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TODAY: We will see a batch of light snow transitioning to rain moving through the area this morning as temperatures rise back above freezing. There could be some slick spots as you head out this morning especially on bridges and overpasses before we get back above freezing. This system will be out of here in

Columbia, Mo. — A new panic button security system is being installed on doors to classrooms and auditoriums on the Mizzou campus. The system is called Intruder Door Lock and will be installed on more than 300 rooms by next fall according to a Mizzou spokesperson. The security measure is just one more effort to

After tragedy at a high school in south Florida, police in southern Boone County are taking action. The Ashland Police Department announced on Friday that it will be placing an officer in school buildings in the Southern Boone School District at various times during school hours. “After this last event that occurred in Florida, we

A former Columbia police officer faces drug distribution and weapon charges for allegedly selling steroids in 2016. A grand jury in Boone County indicted Gamal Castile on Feb. 2 with three crimes, including drug distribution, drug possession and unlawful possession of a weapon. The indictment claims Castile gave another man trenbolone on Oct. 7, 2016.

A Centralia High School student was taken into custody after officials found a gun and ammunition in his backpack. A phone message was sent to parents from Darin Ford, the superintendent on Friday morning. Ford said that students reported the possibility of items to administrators, which led to officials searching and finding the weapon and

School security is on people’s mind, in the wake of the Florida shooting and the incident in Centralia. Today, it was security that prevented the possible shooting in Centralia, which brings us to the security and safety of the Boone County School District. ABC 17 learned that school officials feel it is difficult to ever

The Fulton Police Department announced a former staff member at Division of Youth Services Fulton Treatment Center faces possible criminal charges. Police said in December officers began investigating reports of misconduct by the staff member. The former staff member was accused of physically assaulting some juveniles that were living at the facility, as well as

A 34 year-old man died on Friday morning after a single-car crash in Pulaski County. Troopers responded to Highway 7 just after 11 a.m. According to the traffic crash report, the crash happened when the driver of a Mercury Colony Park Wagon failed to negotiate a curve. The car traveled off the right side of

Moniteau County deputies arrested Kyle Wagoner, 28, Jennifer Dowell, 40, and Adam Clancy, 23, on Thursday after officers executed a search warrant on Versailles Avenue. Deputies said they found a substantial amount of methamphetamine, packaging materials, digital scales and drug paraphernalia. Wagoner faces possible charges of distribution of a controlled substance with a bond set

Moniteau County deputies arrested Andres Aguero, 32, and Jessica Taylor, 24, after officers conducted a vehicle stop on Highway 50. Officers said when they made contact with the vehicle, they noticed Taylor had an outstanding warrant for her arrest. Deputies searched the car and found methamphetamine and a stolen handgun. Aguero faces possible charges of

UPDATE 4 pm: Threet was charged with delivery of a controlled substance, unlawful possession of a firearm and unlawful use of a weapon. According to the probable cause statement, Threet is a known methamphetamine dealer. ORIGINAL: Columbia police arrested James Threet and Derrik Mullins on Thursday after officers noticed a vehicle did not have license

A Columbia man has been charged with harassment after he was accused of threatening to make a woman “disappear.” According to the probable cause statement, Noah Solbrekken sent several text messages to a woman that were threatening in nature. University of Missouri police were provided screenshots of the messages that stated the following: “…You lied

TONIGHT: Temperatures tonight will drop into the upper 20s by morning as clouds move in from the southwest. Temperatures will start to rise as light snow and rain mix moves in from the southwest to near Truman Reservoir by 5 AM, spreading to the northeast. There could be some slick spots on roads before temperatures

A man has been charged with domestic assault and kidnapping after a woman reported he abused her. According to the probable cause statement, Cody White and a woman were arguing before he got mad and put his hands around her throat. The woman told Miller County deputies she tried to walk away with her son

Two restaurant owners were sentenced for filing false tax returns for three years on Friday. Department of Justice officials announced that Rafael Ramierz, 39, was sentenced to four years probation, six months of home confinement, $2,000 fine and ordered to pay restitution in the amount of $30,936. Oscar Flores, 34, was sentenced to four years

Troopers took two into custody after a chase on Route B. Officers said they were in pursuit of a red SUV for a traffic violation when the vehicle refused to pull over. The chase continued to the Billingsville area and entered a rock quarry. Troopers said when they entered the rock quarry they found the

Jefferson City Public Schools Superintendent Larry Linthacum reacted to the Florida high school shooting on Friday morning. In a letter sent out to parents and staff, Linthacum said the shooting has been “gut wrenching.” Linthacum said the safety of the children is the most important part of the school district’s job. He promised that the

FRIDAY: It’s a chilly afternoon across Mid-Missouri, with temperatures holding steading near freezing. Despite the breezy winds out of the northwest, we’ll see temperatures warm into the upper 30s today thanks to the very dry conditions we are seeing. Skies will gradually clear out through the day, and the breezy conditions will come to an

Columbia police arrested Christian Elliot after officers conducted a traffic stop and found a fictitious Michigan I.D. bearing his photograph and full name. Officers later searched Elliot’s house and found numerous pages of laminate sheets that had security features for Missouri’s driver’s licenses printed on them. Elliot faces possible charges of felony forgery and felony

A continued dry weather pattern across the state of Missouri has contributed to a worsening drought across parts of state, including some areas in mid-Missouri. As of February 13, areas just to the east of mid-Mo have been updated to an extreme drought, which includes a small sliver of Gasconade County. Dryness has dominated eastern