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JEFFERSON CITY (AP) – Republican Senate candidate Todd Akin is again drawing attention for comments about abortion – this time, for saying that doctors are “giving abortions to women who are not actually pregnant.”The Republican congressman from suburban St. Louis made the remark in a 2008 House speech. The video was being recirculated Wednesday on

The Millersburg Fire Department confirmed that one person is dead following a Tuesday night fire.Firefighters responded to a house fire in the 4500 County Road 239 at 10:25 p.m.Millersburg firefighters along with crews from North Callaway and Central Callaway Fire Protection Districts battled the blaze and were on the scene for most of the night.Millersburg

***UPDATE 10 P.M.***DENVER (AP) – President Barack Obama says the United States is making progress in repairing the struggling economy he inherited when he took office while his Republican rival, Mitt Romney, says the Democratic incumbent favors a “trickle-down government, if you will.”Obama and Romney opened their first of three presidential debates Wednesday with disagreements

Former Mamtek U.S. CEO Bruce Cole has waived extradition Wednesday while appearing in court.Cole was in a California courtroom Wednesday morning and surrendered to Gov. Jay Nixon’s warrant. Both Gov. Nixon and Gov. Jerry Brown signed paperwork for Cole to return to Missouri.Randolph County Sheriff Mark Nichols told ABC 17 News he will contact an

Mainstreet Bank of Ashland responded to a lawsuit filed by a former employee. The lawsuit alleges the bank and its leaders committed fraud and misused federal funds for bonuses and to buy vacation homes. The bank’s response is listed below:”On Tuesday, October 2, Mainstreet Bank received notice that a lawsuit was filed against the bank

One of the most important issues at the ballot this November will be Missouri’s tobacco tax.A group called “Show Me a Brighter Future” kicked off a statewide bus tour to advocate an increase that would make the tax 73 cents. Already, opponents are launching attacks against the initiative.Recently, signs for “Vote No for Proposition B”

Callaway County Sheriff’s deputies arrested two men on separate charges of drugs and burglary.Around 2 a.m. Wednesday, deputies pulled over 22-year-old Robert Vaught on County Road 4012. Vaught had a Callaway County warrant for failure to appear and deputies arrested him for the warrant. Deputies also allegedly found methamphetamine, scales and drug paraphernalia in the

The Kansas City Chiefs put Kevin Boss on the injured reserve Wednesday, after doctors determined they would not clear Boss to play this season.Boss was knocked out of the game in Week 2 against Buffalo. During the offseason he signed a three year $9 million dollar deal. In the games he played he caught three

KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) – Miguel Cabrera received a standing ovation after flying out and striking out in his only two at-bats Wednesday night, and leaving the Tigers’ game against the Kansas City Royals in the fourth inning with the Triple Crown in sight.Cabrera high-fived his teammates as he entered the Detroit dugout, then walked

Highs will reach the mid 70s Thursday, ahead of a cold front that will move through during the afternoon. Behind the front, temperatures will drop through the evening into the mid 40s for overnight lows. Scattered showers are possible Thursday night into Friday with rain ending by Friday evening. Friday’s highs will only reach the

Two Columbia residents were arrested during a traffic stop Wednesday night for charges related to a meth lab discovered in September.Deputies found the meth lab in the 7000 block of Highway VV on September 26, and identified Richard Wright, 33, and Lacey Wright, 32, as suspects. The Wrights were caught during a traffic stop Wednesday

***UPDATE Friday 6 P.M***A Jack Nathaniel Cox was charged Friday. He is facing charges of Burglary in the 1st degree, 1st degree Assault and Armed Criminal Action.***UPDATE 3:20 P.M.***Investigators confirmed the suspect is a 44-year-old man. His bond was set at $200,000. His name will not be released until he is formally charged.Police accuse him

ABC 17 News has confirmed three University of Missouri football players have been arrested on drug charges.Wide receivers Dorial Green-Beckham and Levi Copelin and linebacker Tory Boozer were arrested just before midnight Wednesday for possession of marijuana.Police noticed five individuals sitting in a white Lincoln Navigator in Lot G, near Memorial Stadium. After officers made

Law enforcement and doctors are sending out a warning about a new synthetic drug. It’s known as 2C-I or “smiles.” Two teens in North Dakota died from overdosing. Authorities in Los Angeles believe a TV actor was on “smiles” as he killed his landlady before jumping off a building to his death.As of right now,

Susan Van Note posted a $1 million bond Thursday in Boone County. It was a cash-only bond, meaning Van Note posted the entire $1 million upfront.Van Note is charged with murder and forgery in the death of her father, William Van Note. Susan is accused of shooting her father and his girlfriend at their lake

ABC 17 News has confirmed three University of Missouri football players have been arrested on marijuana charges. Wide receivers Dorial Green-Beckham and Levi Copelin and linebacker Tory Boozer were arrested just before midnight Wednesday for possession of marijuana. Police noticed five individuals sitting in a white Lincoln Navigator in Lot G, near Memorial Stadium. After

***UPDATED 6:47 P.M.*** Det. Tom O’Sullivan with Boone County Sheriff’s Department said the home invasion may not be a random act. The pair of suspects ransacked the duplex with the occupants, a man and woman, inside. The suspects flipped open drawers and looked into closets and took some items– items the detective would not divulge

With colder weather moving into mid-Missouri, many people will fire up their furnaces for the first time in months. With that, comes potential dangers, and firefighters say there are a few things you need to look out for. Different heating companies in Columbia said Thursday, they have been busy conducting furnace checks for home owners.

A Frost Advisory has been issued for counties near the Lake of the Ozarks and the I-44 corridor for early Sunday morning. Low temperatures will drop to near 32 degrees. As skies quickly clear late Saturday night and northerly winds remain light, frost will be likely across much of Mid-Missouri. The advisory will likely be

Police are investigating an armed robbery at the Holiday Inn Express in Fulton.The clerk told officers a woman entered the hotel, displaying a knife. The woman allegedly said, “give me the money. I’m not playing.” After the clerk gave the woman money, she left.The clerk described the woman as a white female, about 5’7, 200