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UPDATE 8:20 P.M.: Boone County deputies tell ABC 17 News a child was not abducted. Deputies said Friday night it was a domestic dispute. A woman may have possibly been hit by a vehicle. No other information was released. ORIGINAL STORY: Boone County Sheriff’s deputies are investigating a possible child abduction, just southwest of Columbia,

Cooler temperatures this weekend are causing some people to break out the space heaters, but before you turn one on, there are some safety measures to take. Remember to turn off your heaters before leaving the room or going to bed. Another thing you need to do is make sure your space heater has a

An officer involved shooting that killed John Loaiza Jr., 40, has been deemed as warranted by the Cole County Prosecuting Attorney. State law indicates that if someone feels like they’re in danger of death of physical injury, they may use deadly force to protect themselves. “The facts showed that the the police were warranted and,

Emergency crews responded to a motor vehicle collision on Scott Boulevard at Chapel Hill on Friday afternoon. According to public dispatch, the crash happened at 4:51 p.m. More than 4 emergency vehicles are on scene. Boone County Joint Communications advises drivers to avoid the area if possible. ABC17 has crews headed to the area to

UPDATE: Deputies have now arrested Contreras on suspicion of stealing and identity theft in a case involving more than a quarter million dollars. Deputies arrested Contreras after a resident contacted the sheriff’s department after noticing more than $250,000 missing from a business checking account. Deputies said the investigation revealed the thefts began in February. Columbia

TONIGHT: There is a Freeze Warning starting at 1 AM until 10 AM Saturday morning. You’ll want to protect any outdoor plants you want to save since our first freeze of the season occurs by early morning as temperatures fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s. The clouds will break up as we go

Jesus Vanegas has been charged with statutory sodomy after he was accused of child molestation. According to the probable cause statement, a female victim was asleep on a couch when she woke up to Vanegas on top of her. The girl told detectives he was able to get Vanegas off of her and run to

Audrain County Prosecuting Attorney Jacob Shellabarger announced on Friday that the Missouri Supreme Court issued a mandate affirming the conviction of Ricky Harding for the 2014 killing of Summer Harding. Harding was convicted of murder, domestic assault, unlawful possession of a firearm by a felon and endangering the welfare of a child. Harding was previously

Robert Turco has been charged with resisting arrest, failing to yield to an emergency vehicle, exceeding the posted speed limit and operating a vehicle in a careless and imprudent manner after a pursuit on Oct. 21, troopers said. According to the probable cause statement, troopers began the pursuit with Turco on U.S. 50. Troopers said

On Thursday, Centralia issued a boil order for City of Centralia water customers in these areas: · South Central Street from Sims Street south to Locust Street· All of Wright Court· Sims Street from Coulter Street west to the west end of the street at the COLT Railroad The boil order is in effect until

The Howard County prosecuting attorney has charged Rachel Scott with negligent burning after an incident in September. According to court documents, Scott caused damage to the victim’s personal belongings by putting them in a trash bag near some railroad tracks and starting a fire. Scott could be punished by up to 15 days in jail

Missouri Sate Highway Patrol troopers responded to an early Friday morning single-car crash on Highway 127. According to the traffic crash report, the crash happened when a semi-truck traveled off the right side of the road, and the driver over-corrected causing the semi-truck to return to the road and overturn multiple times. Troopers said the

Missouri State Highway Patrol troopers responded to Route NN on Thursday night for reports of a single-car crash. According to the traffic crash report, a Kia Optima was traveling northbound on the road when the car veered off to the right, struck a embankment and went airborne. The Kia struck the ground, began overturning and

TODAY: Into the afternoon it will be cold as high temperatures only reach towards the mid 40s. The wind will continue making it feel more the mid 30s in the afternoon as northwesterly winds at 18 mph gust to 26 mph at times under partly cloudy skies. TONIGHT: It will be a cold night for

State auditor Nicole Galloway issued monthly reports detailing compliance of local governments and other political subdivisions with financial reporting laws. One list Galloway created lists political subdivisions such as water, fire protection and taxing districts. Galloway said the entities are required to file annual financial reports with the State Auditor’s Office within six months of

Update – 6/2/2017 – 4:21 p.m.: John Loaiza has been charged with domestic assault, armed criminal action, unlawful use of a weapon, resisting arrest and two counts of fourth-degree assault. The probable cause statement said Loaiza head-butted the victim after the two got into an argument. After a two-and-a-half hour standoff with Jefferson City Police

A strong cold front brings a surge of cold air into mid-Missouri as we head into the weekend. This week we have already experienced chilly conditions, but actual air temperatures have not yet dropped below 32 degrees. This is set to change as we head into Saturday. Winds continuing out of the northwest will help

Columbia police arrested Colin Bell on Thursday afternoon after officers responded to Flat Branch Park for a disturbance. Police said Bell had grabbed a male victim by his hair while he was sleeping, punched him and took him to the ground. An unknown man pulled Bell off the victim, and Bell walked away, police said.

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department is partnering with law enforcement agencies throughout the county including Ashland, Columbia, Centralia, Hallsville, University of Missouri and VA Hospital Police Departments to conduct prescription drug take back events at multiple locations. The events on Friday and Saturday coincide with the national drug take back event sponsored by the Drug

UPDATE: Resa has been found safe and is home. ORIGINAL: Mexico Public Safety issued an endangered Silver Advisory for a man that went missing Thursday morning. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, William Gary Resa has Alzheimer’s and left Mexico to drive to Independence, but did not arrive. Resa, 81, is described as a