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Downtown Columbia will soon get some new street lights. On Tuesday, the city council approved the plan to replace six street lights on Broadway, between Waugh and Hitt Streets. Downtown Community Improvement District director Katie Essing said she hopes it improves public safety. The poles come with two lights including one close to the sidewalk.

The Boone County Commissioners met Tuesday evening to discuss a number of issues. The big topic was the North Battleground Development plan. It involves a proposed new subdivision that would sit on 38 acres of land, located at what is now 8321 E. Saint Charles Road. Commissioners were discussing the final development plan for the

Editor’s Note: This story originally aired Friday, December 29 on ABC 17 News at 6. Misdemeanor stalking charges were filed against former Columbia city councilman Daryl Dudley in early December. A warrant was served Friday. The exact nature of Dudley’s relationship with the victim was redacted in court documents, but she said it started back

Missouri’s Transportation Task Force recommended a 10-cent gas tax increase and a 12-cent diesel tax increase in a report submitted to the General Assembly. Revenue from the proposed tax increase, which is expected to be about $430 million annually, would be used for road and bridge work. Missouri’s transportation system is currently facing an $825

The cold weather is freezing pipes across mid-Missouri, causing water damage in residences and office buildings. The Columbia Fire Department has responded to at least 12 reports of water damage caused by frozen pipes. Buildings include Hickman High School, Mill Creek Elementary, Columbia Health Care and Lazer Lanes, as well as apartments and homes. Some

Flue fire risks are on the rise in mid-Missouri as temperatures continue to drop. There has already been at least one flue fire in 2018. Fire crews at Monday’s fire on Purdy Lane said the flue pipe likely got too hot and ignited the insulation. Officials said flue pipes can also build up creosote, a

The City of Columbia will rent space on its power poles for new cell phone equipment. The move is expected to improve cell data service in certain parts of the city. The company Mobilitie, which goes by the name Missouri Network Utility Transport, wants to put its equipment on the city-owned poles, including electric poles

On Tuesday, multiple people got to see their birth records for the first time under a new state law. The Missouri Adoptee Rights Act allows Missouri-born adoptees, ages 18 and older, to access a copy of their original birth certificate. “I’ll be interested in seeing what’s on there,” said new birth certificate holder Mary Cashin.

UPDATE 9:00 p.m.: The Columbia Fire Department has responded to at least 12 reports of frozen pipe issues. UPDATE 1:10 pm: Crews told ABC17 that they responded to at least 8 water main breaks on Tuesday morning. Crews said the cold weather was a likely factor in the breaks. ORIGINAL STORY: Crews responded to multiple

Crews responded to leaking pipes on Tuesday in multiple University of Missouri buildings. A spokesperson for the university said the leaks were caught early and they have not caused significant damage. Leaking pipes were found in Lafferre Hall, Mizzou North and Memorial Union. The spokesperson said as the weather warms up there may be additional

City of Columbia officials are urging residents to protect their water pipes as cold weather continues in the city. They suggested residents to leave a faucet running. The water moves heat from the ground to the pipes to keep it from freezing up. In addition, the city said to keep the thermostat at a set

A grieving family said it is asking for answers after 30-year-old Anthony Warren was shot and killed on New Year’s Day in Columbia. ABC 17 talked with the Warren family and their lawyer on Tuesday, who claim that police have a person of interest in the homicide but they’re being kept in the dark about

The Columbia City Council will consider taking in new land in the southwest part of the city for businesses. The measure is set to be introduced at the council meeting on Tuesday night. There will be a public hearing where people will have a chance to speak their minds on the topic. NGT Inc. wants

According to an MU spokesperson, Mizzou guard Sophie Cunningham is day-to-day with a sprain to her right knee. Cunningham suffered the injury during the 4th quarter of Mizzou’s game against Alabama Sunday, Dec. 31. Cunningham left the game, but returned behind the bench on her own power. She was able to walk despite a noticeable

UPDATE 4:20 pm: Firefighters said when they arrived on scene they saw smoke coming from the truck. Crews are still working to determine the cause of the fire. ORIGINAL STORY: Firefighters responded to a garbage truck that was on fire in central Columbia on Tuesday afternoon. According to public dispatch, crews responded to the 200

UPDATE 4:02 pm: Zeno was charged with assault in Boone County. ORIGINAL STORY: Columbia police arrested Darrell Zeno on Sunday night after officers were dispatched to an assault in the 600 block of Vandiver Drive. Police said when Matthew Moore stole a car from the Welcome Inn parking lot, Zeno began chasing him with his

UPDATE 1/2: Michael Shields has been charged with assault and armed criminal action. According to the probable cause statement, Shields was the friend of the stolen vehicle’s owner. The owner of the car said she was in one of the Welcome Inn rooms when she and Shields saw the car being stolen. A witness told

Camden County deputies are searching for a woman officers consider endangered. Deputies said Regina Harris, 33, purposely left a residence on foot on Dec. 16, leaving her child with her boyfriend. Her boyfriend reported Harris missing on Dec. 27. Regina’s mother and father, who reside out of state, have not heard from their daughter in

TONIGHT: Overnight lows tonight will be warmer, but mid-Missouri is still in store for another cold night. Lows tonight will bottom out near 10 degrees by midnight, with slowly rising temperatures through the night. This will be aided by winds out of the southwest up to 15 mph and partly cloudy skies. With winds remaining

UPDATE 2:40 pm: Moberly police said Green has been found and is safe. ORIGINAL STORY: Moberly police are looking for a missing man that officers consider endangered. Police said Corey Green walked away as a patient from North Village Park in Moberly and was last seen at around midnight on January 1. Officers said Green