia Board of Education. Susan Blackburn and Teresa Maledy were both sworn in at the Board of Education meeting Monday night. Blackburn and Maledy beat out three other candidates, including incumbent Christine King, to secure their seats on the school board. Blackburn campaigned for school safety and

Attorneys for the family of Carl DeBrodie claim they have “additional information” related to his death. The disclosure was made in a motion to change their federal lawsuit against nearly two dozen people that they claim had a part in DeBrodie’s death last year. DeBrodie, 31, was found encased in concrete inside of a Fulton

Lawyers for the woman with whom Gov. Eric Greitens had an affair back in 2015 issued a statement in a response to his attorneys’ comments Monday night. The office of Knight & Simpson said it is time for the governor to take responsibility for his actions. Download the statement here. The woman’s attorneys also plan