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Columbia police are looking for a man connected to a kidnapping attempt in August.Officers are searching for 23-year-old Alex T. Williams, who they believe tried to kidnap a Jimmy John’s delivery driver. Police say Williams used an electronic stunning device on the victim, who was delivering a sandwich to an apartment at Kelly’s Ridge apartment

***UPDATE 9 P.M.***The boil water advisory for customers in the Missouri American Water Jefferson City service area has been lifted.According to officials, all water samples passed quality tests. It is no longer necessary for customers to boil their water before drinking or cooking.***ORIGINAL STORY***Jefferson City officials are awaiting test results for the city’s water after

A man wanted in connection with a Columbia shooting remains on the loose.27-year-old Christopher Dwayne Brown is wanted for a shooting in September on North Gregory Drive. On September 21st, Brown allegedly shot three people when he opened fire on a group. Ever since, he has been on the run.Detectives believe Brown is currently in

University of Missouri Health Care is now under investigation for possible deficiencies.On Monday, the Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services sent the health system a letter detailing violations reported at the end of September.The letter alleges that the hospital may have violated federal regulations having to do with pharmacy services, but it does not specify

A strong cold front will move through Thursday, dropping temperatures and bringing chances for afternoon and evening showers and t-storms. Highs will reach the low-to-mid 70s by lunchtime before dropping into the low 50s and upper 40s during the afternoon. Showers will be possible through the evening and the rain and clouds will clear out

SAN FRANCISCO (AP) – Pablo Sandoval became just the fourth player to hit three home runs in a World Series game, connecting twice against Justin Verlander and once off Al Alburquerque to lead the San Francisco Giants over the Detroit Tigers 8-3 in Wednesday night’s opener.Sandoval hit a solo home run to right-center in the

COLUMBIA (AP) – A Missouri appeals court has revived a former professor’s gender discrimination lawsuit against the University of Missouri.The Western District Court of Appeals ruled Tuesday that a trial court must determine if Loreen Olson had a legal contract to become the head of the university’s communications department in 2010.Olson sued after the College

A Columbia man has been sentenced for an attempted November 2011 bank robbery.Police arrested Andrew Smith at the Merchant and Farmers Bank on Rangeline. Tips from bank employees said Smith was acting suspiciously in their branch the day before the robbery.During his arrest, officers found a robbery note on him.Smith pleaded guilty to attempted robbery

As the University of Missouri gears up for its final conference home football game this Saturday, police say the football weekends have had an impact on crime.Before the season started, many predicted larger and rowdier crowds in Columbia because of the new affiliation with the Southeastern Conference.University of Missouri police say underage drinking continues to

Due to the falling temperatures, shelters across Mid-Missouri are already seeing a rise in those needing a place to stay.Shelters like Harbor House are preparing to take more people in and have pulled out cots to accommodate more people.One homeless man, Roger, says days when it is cold and rainy are the most unbearable.”It’s like

Consumers may soon start to feel the effect of this year’s drought mainly in the cost of food.All summer long, ABC 17 News has been reporting on how the drought has affected farmers, causing many of them to have to sell of their livestock as feed and hay prices rose.Agriculture experts say consumers could start

***UPDATE 7:05 P.M.***Police say the suspect entered Commerce Bank on East Broadway around 4:38 p.m. and told the teller they were being robbed. The teller then handed the suspect an undisclosed amount of cash before he fled the bank on foot.Investigators say no weapon was displayed during the robbery and no one was injured.The suspect

Earlier this month, ABC 17 News reported on two restaurants at the Columbia Mall food court that were forced to temporarily close due to roaches and roach feces. That prompted us to dig deeper into health inspections at all restaurants at both Columbia Mall and the Capital Mall in Jefferson City.More than 80 percent of

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***UPDATED 9:30 AM***MUPD officers arrested the man they say assaulted two women on campus.Timothy Anderson, 19, was arrested Thursday night on two counts of third degree assault. He is being held in the Boone County Jail as of Friday morning on a $1,000 bond.***ORIGINAL STORY***The University of Missouri Police Department is searching for a man

There are just 12 days until the 2012 Election and politicians are still trying to reach voters any way they can, including through ads attacking their opponents’ records.ABC 17 News dug into the 19th Senate District race between incumbent Sen. Kurt Schaefer and Rep. Mary Still. Both Schaefer and Still highlight past political moves of

Temperatures will fall into the upper 20s to lower 30s Friday night as dry, cold air settles over Mid-Missouri with clear skies. Sub-freezing temperatures are possible for several hours through sunrise Saturday which could damage or kill sensitive vegetation.A Freeze Watch has been issued for late Friday night and early Saturday morning.

Temperatures will only reach near 50 Friday afternoon for highs. Clouds will clear out for the afternoon with a mostly clear sky for Friday night. Lows will drop into the upper 20s and low 30s with light north winds.The National Weather Service has issued a Freeze Warning for the entire area Saturday morning from 3

Jefferson City police were called to Capital Region Medical Center late Thursday night for a 33-year-old gunshot victim in emergency room.The victim told officers he was shot in the back while walking in the 700 block of East McCarty Street. Police say the area sees a lot of traffic, but not a lot of crime.Captain

Missouri men’s head basketball coach Frank Haith announced Friday that he was suspending senior Mike Dixon and freshman Dominique Bull indefinitely. Haith said the suspensions were not related to anything legally or any violations of NCAA rule, but because of violation of team policy. Neither player will play in Monday’s exhibition opener against Northwest Missouri