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The federal government Tuesday filed a letter of opposition in response to a request from the lawyer of an alleged Mid-Missouri cocaine dealer to allow him to keep court discovery while in jail. Malcolm Redmon was arrested last year and charged in a major drug bust surrounding a known cocaine ring with 26 other people

As winter approaches, public safety officials are reminding home owners about the dangers of space heaters and other supplementary heating devices. The Missouri State Fire Marshal’s Office reports more than 25,000 fires every year are started by heating appliances, resulting in more than 300 deaths. Officials say there are some easy steps to keep your

Two people were arrested Tuesday in Boonville after officers searched a home at 1025 Taylor Drive. Officers found about 1.25 pounds of high grade marijuana, equipment for growing marijuana, a gun, ammunition, and items used for selling, packaging, and smoking pot. 27-year-old Jessica Corley of Boonville and 30-year-old Derrick Coady of Columbia were arrested for

A Kansas City man is charged with drug trafficking after Highway Patrol troopers pulled him over in Saline County. Troopers stopped 25-year-old Jesus Chavez-Talamantes on I-70 near the 66 mile marker for following too closely, and cutting off another vehicle. Troopers asked Chavez-Talamantes if they could search his car after becoming suspicious of him being

Fall colors are starting to peak across parts of Missouri, but some areas are delayed due to the lack of very cool nights. In Mid-Missouri, including Columbia, Jefferson City, and the Lake of the Ozarks, fall color is progressing slowly. Ash trees are beginning to turn purple and yellow, and maples are starting to show

Temperatures are expected to fluctuate for homecoming weekend at the University of Missouri, but we’ll remain dry across Mid-Missouri and Columbia through the weekend. A strong cold front will move through Thursday night into Friday, ushering in cool northerly winds for Friday. Temperatures on Friday afternoon are expected to top out in the upper 60s,

Historian and author David McCullough is scheduled to speak at the University of Missouri Wednesday night. McCullough will deliver theKinder Institute on Constitutional Democracy’s inaugural distinguished lecture. Hewill draw from his work in the books 1776 and John Adams to discuss the architects of American democracy in a lecture, “The History You Don’t Know: Lessons

A central Columbia neighborhood is set to review the most recent development plans involving the West Central Columbia Neighborhood Association with the community Wednesday night at City Hall. This is the first attempt for city leaders to get resident involved in their own development plans. They introduced the project last September and have encouraged residents

A Mid-Missouri community is honoring a 6-year-old boy who died from cancer. Sam Santhuff, also known as “Super Sam” died last year. On Tuesday, the Boyd and Boyd Relay for Life team dedicated a new addition to a Fulton playground to Sam. The team raised more than 10-thousand dollars and the City of Fulton donated

The city of Columbia said Tuesday night it’s still working to find the source of a problem that’s causing water to pool up along part of Business Loop 70. This comes one day after the owners of Robinson’s Cleaners urged the city to fix the problem, saying it’s a safety hazard for drivers, especially during

A drier weather pattern settled in during the last half of summer, resulting in below average rainfall and abnormally dry conditions in Mid-Missouri. The classification of abnormally dry indicates short-term dryness which slows planting and growth of crops or pastures with a possible drought if rain does not develop. Rainfall was abundant from April through

Columbia Public Schools talked to parents about keeping children from sexual predators and other abusers Tuesday. CPS held an event for parents to come look at this school year’s abuse prevention curriculum. Parents of kindergarten through fifth graders could see presentations of what lessons will be taught to their children. Lessons will vary for each

Just one week after the Fulton City Council said firefighters would not be getting a pay raise, ABC 17 News has confirmed the city has taken a truck in for repairs. The city has removed one truck from service to fix its brakes and to get a new air horn. ABC 17 News has reported

A man accused of supplying cocaine to several alleged drug dealers in Mid-Missouri pleaded guilty Tuesday in federal court. Guillermo Ortiz Perez was charged in a November 2014 federal indictment for distributing cocaine and being in the United States illegally. Perez was arrested last September for having an illegal gun, and authorities determined he had

University of Missouri officials identified a person Monday night who directed a racial slur towards a group of students while they were working on a practice skit. The MU Provost’s office said the individual has been moved from campus by the Office of Student Conduct, pending the outcome of the conduct process. Major Brian Weimer

Jefftran has announced several upgrades to its transportation services. The division is updating its logo, which is more than 25 years old, and also adding the slogan “connecting our community.” Drivers can also expect new uniforms, breaking away from what transit director Mark Mehmert describes as the “mall cop” look. Mehmert says these re-branding upgrades

Charges were filed Tuesday morning against 43-year old Glen E. Lewis who is accused of robbing two women outside a Columbia church Monday. Lewis was taken into custody Monday morning shortly after the robbery. He is possibly facing the following charges: Two counts of robbery in the First Degree, two counts of Armed Criminal Action,

A Columbia man was arrested after a traffic stop turned into a drug bust Monday morning. Columbia Police said they stopped 34-year-old John Williams early Monday morning at the Break Time off Paris Road. Authorities said they could see pill bottles in the car and smelled marijuana. While they were searching his car, investigators found

A man was arrested back in August by Highway Patrol troopers after they spotted him walking along I-70 in Montgomery County. Troopers stopped 30-year-old Justin Miller near the 164 mile marker on August 4, and learned he had two active felony warrants after a check of his information. Miller had a warrant for his arrest

A Cole County man was charged in July after allegedly stealing from multiple cars on Woodlander Road in Jefferson City. 30-year-old Matthew Baim is charged with stealing more than $500, stealing a credit card, and tampering with physical evidence. A Jefferson City Police officer pulled over Baim on July 19 and saw a wallet containing