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UPDATE: At least three vehicles, including a taxi, were involved in two separate crashes on Interstate 70. According to the Missouri State Highway Patrol, the taxi rear-ended another vehicle. A separate vehicle then crashed into the taxi. Taxi Terry said the driver of the taxi was en route to Boonville to pick up seven people.

Here are the scores from Week 10 of area high school football. Francis Howell Central (20) at Rock Bridge (47) FINAL Fulton (7) at Moberly (48) FINAL Louisiana (14) at Westran (53) FINAL Harrisburg (12) at Fayette (56) FINAL Hallsville (27) at South Callaway (28) FINAL Montgomery County (22) at North Callaway (20) FINAL Centralia

Data from the National Transportation Safety Board shows that most of the 13 deadly Columbia pedestrian crashes in the last decade happened at night. The NTSB released a decade-long study into pedestrian crashes across the country, finding a steady increase in the frequency and number of deaths since 2010. The report said that 16 people

Republican Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley took questions from reporters after his debate Thursday with U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) at the KMBC studios in Kansas City.

U.S. Sen. Claire McCaskill (D-Mo.) held a brief news conference with reporters after her debate with Republican Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley on Thursday at the KMBC studios in Kansas City.

Head coach Cuonzo Martin announced Mizzou guard Mark Smith received a waiver from the NCAA on Friday, granting him immediate eligibility. Smith has three years of eligibility left after playing his freshman campaign at Illinois. Smith made 19 starts in 31 game appearances with the Illini. He averaged 5.7 points and 1.4 assists per game

Hundreds of pounds of drugs are now off the streets in mid-Missouri after a special enforcement project by the Missouri State Highway Patrol. Sgt. Scott White with Troop F said troopers seized 234 pounds of marijuana, eight pounds of meth and over two pounds of cocaine over the past several days. He said they also

The City of Columbia launched a portal Friday designed to give the public access to the city’s checkbook. “Open, honest and transparent government has been a promise and a priority as my entire term as mayor,” Columbia Mayor Brian Treece said during Friday morning’s press conference. This launch is the city’s latest effort to be

TONIGHT: Temperatures will dip to near 40 by morning with clouds breaking to partly cloudy skies and light winds. Patchy fog is possible by morning. SATURDAY: The weekend will start off warmer and dry as temperatures warm into the low to mid 60s Saturday with a west to southwest breeze up to 10 mph under

In an ABC 17 News Truth Alert, there is a television commercial promoting Proposition D, which is on the November ballot. It would increase Missouri’s fuel tax rate by 10 cents over the next four years. The money would be used for public safety and road improvements. The commercial is paid for by SAFERMO.com and

A former Gasconade County sheriff’s deputy was charged with two counts of first-degree sodomy and one count of first-degree sexual abuse Friday. According to a release sent from the Missouri attorney general’s office, Matthew A. Hutchings allegedly sexually assaulted a woman in her home while he was on duty. Hutchings had met the woman previously

FRIDAY: Light showers are on the way out as we head into the afternoon. The clouds will stick around, only breaking up slightly later in the day, keeping temperatures on the cool side-in the low 50s for highs accompanied by a light northerly breeze. It looks chilly but dry for Sportszone Football Friday with temperatures

A Columbia man was arrested Thursday for allegedly robbing the Break Time on N. Stadium Boulevard on Oct. 17. According to the Columbia Police Department, De’Juan’e Edward Overall, 18, allegedly entered the Break Time and threatened the clerk with a firearm. He then left the store on foot with an undisclosed amount of cash and

Party: Democratic Age:45 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: Union carpenter Education: University of Central Missouri Political experience: none Opponent: Chuck Basye Recent state income tax cuts have been hailed by some as an economic jumpstart and derided by others as taking money that’s needed for social services and education. What is your opinion? We’ve got

UPDATE, 10 p.m.: Volunteers came to Jefferson City on Thursday night to continue the search for Darnell Gray. People with Missouri Search and Rescue Ground Team and Missouri Missing, groups decicated to helping find missing people, gathered in Washington Park to search the area. Volunteers looked inside trash cans, under bleachers and along the banks

UPDATE: All lanes of Clark Lane are now back open. Crews have cleared the scene. Original story: Crews are on scene of a tractor-trailer crash near the I-70/63 Connector. Our crews on scene say the tractor-trailer went through a fence on the side of I-70, blocking Clark Lane near Eastwood Drive. Emergency crews first responded

The Columbia Police Department evaluated a new non-lethal restraint tool Thursday during a demonstration. The tool, known as BOLAWRAP 100, allows officers to restrain a person who might be trying to hurt themselves or others. CPD met with representatives from Wrap Technologies to discuss the new tool. Police Chief Ken Burton said the tool was

FRIDAY: A few light showers are possible until mid-morning in areas along and east of HWY 63, but we will continue to dry out through late morning. The clouds will stick around, only breaking up slightly late in the day as temperatures stay cool, reaching the low 50s for highs with a light northerly breeze.

Three people have been shot in the central part of Jefferson City, according to the Jefferson City Police Department. Several police cars were parked on Montana Street for hours Thursday afternoon, where crime tape also was up and several evidence markers were on the ground. ABC 17 News crews were on scene at Pike Street

Party: Republican Age: 52 Place of residence: Columbia Occupation: Real estate developer Education: Florida State University undergraduate; studied economics and finance at University of Missouri; Japanese Language Institute, Sophia University, Tokyo Political experience: Ran in 2016 for Southern District Boone County commissioner Opponent: Dan Atwill What makes you the best candidate for the position? I’ve