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Columbia police arrested Antonio Ingram on Thursday evening after officers were dispatched to a disturbance in the 200 block of Old 63 South. A female victim told police that that she was upset that Ingram told her she was an unfit mother and handed her baby to Ingram. Police said the victim picked up her

Columbia police arrested Jamie Girdner on Thursday afternoon after officers saw that the registration for her car did not match the actual vehicle. Police said when they made contact with Girdner they saw her moving around inside the car. She then got out of the vehicle, took several quick steps toward the sidewalk and put

Missouri Attorney General Josh Hawley issued a warning on Friday to consumers reminding them to check their bank and insurance statements for irregular activity. Hawley said Wells Fargo may have billed consumers for auto or home insurance that was not needed. Hawley said sometimes if a consumer does not obtain a certain type of coverage

FRIDAY: It’s a warmer start to the morning for Mid-Missouri, with many locations sitting in the 20s. Thanks to southerly winds through the day, we’ll see highs top out just below freezing for areas along and north of Hwy 50. South of Hwy 50 many locations will top out in the mid to upper 30s,

Columbia police arrested Adrian Jaxon on Thursday afternoon after a vice narcotics and organized crime detective saw Jaxon driving a car eastbound on I-70 near Range Line Street. When officers pulled Jaxon over, he said his license may be revoked. Police said they were able to confirm that it was revoked. Officers said they found

Columbia police arrested Kyle Denny after officers investigated a theft in the area of 5300 Harbor Town Drive. Police said the victim reported that a lock was cut on a construction trailer and a generator was stolen. The generator was valued at $2,100. Officers said a few days after the theft was reported Denny pawned

Crews from Boone County Fire Protection District and Boone Hospital Center Ambulance were called to the 7900 block of Audrain County Road 241 early Thursday morning. The call came in just after 1 a.m. and was in response to a structure fire at the residence that sits on the border of Boone and Audrain Counties.

Drinking alcohol during New Year’s is a holiday tradition for some, but there are some safety tips to remember when drinking alcohol during cold weather. This holiday weekend, mid-Missouri will see temperatures in single digits, and lows below zero, with wind chill values approaching -20 for some. Drinking a lot of alcohol in extremely cold

Columbia’s Sewer Utility held a meeting Thursday evening to hear from people on the city’s sanitary sewer main and manhole rehabilitation project. The proposed improvements include repairs to approximately 55,000 feet of sewer line, 275 manholes and 300 lateral connections. The cost is estimated to exceed $2.5 million. City leaders tell ABC 17 News the

Carbon monoxide poisoning is the common form of poisoning death in the country, according to the Center for Disease Control. Sources of carbon monoxide include most devices that burn fuel. Most common examples include cars, gas stoves and furnaces, but even an unventilated fire place can be dangerous if left unattended. According to the CDC,

Like people, animals can catch hypothermia or frostbite, and with central Missouri dropping to zero degrees, some may wonder or be concerned with the care of all animals this winter season. Animals like dogs may be prone to being outside, but all dogs must have adequate shelters if they are outside. In fact, the associate

UPDATE 11:15 am: A spokesperson for the bank said this incident is a great reminder that residents should closely monitor not only bank statements but also their credit card reports as well to make sure their social security numbers are not being used for criminal activity. “Protecting your private information, monitoring your accounts and your

Bitterly cold temperatures can take a toll on everybody, but particularly first responders. Firefighters in particular face unique challenges in below freezing temperatures because of their use of water. In below freezing temperatures, water can quickly freeze on firefighters’ equipment and the ground, making for a potentially dangerous environment. However, firefighters embrace ice forming on

A spokesperson for Union Pacific confirmed that a train got stuck in the California area on Thursday afternoon. The spokesperson said the train was stuck for about an hour with minor mechanical issues but the train’s crew was able to repair it quickly. No one was hurt in the incident and the scene was cleared

Acting United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, Tom Larson, announced on Thursday that Jeremy Roark, 32, was charged in federal court with illegally possessing firearms after law enforcement officers confiscated 50 weapons from him, including several stolen guns. The criminal complaint alleged that Roark was in possession of a revolver on Dec.

UPDATE 4:15 pm: Officers on scene said the crash happened when the mail truck driver backed into the house. The driver had a medical issue when the crash happened, officers said. Officers said the driver suffered injuries but was conscious and breathing when emergency crews arrived on scene. There was no major damage done to

Health and Human Services officials in Boone and Cole counties confirm that cases of the flu continue to rise as the year ends. Health and Human Services officials in Boone County said they saw 144 lab confirmed cases of the flu in the week of Dec. 17-23. That brings the total cases of the flu

Columbia police are asking for residents’ help in identifying two suspected shoplifters. Police said the incident happened at Gap in the 400 block of Stadium Boulevard. Two females are accused of entering the store, selecting several items and leaving the store without paying for them. Officers ask anyone with information about the suspects call CrimeStoppers

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services officials are warning residents of the potential of carbon monoxide poisoning as the temperatures continue to drop. Carbon monoxide is an orderless, colorless gas that kills hundreds of people every year. The most common symptoms of CO poisoning are headaches, dizziness, weakness, vomiting and confusion. Officials ask residents

TONIGHT: Our lows will bottom out near 15 degrees as skies remain partly to mostly cloudy. We’ll begin to see our winds slowly shift around out of the west and northwest up to 7 mph, giving us wind chills in the single digits after midnight. FRIDAY: Friday will be the warmest day until late next