FEMA buys flood-prone homes more often in wealthy, populous counties than in poor, rural areas, even though lower-income rural areas may be more likely to flood frequently, a new study finds. The reason is probably that better-off local governments have the resources to apply for and administer the programs — and that could keep many
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The Jefferson City woman accused of killing a 4-year-old boy and hiding his body in a wooded area is out of jail on bond. Cole County Sheriff John Wheeler said Quatavia Givens posted bond and was released from jail Wednesday morning. Cole County Circuit Judge Jon Beetem lowered Givens’ bond last month from $100,000 cash-only
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Cole County authorities recovered 20 guns and took two people into custody after two burglaries that happened last month. The first happened on Sept. 27 in the 1100 block of West Lohman Road between 11 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. The second happened on Sept. 30 in the 800 block of Route E between 7 a.m.
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The opioid overdose reversal drug Narcan has saved thousands of lives in Missouri. The Department of Health and Senior Services reports Narcan has been used 4,298 times and saved 4,108 lives since December 2016. Carole Jones lost her 17-year-old son to an overdose in 2010 and said she believes Narcan could have saved his life.
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Many people are still displaced after more than four months after tornadoes left several homes destroyed in Eldon, Cole County and Jefferson City. The United Way of Central Missouri and Catholic Charities of Central and Northern Missouri are now coordinating volunteers to help victims of the tornados move into their new homes. United Way of
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A Jefferson City rape case was dropped after it was originally filed at the beginning of October. Colton A. Birdno, 20, was accused in the case of being in the victim’s apartment in the 1600 block of Shady Court Monday night, according to court documents. Birdno allegedly pulled the victim off of her bed while
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The Cole County Prosecutor’s Office has charged a man accused of hurting a toddler with child abuse. Darrion L. Dowdy, of Jefferson City, is charged with abuse or neglect of a child, first-degree domestic assault and first-degree endangering the welfare of a child. Court documents obtained by ABC 17 News reveal a 2-year-old boy was
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The Dix Road bridge over Route 50 will shut down at 12 a.m. Tuesday for repairs. The full bridge closure will last up to 15 days and the bridge is expected to open, weather permitting, on Oct. 22, said Missouri Department of Transportation spokesperson Adam Pulley. He said work will continue with occasional overnight single-lane
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Missouri officials say welfare recipients with medical marijuana cards will continue to get financial aid. Social Services Department spokeswoman Rebecca Woelfel says the agency won’t cut off help to those who test positive for pot as long as they have medical marijuana cards. The policy comes after Missouri voters in 2018 said patients with cancer,
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The Missouri Department of Transportation plans to close the Dix Road overpass in Jefferson City Tuesday at 12 a.m for improvements. MoDOT said the overpass could be closed for up to 15 days. “As you plan your commute, add little extra time and have patience,” MoDOT spokesman Adam Pulley said. According to a press release,
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Fischer Farms Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze opened on schedule after months of flooding this summer. The pumpkin patch was underwater for 52 days and was only accessible by boat, said owner Jay Fischer. He said pumpkin planting began as soon as the water receded, which was much later in the season than usual. “We
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The National Weather Service data collected in Jefferson City showed the Missouri River deepened to moderate flood stage Friday. The depth measured 25.47 feet at 10:45 a.m. The agency’s models project the river to crest at 25.8 Saturday. Callaway County Presiding Commissioner Gary Jungermann told ABC 17 News that county officials will be closely watching
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Jefferson City Schools is continuing to buy properties damaged in May’s tornado and plans to use the land to expand athletic facilities at Jefferson City High School. The district plans to build competition fields at Capital City High School and purchasing the 33 properties near Jefferson City High School will allow that school to expand
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Local organizations are giving victims of the EF-3 tornado that hit Jefferson City on May 22 a chance to regrow with trees. So far, 489 buildings have been recorded as having storm damage from various data sources including Missouri Structural Assessment and Visual Evaluation, the American Red Cross, Missouri Task Force One and City of
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A data breach Hy-Vee grocery stores reported this summer affected customers at two Columbia locations and in Jefferson City and Osage Beach. The company on Thursday released more information about the breach that it initially reported in mid-August. The release Thursday included a list of affected stores. Malware meant to access card data was used
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A contractor leading the stone restoration at the Missouri Capitol building is appealing violations cited by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration. Chicago-based Bulley & Andrews LLC was cited for noise exposure on the job site for either not controlling sound levels or not providing employees with protective equipment if those measures did not work.
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More than half of businesses inspected in Jefferson City were cited for one or fewer health code violations last month. The Jefferson City Department of Environmental Health Services released its report of monthly restaurant inspections Sept. 3, detailing inspection results at 33 food establishments. The report shows that more than half of the establishments checked
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All United States residents must have a REAL ID-compliant driver’s license or ID card to board domestic flights by Oct. 1 2020. The Transportation Security Administration will also accept another form of identification that meets federal requirements, such as a valid U.S. passport or passport card. Applications for the REAL ID card opened in Missouri
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A Jefferson City man was arrested and charged after he allegedly broke into a Salvation Army Thrift Store on Sunday. Police responded to the location on Michigan Street in Jefferson City at about 3:45 a.m. and found that the front door of the business had been shattered, according to court documents filed on Monday. Officers
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The Missouri State Penitentiary is back open Tuesday after more than four months of closure due to tornado damage. The attraction brought nearly 34,000 tourists in 2018. A structural inspection of the penitentiary found varying degrees of damage to the roof, the walls and other areas of the building. The estimated cost of damage was
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