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Law enforcement says that some social media posts can often be a precursor to crime. To list a few, the Parkland school shooter mutilating animals, the Austin bomber researching bomb-making, and locally, Brandon Rapier from Jefferson City, ranting about ex-girlfriend and boyfriend. Some experts are saying social media is shutting down our mental stability. Tracy

UPDATE 7:37 P.M.: George E. Johnson Jr., 30, was taken into custody on a felony warrant of arrest for endangering the welfare of acChild and a misdemeanor warrant of arrest for violation of an ex-parte after an hours long standoff. Both warrants were for Montgomery County. An Audrain County resident reported seeing Johnson in Laddonia,

UPDATE: Chief Boone County Deputy Maj. Tom Reddin said that these new drugs tend to start in border or coastal areas, working their way into the central United States. Rediin said this was the first he’d heard of Gray Death in mid-Missouri, but its presence could be “a sign of things to come.” Highway Patrol

Two models of Kidde dual-sensor smoke alarms have been recalled. According to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, models PI2010 and PI9010 had a yellow cap left on during the manufacturing process. The sensors that detect smoke have been jeopardized and pose a risk to those who have them in their homes. More than 400,000

A Columbia man and three California men were sentenced in federal court on Thursday for their roles in a conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Zachary Fennell was sentenced to 23 years and four months in federal prison without parole. Fernando Chavez and Dijon Brown were each sentenced to 15 years and eight months in federal prison

It’s been nearly four years since the Flint water crisis happened in Michigan. Since then, clean water concerns have swept across the nation, including concerns here in Missouri. ABC 17 News Investigates how safe Mid-Missouri drinking water is and found issues in nine counties. According to data from the Missouri Department of Natural Resources, in

A woman has been charged assaulting a special victim after she was accused of biting a mall security guard. According to the probable cause statement, Columbia police were dispatched to the Columbia Mall to help mall security with a woman that was accused of shoplifting. Officers said when they arrived on scene, they saw that

TONIGHT: It won’t be as cold with low temperatures in the lower 40s north to upper 40s in the Ozarks. there is a spot shower chance mainly near I-44 in the Ozarks overnight but most areas will stay dry. Winds will come in from the east up to 10 mph. FRIDAY: Rain chances will increase,

Columbia police are reminding citizens about burglary prevention as spring break approaches. Police are asking all residents who plan on traveling to keep all doors and windows safely locked, secure sliding doors, create the illusion that someone is in the house by using timers on lights, and keep the perimeter of homes well lit. Officers

UPDATE 3:45 pm: According to the traffic crash report, a Chrysler Pacifica crossed the center lane of traffic and struck a Dodge Grand Caravan head on. The vehicles blocked the north and southbound lanes of traffic. The driver of the Chrysler, Amber Metcalf, was killed The driver of the Dodge, Jessica Brazil, was also killed.

Columbia firefighters responded to Cracker Barrel on Clark Lane on Thursday for reports of a vehicle crash. Officials believe the crash was caused by the driver of a white Kia having a medical emergency. Firefighters said there was minor damage done to the restaurant and the two occupants of the Kia were transported to the

The ex-husband of the woman who had an affair with Gov. Eric Greitens is seeking an order of protection from him. The motion was filed on Thursday and does not allege any threats from Greitens, but says that the man feels intimidated in part because Greitens is a retired Navy SEAL officer. Greitens was previously

A woman has been charged after Missouri Drug Task Force Officers executed a search warrant on a residence in the 400 block of South Ault Street in Moberly. Officers said when they entered the house they found, $1,720 in cash, marijuana, a digital scale, ammunition, a gun, and pills. Investigators also said there was a

UPDATE 3/22: Dow has been charged with delivery of a controlled substance and possession of a controlled substance. According to the probable cause statement, Dow has a criminal history of distribution, delivery, and manufacturing a controlled substance. ORIGINAL STORY: Boonville police arrested Kelvon Dow, 38, on Tuesday after officers investigated a suspicious package that was

15 players competed in Mizzou’s pro day including wide receiver J’Mon Moore, defensive lineman Marcell Frazier and safety Anthony Sherrils. Moore improved his 40-yard dash time at the pro day after running a 4.6 at the NFL Combine. Moore ran in the 4.4 range unofficially and worked out with teams catching passes after running the

The treasurer for Mid-Missouri American Society of Home Inspectors is accused of making unapproved charges out of the business’s account. According to the probable cause statement, Joe Pangborn was in charge of the company’s account for the previous year. Police said the total amount of alleged unapproved charges made by Pangborn was $969.39. Pangborn was

Mexico Department of Public Safety officials have taken one man into custody after officers investigated a possible bomb threat. On Thursday morning, Audrain County Joint Communications received a call from a man who was making comments about bombs being in schools and on school buses. Police said they alerted the Mexico Public Schools about the

Callaway County deputies arrested one man after a manhunt near Holts Summit on Thursday morning. Deputies said they initially responded to a domestic disturbance on County Road 4016. Officers learned that the suspect, a 33-year-old Jefferson City man, was accused of assaulting multiple people and had stolen a car. Minutes later, officers responded to State

UPDATE 3/22: Police said that Brown and Genova have been found and are safe. Officers said no other details are being released at this time. ORIGINAL STORY: Poplar Bluff police are looking for a missing woman and child believed to be in the Osage Beach area. Police said Sara Brown, 32, and Geneva Genova, 1,

UPDATE 12:35 pm: The meeting will be held at the Downtown Optimist Club on Grand Avenue from 6 to 7:45 pm. ORIGINAL STORY: Central Columbia residents are scheduled to meet Thursday night with city leaders and police to discuss what they would like to see improve in their neighborhood. Thursday night’s meeting will be a