News

Cole County deputies arrested five suspects on Thursday morning after officers served a narcotics search warrant to the 1400 block of Westview Drive. Deputies said during the investigation they found 129 grams of methamphetamine, some marijuana and prescription pills. Officers arrested James Morris who faces possible charges of trafficking methamphetamine. His bond was set at

The Better Business Bureau is warning travelers of potential dangers this holiday season. In 2017, more than 2,500 travel-related scams were reported to the BBB. The Bureau is advising holiday travelers to be cautious of their surroundings and to protect their personal information. The BBB advises travelers to notify their credit-card companies before going anywhere.

FRIDAY: It continues to be a dreary and cold day here in mid-Missouri with highs topping out in the upper 30s, by later on this afternoon with a northerly winds up to 10 mph. Wind chills will remain in the low 30s all day long. A storm system will move across southern Missouri late in

As millions of Americans are expected to travel this Christmas weekend and nearly 6 million are expected to fly it’s going to be a busy weekend on roads and in the air. Nearly 700 passengers are expected to use Columbia Regional Airport on Friday, with nearly every flight at full capacity. Airport manager Mike Parks

Troopers responded to Koehler Drive at Deer Ridge early Friday morning for a single-car crash. According to the crash report, the crash happened when a Ford Taurus traveled off the side of the road and struck a tree. Troopers said 18-year-old Bailey Bowles, the driver of the car, was found hours later. She suffered serious

Osage County deputies arrested Dana Ramey, 29, and Rustey Arlen, 26, on Thursday afternoon after search warrants were executed at two different houses. Officers said they found methamphetamine, other illegal drugs and drug paraphernalia in the houses. Arlen was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a controlled

UPDATE 12/22: Firefighters said the small extinguished fire was found under a bed in a child’s bedroom. Firefighters said one adult and three kids aged 5, 5 and 7 were inside the house at the time of the fire. One person got minor burns to their hand while they were trying to extinguish the fire

Columbia police arrested Chad Post on Thursday night after officers were dispatched to the Red Roof Inn for an intoxicated subject who broke a window. Officers said they found Post standing in broken glass covered in blood. Police also found another person inside the room where the window was broken who had injuries to his

EDITOR’S NOTE: The suspect was placed on a suspended execution of sentence and served five years of probation. Columbia police arrested Ernest Dorema on Thursday afternoon after officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the 1500 block of Native Dancer. Police said the victim and Dorema got into an argument. Dorema punched the victim in

FRIDAY: Temperatures will begin in the upper 30s starting Friday morning with the chance for drizzle. Areas closer to HWY 24 could see temperatures drop at or below freezing this morning, so drivers would want to watch out for some slick spots on bridges and overpasses if drizzle occurs. It will remain cloudy Friday and

Members of the Columbia City Council are calling for a large-scale study of the western part of the city. The study would help determine the council’s preferred uses of land in the growing part of the city, clustered around Perche Creek. The council rejected two subdivision proposals this month in west Columbia, citing issues with

Public works departments across mid-Missouri are monitoring the holiday weekend forecast for the chance of the first snowfall of the season. Columbia Public Works spokesperson Barry Dalton said crews on Thursday pretreated bridges, curves and intersections on designated city snow routes in anticipation of some precipitation and colder temperatures expected Friday. Dalton said the department

Jillian Worley, a former MU Health employee, was charged Thursday with five counts of stealing a controlled substance. On Dec. 4, MUPD was called to the Women’s and Children’s Hospital after hospital administrators had discovered evidence that amounts of morphine and hydromorphone had been taken from a drug-dispensing machine. Worley has a case review scheduled

We have two chances for measurable snow in parts of Mid-Missouri in the next few days. The first comes with a southern storm system which will lift rain north to I-44 Friday evening. Rain will turn to snow overnight with possibly a dusting accumulating by Saturday morning. Right now, the best chance of snow is

UPDATE: The University of Missouri named Jim Spain as interim provost Thursday. Spain is the vice provost for undergraduate studies. He said he will not be putting his name in the running for the permanent position and said he is “humbled and honored” to be serving in the interim role. “If we do our job

A Mid-Missouri mother told ABC 17 News that she still has hope of finding her daughter who has been missing since 2003. Marianne Asher-Chapman started a non-profit organization called Missouri Missing which brings support to those who have or had a loved one missing. Asher-Chapman’s Christmas tree is filled with ornaments of the 160 names

From now until the first week in January, airports will be getting busier with holiday fliers, some of whom have never flown before. The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) was in Columbia Thursday to discuss what not to bring to the airport ahead of the holiday travel period, which can get stressful. “We’re in the Christmas

Mid-Missouri is seeing an increase in flu cases compared to the same time last year. According to the Columbia/Boone County Health & Human Services Department, 240 flu cases in Boone County have been verified by lab results and reported between Oct. 1 and Dec. 16. 94 of the cases were reported between Dec. 10 and

Montgomery County deputies helped the East Central Drug Task Force serve a narcotics search warrant in the 500 block of Gilcrest Road in Montgomery City on Tuesday evening. Deputies said officers found methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia. Officers arrested Kelli Harris, 37, and she faces possible charges of delivery of a controlled substance and unlawful use

Columbia police will host two active shooter/violent intruder response classes in January. Police said the free sessions will be open to local leaders of churches, schools, hospitals, businesses, and other organizations. Officers said each session will teach those who attend how to plan for and react to an armed intruder. Police said their department has