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TONIGHT: Clouds will break up overnight with low temperatures dropping to near 20. Northwesterly winds at 10-15 mph will generate wind chills as low as 8 degrees by morning. THURSDAY: It will feel more like the middle of winter as temperatures stay below freezing, only reaching 32 degrees as skies clear to sunny skies by

Harley Branham is set to appear in court on Jan. 24, after her scheduled hearing in November was delayed. She is charged with involuntary manslaughter in the suicide of 17-year-old Kenneth Suttner last December. The inquest into the death reportedly revealed that Branham, Suttner’s manager at Dairy Queen, bullied him and caused him to take

On Wednesday, Pres. Donald Trump recognized Jerusalem as Israel’s capital, announcing plans to relocate the U.S. Embassy there. Missouri lawmakers, including Gov. Eric Greitens, responded to the president’s decision. Greitens tweeted Wednesday afternoon that he spoke to and congratulated Vice President Mike Pence about the decision. Republican Sen. Roy Blunt said, “Pres. Trump’s announcement today

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services confirmed on Monday that the flu season is off to an early start and the number of cases has quadrupled in the state. As of Nov. 25, there were 1,545 cases of the flu reported compared to 379 cases reported at the same time last year, a

Members of the Missouri House Special Committee on Urban Issues held a hearing on Wednesday to discuss safety on the both the University of Missouri’s and Lincoln University’s campuses. During the hearing, a sexual assault that happened on LU’s campus was brought up. Rep. Courtney Curtis said he was made aware of a sexual assault

A Randolph County woman is out of the ICU after her daughter found her under debris an EF-1 tornado caused Monday night. Ainesly Hargis, the daughter, told ABC 17 News she just finished running when she heard loud winds that sounded like a freight train, and then saw debris flying in the shape of a

Two Central Missouri residents are prepared to volunteer and help those affected by the California wildfires that have left many residents without homes. Tom Shands, of Jamestown, Missouri, and Diana Sommer, from Columbia, have been certified to help with disasters like these wildfires. ABC 17 News spoke with the director of communications for the American

UPDATE 4:50 pm: Deputies said Stephen Brandon has been taken into custody in Gasconade County. UPDATE 2:45 pm: Osage County deputies said they have credible information to believe that Brandon is no longer in the county. Deputies said the investigation is on-going. UPDATE 12 pm: Deputies said the man they are looking for is Stephen

In October, a Howard County judge ordered that the Howard County coroner hand over a transcript of his January inquest into the suicide death of Kenneth Suttner to the Glasgow School District, but the district is still trying to obtain some exhibits that were presented at the inquest. “An inquest is like a grand jury

Troopers responded to Mcvey Road east of Route U on Wednesday afternoon for a multi-vehicle collision. According to the crash report, the crash happened when a Ford Fusion overtook and struck the rear of a Ford Ranger. The 16-year-old driver of the Fusion had no injuries but his car had extensive damage. The 17-year-old driver

Jefferson City police responded to the intersection of Southwest Boulevard and Woodclift Drive on Wednesday afternoon for a motor vehicle collision with injuries. Police said the investigation revealed that a red Chevrolet Impala was making a left turn when it collided with a gray Chevrolet Tahoe. Officers said the driver of the Impala, James White,

A Columbia man is accused of embezzling thousands in USPS funds. According to the probable cause statement, a postmaster had received information that a locker was open in the employee locker room and inside there was approximately 40 unprocessed passport envelopes. The postmaster said he interviewed each clerk and had them identify their lockers. Barry

A University of Missouri student has been charged with assault after he was accused of punching another student. According to the probable cause statement, the victim was in the emergency room when police met with him. The victim told officers that the assault happened at the Delta Upsilon Greek House in the 700 block of

Miller County deputies said on Wednesday they received a complaint of suspicious activity in Eldon. Deputies said they made contact with Darren Jameson, who had several active warrants out of Clay County. Officers said Jameson also had a large amount of methamphetamine on his person. Jameson was arrested and has been charged with trafficking drugs

Callaway County deputies arrested three, including two wanted fugitives, on Wednesday morning after officers executed a search warrant in the 3000 block of County Road 226 in Kingdom City. Deputies said during the search, they found various controlled substances, including methamphetamine. Two wanted felony fugitives from Audrain County were also found during the search, deputies

City officials reported on Wednesday that the Taj Mahal restaurant was routinely inspected after health inspectors found multiple violations in May. ABC17 previously reported that in May the restaurant was temporarily closed for more than 40 health code violations. The violations ranged from uncovered food and pests in open flour to back-up sewage and mouse

Moniteau County deputies arrested five suspects on Tuesday after officers went to a residence on Versailles Street to try and locate a wanted fugitive. Deputies said they were looking for Caleb Sewell, 26, who was wanted on federal drug charges stemming from a previous case. Officers said they were able to find Sewell in the

UPDATE 12:20 pm: School officials said the lockdown was caused by a man trying to gain entry into the high school to speak to a student that he was “unhappy” with. Officials said the man was refused entry but would not leave the campus and tried to get into the student’s car. The man disappeared

THIS AFTERNOON: Temperatures will be seasonal in the mid 40’s early this afternoon, however, after the passage of the cold front after 6pm we will dip down into the 30’s with winds shifting to the northwest at 10-15mph. TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies will remain in place as lows drop towards 20 by morning. Northwesterly winds

UPDATE 12/6: University Hospital confirmed on Wednesday the 78 year-old pedestrian, Michel Munyantarama, is in critical condition. ORIGINAL: A pedestrian is recovering after being hit by a vehicle in north Columbia Tuesday night. The collision happened just before 5:30 p.m. in the 5600 block of Highway 763, also known as Rangeline Street. The Missouri State