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Missouri State Auditor Nicole Galloway released a report on Thursday that found the need for individual taxpayers funding government is greater than ever. Galloway said the incident is increasing budget instability as the state struggles to meet its obligations. She also said Missouri is facing steep cuts to critical services. “I hear from taxpayers throughout

UPDATE – 9:30 A.M.: Boone County deputies said they witnessed a 32-year-old woman hit a pedestrian near east Prathersville Road Wednesday night. They said Elizabeth Copus of Columbia fled the area when deputies tried to pull her over. The chase ended near Gregory Drive, where Copus was arrested. Boone County officials told ABC 17 News

No one was hurt Thursday morning after a car crashed into the Steak ‘n Shake building on West Worley Street. The Columbia Police Department and Columbia Fire Department responded to the scene before 9 a.m. ABC 17 News crews were told on scene that the inside of restaurant was not damaged.

Columbia fire crews responded to a small fire in the 2600 block of Quail Drive Wednesday night. The call came in just before 11 p.m. and it took about four minutes for crews to arrive. They found light smoke coming from the two-story apartment building. “A small fire was located in a bedroom on the

Mary West-Calcagno, the director of public utilities for Moberly, told ABC 17 News at 8 a.m. Thursday that residents no longer need to conserve water like they were advised to on Wednesday. Calcagno said the water levels are back to normal. Calcagno met with city leaders Thursday morning to receive an update on the water

THURSDAY: After a cold start, it will feel more comfortable outdoors as temperatures climb into the upper 40s with mostly sunny skies and southwesterly winds up to 10 mph. TONIGHT: With winds out of the south up to 11 mph temperatures will be a tad warmer tonight, but they will still drop towards freezing. Wind

UPDATE 7pm: The day started with no water for many people in Moberly this morning. The director of Moberly Public Utilities told us a main line very close to the water tower broke around midnight. Due to the fact that it is so close to the water tower, it affected the whole town’s water service.

Two crosswalks on Walnut Street connect Stephens College’s residence halls to its academic quad. The school is hoping to make the crossing safer for the students taking it. “I’ll stop and wait just to make sure I’m going to be able to cross safely, because you never know sometimes,” freshman Sofia Garcia said on Wednesday.

Columbia Area Transportation Study Organization (CATSO) met Wednesday to discuss cutting the number of traffic deaths in half by 2020. This goal works into the City’s Vision Zero Plan that was adopted in 2017. City of Columbia transportation planner Leah Christian tells ABC 17 that timing is everything. “It’s good timing because the city in

After almost a year, a costly legal battle between Howard County Coroner Frank Flaspohler and the Glasgow School District could come to a close. The district sued the coroner last March after he refused to release a copy of the transcript of his inquest into the suicide death of Kenneth Suttner. The inquest delved into

The U.S. Justice Department filed to revoke the naturalization of a CEO of a former Columbia based relief group. In 2004, the FBI raided the headquarters of the Islamic American Relief Agency. The Justice Department said Mubarak Ahmed Hamed, a native of Sudan, regularly transferred tax-exempt funds from the non-profit’s bank accounts in the U.S.

TONIGHT: With a few passing clouds, temperatures will drop to near 20 as winds shift to the south up to 8 mph. THURSDAY: It will feel more comfortable outdoors as temperatures climb into the upper 40s with mostly sunny skies and southwesterly winds up to 10 mph. EXTENDED: Temperatures will reach the mid 40s Friday

The Missouri House has given initial approval to a bill requiring both custodial parents to receive notice when a minor is seeking an abortion. The legislation would expand Missouri’s current law that requires the written consent of one parent or guardian before girls younger than 18 can have abortions. The bill would require the consenting

UPDATE 2/6: The Columbia Fire Department released more details about the fire on Tuesday afternoon. ORIGINAL STORY: Firefighters said the fire originated in an office on the second floor of the structure but the cause of the fire has not been determined. Officials estimate the damages to be $75,000. Columbia firefighters said they responded to

UPDATE 2/7: Columbia firefighters said the fire caused $250,000 in damages. The investigation is continuing for the cause of the fire. $250,000 in damages to the structure. The involved building is a two-story apartment building with a total of six units. Investigators are continuing the investigation and it is still considered active. UPDATE 6:30 a.m.:

Public safety agencies will partner with Stephens College in coordinating a full scale active assailant exercise on Feb. 28. The object of the event will be to evaluate local response agencies’ ability to establish initial command and coordinate on-site incident management operations during an active assailant incident. Officials will also evaluate local response agencies performance

Barry Odom and the Mizzou football team signed 25 players for the 2018 recruiting class by adding six today on National Signing Day. The Tigers signed 19 players during the early signing period bringing their total to 25 today. EMCC JUCO quarterback Lindsey Scott Jr. highlights the list of players signing today. Scott is the

Prosecutors are pursuing the death penalty against Ian McCarthy, the man accused of killing a police officer during a traffic stop in August. Court records show Henry County prosecuting attorney Richard Shields filed notice Wednesday of his plans. McCarthy pleaded not guilty to first-degree murder in the shooting death of police officer Gary Michael. ABC

UPDATE 12:35 pm: Bridge inspectors completed their review and found nothing of concern for the traveling public. City officials will be inspecting the railroad bridge because of the concern for the railroad cars. ORIGINAL STORY: Columbia firefighters responded to I-70 and Paris Road on Wednesday morning for a semi-tractor trailer with a crane that struck

WEDNESDAY: Despite the sunshine this afternoon, it will be a chilly day across Mid-Missouri. Temperatures this afternoon will top out near 30 degrees, with winds out of the northwest anywhere from 8 to 12 mph. It’ll feel even colder outside, as wind chill values will stay in the teens and lower 20s through the day.