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UPDATE 2:17 pm: Columbia police said the investigation revealed the shooting took place in the parking lot of Cooper Beech Townhomes. Police said the Forensic Unit is on scene collecting evidence and detectives are interviewing witnesses. Both of the victims have been transferred to a local hospital, officers said. Police said right now they do

There are a few changes at this year’s Roots N Blues N BBQ. One of the main organizers, Richard King, starts our conversation on “This Week” talking about some important things you need to know before you go.

The driver of a truck that hit a school bus head-on Thursday is recovering, along with the teenagers that were on the bus. University of Missouri Health Care staff tell ABC 17 News that two teenagers are improving after suffering serious injuries. The other two teens were released from the hospital, said Jeffery Hoelscher, a

In the coming months, early risers living near lakes, ponds or rivers will likely see steam fog which can make a beautiful sight in the early morning hours. Less daylight and a lower sun angle during the fall months usually leads to cooler nights. During clear fall nights, the warmth from the land escapes into

The Roots N Blues N BBQ Festival kicked off on Friday and rush hour traffic will be greatly impacted. Police warn if anyone is not attending the festival to avoid the area if at all possible. Crews are restricting traffic around Broadway, Old Highway 63 and East Walnut. Festival officials said only festival pass holders

UPDATE 4:12 P.M.: According to a press release, Boone County sheriff’s deputies arrested a suspect on Friday afternoon on suspicion of entering a home in the 100 block of Sanders Court and robbing two people at gunpoint. Tramell L. Blocker, 39, of 1104 Madison Street, was taken into custody at his home. Blocker was charged

Boone County deputies arrested Barry Tutwiler and Tiffany Turner on Friday, after two search warrants were served to the 5300 block of Godas Circle and the 700 block of Pear Tree Circle. Deputies said the search warrants were the result of an investigation into prescription pill and marijuana sales/distribution. They said both address were part

Miller County deputies are searching for a suspect with a possible weapon and a vehicle after after a car was reported stolen from the Saline Valley Campground outside of Eldon. Deputies said the suspect threatened them with a weapon and then took off in their vehicle. Deputies said the vehicle was last seen on Saline

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers released the results of their recent public opinion survey on Friday. Col. Sandra Karsten, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, said this year’s survey was web-based to increase the response rate and collect a more representative sample of Missouri residents. Karsten said 1,812 people responded to the survey from

The Mizzou basketball team held its first official practice on Friday. The Tigers have completely revamped their roster since last season. There are seven new additions to the team – Michael Porter Jr., Jontay Porter, Blake Harris, C.J. Roberts, Jeremiah Tilmon, Ronnie Suggs and Kassius Robertson. On Friday, we spoke with several of the newcomers,

Attorney General Josh Hawley announced on Friday that Christopher Paschall, 40, was found guilty of murder, parental kidnapping and armed criminal action. Hawley said in 2015, Paschall shot and killed his ex-girlfriend Casey Lee Brace and her grandfather Herb Townsend while kidnapping his two-year-old daughter. Hawley said that despite a gunshot wound to the head,

TONIGHT: Temperatures will drop to near 50 by morning under mostly clear skies as winds shift to the east at 4-8 mph. SATURDAY: After a cool morning, temperatures will stay mild in the afternoon with highs in the mid 70s. An east breeze near 10 mph in the morning will diminish to 5 mph in

Multiple emergency units have responded to a vehicle crash on Fairview Road. It is not yet known how the crash happened, how many people were involved and if there are any injuries. ABC 17 crews are headed to the scene to confirm more information.

A Fulton man was charged with being a sex offender physically present or loitering within 500 feet of a park with playground, pool and museum. Officers said that back in August, they were speaking with three boys at Hockaday Park about a juvenile complaint. Officers said while they were on the scene, they observed a

Two murder suspects have been charged with an additional four crimes, bringing the total number to seven. Arline Diedrich and Richard Henry are charged with the murder of Leon Wilder. Wilder’s body was found on the side of a road in Audrain County in July. He had a gunshot wound and was last seen hours

On Friday, charges were filed against Michael Graves after he was accused of selling marijuana to a confidential informant back in 2016. According to the probable cause statement, Graves sold 3.5 grams of marijuana for $50 to a confidential informant working in cooperation with the North Missouri Drug Task Force. Officers said the informant and

Columbia police arrested Katie Gallup early Friday morning after they said they were informed of a heavily intoxicated female. Police said they were flagged down in the area of Hitt Street and Cherry Street and were warned that Gallup may have been trying to drive while heavily intoxicated. Police said when they made contact with

Jefferson City police arrested Isaac White, 24, for outstanding charges in St. Louis. Police said on Thursday, members of the Community Action Team were notified of White in the area who was wanted by the United States Marshals Service for outstanding charges in St. Louis. Police said White was was wanted for a felony warrant

Columbia police arrested Kisha Benson after they were dispatched to a domestic disturbance with a bat in the 3100 block of Mexico Gravel Road. Police said when they arrived on scene Benson and the male victim both had injuries to the head and had to be transported by ambulance to a local hospital for evaluation

A child is now safe after running away from a Columbia elementary school Thursday. ABC 17 News got a news tip that the autistic child was on the playground of Derby Ridge Elementary School during school hours, under the supervision of a para-professional. Reportedly, the child ran away from the school and was missing for