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A woman died after a multi-vehicle collision on U.S. 54 westbound on Thursday night. According to the crash report, a Dodge Journey failed to slow down behind a Freightliner and struck the rear of the vehicle. Troopers said the driver of the Dodge Journey, Bethany Wall, was killed and her car was totaled. The Freightliner

Missouri Capitol Police arrested Jeffery O’Laughlin on Monday after he was accused of making a threat. According to the probable cause statement, O’Laughlin made a threat to a man saying, “If it means blowing up buildings or coming in with an AR-15 then so be it.” O’Laughlin is also accused of saying, “There would be

Law Enforcement agencies across Missouri are stepping up enforcement to make sure drivers are safe during the holiday season. From December 15 through January 1, 2018, police departments will be working to keep impaired drivers off the road. Jefferson City Police Department will join the police departments across the state during this initiative. In 2016,

FRIDAY: Morning clouds will clear to mostly sunny skies with high temperatures warming into the lower 40s for a cool, quiet afternoon. Westerly winds will increase to 10 mph, making it feel more like the mid to upper 30s. TONIGHT: Clear skies will remain as temperatures drop into the low 30s by morning. Winds will

The Columbia Board of Health hosted two doctors who described the science and policy behind vaccinations at their Thursday meeting. Drs. Christelle Ilboudo and Kristin Sohl presented the board with information on the “nuts and bolts of vaccines,” and what role vaccines play in the community, respectively. This year the Board of Health helped administer

Last year, the Columbia Police Department told ABC 17 News that more burglaries happen during the holiday season in November and December. There were 14 residential burglaries reported by the Columbia Police Department during the 2016 Thanksgiving break, between Nov. 18 and Nov. 29. The Columbia and the University of Missouri Police Department both released

UPDATE, 6:00 p.m.: According to its compliance report, Kraft Heinz is keeping up its end of the bargain with the county. The company retained an average of 370 jobs in 2017. In November, July and October the number of jobs dropped to 284, 293 and 280 respectively. Plant manager Rob Bennett said that happens because

Columbia police responded to the 1500 block of Vandiver Drive just after 10:30 p.m. Wednesday for a reported armed home invasion. The victim told police two suspects knocked at his door. When he answered, they forced their way inside. One was armed. The victim said the suspects stole some property and ran from the scene.

The children of a Moberly woman that was killed in July are suing the estate of her alleged killer. The children of Joan Marie Householder are suing the estate of Norman Householder accusing him of a wrongful death. ABC17 previously reported that officers found Joan Marie Householder dead from an apparent gunshot wound lying in

Warrants have been issued for the three individuals that were accused of being involved in the Morgan County jail sex case. According to public court records, a $30,000 bond has been issued for the nurse who was accused of having sex with an inmate. ABC17 previously reported that Janet Phillips admitted to investigators that she

Fulton police arrested Timothy Stewart on Route F and Amerihost Drive on Thursday after having multiple warrants out for his arrest. Police said Stewart had six warrants out of Callaway County for failure to appear on charges of assault, stealing, possession of narcotics and damaging a jail facility with a total bond of $41,300. Stewart

Columbia police confirmed on Thursday that the department got 75 kits containing Narcan to help reverse overdoses. The kits were issued to officers on Wednesday. Police who received the kits were trained over the past few months in administering the nasal spray. Police said the kits were funded through a grant from the Missouri Opioid-Heroin

TONIGHT: Clouds hang around tonight as temperatures will drop into the upper 20s by morning. Winds will be light out of the west up to 5 mph. Wind chills will be slight, but still 2-5 degrees below the actual air temperature by morning. FRIDAY: Morning clouds will clear to mostly sunny skies with high temperatures

A Jefferson City man was treated at the hospital after a shooting in Jefferson City Wednesday night. Officers responded to the 200 block of Center Street for reports of shots fired around 9 p.m., according to officials with the Jefferson City Police Department. “There were some officers close to the area and (they) heard a

UPDATE, 11:44 p.m.: According to police, officers found a shotgun near the backdoor of the home and shell casings in the backyard. There were no reported injuries or property damage. Two people were detained and one was issued a municipal summons for the incident. UPDATE, 10:45 p.m.: Police have confirmed two people were detained after

Tom Larson, acting United States attorney for the Western District of Missouri, announced on Thursday that the former administrator of the Pettis County Ambulance District pleaded guilty to embezzling more than $227,000 from the district. Michael Gardner, 62, pleaded guilty to bank fraud. Garnder was hired as the administrator of the Pettis County Ambulance District

TODAY: It will be cloudy and cold this afternoon, much colder than what we saw yesterday. Our winds will stay fairly light, so we will be spared from any harsh wind chills. Regardless, it will feel like winter out there, so if you head outside you will need bring a winter coat with you. TONIGHT:

Moniteau County deputies arrested Nyson Moore, 18, on Tuesday after officers received a report of stolen firearms from a residence. Deputies said they investigated the incident, questioned Moore and arrested him. Moore was charged with theft and had a set bond of $25,000. Deputies said they are still investigating the incident and are trying to

Jefferson City police will begin their holiday DWI enforcement campaign on Friday. Jefferson City police will work with other law enforcement officers to help keep impaired drivers off the road. Additional officers will be on duty, working overtime. Police said there were 233 people killed and 700 seriously injured on Missouri roadways in 2016, involving

Moniteau County deputies arrested Hansel Cain, 57, on Tuesday after a chase that started in Eldon. Deputies said the chase covered many gravel roads in the southeast part of the county and headed towards California. Officers said Cain struck a parked car on High Street and continued to flee. The chase ended on High Street