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Haley Swaino

Haley Swaino, a graduate of Ohio University, joined ABC 17 News as a multimedia journalist in November 2024.

Amber Alert suspect not in custody after Ferguson baby found safe Saturday morning

7:07 AM

An Amber Alert was issued Saturday morning for a four-month-old girl in Ferguson.

According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, 22-year-old Armani Cincer Robinson-McKenzie allegedly took the baby after assaulting her mother.

Symere Murray was last seen around 1:20 a.m. on Saturday. She is a black baby with black hair and was wearing a pink Minnie Mouse shirt and pink pants, the alert says.

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Jefferson City Room at the Inn may move to a new location

12:59 PM

This winter may be the last that the Jefferson City Room at the Inn operates at the First Baptist Church on Capitol Avenue.

JCRATI is an emergency, overnight homeless shelter that operates during the winter months.

But Housing the Community Jefferson City, JCRATI’s parent organization, could soon be housing the city’s homeless at a new headquarters.

After more than two years of searching for a larger location, the organization announced at a press conference Tuesday morning that it has signed an option-to-purchase agreement with the owner of 107 Adams St. and filed a zoning application for the building.

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‘Extremely troubling’: Expert warns against using ‘buy now, pay later’ plans for basic necessities

11:32 AM

Buy now, pay later. ​It can seem like a great deal for more than a quarter of Americans living paycheck to paycheck. Make a purchase today, and split the cost over about four interest-free payments. ​The “Buy Now, Pay Later” payment plan is growing rapidly in popularity as consumers face higher prices and tighter budgets. Recent data shows nearly half of Americans have turned to BNPL services. ​And some statistics are startling experts like Jared Reynolds, CEO and Founder of Freedom Wealth Planning in Columbia.

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