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ABC 17 News has confirmed a young boy with an inoperable brain tumor has passed away. ABC 17 News first reported on 4-year-old Bryson Smith back in March. Doctors found an inoperable brain tumor in October and gave Bryson 6 to 12 months to live. Unfortunately he passed away early Wednesday morning. We were there

A manhunt for a possible burglary suspect is over in north Columbia. A suspect police were questioning at the scene was arrested after his car was found at the scene. Police took 51-year-old Chandler Bratton into custody for second degree burglary and property damage. Shortly after 10:00 Wednesday morning, the Missouri State Highway Patrol and

A woman accused of killing her roommate in Gasconade County appeared in court Wednesday. Karen Brinkley is charged with second degree murder in the death of her roommate, Marion Gerloff in Hermann. Brinkley was arraigned Wednesday. Investigators think she strangled Gerloff more than 4 months ago and kept the remains in a wooden box. A

There was a case review in Boone County court for a woman accused in a deadly pedestrian crash in October. 17-year-old Ashley Moore is facing charges. Moore told police she was driving on Rangeline when another vehicle drove into her lane, causing her to drive off the road. But police said there’s no evidence of

With nearly 20 binders filled with thick planning documents and federal rules sitting in the back of the room, engineers with MoDOT and the City of Columbia explained in one hour their guidelines for construction of pedestrian facilities. The Mayor’s Task Force on Pedestrian Safety held its second meeting Tuesday at City Hall, a part

Booking trips online is easier than ever but it can be hard to know if you’re booking with the right people and not scammers. Online booking scams are not uncommon, but they are receiving a renewed interest. U.S. Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, wrote a letter to the Federal Trade Commission in late May urging it

Clark city officials recently decided to have all mail deliveries go to P.O. Boxes at the city post office. But the issue is still on the table. An employee at Clark City Hall said the Board of Aldermen is looking into removing all mailboxes within city limits because many are hanging over culverts, making it

A burglary suspect is still on the loose in Columbia. Authorities received reports of a burglary at 1112 Hamilton Way, which is north of Campus around 1:20am. An MU alert was sent to students via text and e-mail warning them to be on alert. The search led police on and off campus. They called off

We have a brief break from the rain as high pressure builds behind a cold front which moved through Monday evening. Northerly winds will keep our temperatures in the 80s Tuesday and Wednesday. A few showers & t-storms are possible south of I-70 Wednesday afternoon as a wave of low pressure aloft moves through. A

Saturday will be the hottest day of the weekend as temperatures climb to the mid 90s under mostly sunny skies. There is a slight chance of a morning shower or t-storm north of I-70 but most of the day will be dry and hot. When factoring in the humidity, it will feel like 98 at

The MUSTANG Drug Task Force is being sued, accused of violating the Missouri Sunshine Law. On Tuesday, ABC 17 News got a first look at what’s in the lawsuit that was filed on May 20 by the Show Me Cannabis Regulation Inc. group. The lawsuit names MUSTANG Task Force board members, including Boone County Sheriff

The Boone County Fair is open for business, but the fair faces an uncertain future. This year could be its last on the county-owned land and fair administrators said they’re not sure where to take it. “We haven’t discussed where we’re going to go. As soon as the fair is over with, that will be

MODOT crews in Boone County were finally able to get back to work Tuesday. Consistent rain across the area continued to push back maintenance work like cutting the grass along the highway. Richard Skelton, Boone County Maintenance Supervisor, said crews mow the grass along Highway 63 and I-70 at least three times during the summer.

The Missouri Supreme Court on Tuesday ruled the sentence will not be reduced for a Mid-Missouri man convicted of killing two and injuring two others in a 2007 DWI crash. Larry Welch was convicted in the drunk driving crash on Route C that killed Jean and Toby Olsen just outside Russellville. Welch was sentenced to

It’s been three months since President Obama shook hands with Cuban leader Raul Castro. The relationship with Cuba could strengthen every aspect of agriculture in Missouri. Crops, livestock, even machinery are all expected to be exported to Cuba beginning sometime in the next few years. After more than a half-century long embargo with Cuba, the

Kraft Foods will now get tax breaks in Columbia after Boone County commissioners approved the request Tuesday morning. The company asked for a 75% tax break for 10 years as they spend millions to upgrade equipment and infrastructure. It was also revealed at the meeting that the Columbia IT Department won a national award.

The Natural Dog Company has recalled a type of dog treat that could be contaminated with salmonella. The company is recalling its 12 ounce bags of 12″ Tremenda Sticks pet chews due to the risk of the illness. Salmonella can affect animals eating the product, and there is a risk for humans if they’ve touched

The start of school is just around the corner, and over the last few months, Columbia Public Schools has several projects underway to keep up with growing enrollment. They have also started a new contract with a new bus company. After more than 30 years, the district’s contract with First Student has ended. Student Transportation

Emergency crews took five people to the hospital for incidents on the Lake of the Ozarks over the weekend. The Missouri State Highway Patrol reported seven separate incidents at the lake from Friday through Sunday, including several boat crashes. All but one happened in Morgan County. Trooper Brian Geier with the Missouri State Highway Patrol

Charlie Bell turned 38 years old Monday night. But for almost the last four years, his whereabouts have been a mystery. On Monday night, the family of Bell released balloons in Columbia to celebrate his birthday and to bring the mystery back to the forefront in hopes it will be solved. In August of last