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University of Missouri officials removed a student from the MU campus after reports of a sexual assault in a residence hall, according to an official press release. “Campus safety is our No. 1 priority, and we are committed to ensuring each student, faculty, staff member and visitor has a safe experience,” MU Chancellor Alexander Cartwright

The Missouri State Capitol was incredibly quiet Friday one day after the legislature called for an historic special session. ABC 17 News crews spent Friday at the Capitol, where most of the lawmakers appeared to have gone home for the weekend before the legislative session resumes Monday. “Everybody, I think we’re all kinda worn down

Columbia Public School officials said families owe them thousands of dollars for meals, but that number has shrunk over the past few years. “A lot of it has been paid off by the district,” said Nutrition Services Director Laina Fullum. “By regulation, we cannot carry that debt so what will happen is periodically, that debt

Authorities with the Callaway County Sheriff’s Office said Boone-Callaway County Medical Examiner’s Office have identified human remains found near Tebbetts as those of Shaun McGee, 39, of the Jefferson City area. McGee’s remains were found along County Road 486 near Tebbetts on March 30, according to an official press release. The Boone-Callaway County Medical Examiner’s

A Callaway County grand jury on Thursday indicted a man who is currently in prison in a 36-year-old murder case. Conrad Schmitt III now faces a capital murder charge in the 1981 death of Ricky Ridings. The indictment puts the time of Ridings’ death between June 30 and July 9 of 1981. Schmitt is currently

TONIGHT: It’ll be a clear night across the region, with lows in the mid 50s. Winds will be out of the west up to 6 mph. SATURDAY: It’s going to be a nice start to the day as temperatures reach 60 by 8 AM and climb to 78 by noon. The afternoon will be warm,

The Boone County Sheriff’s Department confirms a mentally disabled woman who walked away from a residential facility early Friday morning in the 600 block of Country Squire Court has been found safe. Brenda Collins-Self was last seen wearing a bright green shirt and black yoga pants and is from the Kansas City, Mo., area. She

UPDATE 2:33 P.M.: The City of Columbia sent out the following update: “Earlier this morning, City of Columbia Water & Light crews were dispatched after being notified of slight discoloration and drop in water pressure. After further investigation, it was determined that a 12 inch water main belonging to City of Columbia was hit by

Suspect or suspects involved in the Greeley Drive shooting are still on the loose. ABC 17 spoke to several neighbors and witnesses today in the area who say they saw the whole thing happen. One man told us he heard the gunshots, he heard the cries, and he still has regrets. “Put him in the

Fulton Police assisted Children’s Division with a reported case of child abuse on Thursday within the city limits of Fulton. The investigation found that a child had bruising and welts that appeared to have been made with a belt type object, according to the press release. Investigators identified Derek D. Ewing as a suspect and

TODAY: It will be a gorgeous afternoon across Mid-Missouri, as highs climb into the mid 70s. Sunny skies will remain for areas north of I-70, with increasing clouds cover to the south. Even with the clouds in place, temperatures will have no trouble clmbinb into the mid 70s. Thankfully a northwesterly breeze up to 12

UPDATE: Leaders from the Missouri House and Senate announced they are calling for a special session to consider impeaching Gov. Eric Greitens after allegations of blackmail and misuse of a charity donor list. Speaker of the House Todd Richardson said the session will give the committee investigating the governor the time it needs to do

Fulton police arrested two people early Friday morning after stopping a vehicle that was reported stolen. Officers took Daniel Infield, 28, and Barbara Adams, 28, into custody just before 12:10 a.m. The Fulton Police Department said officers pulled over the vehicle for a traffic stop near Tennyson Road and Cotes Sans Dessein for license plates

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FRIDAY: A stray shower is possible near I-44 until 8 AM but most areas will be dry. Clouds will gradually break up through the day, lingering near I-44 until late afternoon. It will be a mild and less humid day with highs in the mid to upper 70s and a north breeze up to 12

The Missouri Legislature has called for a special session to consider whether or not to impeach Gov. Eric Greitens amid allegations of blackmail and misuse of a charity donor list. Here’s the impeachment process easily explained: Missouri House Judiciary Committee decides if serious enough offenses were committed to move to full House Full House votes

UPDATE 5:10 P.M.: Columbia Police have confirmed that Robert Eugene Jennings, 43, of Columbia, was the victim from the shooting on Greeley Drive. Jennings was taken to the hospital after being shot multiple times. Jennings was pronounced dead by medical personnel shortly after transport, according to the official release. UPDATE 1:57 P.M.: One man was

TONIGHT: A narrow line of storms ahead of a cold front will move into Mid-Missouri after 10 PM but will also be weakening as it moves into more stable air. The better chance of a shower or t-storm will be north of HWY 24 with a low chance south, where most areas will be missed

The Ashland Board of Aldermen plans to discuss other possible recycling options at its upcoming meeting after the city’s central drop-off location has been consistently overflowing. “It’s a great program and it’s overwhelming us is what’s happening,” said City Administrator Lyn Woolford. Ashland and Boone County residents who use the drop-off location at Redbud and

A $25,000 grant will help Boone County organizations prioritize early childhood development. Boone is one of only eight counties nationwide to receive the grant from the Pritzker’s Child Initiative. Boone was awarded the grant in partnership with Cradle to Career. “As I was going through putting the proposal together, the questions they were asking I