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Columbia’s Planning and Zoning Commission on Thursday approved the new Brooks subdivision off Route WW, potentially paving the way for hundreds of new homes. The commission recommended the city annex more than 160 acres of land off Route WW near the Elks Lodge. Developers plan to build 390 homes off the road if the council

Columbia Public Schools’ long-range facilities planning committee met Thursday afternoon to address the number of students enrolled versus the space the schools actually have. At the meeting, the committee discussed a draft version of a bond issue, which could allow for expansion of some of the district’s buildings in January. “We’ll start having that conversation

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced on Thursday that his office will initiate an audit looking into the reported backlog of unprocessed rape kits across the state. “Rape kits provide a powerful tool for identifying and prosecuting potential sex criminals. But both in Missouri and across the country, thousands of rape kits go untested, hamstringing

UPDATE 11/9 12:15 pm: Lake Ozark police held a press conference about the shooting on Thursday afternoon. Police said they were familiar with Sweet after having a few run-ins with the man prior to the shooting. Officers said the investigation is ongoing and are looking into many more leads. Police except the investigation to continue

TONIGHT: The coldest air so far this season arrives tonight as lows drop into the upper teens near HWY 36 to near 20 along I-70 and mid 20s at the Lake of the Ozarks. Areas north of HWY 24 will drop into the upper teens under clear skies. A northeast breeze up to 10 mph

ABC 17 News has confirmed a Columbia youth director stepped down from his position after he was accused of domestic assault. Lorenzo Lawson was arrested last week when the mother of his child said he gave her a bloody lip. He claims he was watching TV with his wife at home. On Thursday, Lawson told

On Dec. 16, 2016, parts of mid-Missouri were caught off guard by an ice storm that was not in the forecast. The storm presented a host of problems for drivers across Columbia, but Columbia Public School officials had an even bigger problem: how to get thousands of children home safely on roads that were slick

The Missouri Information Analysis Center warned the public on Thursday about an escaped inmate out of Carter County. Deputies said Corey Hause escaped from custody while being transported to the Carter County Jail. Hause was last seen fleeing north, from Leerjak Truck Stop, across Highway 50, in Ellsinore. Deputies said Hause was wearing an orange

Multiple police officers responded to the area of Boyd and McKee on Thursday afternoon. Columbia police said officers responded to the 1400 block of Boyd Lane just before 4 p.m. to try and locate someone, but they had no further details as of 4:30 p.m. ABC17 crews heard reports of a possible foot chase in

Miller County Prosecutor Benjamin Winfrey has charged Gary Sweet with murder, assault and armed criminal action in connection with a double murder in Lake Ozark. According to court documents, shortly after midnight on Nov. 8, Lake Ozark police were called to Riverview RV Park in response to 911 calls about gunshots. The court documents say

A Maries County woman was charged with statutory rape after she was accused of having sex with a 16-year-old boy. According to the probable cause statement, the father of the boy found Sarah McClendon in bed with his son. Vienna police said they talked with the 16-year-old victim, who admitted to officers that he had

Callaway County deputies arrested Dion Butler, 28, after a narcotics search warrant was initiated in the 800 block of Bluff Street in Fulton. Deputies said they found crack cocaine, marijuana and evidence of drug sales. Butler was arrested and faces possible charges of delivery of a controlled substance.

University of Missouri Chancellor Alexander Cartwright and Lt. Col. Gary Kerr, professor of military science and leadership department head for the University Army ROTC, announced on Thursday a new Mizzou ROTC scholarship that will expand higher education access and affordability at MU. The scholarship opportunities will begin in the fall of 2018 and will cover

UPDATE 11/9: Lawson sent his resignation in to Youth Empowerment Zone on Wednesday. ORIGINAL STORY: Lorenzo Lawson, director of the Youth Empowerment Zone, has been placed on administrative leave after he was accused of domestic assault on Halloween night. The assault allegedly happened in the 700 block of Demaret Drive. A woman told deputies Lawson

UPDATE 11/9: According to the probable cause statement, Smith admitted to officers he had meth on him and there was a meth lab in the vehicle. University of Police found salt, drain cleaner, tubing, ice packs, medical gloves, lye and solvent in the back of the car. Smith was charged with delivery of a controlled

Emergency crews responded to a car collision in the eastbound lanes of I-70 near mile marker 125.2 between Stadium Boulevard and Rangeline Street on Thursday afternoon. According to public dispatch, at least four emergency vehicles are on scene. MODOT officials said drivers should expect delays. ABC17 is looking into what caused the crash. Stay with

UPDATE 11/9: Esteban was charged with delivery of 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid and endangering the welfare of a child. According to the probable cause statement, Esteban had a three year old child in the car at the time when troopers pulled him over. ORIGINAL STORY:Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers arrested

The boil advisory has been lifted for some streets of Sturgeon, officials announced on Thursday morning. Officials said the advisory has been lifted for these streets: -Jo Ann from West Smith to East Benson -North Fairgrounds from West Smith to West Proctor -North Turner from West Wall to West Stone -North Walker from Wall to

UPDATE 11/9: Camden County deputies said Wood has been found. ORIGINAL: Camden County deputies announced on Wednesday that officers are looking for Gabriel Wood, 22, after he was last seen on Tuesday morning. Deputies said he was last seen at approximately 10 a.m. after he dropped his wife off at work at the Racquet Club

Columbia police arrested Mustafa President on Tuesday afternoon after officers were dispatched to the 3400 block of Squirrel Drive in reference to a trespasser. A man told police he was checking on his vacant property and saw President sleeping on a couch in the house. Police said officers arrested President and found marijuana and drug