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Boone county sheriff’s officials have a new $40,000 Breath Alcohol Testing vehicle to use during sobriety checkpoints. Officials purchased the van last fall, but are almost finished upgrading it. They claim it will greatly improve efficiency when processing suspects. Officials say the new van is extremely different from what they worked in previously at checkpoints.

Charges could be filed against a Mid-Missouri sheriff now that the Missouri State Highway Patrol has concluded its investigation. Sgt. Erik Eidson told ABC 17 News the Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control completed their investigation into Osage County Sheriff Mike Dixon. Those results have been turned over to the special prosecutor, which

Procter & Gamble is voluntarily recalling various types of dry pet food because they could be contaminated with salmonella. The recall includes certain Iams dry dog and cat foods and Eukanuba dog foods. The affected products were sent to retailers across the United States. All of them were made at a single P&G manufacturing site

The shooter who gunned down and killed 17-year-old Treveon Marshall in McKee Street Park on July 14th remains on the loose. Right now, police still lack a motive. But they told ABC 17 News they’re doing everything they can. “We’re still working on leads and working toward getting a suspect and getting the suspect arrested,”

Jefferson City Public Schools starts of it’s 2013-14 school year Thursday. Because of budget cuts, the police department will not be acting as crossing guards this year. Instead, school employees and chosen students will be making sure children cross the road safely. The schools ask that all drivers be on extra guard now that schools

A parent’s worst nightmare– someone breaking into their child’s room. Not through the window, but from a video baby monitor. It recently happened in Texas, where an unknown person was able to control one camera and talk to their child. “If that was happening, I would definitely change monitors,” said Kelsie, a concerned new mom.

Wednesday marked the official move-in day at the University of Missouri, bringing more than 3,000 students to their new dorm rooms. “We tell parents and students to ignore their GPS devices and ignore their knowledge of campus because we kind of mix things up a bit,” said Director of Residential Life Frankie Minor. Some roads

Both city leaders and police agree that Columbia needs to add police to lower the crime. However, they disagree on how to pay for those extra officers. Mayor Bob McDavid proposed an increased property tax to help fund the department, but changed his mind Wednesday morning following a Columbia Police Officers’ Association public forum Tuesday.

Crews are expected to wrap up their inspection today of the grounds around the Florida sinkhole that swallowed up parts of a three-story building. The 100-foot sinkhole opened up Sunday night at a resort six-miles from Walt Disney World displacing nearly 40 guests. With the recent rains in Missouri, we’re asking the leading sinkhole expert

The Jefferson City Parks and Recreation Commission decided that all playgrounds in the capital city should be smoke-free zones. Smoking will not be allowed within 50 feet of any playground and within 25 feet of park pavilions. Parks and Recreation commissioners say this decision was made with children’s health in mind. “We felt like we

A jury found a Jefferson City man guilty of illegally possessing six firearms on Wednesday. 39-year-old Andrew David Brandwein was convicted in federal court of being a felon in possession of firearms. According to the U. S. Attorney’s Office, Brandwein had six firearms in his possession, despite previous felony convictions for possession of a controlled

St. Louis County police are continuing to investigate the fatal shooting of a Mid-Missouri teenager at a townhome complex near a golf course. The victim was identified Tuesday as 19-year-old Akeem Mayes of Jefferson City. Police found Mayes on the doorstep of the residence. Cole County prosecuting attorney Mark Richardson said Mayes was charged in

The White House isn’t saying much about a State Fair event in which a rodeo clown riled up the crowd as a bull chased a masked man imitating President Barack Obama. White House spokesman Josh Earnest says he had no reaction from Obama. But he says that personally, as a native of Missouri, “It was

Columbia’s mayor is withdrawing his plan to raise property taxes to pay for more police officers. After losing support for the tax increase from the Columbia Police Officer’s Association on Tuesday, Mayor McDavid issued this statement on Facebook: “Based on comments made by the Columbia Police Officers Association, I no longer support an increase in

Columbia police arrested two more men in connection with a July 23 burglary in the 3200 block of Martha Drive. Officers arrested 21-year-old Lamont Harris Tuesday afternoon on W. Worley Street. 18-year-old Martinez Demetrius Jackson was arrested shortly near the intersection of W. Sexton Road and Banks Avenue. Police say Jackson assaulted officers and tried

Police arrested a man suspect of burglarizing a home over the weekend. Officers say 20-year-old Zachary M. Smith broke into a home in the 5600 block of Majestic Circle on Saturday around 4 p.m. Wednesday morning, an off-duty law enforcement officer spotted Smith in the 4900 block of Thornbrook Ridge. Officer say Smith matched the

ABC 17 News is continuing to follow the latest case of cyclospora in Missouri after we told you about a new case in Miller County on Monday night. Nationwide, there are now more than 530 cases. The total number of cyclospora cases in the state of Missouri is now up to four. The Centers for

Columbia police have arrested a man wanted in connection with four domestic violence cases. On Sunday police set up a perimeter near Business Loop 70 while searching for Samuel Allen, who has multiple felony warrants. He suspect apparently fled in a stolen vehicle and then lead police on a foot chase. Tuesday night the Columbia

Gary Pinkel’s new approach towards practice seems to be paying off. Especially when compared to 2012, the Missouri Tigers have been remarkably healthy through the first two weeks of fall camp. No one has suffered the kind of catastrophic injury that may force him to miss significant time. But, we’ve finally had the type of

A jury has found 22-year-old Drew Puckett not guilty of a 2011 murder. Puckett was accused of shooting and killing Caleb Crabtree near Eugene two years ago. Puckett admitted to the shooting, but claimed self-defense. Stay with ABC 17 News for the latest updates.