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Columbia police arrest suspect with federal parole warrant early Friday morning

May 6, 2022 7:47 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Police arrested a Columbia man early Friday morning for multiple charges including a federal parole warrant for possession of a weapon.

Documents: Columbia man went on rampage of attempted rape, assault before arrest

May 6, 2022 12:13 PM Matthew Sanders

A man charged in Boone County with five felonies went on a rampage of attempted rape and assault that started at a hotel and continued outside other businesses Wednesday night, according to a probable cause statement.

FRIDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 24 new COVID cases; two new patients hospitalized

May 6, 2022 3:34 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia man turns himself in for possession of child porn

May 6, 2022 4:09 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Boone County prosecutor has charged Robert Dale Wooldridge with one count of possession of child porn.

QUESTION OF THE DAY: Should criminal charges be filed for an MU freshman’s alcohol poisoning?

May 6, 2022 1:58 AM ABC 17 News Team

The University of Missouri said Thursday that a criminal investigation into a fraternity event that left a freshman with severe alcohol poisoning is ongoing.

13 University of Missouri students sanctioned in fraternity alcohol poisoning; more settlements reached

May 5, 2022 9:41 AM Matthew Sanders

Thirteen students in a now-defunct University of Missouri fraternity under scrutiny after a freshman pledge’s alcohol poisoning are being sanctioned, MU said in a news release Thursday.

Columbia man charged after running naked inside business

May 5, 2022 7:06 PM Erika McGuire

A Columbia man is charged with several crimes after police say he ran inside a business naked on Bernadette Dr. on Wednesday.

Judge says Greitens can view ex-wife’s phone records

May 5, 2022 3:32 PM Matthew Sanders

Former Missouri governor Eric Greitens can have access to his ex-wife’s cellphone records in a child custody case, a judge ruled last week.

THURSDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports the largest increase in COVID cases since Feb. 16

May 5, 2022 3:57 PM ABC 17 News Team

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Columbia man charged after morning robbery of Centralia convenience store, using dump truck to drive off

May 4, 2022 10:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

A Columbia man is facing charges after he allegedly robbed a Centralia convenience store.

Ashland police to stop directing traffic outside schools

May 4, 2022 11:42 AM Erika McGuire

Traffic control at the intersection of South Henry Clay Boulevard and East Liberty Lane in Ashland has been put to a stop after an officer was struck by a car while directing traffic on Tuesday.

Free store hopes to help Ashland’s needy

May 4, 2022 11:25 AM Marina Diaz

A free store has opened in Ashland, offering basic goods to people in need.

WEDNESDAY UPDATES: Boone County reports 13 new COVID cases; one new coronavirus-related death

May 4, 2022 4:34 PM Karl Wehmhoener

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Family of student in MU fraternity hazing case reaches more settlements

May 4, 2022 12:31 PM Matthew Sanders

The family of Daniel Santulli, a University of Missouri freshman left unable to communicate or walk after severe alcohol poisoning, has reached more settlements in its lawsuit against fraternity members.

Group protests at the Boone County Courthouse over the leaked Roe v. Wade draft

May 3, 2022 5:49 PM Karl Wehmhoener

Multiple people will be asked to speak including the audience will be invited to share their stories.

Columbia police investigate Sunday morning after an officer involved shooting leaves one dead outside of Vibez Lounge.

Prosecutor clears Columbia police in deadly shooting outside night club

May 3, 2022 12:18 PM Matthew Sanders

Columbia officers will not face criminal prosecution related to a deadly November shooting during what police described as a “mass casualty event.”

Kansas City man wanted in the death of a Boone County firefighter has died in a hospital

May 3, 2022 7:55 PM ABC 17 News Team

A Kansas City man accused of the death of a Boone County firefighter had a warrant issued for his arrest on Monday after he miss a court date has died in a hospital.