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A man connected to a 2013 Columbia murder was sentenced to 15 years in prison for drug charges Tuesday. Samuel Butler pleaded guilty to attempted distribution of a controlled substance. Butler was originally charged with second degree murder, but that charge was amended. Another man accused in the case, Domionte Cheatum, was found guilty of

Columbia Police responded to a fight between a man and a woman on early Monday morning in the 2000 block of Whispering Meadows Court. When they arrived, the man, 23-year-old Edmond Randolph, was gone. The woman had a cut on her arm from and was taken to the emergency room by ambulance. Randolph was reportedly

Lightning has been named as the cause of a fire at a Columbia apartment building Monday evening. Firefighters got the call shortly after 6 p.m. from the 2600 block of Eastwood Drive. When they arrived, firefighters saw smoke and flames coming from the roof of the building. Everyone inside made it out safely, and no

The heavy rain has emergency officials reminding drivers to be careful as they have already responded to a water rescue. Around 12:30 a.m. Monday, Columbia and Boone County firefighters were called out to Old Millcreek and Highway KK. Emergency crews found a vehicle in high moving water and the occupant on top of the car.

Heavy rain caused multiple roads to flood in Boone County Monday night. At 9:00 p.m., Highway WW and Old Hathorne Drive closed due to flood waters. At 9:15 p.m., Sinclair Road, south of Nifong Boulevard closed due to water over the roadway. To see the full list of road closures in Boone County, click here.

A man from the St. Louis area was arrested for careless and imprudent driving andsix felony counts of second-degree assault, after he was accused of causing an accident in Cole County while under the influence. Troopers say James O’Brien, 59, from Creve Coeur, Mo., was driving on Highway 54 when his SUV went off the

Cole County deputies are looking for three suspects after an early morning robbery at the Bee Line Snack Shop on Old Lohman Road. An employee was in her car in the store’s parking lot when someone tried to break her car window. The woman put the car in reverse, left the lot, then called 9-1-1.

While many people enjoyed their Labor Day holiday, others had to work. People in hospitals, the military, law enforcement, and first responders have a job to do, no matterwhat day it is. “Most emergency services you look at any day 24/7 365, so if an incident happens we’re here, ready to work,” saidLonnie Brandt, C

Three unknown suspects robbed the Bee Line Snack Shop on Old Lohman Road in Cole County around 5:30 Monday morning. Captain John Wheeler with the Cole County Sheriff’s Department said, “Someone tried to break the window out of the store clerks vehicle while she was taking a break. They took a rock, hit the glass

Every Monday, ABC 17 News partners with Shelby’s Watch to highlight some of Mid-Missouri’s most wanted. The Maries County Sheriff’s Department is looking for two women. 51-year-old Sharon Dill of St. Ann is wanted for passing a bad check of $500 or more. Maries County deputies are also searching for 38-year-old Lindsey Ray, also known

The Heart of America Marathon got off to a late start this morning in Columbia after organizers delayed it due to weather, the first time in its 55 year history. The 212 runners left about 7 a.m. on the 26.2-mile loop. The first runners passed through the finish line around 9:30 a.m. The race concluded

Missouri Highway Patrol is urging drivers to use caution as one of the busiest travel periods of the year pushes into high gear. The safety reminder comes after a dangerous 2013 Labor Day weekend. The state’s interstates and highways saw hundreds of crashes last year. Highway patrol officials said drivers should expect busy conditions on

ABC 17s Sherree Burruss talks with the Blair Oaks volleyball team about practicing in the middle school instead of the high school after a storm damaged the gym in July.

Chiefs quarterback Alex Smith has agreed to a four-year, $68 million extension that includes $45 million in guaranteed money, a person familiar with the contract told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity Sunday because the team had not announced the deal, which will keep Smith in Kansas City through the 2018

With the recent Memorial Stadium expansion and the second highest number of season tickets sold in Mizzou history, MUPD made a couple changes this year to increase safety for all fans attending the game. Saturday, there were at least 80 medical emergencies and seven arrests around the stadium. Usually there are only about three or

Law enforcement throughout Mid-Missouri rallied together to honor a fallen New Bloomfield Officer on Saturday. Michael Tufts passed away one week ago. He battled for his life for almost two years in a coma after a drunk driver crashed into his truck in 2012. Officers led him and his family on a 122-mile procession to

The family and friends of a New Bloomfield police officer killed by a drunk driver are saying their goodbyes. Michael Tufts’ family held a Celebration of Life Friday night for their late son. Tufts died peacefully in his sleep on Sunday after being in a coma, fighting for his life since he was hit by

ABC 17s Austin Kim highlights week 2, part 2 of Sports Zone Football Friday.

ABC 17s Sports Director Austin Kim highlights week 2, part 1 of Sports Zone Friday Football.

Lee’s Summit vs. Hickman: 41-17 FinalDeSmet vs. Rock Bridge: 0-44 FinalBattle vs. Wentzville Holt: 56-49 FinalLutheran St. Charles vs. Tolton: 41-20 FinalCBC vs. Jefferson City: 47-0 FinalMexico vs. California: 0-21 FinalCentralia vs. Clark County: 34-0 FinalSouthern Boone vs. South Callaway: 10-52 FinalHarrisburg vs. Fayette: 12-19 FinalVersailles vs. Fulton: 6-43 FinalLafayette vs. Boonville: 47-22 FinalSalisbury vs.