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MFA Oil/BreakTime Shootout

Here are scores from Sunday’s MFA Oil/BreakTime Shootout at Mizzou Arena. Click on the video link provided to see highlights from every game played. Boys ScoresMEADVILLE 42GLASGOW 59J. Thompson, GLA: 15 ptsJ. Monnig, GLA: 14 pts, 13 reb, 4 blk, 4 stlHALLSVILLE 54SOUTHERN BOONE 59N. Katz, HALL: 13 ptsN. Carlos, SB: 25 pts, 11 reb,

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Burglary Ring Busted

Investigators in Pulaski County say they’ve busted a burglary ring in which the thieves were after guns. Ryan Kelley, Justin Cristoffer and Joseph Paschell were arrested on numerous charges, from burglary to felon in possession of a firearm.Investigators say for weeks now people have been coming home to find their homes broken into. And say

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Mid-Mo Lawyer on Trial

***UPDATE TUESDAY 11:07 P.M.***Following the conviction of James A. Clampitt for the death of Richard Cobb, Tuesday, the victim’s brother, Jason Cobb said, “we are happy this day is over with and want all involved to know that our hearts go out to the family of James Clampitt, his mother, kids, and new wife. Today

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Prescription Drugs Found in Stop

Boone County Deputies find prescription drugs during a traffic stop.Deputies pulled over Kayal Schumaker, 22, of Fayette, just before midnight Sunday on I-70.During the stop they found out Schumaker had a warrant out for her arrest.When they searched her car they found prescription medication that was not prescribed to Schumaker. She was arrested and taken

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Boiling Point

According to FBSchedules.com, Purdue athletic director Morgan Burke has confirmed Missouri and Purdue will play a home-and-home football series starting in 2017. The first game in the series will take place at Faurot Field in Columbia. The Tigers will travel to West Lafayette to play the Boilermakers in 2018. Burke said both contests will take

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Lawmakers Address Mamtek

Missouri lawmakers say there needs to be a way to stop bad projects like a failed Mid-Missouri sweetener plant that cost tax payers big bucks. Early Monday a House committee took a closer look at the Missouri Quality Jobs Act.The program has brought jobs to Missouri but it is also blamed for luring Mamtek, the

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1/29: Severe Storm Threat

An approaching cold front will increase our chance of t-storms from late-morning Tuesday through the afternoon. A few of these storms may be severe with damaging winds the primary threat. There is a very low chance of isolated, brief tornadoes. Heavy rain is also likely with these storms with rainfall amounts of 1 to 2

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Drug Bust in Columbia

Columbia police arrested Anthony Warren and Creston Johnson Sunday after a traffic stop on Vandiver Drive. Officers say they pulled over a truck they identified as being involved in drug crimes, and the two occupants took off running. Investigators say they found drugs, including marijuana, cocaine, and five packets of heroin, prepared for sale. Both

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Nixon Lays Out Goals

***UPDATE, 7:17 A.M.***(AP) – Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon wants to raise the pay of state employees while also cutting 190 positions in state government.Nixon on Monday proposed a 2 percent raise for state workers effective Jan. 1, 2014 – halfway through the state’s next budget year. The governor’s plan calls for a targeted salary increase

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MU Gets $8.3 Million in Upgrades

The University of Missouri Athletics Department is getting $8.3 million in upgrades.The gift was announced Tuesday for renovations to Memorial Stadium and a clubhouse for the golf program. The new facilities at The Club at Old Hawthorne include coaches’ offices, locker rooms, heated hitting bays and new swing technology.The donation follows a $30 million gift

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Tuesday’s Storms Cause Damage

Severe storms moving through Mid-Missouri Tuesday afternoon caused damage in portions of the region.The most damage appears to have occurred just west of Jefferson City. Storm reports show power lines down near St. Martins, seven utility poles down near Apache Flats, and an uprooted tree that blocked traffic on Highway 50 near Business 50.Emergency officials

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Student Caught With Fake Drugs

A Columbia teen is accused of carrying synthetic drugs into a high school.Police arrested 17-year-old Carson Hinners for possession of synthetic drugs and a pipe at Hickman High School.You have to be at least 18-years-old to buy smoking products in Missouri. Law enforcement say even after synthetic drugs like K-2 and bath salts were made

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Mizzou Game to Preempt Shows

ABC 17/KMIZ will air college basketball Wednesday night beginning at 7 p.m. The University of Missouri Tigers will play the Louisiana State University Tigers.Because of basketball, the normal Wednesday night comedies will not air. ABC 17/KMIZ will air the shows on Saturday, February 2nd starting at 11 a.m.- The Middle will air at 11 a.m.-

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Active Shooter Sessions Full

The Columbia Police Department has received an overwhelming response to its active shooter training sessions.The training will not be physical, but rather will educate 160 residents on the concepts and strategies to deal with an active shooter or armed intruder.Both the morning and afternoon sessions are completely booked for this upcoming Saturday. CPD says they

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Farmer Charged for Dead Cattle

A Mid-Missouri farmer is now facing criminal charges for 16 dead cattle. This week, prosecutors filed one felony count of animal abuse against Ed Coleman. He lives in Morgan County just south of Stover.Authorities seized 19 cattle from his property, but ;ess than two weeks ago, the Humane Society said another calf had died. The

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Burglaries Remain Steady

Burglaries remain steady for a second year in Columbia.On Tuesday, the Columbia Police Department released their final tally of burglary calls. Officers responded to more than 780 burglary calls in 2012.The report shows much higher numbers over the past two years, with burglaries hovering just below 800.However, police did see a slight drop over the

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