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Court documents reveal the 19-year-old man who allegedly made threats against the MU campus on social media said he had a “deep interest” in a shooting on an Oregon college campus. MU police officers arrested a suspect for making threats against campus on Yik Yak and other social media. Hunter Park was identified as the

A sign outside Mizzou’s Gaines-Oldham Black Culture Center has been vandalized. Someone appears to have used black paint or spray paint to cover the word “black” on the sign. The above photo was posted on Twitter by an account linked to Mizzou’s Legion of Black Collegians. In 2010, someone spread cotton balls outside the Gaines-Oldham

On Wednesday, ABC 17 News dug deeper into claims made on social media that created panic on the University of Missouri campus. MUPD arrested the person responsible for a threat made on Yik Yak Tuesday night, but other claims were being made that ABC 17 News has found to be untrue. It started with several

A strong storm system moving to our north sent a trailing cold front through Mid-Missouri Wednesday afternoon. Storms formed ahead of the front and quickly moved through from 3 to 6 PM. By 4 PM, a large portion of Mid-Missouri from just south of Boonville to near Macon was under Severe Storm Warnings for the

The Mizzou Team Store was not selling Mizzou Tigers “whiteout” shirts for the upcoming game against BYU at its store or on its website Wednesday. The shirts were listed on the store’s website as the official 2015 whiteout shirt for Saturday’s game against the BYU Cougars the weekend prior to the game. The attached picture

Strong to severe thunderstorms in addition to gusty winds have caused damage in parts of Mid-Missouri Wednesday. Shortly before 4:00 p.m., a 12″ diameter tree was reported downed in Salisbury in Chariton Co. Emergency management reported much of the town without power with numerous power poles down. Also in Chariton County, ABC 17 News confirmed

The ConcernedStudent1950 group has cancelled a Wednesday night march due to bad weather. The Twitter account (@CS_1950) for the group tweeted out Wednesday afternoon they planned on meeting at 5:30 p.m at the Black Cultural Center on the University of Missouri’s campus. ABC 17 News will have crews at that march. Tweets from the group’s

The MU Department of Student Life issued a statement Wednesday night announcing Student Life Associate Director Janna Basler has been placed on administrative leave. In the statement, Student Life Director Mark Lucas said quote, “Effective Nov. 11, Janna Basler has been placed on administrative leave and relieved of her duties as Director of Greek Life

Several agencies were on the scene of a search warrant in Boone County, east of Columbia Tuesday. On Wednesday the FBI confirmed five people were arrested during the raid. It started around 10:30 in the morning near the 4200 block of Santa Barbara in the El Chaparral neighborhood off East Broadway. Wednesday morning, five people

A crash report indicates alcohol, drugs and speed were likely factors in an August deadly crash in Holts Summit. On Wednesday ABC 17 News got the Missouri State Highway Patrol’s crash report on the wreck through an open records request. Three teens and a young woman were killed in the car crash in Holts Summit

A Tornado Watch has been issued for Chariton, Saline, Randolph, and Macon counties until 6:00 p.m. The greatest threat with afternoon storms is the potential for 60+ mph winds. Areas shaded in orange, have a 30% probability, areas shaded in yellow have a 15% probability from any given point in a 25 mile radius. An

Firefighters have cleared the scene of a fire at a home on Gillespie Bridge Road.The call came in at around 1;15 a.m. Wednesday morning. Firefighters tell ABC 17 News one person inside woke up and found smoke throughout the home. That person and two pets got out safely and with no injuries. The cause of

ABC 17 News has confirmed a threat was called in to the Black Culture Center during a Tuesday meeting between the members of the Missouri Legislative Black Caucus and members of the group Concerned Student 1950. The Black Caucus said the threat forced the building to be locked down. MUPD told ABC 17 News it

The Mizzou Alumni Association has responded to on campus protests and the resignations of Chancellor R. Bowen Loftin and System President Tim Wolfe. The MAA said it is “deeply trouvled and concerned about the tensions at Mizzou. We area appalled by the hateful acts and campus culture described by our students.” The association went on

The MU Board of Curators Monday announced sweeping changes to the university in the coming months following allegations of racism and a recent hunger strike by a student. On Tuesday, officials named an interim vice chancellor for inclusion, diversity and equity. Chuck Henson will take over the new position, effective immediately. Henson was previously the

A boil advisory has been issued for parts of Boone County after a water main break in the Highway UU area. The advisory will be in effect until further notice for the following areas: Jacobs Lane Ivy Lane Midway Crossing Rollingwood Estates Hickory Grove School Rd. Terrapin Hills Subdivision Perche Hills Subdivision Scott Blvd. south

Two people were injured following a rollover crash in Fulton Monday afternoon. Fulton Police Chief Steve Myers told ABC 17 News on Monday the crash happened at around 3:30 p.m. A pickup truck that was driving east on Highway 54 rolled over several times and stopped in the westbound lanes after colliding with a tractor

University of Missouri Police are encouraging individuals to report incidents of hateful or hurtful speech Tuesday. MUPD said if you witness these actions, you should call MU Police immediately at 573-882-7201. Individuals are asked to provide a summary and location of the incident, as well as a description of the people involved. Police said if

A strong area of low pressure is getting organized over the four corners region to our southwest Tuesday afternoon. This area of low pressure will track just north of Missouri on Wednesday, bringing a cold front through Mid-Missouri Wednesday afternoon. Winds will be gusty at times through early afternoon and through the evening as the

The student group “Concerned Student 1950” at the center of protests at the University of Missouri was welcoming media Tuesday after clashing with journalists Monday. The group handed out flyers Tuesday morning to media members that said the media has a 1st amendment right to occupy the campsite where group members have camped out for