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Columbia police officers were called to the 1700 block of Amelia Street just before 11 p.m. Tuesday for a reported abduction. “The investigation revealed that Kevin Aaron got a ride to the residence above and went inside and took his two year old son without permission,” said officer Latisha Bruns. “His son was being watched

THURSDAY: It will feel more like mid-April as temperatures reach the mid to upper 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Spotty drizzle is possible in the morning with a slight chance of light showers in the afternoon and evening. Rain amounts will be light with most areas seeing under a tenth inch. It will be windy

City Manager Mike Matthes is looking for a Columbia police officer to help create a city-wide community-oriented policing program. The resolution has not yet been passed but the concept has garnered general support of the Columbia City Council. Some concern, however, has been voiced over how such a plan would be created and implemented. Dale

A former student unleashed a hail of gunfire in a Florida high school on Wednesday, killing at least 17 adults and children, authorities said. Florida Gov. Rick Scott ordered government flags flown at half-staff through Monday in honor of victims of the shooting at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School, a public school of some 3,000

Police officers took one person into custody after a reported disturbance and chase in central Columbia. Police tell ABC 17 News that it is investigating what led up to the disturbance call in the 500 block of Garth Avenue on Wednesday night. Officers said a person ran from them when they arrived. Police eventually caught

UPDATE, 10:10 p.m.: Jefferson City police says two people were hurt in a crash on Highway 50. The department said the driver of a Dodge Charger rear-ended a Dodge Journey in front of it that was braking for a slowing Chevy Silverado ahead. Two people in the Journey suffered minor injuries. Police closed a lane

The year is already off to a deadly start for schools across America. Wednesday’s school shooting in Broward County, Florida is one of several incidents already in 2018. “I think this is a shame that this has become our almost everyday norm,” said Holts Summit Assistant Police Chief Shannon Jeffries. “This is something that we

As we head into the second half of February, the weather pattern looks mild with better rain chances as the upper level winds come in more from the west and southwest, carrying moisture in from the Pacific Ocean. Outlooks through the end of the month give us a better chance of above average temperatures and

Lawmakers met on Wednesday morning to discuss a bill that would allow faculty members to carry concealed weapons on college campuses in Missouri. The Campus Protection Officers Bill would authorize colleges and universities to designate faculty members as protection officers. The protection officers would have to submit a certificate of completion from a campus protection

Substance Abuse Advisory Commission (SAAC) meets again to rework their memo they plan to bring to the City Council. The recommendations are: Prohibit the distribution of free alcohol to the general public Prohibit “bottomless”deal, which offer unlimited alcoholic drinks for a fixed price. Establish a $2 minimum for any alcoholic beverage. Prohibit reduced prices for

Timothy Garrison, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced on Wednesday that a Columbia man was convicted of distributing cocaine and illegally having firearms. Ramelus Bradley, 37, was found guilty of possessing crack cocaine with the intent to distribute, possessing cocaine with the intent to distribute and one being a felon in

Cooper County Memorial Hospital was sold to RHG-C out of Gladstone, Mo. for nearly $3.9 million. The CEO of RHG-C, Larry Arthur, has over 40 years of experience in rural hospital development. Arthur said, “Our company looks forward to serving and working with the people of Cooper County. Our priority is to offer the highest

A man has been charged with involuntary manslaughter after a crash in November killed one person. ABC 17 previously reported that two people with life-threatening injuries were taken to the hospital after a November crash in the 4600 block of I-70 Drive Southeast. Police said they did not locate anyone else on the scene but

TONIGHT: It will be a mild night across Mid-Missouri, as overcast skies and southerly winds keep temperatures near 50 degrees. Temperatures will slowly rise after midnight, reaching the upper 50s by morning. THURSDAY: It will feel more like mid-April as temperature reach the mid to upper 60s under mostly cloudy skies. Spotty drizzle is possible

UPDATE 2/14: Wing commander, Brig. Gen. John Nichols said, ” “The Department of Defense assesses our force structure to account for the ever-evolving landscape of adversary threats, tactics, and capabilities. Accordingly, the Air Force announced a new vector, providing guidance for the modernization of America’s bombers. The B-21 is the future of our bomber fleet

Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway announced on Wednesday that her office has begun a regularly scheduled audit of the Osage County government. The last audit done on the county was in 2014 where it received an overall performance rating of poor. “This audit will review previous findings to ensure progress has continued while also taking

Congratulations to the winner of our New Year New You contest, Abby Hake!

Callaway County deputies arrested Darrell Thompson on Tuesday after officers stopped a vehicle on U.S. Highway 54 for a registration violation. Deputies said during the course of the traffic stop investigation, a K-9 unit was called to help. Officers found methamphetamine in the vehicle. Thompson faces possible charges of possession of a controlled substance. He

Mexico Department of Public Safety officers arrested Damian Wagnone, 17, on Tuesday after they were called to the 800 block of North Calhoun regarding a fight and a motor vehicle crash. Officers said a 16-year-old was in his car, parked in a private driveway, when a group of people arrived and parked their truck behind

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley announced on Wednesday that a Lafayette County jury found Arthur Sanders, 80, guilty of 11 counts of child molestation and sodomy for sexually abusing two female relatives. Hawley said the abuse began when each girl was around 12-years-old. Sanders was accused of using his position as their after-school caretaker to