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The Columbia Police Department’s new substation in north Columbia will be named after a fallen police officer. Columbia Mayor Brian Treece proposed naming the building the “Molly Bowden Neighborhood Policing Center” at the city council meeting Monday night. The council unanimously approved the proposal after Treece spoke in support of the idea. “I think naming

Chancellor Alexander Cartwright lit a menorah at the student center at the University of Missouri on Monday night in celebration of Hanukkah. Chabad Jewish Student Organization hosted the event, which included music, latkes and dreidels. Monday marked the second night of Hanukkah. Mizzou’s menorah is one of thousands of large public menorahs sponsored by Chabad

The Jefferson City Council is set to receive a donation of over $3 million to build a walking bridge to Adrian’s Island. The bridge must be completed in time for the state bicentennial in 2021, according to conditions set by the donor. Family of the donor, Betty Jo “BJ” DeLong, told ABC 17 News she

UPDATE: The Columbia City Council unanimously approved the plan Monday night. ORIGINAL: The Columbia City Council is scheduled to consider the integrated management plan at its meeting Monday night, charting which sewer and storm water projects to target in the future. The plan was created in response to inquiries from state and federal regulators. The

The Columbia Police Department investigated a crash in west Columbia Monday night. The crash happened on Broadway near Broadfield Drive around 7:45 p.m. ABC 17 News crews saw two vehicles at the scene with damage. We are working to find out if anyone was injured in the wreck. Sign up for email news alerts by

A judge sentenced the former leader of an organization aimed at helping youth to prison on Monday for assaulting someone. According to assistant prosecuting attorney Jessica Caldera, Lorenzo Lawson was sentenced to five years in prison. Lawson pleaded guilty Oct. 5 to one count of second-degree domestic assault. Lawson was charged last November after a

Frigid temperatures have chilled mid-Missouri early this year, leaving many people with high utility bills with months of cold weather remaining. Local agencies help people in their area largely through money made available via the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, also known as LIHEAP. In Columbia, Central Missouri Community Action administers LIHEAP funds.

Several advocacy groups and legislators say Missouri’s HIV and drug treatment policies are outdated. On Monday Rep. Holly Rehder, R-Sikeston, and Rep. Tracy McCreery, D-Olivette, are refiling bills to improve public health laws and seeking an early hearing. A news conference is scheduled at 11 a.m. in the House Lounge to discuss legislation meant to

The Miller County Sheriff’s Office arrested three people in connection with a string of burglaries. Authorities said the burglaries happened in the Iberia and Brumley areas. According to a news release, the Miller County prosecutor issued warrants Monday for Billy Catron, 39, David Bryant, 35, and Nicholas Atkinson, 33. All three were charged with multiple

Members of the Columbia Fire Department participated in a training Monday on how to handle infections diseases. According to the department, the training covered a review of procedures related to potential Ebola incidents, putting on and taking off hazardous material personal protective equipment and reviewing the department’s response procedures for suspected Anthrax. Officials said the

UPDATE: Cosey is still being held in the Boone County Jail without bond. ORIGINAL STORY: New court documents indicate that dozens of shots fired at Christian Fellowship Church on Saturday afternoon were the result of a fight between two people. Columbia police arrested John Cosey Jr., 18, just a few hours after the incident at

TONIGHT: Clouds don’t budge as temperatures fall back into the mid 20s. Snow flurries are possible overnight, turning to light snow showers early Tuesday morning. A light breeze will generate wind chills of 18-21 degrees by morning. TUESDAY: Clouds will stick around and intermittent snow showers are possible through the morning, but that threat lies

A man has been charged in Cole County with resisting arrest after a chase that ended in Osage County. The chase began when Jefferson City police tried to pull over a vehicle in the 300 block of West Dunklin and the driver took off, according to a probable cause statement. The chase lasted only about

A Columbia woman was charged on Friday after she allegedly encouraged her daughter to fight a middle school student. The incident happened in December 2017. According to court documents, officers were investigating an assault between two students at Smithton Middle School. Tawanna D. Lambert was walking out of the school office with her daughter, who

A rural Callaway County resident suffered moderate injuries during a fire Sunday. Firefighters responded to a call on Route D near Williamsburg on Sunday morning. North Callaway County Fire Protection District Chief Lana Karhoff said the fire was at a house that also has a gun shop on the property and that black powder stored

THIS AFTERNOON: It’s a pure winter feel across Mid-Missouri with temperatures struggling to budge from the lower 30s. Clouds are socked into place… some on and off flurries are possible. You’ll want that heavy winter jacket if you’re going to make any plans to get out and about. TONIGHT: Clouds don’t budge into this evening

Missouri lawmakers are able to pre-file bills for the 100th General Assembly as of Monday. Pre-filing usually begins Dec. 1, but because that fell on Saturday, state senators were able to start pre-filing on Friday and representatives on Monday. Senators pre-filed 163 bills before Monday. The bill language isn’t available, but the bill list states

MONDAY: Early in the day areas north of I-70 may see light snow flurries for the morning commute, but the majority of the day look to remain dry after 10 AM under a lot of heavy cloud cover. You’ll need the coat all day, with temperatures steady in the low to mid 30s. Fortunately winds

ABC 17’s Tyler Murry shares the story of Lincoln men’s basketball team manager Elijah Mayfield. Elijah does not let Downs Syndrome or any obstacle get in the way of bringing the energy for the Blue Tigers.

The Mizzou women’s basketball team went on the road and earned a statement win over (21) West Virginia, 68-51. With the win, the Tigers improved to 6-2 on the season and earned their first ranked win of the year. Amber Smith had a career-high 28 points for the Tigers as well as 13 rebounds and