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Columbia police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a possible suspect vehicle connected to package thefts in the Columbia area. Police said victims have reported packages stolen from at least three residences in the Spring Creek and Thornbrook neighborhoods in October. Video surveillance obtained by ABC 17 News shows the possible suspect vehicle

Twenty mayors from across Missouri have signed a letter asking the Missouri Housing Development Commission to reconsider their cuts to the low-income housing tax credit program. “This is not a failing program,” Columbia Mayor Brian Treece insisted. “For many persons in our community, having affordable housing is the bare minimum before you can go find

With the holiday season approaching, the Department of Public Safety is advising Missourians that it also increases the potential for residential fires. According to the National Fire Protection Association, every day around seven people die from home fires. The U.S. Fire Departments responds to more fire calls during Thanksgiving Day, followed by Christmas Day and

A 29-year-old man continues to recover from a life-threatening gunshot wound after a woman shot him in his upper leg Sunday morning, according to police. Police were called to the 5500 block of Volunteer Drive for reports of gunshots and a gunshot victim around 5:15 a.m. According to probable cause statements, the person who called

Special prosecutor April Wilson filed several additional charges Monday against former Dairy Queen manager Harley Branham, who is accused of bullying 17-year-old Kenneth Suttner and causing him to take his own life. She was charged with involuntary manslaughter in January after a jury at a coroner’s inquest found her responsible for Suttner’s death. The charge

The Columbia Convention & Visitor’s Bureau (CVB) has requested a change in the definitions of hotel and motel to adjust for the rise of online home rental services like Airbnb. Under the current definition, a home with under 12 bedrooms does not qualify as a either a hotel or motel, but homes of that size

Cole County firefighters responded to the 7400 block of Heritage Highway on Monday afternoon for a fire that was threatening a residence. Firefighters said a resident had been burning leaves on Sunday and the embers reignited. Firefighters said a shed, personal belongings and some riding lawn mowers caught on fire. The fire has been extinguished

The Missouri Department of Labor announced Monday that the state minimum wage for 2018 has been established at $7.85. The rate will be effective Jan. 1. All businesses will be required to pay the hourly rate, except for retail and service businesses with annual gross sales less than $500,000. The minimum wage rate is calculated

TONIGHT: It will be breezy and mild with low temperatures only dropping into the lower 40s as southerly continue at 9-16 mph under partly cloudy skies. TUESDAY: A cold front will move through in the morning bringing some clouds which will clear out by early afternoon. It will be breezy and cooler with high temperatures

COLUMBIA – Mizzou basketball’s coveted freshman Michael Porter Jr. will be out for Monday’s game against Emporia State with a leg injury. A spokesperson for the team said, “Mizzou Men’s Basketball freshman Michael Porter, Jr. will not be available for tonight’s game vs. Emporia State. His status remains unchanged from prior announcements.” The spokesperson added,

Fulton police arrested Jasmine Allen, 31, on Monday morning after officers responded to the 5600 block of Hawk Lake Drive for a report of a burglary in progress. The victim told police that Allen was inside her shop attempting to steal a car. Allen drove the car into a shop door, causing damage to the

Columbia Parks and Recreation will begin bridge replacement on the MKT Trail on Nov. 27. Officials said a quarter-mile section of the trail will be closed starting from the northeast side of the 3M Wetlands to just southwest of the Stadium Boulevard underpass. Officials said bridges 5,7 and 8 will be replaced. The wooden bridges

Boone County deputies arrested Anthony Black after officers were dispatched to a disturbance at a residence. According to the probable cause statement, Black was arguing with a woman about property. The victim told deputies that Black had assaulted and yelled at her and that he took off his belt and attempted to hit her with

The Columbia Regional Airport has completed the renovation of runway 13-31. “It has been in planning since 2009,” Columbia spokesman, Steve Sapp, said. “It is part of the overall master plan for the Columbia Regional Airport. We are getting so close to completing all the projects we promised in that 2009 master plan. Today really

Boone County jail inmate Justin Todd was charged with damaging jail property after deputies received reports of vandalism at the jail. According to the probable cause statement, an inmate did not get his laundry on Thursday after turning it in for cleaning. Deputies said inmate Robert Crowley was seen on camera taking clean laundry in

Jefferson City police arrested Dorian Livingston on Saturday after officers observed him inside a business dumpster during closed business hours. According to the probable cause statement, the business had a “no trespassing” sign that was visible. Police said Livingston jumped out of the dumpster and fled on foot after being given commands to stop. Officers

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested Caleb Tetley, 25, on Sunday morning after officers responded to a single-car crash on MO 19. According to the traffic crash report, the crash happened when Tetley’s car traveled off the right side of the roadway and over-corrected, returned to the roadway and then traveled off the left side

The University of Missouri announced they will continue to use live pigs to train emergency room doctors despite protests. The announcement follows the Physicians Committee to Responsible Medicine rally to advocate ending the use of the pigs in physician training. The university said they will continue the practice through November 2020. Retired emergency physician Kerry

TODAY: Southwesterly winds will be breezy up to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. This will aid in warming us in the lower 60s through the afternoon hours, with a decreasing clouds. Winds will be the breeziest during the afternoon and die down as we head into the evening. A Red Flag

Columbia police arrested Phillip Henry on Sunday night after officers were dispatched to a physical disturbance in the 1700 block of Garden Drive. The victim told police on Saturday, Henry assaulted her by choking her to the point she could not breath, causing her to pass out, and strike her head on the ground. The