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Kroger released a policy update on their firearm sales on Thursday morning. A spokesperson for the company said, “In response to the tragic evens in Parkland and elsewhere, we’ve taken a hard look at our policies and procedures for firearm sales.” Kroger does a vigilant background check process for the sale of sporting-related firearms at

Within the month of February, mid-Missouri experienced a more active weather pattern that brought some much needed rainfall across the state. Columbia receives an average 2.25″ of rain and 4.7″ of snowfall for the month of February. Although snowfall amounts fell short this month, rainfall did not. Columbia received 2.99″ of rain from February 1st

A woman suffered moderate injuries after a Pettis County crash on Wednesday afternoon. According to the traffic crash report, the crash happened when a Chevrolet Silverado traveled off the right side of Highway ZZ and hit a bridge rail. The car became airborne and impacted two more bridge rails before coming to a rest on

Callaway County deputies arrested Shaun Smith, 37, on Tuesday after officers were following up on an investigation in the 7000 block of County Road 405. Deputies said when they came in contact with Smith, it was determined he was a wanted fugitive from St. Louis County. Smith was transported to the Callaway County Jail and

THURSDAY: The start of March will be seasonal with high temperatures near 50. Morning clouds will clear to mostly sunny skies as northwesterly winds at 15 mph gust to 25 at times in the afternoon. TONIGHT: Clear skies accompanied by northerly winds will make it a chilly, winter-like night across mid-Missouri as temperatures drop back

Missouri senators are considering changing how the lieutenant governor’s replacement is chosen amid calls for Republican Gov. Eric Greitens to leave office, which would put Lt. Gov. Mike Parson in charge. Senators on Wednesday debated a proposal to require the governor to call a special election to fill a vacancy in the lieutenant governor’s office.

Multiple law enforcement agencies will be conducting an active shooter event simulation Wednesday, in order to evaluate how they would react to such a call if it were to happen in Columbia. The simulation will take place from 6 to 9 p.m., and road closures in the area will be in place from 5 to

UPDATE, 10 p.m.: ABC 17 News spoke with Jim Spain, interim provost, about the decision to notify non-tenure track faculty that their contracts would not be renewed. “They’re people,” Spain said. “They’ve got families, they’ve got careers and this is certainly disruptive, and this is difficult for us.” Spain said the faculty members that received

Two years ago, Taylor Hirth, 32, of Kansas City, was raped inside her then-Independence apartment in the middle of the night. “My daughter was sleeping next to me and there was a man standing next to my bed telling me to get on my stomach,” she said. “I have no idea how he broke in

UPDATE 5:00 p.m.: Columbia Police Department’s external complaint numbers have increased by ten percent. ABC 17 spoke to several people today about their thoughts on the CPD and some did not have good things to say. However, they are using new technology to help their image. Sergeant Brian Tate told us, “I encourage the complainant

Eight gun bills left some lawmakers pleased and some not as content. The eight bills can be found in our previous coverage, here. House Bill 1936 was one of the eight bills mentioned that passed. Of the eight bills, three did not pass. House Bill 1936 will add colleges and universities to the list of

UPDATE, 7:00 p.m.: The defense rests. For a few hours Wednesday afternoon, defense attorneys called several witnesses. Charlie James questioned Trooper Tolman Hollman about his interviews with Comerzan. Hollman interviewed Comerzan several times over the course of the investigation. Apparently, in the video of a subsequent interview, it sounded like Hollman said “I hope when

TONIGHT: Showers are possible in the evening and overnight, moving out by daybreak as gusty northwesterly winds up to 25 mph usher in cooler, drier air. Temperatures will drop to near 40 by morning. THURSDAY: The start of March will be seasonal with high temperatures near 50. Morning clouds will clear to mostly sunny skies

Pulaski County deputies said a murder suspect has been taken into custody in Chicago. Deputies said Richard Taylor was arrested on Wednesday afternoon. Taylor was previously connected to a shooting in January where two people died. Officers said that had been in close contact with Federal Marshalls after receiving a lead that Taylor was located

Troopers arrested Nathaniel Paige on Tuesday after officers noticed a car speeding on US 63 just south of Prathersville Road. When officers made contact with Paige, they detected a faint odor of marijuana coming from the vehicle. Officers searched Paige and found a small bag of marijuana. Paige admitted he had more marijuana, which might

UPDATE 4:30 pm: According to Miller County School District officials, Rice’s employment with the district ended in May. UPDATE 2:25 pm: Rice was arrested and taken to the Camden County Jail. He was later released on bond. ORIGINAL STORY: A teacher at Tuscumbia High School has been charged with sexual misconduct in the second degree

A man has been charged with violating an order of protection and harassment after he was accused of sending threatening text messages. According to the probable cause statement, two victims received several text messages from Robert Bel saying, “Count the days before I take everything from you” and “Your family is going to die.” Both

UPDATE 4:05 pm: Deputies report that Hanks was found safe. ORIGINAL STORY: Camden County deputies are asking for the public’s help in finding a missing man. Deputies said Marshall Hanks, 41, was last seen on Monday. Officers believe he was possibly driving to Owensville, Jefferson City or Dallas, Texas. All attempts to contact Hanks have

A man has been charged with possession of a controlled substance, DWI and driving with a revoked license after officers discovered him passed out in his car. According to the probable cause statement, a woman saw a vehicle stopped in the roadway on Green Meadows in front of a roundabout. Nathan Fine was “passed out”